{"id":15702,"date":"2017-05-11T05:56:43","date_gmt":"2017-05-11T10:56:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ozcobp.com\/?p=15702"},"modified":"2021-10-21T18:00:17","modified_gmt":"2021-10-21T18:00:17","slug":"choosing-decorative-metal-brackets-wood-beams-weather-resistant-pergola-hardware-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ozcobp.com\/dev\/choosing-decorative-metal-brackets-wood-beams-weather-resistant-pergola-hardware-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing Decorative Metal Brackets for Wood Beams: Weather Resistant Pergola Hardware Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The pergola is the crowning feature of many backyard gardens. It gives your yard presence and a naturally beautiful area to relax and socialize in. On a summer day, it may even be your favorite thing about your home. <\/span><\/p>\n

Recently, while at a regular client\u2019s house doing some deck work, I noticed that the connectors and ties on his pergola were stainless steel. The hardware looked unsightly, standing out like a sore thumb compared to his wood deck accented in black iron. He had been worried about using weak decorative ties on his pergola and didn’t want to use hardware that would look nice for a season or two, but then need replacing once the bad weather rolled around. I gave him a pat on the back before mentioning, \u201cYou really ought to give me a call before a big project like this, buddy. It\u2019s what I\u2019m here for.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

See, there are indeed decorative black iron connectors and ties that are strong, durable, weather-resistant\u2014and would have tied in perfectly with his deck, no pun intended. In fact, there\u2019s a wide selection of decorative hardware that you can use to build a beautiful pergola designed to stand up to the elements, year round. You just have to know what you\u2019re looking for when you go searching for decorative metal brackets for wood beams to compliment your favorite outdoor space, your pergola. <\/span>
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Decorative\u2014and Durable\u2014Metal Brackets for Wood Beams<\/h4>\n

Wrought iron, a highly sought after look for outdoor structures, tends to be high maintenance, so many homeowners may avoid it when building their pergola.<\/span> Decorative pergola hardware<\/span><\/a>, though, offers the look of wrought iron but the durability of steel. Basically, they\u2019re your conventional galvanized steel connectors and ties with the addition of a black powder paint coating, giving the product the classic look of wrought iron with none of the headaches of trying to make them weather resistant. <\/span><\/p>\n

Some contractors and DIYers may be concerned that decorative connectors and ties aren\u2019t as strong as more functionally-focused options, but that\u2019s typically not the case. If you use the right hardware for the right job, you should have nothing to worry about. And, these parts are qualified to be <\/span>used with ACQ treated lumber<\/span><\/a>. Good decorative hardware really does combine form and function.<\/span> Decorative hardware options include:<\/span><\/p>\n