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I used Microsoft Visio to layout the pergola plan. The pergola features 8' high Cantera stone columns in the Roman Tuscan style. The beams ...
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Pergola Design – How To Choose The Best Pergola Design For Your Needs
A pergola design should be chosen depending on different factors like location, materials and style. A location should be chosen carefully, as the final visual impact can be dramatic. Pergolas can be built stand alone in the garden, in the back yard, or over a patio and attached to the house. Attention should be placed on underground utilities like plumbing pipes and electric cables so as not to have bad surprises while digging the foundations.
Materials used for pergolas, trellises and gazebos construction range from aluminium, to vinyl, to wood. Aluminium and vinyl are virtually maintenance free but not as appealing as wood. Since wood has to withstand UVA and rain, it is a good idea not to save on wood quality and go for hard, tough woods like cedar or red wood. They hardly require any maintenance and outlive their builders. Wood is also very pliable and can be cut and shaped in all types of style, size, and shape.
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