A pergola gives your home elegance and character. It can also provide an excellent focal point. If you've always wanted to grow a vine but weren't sure where or how, consider growing it on your pergola because climbing plants love the design of a pergola. Hanging baskets also make a great decorative and natural looking addition. It doesn't need to be difficult to learn how to build a pergola.
A pergola can be built in a weekend with two or three people helping. You don't require a lot of materials and the cost is quite small considering the overall effect and value it can add to your home. If you ever decide to sell your home, a pergola will make it look incredibly attractive to prospective buyers.
Knowing how to build a pergola only takes some research and reading. It is a good idea to pick up some home improvement magazines and browse websites which provide pergola building instructions and tips. You can also ask family and tradespeople for tips on building your own pergola. By building it yourself you are saving significant amounts of money compared with paying hundreds of dollars per hour to hire several tradesmen to undertake the job. It can also give you a great sense of accomplishment building it yourself whilst allowing you to maintain complete control over the process from start to finish.
Some materials you will need include cement, foundation tubes, stock of various sizes, anchors for posts, bolts and screws, nails and paint or stain (depending on the material you are using). The main tools required for most pergola building jobs are a hammer or nail gun, drill, wheelbarrow, shovel, tape measure, stakes, ladder, paint brush, table saw and ratchets. You will most likely already own most or all of these tools, meaning there is no added expense.
The basic process of building a pergola include drawing up the layout, laying the foundation, installing posts and headers, painting, cutting cross members, flooring (if you are making a patio) and cross members. The process will vary depending on the size, type and purpose of your pergola but the basic structural process is similar for all types of pergolas.
Once you learn how to build a pergola you will have no trouble completing the project. You might also choose to use your newly found expertise to help friends and family build their own pergolas or even turn it into a side business for some extra weekend income.
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