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We were called to see what we
might be able to do to rebuild this existing pergola,
(left). Many years old, it was basically falling
apart owing to rotted wood and was extremely top-heavy
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Using massive 6"
x 6" posts, (replacing the old 4 x 4's), which we
anchored to new poured concrete footings, gave our
new structure a solid base and a new sense of scale as
well. We
then applied three coats of an opaque outdoor stain to protect the wood
and tie the pergola in to the existing decking.
The new benches and table were hand built as well and
they, as well as the support girders for the shade
structure are all anchored to the posts using 1/2"
galvanized carriage bolts. |
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We
worked up a simple sketch in the computer, (lower left) and we
designed it with only four posts instead of the six it
originally had.
We also designed planters to act as visual bases for the new
posts as well as incorporate a new table and benches
with better accessibility than the old ones had.
The result was an
open, airy new pergola with much more interesting shadow
lines and the addition of the planters provided a
striking anchorage to the overall structure. |
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