From left : Sojag Messina Sun Shelter with Galvanised Steel Roof ( Item 223238 ); Paragon Novara Louvred Grey Aluminium Pergola ( Item 362758 ); Paragon Modena Aluminum Pergola ( Item 1321629 ).
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OUTDOOR OPTIONS
Pergolas , pavilions , gazebos , oh my ! Here ’ s how they differ :
Gazebo Four- or multisided with a roof coated aluminium frame and galvanised steel roof and cupola .”
He continues , “ This gazebo includes the added value of a mosquito netting made of durable PVC-coated polyester mesh , which also helps to reduce wind and sun exposure ."
Paragon , a Costco supplier for 20 years , has designed a structure line , the Santa Monica , with a roof made of polyethylene sandwiched by two layers of aluminium , which insulates the roof from the sun ’ s heat and noise from the rain .
Natural beauty
Cedar structures add a beautiful touch of natural wood for blending into the outdoors . “ All cedar is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council ,” says Smith , and it is treated with an environmentally friendly water-based stain that contains mouldicide and fungicide .
“ We do recommend that people restain or repigment the product every year ,” says Randy Britton , executive vice president for Canada-based Yardistry , Costco ’ s cedar structure supplier .
“ All cedar products are kiln-dried , making them easy to paint the same colour of your house ,” Smith says .
Cedar gazebos , arbours and benches are also available in Costco warehouses .
Smith advises members to be sure to measure their outdoor space properly . “ When sizing , the footprint is the length between posts and the canopy size is the shade area ,” he explains .
Pergola Open roof with either fixed lattice , adjustable louvres or a canopy
Pavilion Similar to a gazebo , but designed with an A-frame roof and open-ended gables
FSC assurance
All of the cedar structures are made from 100 % Forest Stewardship Council ( FSC ) certified wood . FSC is world renowned for responsible forest management , certifying a chain of custody through the entire production process from seedling to mill to consumer . “ Every item that we stock at Costco is stamped with the FSC logo ,” says Randy Britton , executive vice president for Yardistry , Costco ’ s cedar structure supplier . “ When consumers buy that product , they know they ’ re buying from audited , sustainable sources .”— CG
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