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 When you have put up the rafters your gable pergola essentially takes shape. But to completely build a pergola you need to finish off the framework with barges and ridges. (more…)

  Structurally, building a pergola is pretty much suspending beams and rafters atop some posts. Installing beams are especially important because these define the boundaries of the pergola and a...

 When building a pergola (or any other roofed structure, for that matter) draining rain and excess water is a valid concern. That’s why installing box gutters is an absolute must. (more&helli...

 When building a pergola that is attached to your house there is the danger of the additional load of your pergola being borne by the house fascia, thus resulting in a disproportionate load bei...

 Here’s a video showing how to install a gable infill when you build a pergola. (more…)