Don't Pay Over The Odds For Your Pergola!
Nick, my next door neighbor has recently had a pergola built in his garden. I was convinced one would add interest to my back garden. However, I was taken aback by how much he was charged for his kit. That was certainly over my finances.
Unperturbed, I checked out the internet. There are plenty of free pergola designs on the internet but I could not discover one in the size I needed. And the drawings and how to erect notes looked scanty.
Thankfully I unearthed a result - pergola plans created in a wide range of sizes. They come with detailed and easy to understand notes on how to build a pergola as well as a complete list of materials. And you’ll discover what tools you will need too.
I was able to price the materials to verify I could build it within my budget. I was convinced I could erect a pergola. And I did. In just one weekend!
Building a pergola was more straightforward than I expected. And that was chiefly due to the precise, detailed and easy to understand notes. There were none of those scratching my head pondering how a piece fitted moments!
These are my top tips:
1. Be clear on why you want a pergola. Is it to give some shade, as somewhere to relax or as a feature of the garden?
2. Select the location carefully. Check the garden plot from all angles. It could be a fine time to rearrange the garden plot.
3. Mark out the exact size of pergola. Ensure it is not too out of proportion for the garden plot.
4. Check the view from all overlooking windows. Are you still happy with proposed spot?
5. Verify there are no underground cables or pipes.
6. Some building tasks require an additional pair of hands. Verify someone is willing to assist.
7. And last but not least, purchase the pergola plans in the exact size you require.
Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to build a pergola, complete with full materials and tools list you will need for the job. Pergola designs and plans are available in a wide variety of sizes. You can easily figure out the cost of your pergola before you start.