Is a vinyl arbor worth it? See the comparison below!

Nantucket II

Bring the past together with the present in a way that’s evocative and radiant. The romantic aspects of life are what the style of the Nantucket Arbor reflects best. Good taste and superior quality never go out of style.

DETAILS:
Assembly Difficulty: Medium
Posts: 4 x 4
In-Ground Allowance: 12”

Fairfield

The Fairfield's flat-top pergola design offers any pathway or natural setting the perfect compliment.

DETAILS:
Assembly Difficulty: High
Posts: 4 x 4
In-Ground Allowance: None

Brookfield

Well-proportioned and handsomely detailed, this exotic structure blends the principles of peace and harmony together in a distinctive design.

DETAILS:
Assembly Difficulty: Medium
Posts: 3½ x 3½
In-Ground Allowance: None

Springfield

Reserved for more delicate settings, this distinctive yet eye-catching design offers a subtle accent for the gardenscape.

DETAILS:
Assembly Difficulty: Medium
Posts: 3½ x 3½
In-Ground Allowance: None

Winchester

Created with impeccable style and craftsmanship, transforming your vision into personal expressions of timeless beauty.

DETAILS:
Assembly Difficulty: Medium
Posts: 5 x 5
In-Ground Allowance: 12”
(Fence Wings not included)

Sturbridge

Designed for living and dreaming, they are as smart as they are beautiful. The Sturbridge Arbor will endure a lifetime, bringing with it all those memories of carefree enjoyment.

DETAILS:
Assembly Difficulty: Low
Posts: 5 x 5
In-Ground Allowance: 24” Wood

Manchester

We gave special attention to the flat-top pergolas of rustic New England when designing the Manchester. Airy side panels offer a true custom look and feel.

DETAILS:
Assembly Difficulty: High
Posts: 5 x 5
In-Ground Allowance: 20” Wood

Manchester Deluxe

A garden retreat that reflects the balanced look of beauty found in classic New England.

DETAILS:
Assembly Difficulty: High
Posts: 5 x 5
In-Ground Allowance: 20” Wood
(Garden Seat not included)

Nantucket Wall Trellis

“ A thing of beauty is a joy forever,” a famous artist once said. The Nantucket Wall Trellis offers your home that necessary beauty.

DETAILS:
Assembly Difficulty: Medium
Posts: 3½ x 3½
In-Ground Allowance: 12”

Winchester Wall Trellis

Turning your home’s exterior into a living expression of beauty and grace.

DETAILS:
Assembly Difficulty: Medium
Posts: 4 x 4
In-Ground Allowance: 12”

Sturbridge Wall Trellis

As smart as it is beautiful, the Sturbridge Trellis will endure a lifetime, bringing with it years of carefree enjoyment.

DETAILS:
Assembly Difficulty: Medium
Posts: 5 x 5
In-Ground Allowance: 12”

Gate & Wings

Enhance your arbor with custom made gates and fence wings. (Drawing for illustration only. Dimensions are to your specs.)

DETAILS:
Assembly Difficulty: Low
Posts: 4 x 4

Garden Seat

Designed to fit with the Manchester Deluxe, Manchester, Sturbridge, Winchester, Nantucket, and the Fairfield arbors, this optional 43” wide bench converts your arbor into a charming garden seat where you can retreat and relax.

DETAILS:
Assembly Difficulty: Medium
Posts: 1 1/4 Black Steel
In-Ground Allowance: 36”
Supporting steel brackets(s) are included.

No Dig-Perfect Post Mount System

No digging means a faster, cleaner and easier way to install your arbor than you ever thought possible. In other words, leave your shovel and wheelbarrow in the garage…no need for concrete, either! The No Dig-Perfect Post Mount System is the ideal solution to save you time and unnecessary stress. Sold as an option for arbors not including ground mounting systems.

DETAILS:
Posts: 1 1/2" diameter x 20" Galvanizd Steel
In-Ground Allowance: 12”
Note: Available for 4" and 5" posts only

**CONCRETE MOUNT NOT AVAILABLE **

New England
Vinyl Arbors

Cedar

Metal

Aesthetic Performance

Increases curb appeal and appreciation; consistent beauty that is virtually maintenance-free

High maintenance required to keep up original aesthetic performance

Medium maintenance required to keep up original aesthetic performance, and in most cases cannot be used to replicate stronger and bolder features without being very high priced

Endurance

Dimensionally stable; will not rot, warp, buckle, swell or deteriorate even in the harshest climates; and maintains original appearance over product life-time.

Can split and crack over time; knots can shrink and fall out, resulting in unsightly gaps and exposure to moisture damage.

Paint will fade and require re-application over time to prevent rust and corrosion

Uniformity

Consistent building surface; no cracks, knots or other imperfections; less construction waste; reliable supply available

Dwindling availability of high-quality old-growth forest supply can result in inconsistent surfaces, cracks, knots and other imperfections

Excellent

Consumer Perception

Premium alternative, high-end, advanced technology

Viewed as high-end, but consumers are increasingly wary of high maintenance required

Viewed as high-end, but consumers are increasingly wary of maintenance required

Pests

Impervious to termites and other insects

Susceptible to damage by termites and other pests

Impervious to termites and other insects

Combustibility

Non-combustible, creates very little smoke when exposed to flame

Burns when exposed to a significant source of heat or flame

Extremely low

Price

Significantly less over lifetime with little or no maintenance

Significantly more when maintenance is included

Significantly more when stronger and bolder features are incorporated