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I’m posting this as an entry for The Garden contest. The materials are 2X8X16 redwood. I built the pergola from a plan I bought from Wood magazine. The post were the biggest hurdle to overcome. The money Lowes/Home Depot wanted for 6×6X12 redwood post was ridiculous. So I laminated three 2X6’s together and ran the router down the space between the boards to kind of hide the fact that they were glued together then took the spacing from those two lines and put the grooves down on the face and back sides to match. Once the outside boards were installed it was just a matter of making the “ladders” for the inside. The deck was another challenge-She had to have the deck even with the concrete walkway in back – No Stairs. I dug down about 18 inches and installed 12X12X4” concrete pads used to go under trailer jacks. I put short post on these and framed the deck. I had removed most of the soil under the deck but there were still places I had to “trench” for the joists. This was my first deck experience and I believe it will be my last. Sorry I don’t have pics of the work in progress, just didn’t think to take them. Thanks for looking.
Doug in AZ.
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WayneC
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posted 517 days ago
Looks great Doug. As hot is it is here in CA. I bet its real hot in AZ. 108 here yesterday.
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mot
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posted 517 days ago
Very nice. Looks like a great spot too!
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CharlieM1958
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posted 517 days ago
Great looking project!
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Bob Babcock
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posted 517 days ago
Nice look….keep cool out there! Glad I’m in New England….I heard 125 in some places out there with 110 being common….ouch!
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Napaman
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posted 517 days ago
very nice…I may have to steel your design…my trouble will be with our cement patio…bracing into the cement? or cutting into it?
I love the look of yours pergola…great job…
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oscorner
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posted 517 days ago
It looks great! I think the tree agrees…It’s got a great big smile on it! Sounds like a lot of work putting that deck in.
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scottb
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posted 517 days ago
maybe the work that went into digging offset not having to buy the materials for and built railings. Nice open design for the space. A pergola of some type is on my mental “to do” list. Just as soon as I can figure out where it’ll go.
Very nice.
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Don
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posted 517 days ago
Very nice, Doug.
Good luck on your entry.
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MsDebbieP
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posted 517 days ago
it’s gorgeous.
Great idea re: the posts!
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DrSawdust
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posted 514 days ago
Sounds like it was quite a bit of work. I really hope the ground is not too rocky. It turned out beautiful.
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jaspr
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posted 505 days ago
what a cool space
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pedrorc
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posted 494 days ago
Nice pergola, good job.
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RobS
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posted 491 days ago
Yes, Nice post resolution. Great Job.
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rb765
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posted 460 days ago
Wow!!! That looks great. We have been planning on making something like this for the house we just bought. The front door faces West and is painted black. It wouldn’t be so bad if we didn’t live were when the summer temperatures dip below 100, we consider that a cold spell. I will be looking for that plan…Thanks for sharing
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