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Pergola

Project by scarpenter002 posted 485 days ago 410 views 2 times favorited 7 comments Add to Favorites Watch

Here is a pergola I created in the back yard. My wife wanted it to match the white fences so I made it out of pressure treated lumber and primed it. I am holding off of putting on the final touches until some planters are put in on each side. Also I will be adding lighting in the future.

-- Scott in Texas


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john

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posted 485 days ago

Very nice work , it looks great !!!

-- John in Belgrave ,(Slideshow http://cid-69bce320c6d8b119.spaces.live.com/ (Website) http://www.extremebirdhouse.com

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CharlieM1958

7654 posts in 1114 days


posted 485 days ago

Great addition to a beautiful yard!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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Greg Wurst

716 posts in 728 days


posted 485 days ago

I hope your finish lasts better than the finish on my arbor. I bought some pressure-treated 2×4’s at HD that were guaranteed to not need a finish for 2 years. I built the thing and waited 2 years, primed the thing with Kilz, and applied an exterior white paint. It’s peeling like crazy and I’m just going to let it remain “weathered”.

Your pergola looks great! Makes me want to stop by and relax for awhile. :)

-- You're a unique and special person, just like everyone else.

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trifern

7894 posts in 663 days


posted 485 days ago

Beautiful place to relax. Thank you for sharing.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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Ampeater

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posted 484 days ago

I also used PT lumber for my pergola. After building the pergola in late April, 2001 I let it sit all summer before I painted it in late September. I used a solid stain that was tinted to the color that I wanted and it lasted for 6 years without it peeling before I re-stained it. The solid stain just seems to wear off (especially on the top of the pergola) without peeling.

-- "A goal without a plan is a wish."

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James Early

48 posts in 544 days


posted 483 days ago

Great job! This will be next summer’s project at my house.

-- -- Jim E., Oswego, NY. Create, have fun, and work safely!

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jeanmarc

1751 posts in 612 days


posted 481 days ago

Very nice work.Beautiful place to relax

-- jeanmarc manosque france

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