This Weekend's Project ~ Pergola (NF)

[solopaddler]

So early Sat morning I was sitting in front of the computer with my coffee when I stumbled across a great deal.

 

Someone local to me was selling a 10X10 pergola with a custom made canvas awning for $200 .

I had no plans for anything strenuous this weekend, other than prepping for my trip to White River on Wednesday.

I couldn't pass it up though.

 

The only glitch was it had to be dismantled. I called the person up, told them I'd take it and headed over with my tools.

It took me 31/2 hours to get the darn thing apart, some of the lag bolts were impossible to remove. Of course it poured rain the entire time I was there and the backyard was an unfinished mud pit. I was covered head to toe with muck and sweat LOL!

I got 'er done though.

 

Got it home then spent the balance of Sat and most of Sun building it.

Had to replace the lattice on top but that wasn't a big deal. Gave the wood a quick sanding and a coat of stain and got it together.

 

My wife loves it (minus the awning...she hates the awning ).

 

I like it though. The back of the house was kind of bare, we needed something there.

 

I've been working like a dog recently, this week it's time to fish again. Headed north of White River on Wednesday for trophy walleye, can't wait.

 

 

 

Edited July 26, 2010 by solopaddler

[Bly]

Looks great!

[Sandbag]

Mike....I sure hope my wife never reads your posts. With moving only a short time ago, finishing the shed and now moving the pergola in; you make me look like a lazy ass.

 

Enjoy your fishing trip to White River.

 

Cheers

 

Craig

[HTHM]

I would suggest putting some "K" bracing at the top of the posts and fastening the base of the posts to the concrete. PM me your digits and I'll give you a call with a more detailed explanation.

[Tarzan's Jane]

Nice....I agree with your wife - the awning needs to go - it just takes away from it, kinda like trailer park deco. Much rather see the wood.

[brw]

Solo:

Nice pergola. we enjoy ours a lot. Where are you heading to out of White River? Am heading there next week to Esnagi and am wondering if you are headed there too.

Regards.

[solopaddler]

I would suggest putting some "K" bracing at the top of the posts and fastening the base of the posts to the concrete. PM me your digits and I'll give you a call with a more detailed explanation.

 

PM sent.

 

 

Nice....I agree with your wife - the awning needs to go - it just takes away from it, kinda like trailer park deco. Much rather see the wood.

 

Women

 

 

 

 

 

Solo:

Where are you heading to out of White River? Am heading there next week to Esnagi and am wondering if you are headed there too.

Regards.

 

I'll be portaging into a back lake (hopefully filled with huge walleyes) with my squareback and 2hp motor.

 

You should have a great time at Esnagi. Great lodge and good lake.

 

Cheers

[troutologist]

Mike is that lake the WR the one you were telling me about?

 

If it is, that road looked very poor last fall...I tried again....

[solopaddler]

Mike is that lake the WR the one you were telling me about?

 

If it is, that road looked very poor last fall...I tried again....

 

No bud this a different one.

[Spiel]

I can see myself sitting under that having a cold beer.

[solopaddler]

I can see myself sitting under that having a cold beer.

 

Yes indeed.

[vinnimon]

congrats on your new pad solopaddler!

Welcome to the neighborhood!