PerGOLAS, DECKS & Patios

Collab Building & Design has been designing and building timber decks and pergolas for over 15 years in the Wollongong & the Illawarra area.

We have built decks and pergolas in hundreds of different shapes and sizes. We go above and beyond to meet all of our clients individual requirements. As a small company, we take great pride in delivering excellent customer service. We strive to deliver the results you deserve from a expert pergola & timber decking contractor.

Pergolas and decking is precisely what we do, day in and day out. So we understand what works, aesthetically and structurally when working with you to design that seamless indoor outdoor flow.

Choosing materials for your deck

Our backyards have become our main entertaining spaces, which is why proper planning and good design is essential. A deck or patio doesn’t have to be expensive, but does need good planning and to be well thought out. It needs to be built out of the best quality materials you can afford and it needs to last the distance. A well–built deck, patio or pergola will add considerable value to your home.

Choosing the materials for your new outdoor living space is a matter of achieving the right mix between aesthetics and functionality. If you’re planning a deck that will follow on from a timber- floored indoor living space, choosing timber decking is a good way to create a seamless indoor-outdoor transition. But timber does require ongoing maintenance so if you’re not up for that, a composite decking material or aluminium decking boards with a wood grain finish might be better choices. And if you’re after a natural material that is also eco friendly, bamboo decking is a great option.

Choosing materials for your Pergola

You have the same diversity of choice when it comes to building a pergola. Again practicalities such as structural strength and maintenance need to marry with the design considerations. A powder-coated steel pergola with a flat cantilevered roof or a laser-cut decorative panel for a roof will be a sturdy structure and the perfect complement to a modern home and landscape design. A timber pergola with open roof beams entwined in a climbing plant will also give you longevity, But it will require work to re-stain or re-paint the framework and the plant will need watering and trimming. Still, it will look a treat in a cottage, heritage or rustic setting.

How you furnish and decorate your deck, patio or pergola plays a major part in how you use the space and how often. With the right furniture, lighting, heating, shade and decor (whether rugs, wall art, pots or lanterns ), it will be a comfortable and stylish space that will have you stepping outside every chance you get.