Softwoods DIY Pergola Kits

Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or a professional tradie, Softwoods DIY pergola kits are anything but ordinary. You can personalise our custom design pergola from an almost endless range of timber species, styles and sizes to suit your needs - and we delivery Australia-wide (price includes delivery).

Our DIY pergola kits are backed by our exclusive engineering, plans and elevations, ready for council approval. We pre-cut to your measurements using our cutting-edge design system and supply a ready-to-build structure complete with all fittings, roofing and guttering - so you can get on with the job with confidence.

We're all about making it easy, so our kits include detailed building instructions, and we’re always on hand to answer questions as you go - just give us a call or send us an email.

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Softwoods DIY Pergola Kits

We're all about making it easy, so our kits include detailed building instructions, and we’re always on hand to answer questions as you go - just give us a call or send us an email.

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Different Pergola Styles

The two most sought-after pergola styles are the gable roof pergola, and the flat/skillion roof pergola – some people even combine the two.

Gable roof pergolas – feature a higher roof with open ends to invite airflow and natural light, and rafters cut at angles to meet in the centre of the structure. Gable roof pergolas can be designed to mirror your home’s roofline and blend in with its architectural style, with a choice of hip or bay ends to personalise the design. To create the ambience of a true outdoor living room, gable roof pergolas can feature a lined ceiling, further decorative features include false gables or Dutch gables which create additional space under the roof and a unique roofline appearance from the outside.

Flat/skillion roof pergolas – popular and highly versatile, with the option to build with different levels or pitches to suit your specific property. These can include lined ceilings with the option to incorporate lighting, heating, speakers or ceiling fans. Softwoods recommends a minimum five-degree pitch on flat roofs using standard roof sheeting for optimal water drainage. Lower pitches are possible with heavy-duty, high-profile roof sheeting, but we suggest discussing this with a Softwoods expert before ordering to ensure you choose a design that will complement and add value to your home.

Pergola Kits Custom Measurements

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Types of Timber

Timber for our pergola kits comes in many different species offering variable strength, size, colour, grain and density.

If you’re unsure of the best timber for the job, give us a ring and talk to the experts.

Pine

Clear treated pine provides the same excellent colour and performance as treated pine decking but without the presence of knots or the greenish hue of CCA treatment that can cause discoloration. It has a density rating of 550, a toughness rating of L and a durability class of 1, with colour variations ranging from pale straw to yellow. It is highly popular and affordable, being one of our best selling decking options. This decking material is known for its exceptional stain-taking ability, sturdiness and durability.

Kapur

Kapur, a hardwood decking board, is imported from Indonesia. It is a DAR board, with slightly rounded corners on all four sides. Kapur boasts a density rating of 750, a toughness rating of M and a durability class of 2, making it suitable for above ground use. It has a WPR colour profile, which typically appears as a light reddish-brown hue with a slight paleness. Kapur is an excellent value decking board that delivers optimal performance, showcasing a beautiful grain pattern and colour.

Ironbark

Ironbark, an Australian Eucalypt hardwood selectively sourced from NSW and QLD, produces highly durable decking boards. These boards are DAR products with a density rating of 1100, a toughness rating of H and a durability class of 1. Their colour profile varies with a WRB rating, with hues typically ranging from light grey, red to dark brown.

Spotted Gum

Spotted Gum is an Australian hardwood selectively harvested from NSW and QLD for its distinct spotted appearance. Spotted Gum decking is DAR finished, offering high durability with a density rating of 1100, a toughness rating of H and a durability class of 1 for above ground use. These boards have a brown colour profile, with variations ranging from light to dark and boast a unique wavy pattern in the timber grain.

Tallow Wood

Tallow Wood is another type of selectively harvested Australian Eucalypt hardwood from South East Queensland. It is also produced as a DAR board, with a density rating of 1000, a toughness rating of M and a durability class of 1. Tallow Wood usually has a light coloured yellow-brown appearance.

Blackbutt

Blackbutt is another selectively harvested Australian Eucalypt hardwood sourced from NSW and QLD. It is produced as a DAR decking board, boasting a density rating of 900, a toughness rating of M and a durability class of 1 for above ground use. This hardwood has a blonde or pale colour profile.

Jarrah

Jarrah is another type of selectively harvested Australian Eucalypt hardwood, sourced from WA, Victoria and the Northern Territory. It is produced as a DAR decking board with a density rating of 800, a toughness rating of L and a durability class of 2. Jarrah decking has a vibrant red/brown colour profile, making it an aesthetically appealing option for a deck.

Merbau

Merbau is an imported hardwood decking option, hailing from Indonesia. This type of decking is available in 90mm and 140mm wide boards and is produced as a DAR board, sometimes featuring a reeded surface on one face. With a density rating of 850, a toughness rating of M and a durability class of 1 for above ground use, Merbau performs exceptionally well. It has a distinct deep red-brown colour profile, although it may exhibit some tannin bleed when first unpacked.

River Red

River Reds are an Australian hardwood Eucalypt variety, selectively harvested from WA, NSW and QLD. They are manufactured as DAR decking boards, with a density rating of 900, a toughness rating of L and a durability class of 2. River Reds come in a diverse range of shades from deep to light red and brown, making them an excellent choice for adding contrast and variation to any deck.

Ready to go - see what's included

Try our free “Design It Yourself” tool and receive a quote within 5 minutes. Alternatively, visit one of our three Adelaide showrooms and timberyards, email your measurements to us or give us a call. We’re genuinely here to help.

Our pergola kits include everything you need apart from the concrete, and kits aren’t cut precisely to allow for flexibility and any issues with post placement.

All Brackets, Fixings + Fasteners

No need to go to the hardware store – all items are included.

Plans + elevations for submission to your council or shire

We’ll send a copy of plans to submit to the local council before building.

Roofing + Guttering

These essential components are included in your selected colour.

Your choice of timber finish

We offer a number of timber treatments and finishes to choose from.

Try Our Pergola Calculator

Are you looking for a tool that will give you an idea of how much it would cost to build the pergola you’ve just designed? That’s precisely what the Softwoods Online Design Tool is; it’s a capable pergola calculator and so much more.

We’re proud to provide our customers with a comprehensive 25-year warranty. It’s assurance that you’re getting a high-quality product from a reputable manufacturer that will protect you in the unlikely event their product doesn’t deliver as promised.

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