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A pergola is a garden feature forming a shaded walkway, looks like a wide passageway and may be used as a seating area. It is a skeleton constructions with posts supporting an open frame lattice over which vines may be grown

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Pergolas are outdoor structures with columns and an open roof. They are designed to provide partial shade and create a defined space in a garden or outdoor area. Pergolas can support climbing plants or vines, adding beauty and a natural element to the structure.

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What do you call a person who builds pergolas and gazebos?

A Carpenter?


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Where can I find plans to build a pergola?

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How much does it cost to build a pergolas?

Pergolas vary in cost depending on the material used and complexity of the design. The best way to determine cost is to sketch an idea of the pergola and send it to a timber framing company for a quote. Roughly, the cost will range from $10 a board foot of timber to over $50 per board foot plus the cost of the earth work and foundation.


Do you need to paint the Garden Arbors and Pergolas?

It is not required to paint them but you can if you so chose to.


What does a blou reen flower look like?

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Are they any free virtual constructor or building programs you can use to design projects like pergolas or pavilions?

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Are pergolas considered structural elements of a house?

Pergolas are not considered structural elements of a house as they are typically freestanding or attached to the exterior of a structure for aesthetic or functional purposes, such as providing shade or defining an outdoor space. Structural elements of a house are components that support the building's weight and integrity, like beams, columns, and foundations.


What is the gazebo thing called the people get married under?

They are actually just called gazebos. Pergolas are very pretty, too, to get married under.


What is the name of a covered walkway in the garden?

You either mean an Arbor or a Pergola... pergolas are usually attached to the house, but you can also build them free-standing.


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