Wooden Garden Bridges – What to Consider 2012---

There are times when we see something nice and we think of it as a nice addition to our home. There are times, too, when that addition does not simply add up and fail to reach our expectations. If you are fond of looking at home furnishings and structures that can adorn the interiors and exteriors of your home, then you should think deeply first and try to weight the pros and cons of having something before you decide to buy it. For instance, you may have seen a beautiful piece of statue that you think would look perfect for a corner in the garden but then looked ridiculous when you finally had it. Now, since a garden bridge is one structure that can be placed in the exteriors of your home, let us delve deeper into the considerations you should take before you order one for your property:


1. Loving what you saw.

It is true that there are many home furnishings and structure which are pleasant to the sight. One such example is a handcrafted garden bridge that you can use in yard or in your garden. Be solved on the idea of having a small bridge on your garden and imagine how youo and the family will use it.


2. Where to Place It

You may love how the bridge looks like in the photo but you have to think of where you can place it in your property. The good news is that the wooden garden bridges of today do not only serve as gap bridges but also as decorative elements. This means that you need not have a body of water (such as a pond) in your property before you can have a bridge. Since a small garden bridge is a very effective decorative piece, you can use it almost anywhere from koi ponds to garden beds to dry river beds or even to adorn a regular garden path.


3. Short Span or Long Span Bridge?

Of course, you do not simply point a lovely piece of wooden bridge and plop it down your property. If you want your garden bridge to be perfect in the perfect setting, you need to take necessary measurements. If you will be placing it over a koi pond, then take the measurement between the two ends of the pond. If you will simply put it as a decorative element in a garden path, then you can opt for shorter bridges. The great news is that you need not adjust based on what is available since many wooden bridge makers of today custom-make your bridge based on your needed measurements.


4. Deciding on the Details

Aside from the length of the garden bridge, you also need to decide on a few details that you would want for your bridge. To be able to make sure that your bridge fits perfectly in your garden or home theme, you can consider different styles and designs. Choose from single or double rails or you can also choose the type of wood to be used. California redwood is one ideal type of wood that can look magnificent in any garden setting.