In the 21st century, wooden pergolas are an outdated option when compared to more modern and durable alternatives like aluminum pergolas.
While wooden ones can be appealing design wise, they often come with issues like splintering, warping, and rotting. A lot of pergolas becoming unrecognizable in just 2-3 years due to daily wear and tear of elements.
They require a lot of maintenance like yearly sealing to protect against the elements and canvas covers replacement every 2-3 years due to water and sun damage.