The rafter ends. The box version has square-cut ends that give the frame a clean, flat roofline — a contemporary profile that suits modern gardens and minimal schemes. The garden version has sculpted rafter ends that give the roofline a shaped, traditional finish. The structural build, the decking base and the available options are the same across both.

The posts need fixing — bolt-down feet on hard surfaces, concreted in on soft ground. If a polycarbonate roof is added, post fixing is essential regardless of surface. The decking base is supported on the post frame.

Yes. Both are chosen at the point of order. They are independent options — a roof on its own, screening on its own, or both together. When a roof is selected, a five degree pitch is built into the rafter positions to shed rainwater to the back of the structure.

Pressure treatment against rot and fungal attack, rated for up to fifteen years. The treatment penetrates the timber rather than sitting on the surface. The surface stain — Rustic Brown or Light Green — is a separate finish that fades over time and is worth refreshing every two to three years.

Two people with a drill, a level and spanners. Posts first, then the decking frame and boards, then the top rails and rafters. Precision notched joints mean sections locate without needing site cutting. Most sizes can be completed in a day.