The store more athena arbour is a classic seated arbour featuring slatted bench seat and open sides constructed from pressure treated timber it needs no further treatment but if you do not like the natural look or just wanted to add a splash of colour then you can use any exterior grade wood preservative or treatment the slatted roof offers some shade from direct sunlight and the open sides and back offer a virtually unobstructed view of your garden it is a free standing structure but can