Pergolas across Worcestershire need preparation before winter. Plex Group shares the steps to protect your structure through frost, wind, and rain.
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Autumn is the time to check every bolt, bracket, and joint connection. Tighten structural bolts, check post bases for movement, and replace corroded fixings before winter. In exposed gardens across Burford and Moreton-in-Marsh, loose pergola sections can become a hazard in high winds.
Apply a quality wood preservative or stain to all timber surfaces before the first frost. Remove moss, algae, and debris from surfaces and gutters. Polycarbonate or glass panels should be checked for hairline cracks that allow water in during winter.
Ensure all drainage channels and gutters on covered structures are clear. Blocked gutters cause water to back up onto timber framing, accelerating rot. Plex Group builds all pergolas with proper drainage as standard — preventing the waterlogging problems common in poorly designed structures across Cheltenham and Gloucestershire.

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