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Post by michael on Sept 1, 2017 10:07:40 GMT
I was off work last week and set myself a project. Having looked at the cost of pergolas available to buy as kits I was less then impressed by their substance, so I built my own. Not quite finished but really quite pleased with myself on this one:   |
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Post by PetrolEd on Sept 1, 2017 10:57:52 GMT
Good man points earned there, you're grass looks in good order too considering the big dogs.
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Post by ChrisM on Sept 1, 2017 12:25:05 GMT
Yes... I always remember the day I went to view a house that had in the agent's particulars a "pagoda" in the back garden. I Was naturally disappointed to find out that they meant a "pergola".
That does indeed look impressive and worthy of quite af few man points. I hope the dogs don't savage the support posts too much, or find a way of climbing up on top.....
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Post by johnc on Sept 1, 2017 13:27:38 GMT
My malware software now seems to think that all photos on this site are dangerous so I am afraid I can't see anything but it sounds like good work.
My gardening work this weekend is going to be restricted to some bug killing. Last winter the leatherjackets (daddy long leg larvae) killed off half my grass, so this year they are getting it! It sounds a bit gruesome but you spread some microscopic bugs on your grass and they seek out and destroy the larvae before they get a chance to grow into grass killers. |
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Sept 1, 2017 13:54:01 GMT
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Post by Martin on Sept 1, 2017 13:54:01 GMT
Looks really good Michael.
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Sept 1, 2017 14:01:25 GMT
Are you going to be holding wedding ceremonies under there in the Summer?
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Post by racingteatray on Sept 1, 2017 14:20:38 GMT
About the right size for a Newfie kennel isn't it!? Jesting aside, very good manskills!
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Post by Tim on Sept 1, 2017 14:59:47 GMT
Very impressive. I'll need to go home and take a picture of the pile of stones that I will be turning into a wall at some point in the distant future  |
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Sept 1, 2017 20:47:41 GMT
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Post by michael on Sept 1, 2017 20:47:41 GMT
Thanks all. I worked out a similar size bought version would have cost over £1k and would have been much flimsier. All in this was under £500 so a bit of a bargain. I've enjoyed making it and it's strong enough to suspend a Cocoon tent from so that's a bonus.
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Sept 2, 2017 5:08:19 GMT
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Post by bryan on Sept 2, 2017 5:08:19 GMT
That looks great, top man points. Did you have a plan or design for the construction? I would like to build a rose covered walkway one day and your design looks perfect when
scaled down
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Sept 2, 2017 6:37:35 GMT
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Post by michael on Sept 2, 2017 6:37:35 GMT
I had a plan in my head when I started but it evolved as I went along. It's 8ft x 24ft. Happy to draw it up for you.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2017 9:53:19 GMT
That does indeed look very impressive, how much for the materials?
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Post by LandieMark on Sept 2, 2017 10:35:58 GMT
That looks great. I detest gardening. I don't mind cutting grass, but that is about it.
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Sept 2, 2017 12:15:29 GMT
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Post by michael on Sept 2, 2017 12:15:29 GMT
That does indeed look very impressive, how much for the materials? As I say it was under £500. I got trade on all the wood except the main posts which are 8' gate posts and cost £18 each. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2017 12:18:27 GMT
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Post by bryan on Sept 2, 2017 13:14:53 GMT
I had a plan in my head when I started but it evolved as I went along. It's 8ft x 24ft. Happy to draw it up for you. That would be very kind, thank you. I have a similar plan in my head but it would be useful to see what actually worked in practice |
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Post by humphreythepug on Sept 2, 2017 16:45:13 GMT
Forgive me if I sound a bit thick, what's the point as there is no roof?
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Post by Bob Sacamano v2.0 on Sept 2, 2017 17:23:16 GMT
Yesterday I found myself hollow tining the front grass. I had to give myself a shake.
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Sept 2, 2017 18:09:54 GMT
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Post by michael on Sept 2, 2017 18:09:54 GMT
Forgive me if I sound a bit thick, what's the point as there is no roof? The cross bars give a bit of shade but it's to grow climbing plants up which then increase the shade. |
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Post by PG on Sept 3, 2017 6:53:01 GMT
Very, very impressive. We looked at a pergola some years ago and you are right- the costs v quality of bought ones are pretty shocking.
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Post by Blarno on Sept 3, 2017 15:11:47 GMT
Definite man points earned. There's a certain satisfaction to building something yourself.
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Sept 3, 2017 16:09:31 GMT
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Post by Andy C on Sept 3, 2017 16:09:31 GMT
Nice work Michael
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Post by Roadsterstu on Sept 3, 2017 19:16:09 GMT
Impressive man skills, good job!
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