An arched pergola frames this beautiful outdoor room. The homeowner loves to read, so Jamie Durie integrated a small library into the design. Bold Lines A dramatic wood-and-shade-cloth pergola creates a warm, contemporary look for this patio designed by Pamela Berstler. Tucked Away This charming nook, designed by Joan Grabel, gets its appeal from the…
Louvre Details Louvre Profile Louvre Lapping Details Structural Sections 150mm Beam Post | Purlin Gable or curved units attached between a Sunroof unit and an existing structure Gable or curved units which are attached between a Sunroof unit (excluding pergolas) and an existing house, are only to be considered attached if the gable or curved…
A peaked top arbor This arbor is a solid construction with 100×100 (4×4) posts concreted into the ground, 100×50 (2×4) rafters, 50×50 (2×2) roof frame members and 50×50 (2×2) laths. The pitch (angle, slope) of the rafters (off horizontal) is 45°. Go To >> An entry arbor 1500mm (5ft) x 1500mm (5ft). A very sturdy…
Peter gives us this account of his wisteria support: The following pictures are of a pergola or climbing frame I built from your system for a very vigorous wisteria vine in the historic district of Frederick MD. It is strong enough for me to also use it for doing chin ups first thing each morning.…
Aluminum Pergola Kits – Ideal for commercial applications, curves, arches, large spans & cantilevers are possible. Offered in almost unlimited powder coat colors and woodgrain finishes. Typically our most expensive option. Fiberglass Pergola Kits – Contemporary or traditional, fiberglass shade structures can be extremely versatile. Long spans and high wind load ratings at a reasonable…
Steps Decide what you intend to use your pergola for. As noted above, pergolas are available in either freestanding or attached versions. Where you plan to put your pergola and what you intend to use it for will help you decide which style will best meet your needs. Attached pergolas can be attached to your…
Today’s arches and pergolas are closely linked to earlier constructions, but, other than to provide shade, their function tends to be purely ornamental. Grapevines are still grown over these structures, as are other climbers, also chosen for their fragrance and color. Traditional structures remain desirable in many settings, although the cost and time to build…
Roughly mark out the area of where you want your pergola to go. Next, build your profiles. Place these at least half a metre back from your outside corners. Run stringlines from your profiles which will give you the outside area of your pergola. Where the stringlines meet will be the outside corner of your…
ShadeRight Motorized Pergola Canopy Our ShadeRight Motorized Pergola Canopy system is an excellent way to go from sun to shade with the touch of a button. This pergola canopy system works on any flat or pitched Structureworks pergola kit and can also be easily added to existing pergolas made from wood or other materials. Similar…
Most of the suggestions on the web refer to using the jigsaw for cutting patterns. It is the ideal choice for this work as some patterns are intricate with arcs and what not. What you could do with the jigsaw is use your template as a guide. If your arcs or curves are simple enough…