What is a pergola?
You’ve probably seen plenty of pergolas around, although you may not know one by its proper name. Sometimes referred to as a canopy, pergolas are outdoor structures that were originally intended as garden structures. Often covered by ivy and vines, they were designed to create a shaded walkway or sitting area. These days, pergolas are primarily used as structures in an open area; having little to do with gardens or plants, they commonly serve to provide partial shade to a deck or patio seating area. Granted, there are many (many!) different ways to dress up a pergola with curtains, vines, light fixtures, and much more in order to create a unique and beautiful structure.
Why do I need a pergola?
Like most home improvement projects, installing a pergola will add value to your home. If you already find yourself enjoying time outdoors and would like to spice up your seating area, adding a pergola is truly a win-win scenario. Additionally, a pergola can easily serve as a creative outlet for you to design and build something that sets your home apart. Decks, patios, and siding can certainly play a role in personalizing your home, but the pergola offers much more in terms of ability to customize – especially for the budget-conscious homeowner.
What materials do I need to build a pergola?
While some companies sell “pergola kits” that will enable you to purchase and assemble a pergola without going to too much trouble, you will find that these kits do not offer a wide variety of style options and only come in certain sizes. On the other hand, if you use Rocky Mountain Forest Products as your supplier, one of our experts will help you through the entire material selection process, including customizing the project to the size of the surface you wish to cover. We are also able to recommend top-notch contractors in the area who will be able to perform the decorative cuts that most homeowners consider to be a must-have.
I’m am looking to do a home improvement pergola.
I need 18 2×6 cedar 12 ft
4 4×4 cedar 10 ft
2 4×6 cedar 10 ft
8 2×8 cedar 12 ft
Can I get a quote on this material
Thank you
I am looking into building an unattached Pergola. I would prefer contractor to dig/set (w/concrete) the 6×6 cedar posts (purchased from you of course) for me. Can you recommend anybody for doing just the concrete and leveling/plumbing work for the posts?
Thanks
Roger
We can defiantly recommend a few guys to set those post for you. We will be in contact with the email address you provided. Thank You for your comment and we look forward to be working with you soon!
Sorry for the long delay in writing you back. We will be contacting you soon about this and we look forward to be working you! Our Pergola Specialist will be in contact via email that you submitted or you can call us at 303-625-9129. Again, thank you for your comment and we would love to see finished product after you build your Pergola.
I am also looking at building a 12×10 pergola. Could you email me an itemized quote for the following material?
(4) 6×6 8 ft long posts
(14) 2×6 12 ft long
(4) 2×6 14 ft long
(12) 2×2 12 ft long
I would also like advice on what type of cedar cut to use…I want something somewhat smooth as to not give kids splinters but still not overly smooth that would drive cost up too much?
Lastly any advice on type of hardware to use to assemble?
Thanks
Scot
Hello Scot, A Lumber Specialist should be reaching out to you soon (if not already) to provide you with a quote. Thank you for your comment and we look forward to doing business with you soon!
Do you recommend using galvanized hardware for a pergola, or do you think that the wood will deteriorate eventually so you may as well use regular hardware and spare the expense?