A garden with a pergola is much more cozy and welcoming than a garden without one. Pergolas date back to ancient Greek, Rome and Egypt and are an ideal way to add a more sophisticated touch to any backyard. So if you wish to build one, here is what you should do.
However before you commence buildings your pergola, make sure that you contact and book in advance a junk removal company. You will need junk removal services because once you are done you will be too tired to clear the generated builders waste on your own. Don’t worry about the pr
ice of such services as nowadays most waste clearance companies work at affordable rates.
The first thing that you must do before you commence constructing the pergola is to decide what the type of the structure will be. Generally there are two types of pergolas – freestanding and attached. The classical type is the freestanding type but nowadays more and more people are opting to build pergolas that are attached to their houses.
Next you must determine the size of your pergola. Make sure that it isn’t too big or too small. Seek for a size that blends in easily with the dimensions of your backyard. Also you must choose a shape. Traditional pergolas are square or rectangular in shape, but you can go for a different shape in your garden is big enough and if you feel up to the task for constructing a structure with a more complex shape.
Now you must place four wooden (you can use other materials such as steel, brick and so on) beams in each corner of the area where your pergola will be. Next place a wooden plank over two of the beams, and do the same with the remaining two beams. Now you must choose the style. There are three pergola styles:
- Straight plank style– where classic planks sit on the wooden frames in a perpendicular manner
- Arched plank style– where arched planks sit on the wooden frames in a perpendicular manner
- Reserved arched plank style where arched planks with the arches facing downwards sit on the wooden frames in a perpendicular manner
Of course you can always customize your own style and arrange the planks in any pattern that you wish.
Next you must decide with want you will cover the pergola in order to create shade. You can either plant vineyards plants and allow them to grow over your pergola or mount a fabric cover. Both types have their pros and cons and require a significant amount of maintenance in order to serve you properly.
The last thing that you must do is to arrange several benches and a small coffee table under the pergola so that you can enjoy your garden under the cool of the shade even during the hottest days of the year.
Once you are done and the junk is removed, grab a cup of coffee or tea and sit under your pergola and enjoy the tranquility of your garden.
