Building a Pergola for Your Backyard Space
Jul 18
Pergolas as outdoor space architecture have become extremely popular. Thanks to great DIY tools and the popularity of HGTV and DIY Network on cable, this is a project that an experienced do-it-yourselfer can manage quite easily.
Scouring the Internet, I found several terrific how-tos for this project:
- How to Build a Backyard Pergola: Simple Woodworking Project from Popular Mechanics. This article is in-depth and includes 3-D animation and master-level blueprints.
- Build a Pergola from the Lowe’s How-To Library: Seems comprehensive and easy to follow.
- Building a Pergola, step by step via YouTube: Expert Village has a series of pergola-building videos to give you visual help.
Be sure to check if you need a permit to add a structure to your house or property before you start.
Not all plans call for a construction adhesive, but if the plans you choose do try EcoGlue Extreme. It’s water-based with low volatile organic compounds (VOC) – so it’s earth-friendly and it works as well or better than solvent based adhesives.
Photographs by Christopher J. Vendetta
