Pergola

[Dan in Pasadena]

Re: Pergalo

Yes, hopefully my building skills are better then my spelling skills

Did you mean "better THAN my spelling skills."?

 

[rick carpenter]

I have built a few pergolas. This time I went with three separate trellises. Two are 12 feet and one 24 feet. The curve on each 2x6 end, I patterned on a 1x6 and cut with a jigsaw. 16 curved cuts on the ends of the 12 footers and 20 cuts on the 24 footer. Top lattice is 2x2 and the posts are 6x6x12.

Nice. The trellises 'flow' together well. Will they eventually be covered in vines? I like that but it's a definite no-go for our pergola according to SWMBO.

 

[ezover]

I have built a few pergolas. This time I went with three separate trellises. Two are 12 feet and one 24 feet. The curve on each 2x6 end, I patterned on a 1x6 and cut with a jigsaw. 16 curved cuts on the ends of the 12 footers and 20 cuts on the 24 footer. Top lattice is 2x2 and the posts are 6x6x12.

that's a really nice lay out.

 

[Slowboat]

I built one to serve as a trellis for climbing roses at our old house. Wasn’t really big enough to sit under, but still pretty nice.

 

[Notgrownup]

My wife wanted one and after really thinking about it we put it on hold, we considered a Sunsetter awning as well..not sure what we will do.

 

[SALIV8]

I have never been able to see the use for a pergola. What is the point of building all that structure to do nothing? Doesn't keep out rain or sun. Why not put a roof up there that will actually do something?

I agree. What a useless structure.

 

[rayra]

Yup. Totally useless. No value whatsoever.

 

[BajaScout]

I am liking those.

 

[coljar]

My wife wanted one except she said she wanted a roof on it and wanted it setting in the driveway. I told her that's a carport.

 

[BajaScout]

My wife wanted one except she said she wanted a roof on it and wanted it setting in the driveway. I told her that's a carport.

Yes and No...

https://www.westerntimberframe.com/wooden-timber-pergolas/wooden-pergola-kits/easily-build-your-own-carport-rv-cover/

 

[SALIV8]

Yup. Totally useless. No value whatsoever.

I would never intentionally sit under a canopy of weeds.

If it works for you, then keep on keeping on.

 

[BajaScout]

I would never intentionally sit under a canopy of weeds.

If it works for you, then keep on keeping on.

Has that I am out in the woods feel, right in your backyard.

 

[Bolson32]

I built mine custom out of cedar stained treated about 3 years ago and this is what it looks like today. I did it on the cheap, probably $700.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/tTcmSgucURovRqez9

 

[Git]

I get the aesthetic value of a Pergola but someone posted this on another forum which to me would be a heck of a lot more useful.

It's a kit that Costco Sells (on line or in the warehouse). 14 x 12 with an aluminum roof. Everything is pre-cut, pre-drilled and pre-finished. Made out of Cedar - all you have to do is put it together

https://www.costco.com/14'-x-12'-Cedar-Pavilion-with-Aluminum-Roof.product.100398384.html

 

[BajaScout]

I get the aesthetic value of a Pergola but someone posted this on another forum which to me would be a heck of a lot more useful.

It's a kit that Costco Sells (on line or in the warehouse). 14 x 12 with an aluminum roof. Everything is pre-cut, pre-drilled and pre-finished. Made out of Cedar - all you have to do is put it together

https://www.costco.com/14'-x-12'-Cedar-Pavilion-with-Aluminum-Roof.product.100398384.html

Looks nice and has a little shade.

Nice pergola dog too!

 

[ezover]

I get the aesthetic value of a Pergola but someone posted this on another forum which to me would be a heck of a lot more useful.

It's a kit that Costco Sells (on line or in the warehouse). 14 x 12 with an aluminum roof. Everything is pre-cut, pre-drilled and pre-finished. Made out of Cedar - all you have to do is put it together

https://www.costco.com/14'-x-12'-Cedar-Pavilion-with-Aluminum-Roof.product.100398384.html

I think is more of a pavilion style, we are with the open top. I did not plan on it but the wife has some sort of vines growing where we are building and i think that will work out well.

 

[Git]

I am with the 'I would never intentionally sit under a canopy of weeds' people

Been there, done that. It makes a mess, anytime you want to sit down, you have to blow everything off or clean things up somehow

 

[SALIV8]

I get the aesthetic value of a Pergola but someone posted this on another forum which to me would be a heck of a lot more useful.

It's a kit that Costco Sells (on line or in the warehouse). 14 x 12 with an aluminum roof. Everything is pre-cut, pre-drilled and pre-finished. Made out of Cedar - all you have to do is put it together

https://www.costco.com/14'-x-12'-Cedar-Pavilion-with-Aluminum-Roof.product.100398384.html

That's what I would be happy to sit under.