How to Build A Pergola
Building a Pergola – Blueprint
I am very satisfied and proud of my own DIY
pergola, even though I did not have previous
carpentry skills.
After looking at different
pergola designs I built one with the help of a
local foreman.
My...
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How to Build A Pergola
Building a Pergola – Blueprint
I am very satisfied and proud of my own DIY
pergola, even though I did not have previous
carpentry skills.
After looking at different
pergola designs I built one with the help of a
local foreman.
My material of choice was wood, but pergolas
can also be built in aluminum or vinyl.
Cedar or
red wood are good choices for their durability,
though it is preferable to treat them with resin
based wood stain for further sun and rain
protection.
The resin paint will also bring out
the natural wood texture further enhancing its
beauty.
The tools required are basic, like a hammer, a
saw, measure tape and some electric tools
borrowed from a friend of mine who also helped
me in the construction.
First purchase the
materials: the best woods for outdoor structures
are red wood, cedar, southern cypress, treated
pine or fir or even tropical hardwoods, the latest
difficult to get hold of, but top quality.
However,
there is also an ecological c
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