An element of great importance in any garden, the pergola allows us to enjoy a living room in its own right.Making a wooden pergola therefore allows us to go out in the open air, especially during the hot months, when we aspire to spend our free time under the open sky.An annex ensuring the transition between indoor and outdoor spaces, the pergola makes it possible to enhance the house while providing a feeling of safety and comfort.The diversity of models that can be bought in stores is so surprising but the high prices are always reactions.And in order not to invest an astronomical sum in the development of a relaxing corner as pretty as it is comfortable, we could build a pergola that corresponds to the planned budget and the style of the environment.In this article, we will give you instructions and present you certain models of pergolas to do yourself.
Make a pergola used as a terrace awning
We would like to show you how to make a pergola for the terrace and for the garden.By continuing your reading, you will discover that the manufacture of a pergola is hardly difficult!Be courageous and take up the challenge even if you are not a professional!Take into consideration that expenses will depend on the materials you want to use.Follow our easy advice and you will be very surprised to discover that this DIY project is rather easy to carry out and the result is worth the efforts!
Start by making sure you have the necessary material (posts, rafters, joists, metal turntables, wooden steel screws, pulling, drill, screwdriver, selfin saw, hammer and square).Opt for wood that resists bad weather, which will guarantee you the long life of your garden structure.Woods suitable for this objective are the Faux-Acacia robinier, the Douglas fir and the Larix.Douglas and Larix fir, for example, have a high resin content.They are therefore characterized by a long service life, which makes the material perfect for the manufacture of a garden structure like pergola, palisade etc.
Dark wood pergola on stone columns
Make a pergola yourself step by step
The average height of a pergola is 2 to 4 meters.So that the design seems more original and elegant, leave space between the rafters, at least 3-3.5 meters.First, we start by fixing the 4 posts on the ground using 4 metal plates.For the construction to be more solid, fix it to a melted concrete base in advance.Afterwards, it's the roof tour.Once the dimensions of the chevrons and the joists are determined, they are cut in the selfish saw.Now we climb on a stepladder to fix the roof.We put on the 2 posts delimiting a chevron.We perse 4 holes opposite the 4 corners of the post of the post, through the chevron, and we screw a pulling in each holes.We repeat on the other post.Afterwards, we regularly set off the rafters.We pierce in the rafters 2 holes aligned and centered at the location of each of the joists.
Wooden pergola manufacturing scheme
Modern freestanding pergola in white painted wood
Once the pergola is made and set up, all you have to do is add a decorative touch to embellish your DIY garden structure.Remember to plant climbing roses or other flowering plants that will breathe a fresh and natural touch into the whole.Depending on the design of your pergola, climbing plants can also play the role of a natural screen that will offer you the necessary intimacy.So you can enjoy your outdoor rest in peace!
Pergola backed to build yourself
The backed pergola represents a structure hung on the facade of a house.The dimensions of such a garden structure vary depending on the height and the width of the facade and the land.A such pergola offers many advantages, including: the design that comes in several ways to give a unique attraction to the structure;the sides that can be left open, closed or mid-open;more simplified construction work.
Solid wooded pergola with hanging lanterns
Decorative and practical, pergola gives a special attraction to the whole outdoor space.Freed or backed, this garden structure adapts particularly well to many configurations.Before embarking on the assembly, you must first choose the length and width of the structure.In addition, if you plan to build a large structure, be aware of the fact that 2 to 3 people will be necessary to install.Even if it is an attached pergola, an adequate soil fixation must be taken into consideration.
Useful maintenance tips
Maintenance is essential for one can enjoy its pergola as long as possible.Very aesthetic, wood is a little more demanding material and therefore, treatment every three years should be considered.Treatments prevent humidity from penetrating wood and insects from attacking the material.So that the pergola keeps its impeccable look, it is advisable to renew the painting every two or three years.
Make a pergola - inspiring photos and practical advice
Regardless of the design, the pergola invites itself to the garden whose mission is to make the outdoor space more comfortable and to protect it from the climatic hazards.Practical and aesthetic, it would be a shame to deprive you of the multiple advantages that such a garden structure has to offer you!Apart from its aesthetic side, wooden pergola is also an excellent sun protection solution.It therefore allows its owners to install a dining area or a relaxation area sheltered from the sun and rain to enjoy the garden from early spring until the end of autumn.
Wooden freestanding pergola with Corten steel screen
To protect wood from external aggressions (sun, water, scratches etc.), you can use a special wooden varnish.Apart from its protective role, the varnish sublimates wood all in elegance.But, you have to differentiate between varnishes and stain.Unlike wood, the latter is both a preventive treatment product and a product offering a decorative effect.It is thanks to a microporous thread that she permeates the wood and protects it while letting it breathe.
Rustic dark wooden pergola
But, in addition to protecting wood, additional sun protection is very important so that you can enjoy maximum outdoor comfort.The roof of the pergola can therefore be equipped with an adjustable sunglaw that turns out to be the most practical and chic solution.
Wooden curved pergola on the terrace
Thanks to the pergola to make yourself, you will make the outdoor space more pleasant and welcoming.The dark wood structure, for example, can be decorated with climbing plants which will give a rustic charm on the terrace.In addition, climbing plants are perfectly suitable to replace other structures as sun breakage and windbreak.The wooden pergola makes a special and welcoming corner from the garden that invites the whole family to meet out of the sun.In varnished or color wood, a beautiful pergola is always welcome in our garden.What about yours?
Make a pergola - Tips and photos
Cozy relaxation area in the garden under the roof of the pergola
Pergola design with white curtain and modern long chair
