Pergolas for the Win!

If you're into DIY home improvement and need to spruce up your garden, consider adding a pergola to your garden space, deck contractor Greensboro can show you ways. Buying a pergola can get pricy, ranging anywhere between hundreds to thousands of dollars. To save yourself the expense, try building your own wood decks. Pergola's are available in various styles and sizes however, it's important to think about the proximity of your home because there's an overhang to certain sizes so be mindful of your space. In order to create, you would need a flat level for your structure, if you do not have a flat surface level it out by digging until it's flat. Placement of the structure is important, it is best to create within the shade to avoid the sun. The first step of building the wood deck is to dig your post holes with a shovel or whatever suitable tool you've got. Underground lines can ruin your building so be sure in your deck building that your wood decks are not built on any. Next, mark posts then remeasure the layout on all sides, measurements should be equal.

Step two, once you dig the holes keep the post in place with stakes, you'll do that by attaching the post with a nail or screw. Afterward, maintain the stake within the ground and continue this with each post. Next, fill the holes with concrete ready-mix. Four bags should be enough to fill the holes. Just add water to the ready-mix, then mix it up. The consistency should be thick and free of air pockets. Fill the holes then let it sit for 48 hours.

Step three, let it set then ready the support beams and rafters. You will need two to four beams on all sides, the rafters attach to the support beams, it is best to get precut beams and rafters to save yourself time. Once the concrete within the post holes sets, and you fit the beams and rafters, even out the post by separating the tops to even the peak. Measure and mark the tops then use a saw to chop, making sure that the post is even. Then, install the beams together on both sides of the post. Use screws to secure each end of the beam to the highest point of the post outside the top. Finally, install the rafters then secure the beams into place with bolts. Deck building is often simple with deck contractor Greensboro to guide you through the method. Happy building!