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Are you looking for something fun and creative to add to your yard? You should consider getting a garden arbor. An arbor is an arch-shaped or square shaped structure placed in gardens, yards, or other outdoor areas. They are made from several different materials and come in various sizes, so you can choose the one that matches your own personal sense of style and blends in with your property. This guide goes over the types of materials that garden arbors are made from and the pros and cons of each type.

Plastic Plastic garden arbors can come in both the arch or square shape, but most of the plastic ones are arched. Plastic garden arbors are popular due to the fact that is it one of the cheapest options when you are looking for arbors. One of the cons of using plastic is that it does not hold up or last as long as other materials might, such as wood or metal. Plastic breaks a lot more easily due to normal wear and tear, the elements, and other factors that cause the plastic to crack or break. One of the advantages is plastic is a lot lighter than metal or wood, so if you wanted to move the arbor, it wouldn't take as much physical effort when compared to the other types.

Wood Like the plastic arbor, you can find wood arbors in arches or the square shape. However, most of the wood arbors are squared off instead of arched. Wood is a great material choice for an arbor. It comes in different colors depending on the type of wood you choose. You can also easily paint the wood to any color you want and it will look better than painting plastic or metal arbors. Wood does tend to rot if it is left out in the elements, but you can ask for treated wood that handles the elements better than untreated wood. Wood arbors fall in the middle for costs when compared to plastic or metal.

Metal Metal arbors are a great choice due to the long life expectancy they come with. They typically last a lot longer than plastic or wood. They do tend to rust when exposed to the elements for long periods of time. Most metal arbors are arch-shaped. They usually cost more than the other materials but they should also last longer. They are also heavier due to the weight of the metal.

Conclusion Arbors are a great addition to any yard. They can also be used for special outdoor events, like weddings. The bridal couple can stand under the arbor when they exchange their vows. They can easily be decorated for any other type of party or special events. If you are interested in adding an arbor to your property, contact a local contractor and ask about their quotes for garden arbors.