Garden Pergolas DIY

May 2nd, 2024

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Have you decided on your Pergola already? If not check out the Pergola Ideas & Gallery, and you will surely be convinced, your garden needs a pergola. And when you decide to start to built or assemble one on your own, please keep reading. For those of you who want to put in some sweat and elbow grease, we have the best Garden Pergolas DIY guidance for you!

5 Tips To Build your Pergola

Plan The Structure And Location
I hope you have looked the gallery and got all the advice you need to plan your pergola. Have you measured, made a drawing and design of your pergola? Then you need to calculate the amount of material you need. Don’t forget the screws, nails, bolts and other fasteners.

Obtain The License and Permit check
In many places you do not need a license or permit, but there are almost always building regulations or codes to follow. Make sure you are familiar with them.

Choose The Right Wood
Of course you may opt for other material then wood, but wood is still the most common, easiest to work with and very durable. But you must also take into account the rigth type of wood depending on the climate and condition. Consult our hardware store in case the videos did not give you conclusive direction.

Get The Right Tools For The Purpose
It may sound too obvious, but at the same time often underestimated by the novis DIY-er. Drill, screw-drivers, saw – electrical or manual – hammers, leveler, climbing stairs, toolbelt,…

Foundation
Building the actual pergola is one thing, but in needs to be sturdy, able to survive the stormy, rainy, winter conditions. It needs to be anchored properly to a solid foundation, or strong footing needs to be incorporated to the built.

Everything considered? You are ready to get started on your Garden Pergolas DIY Project!