The Abcs Of How To Build A Pergola

If you are not contented with how your patio or garden looks

, and if you feel that something seems to be missing despite your plants and flowers, then, it may be time for you to find out how to build a pergola. Instead of shelling out lots of money for buying pergolas, it is a really good idea to build the so called do it yourself pergolas.

Why is it important to construct a pergola aside from the way it livens up your garden? Well, pergolas actually have a lot of uses. They may not only provide you with a shady area where you can enjoy walking even during summer months -- they can also serve as building extensions, spots where you can enjoy tea with your friends, and, pergolas can also be used to hold plans, specifically the hanging ones.

When you plan to construct a pergola, however, you have to follow pergola construction plans, and, you also have to know a few tips on building your pergola. People who want to start making do it yourself pergolas will surely benefit from these information:

1.First and foremost, you have to think about the actual pergola design you want as well as the exact location of the pergola. Part of learning how to build a pergola also includes determining the right size of the said structure and knowing which tools and materials are required for your pergola building project. Of course, you also have to secure any legal permit that may be needed prior to the construction.

2.Pergola construction plans will also tell you that you need to ensure that the pergola is constructed in level ground. The most common pergola designs also require you to dig a total of 4 holes that are 2 feet in depth and are a total of 9 inches in width. Those holes are where you'll have to place the pergola's 'pressure-treated' posts, which in turn are placed in between your main posts for those main posts to be really stable and planted firmly on the ground.

3.Knowing how to build a pergola also means constructing the pergola's beams based on the measurements indicated in do it yourself pergolas plans, with any kind of indent made through sawing. It is recommended that you first create a beam template, which you can use in creating the succeeding beams to ensure that all beams have the same size, shape, indents, etc. You can then screw the beams together to form your pergola's frame.

4.After creating the frame, you can proceed to sliding the rafters across the posts, and then, secure them with screws and bolts. You can then proceed to painting your pergola, or even decorate it with hanging plants, or place an outdoor dining set inside your pergola or near it to add to the attractiveness of your porch, backyard, or your garden.

The above mentioned pointers are the basic steps of how to build a pergola. The more complicated do it yourself pergola plans have more steps and more materials. As a first time pergola builder, it is best to come up with simple pergolas that have plans that are very easy to follow.

by: Karen Winton

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