Canopies are also available to lay atop thislandscaping featureto give you extra sun or weather protection.
But there are items like pergola brackets that can make attaching these structures to a deck much easier.
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The structure’s 10 x 8 footprint is suitable for smaller-sized yards.
And the simple wood material and classic silhouette will work with any landscaping style.
This small and simple wood pergola is freestanding and perfect for covering a small seating area in your yard.
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Aesthetically, this pergola offers a rustic-traditional look.
The design includes cables and exposed bolts for a modern twist that can double as plant hangers.
This petite wooden pergola is freestanding and just begging to be strung with fairy lights and hanging plants.
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It also boasts a unique walled nook that is perfect for tucking a pair of chairs into.
Interspersing lattice panels in the roof instead of traditional pergola slats makes this plan feel fresh and unique.
Plus, it adds a kiss of quaint, cottage style.
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As an added bonus, it only requires basic tools that you probably already have.
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The extra detailing at the base of each post makes thiscanopy pergolafeel ultra luxe and traditional.
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The thin 4x4 posts and roof slats ensure it is not too visually intrusive as well.
The stour silhouette of this free-standing wooden pergola helps it withstand strong winds.
Extra-deep-set posts provide even more stability.
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This classic pergola looks free-standing, but easily attached to your home.
It is sized to over a medium-sized patio area.
This particular design feels stately, anchored by traditional columns.
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The pergola’s roof is divided into four sections, with the slats able to move in different ways.
Overall, it is cheaper to build or DIY a pergola from a kit than to pay a professional.
Durable, weather-resistant wood like cedar and redwood are the best choices for a pergola.
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Look forpergola kitsthat include these materials or designs that would work well with these lumber types.
It’s seen as a permanent structure, and permanent structures tend to require permits.
Contact your local ordinance.
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The cost of the permit should be relatively manageablesomewhere between $25 and $500.
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