Get the wood out and get ready, you're about to build your own home extension.
Does it feel like there's something missing from your home? Something that would allow you to better enjoy your natural surroundings and beautiful climate? Have you ever thought about a pergola?
These wonderful home extensions allow you to peacefully relax under a canopy of greenery, giving you the feeling that you're in a vacation resort. Now who wouldn't want that for their home? Interest in such things usually involves some sort of research process so you can figure out just how to make one, but that's why you have us! Today we're showing you how to build your very own pergola extension step by step. Natural wood is the perfect material for a welcoming and rustic pergola. To ensure a long-lasting enjoyment of the wood, the right type has to be selected, and you might want to consider contacting a professional should you have any concerns along the way. Although an experienced carpenter can build a pergola that is clean and precisely processed, you too can create an equally inviting and relaxing atmosphere. Just follow these steps!
The beginning steps are always the most important. A mistake here can jeopardise the entire structure. So first, find your exact measurements and be sure to measure your wood twice and cut once. And see how there are divots in the wood at regular intervals? That's where your place your ceiling beams. They'll fit nice and neat into these grooves for a sturdier structure.
The basic framework for the pergola connects directly to the façade of the house. This style eliminates the need for four support beams, as one side of the pergola will be supported by the home. The pergola forms a harmonious transition from the façade of the house to the garden. The wood that was used here is solid timber, a great material for both inside and outside the home. Checking your area for the most common and durable type of wood is an economical and sustainable way to add an extension to your home.
Next, measure the length of the beams you'll use for the canopy. Keeping a consistent and even spacing ensures maximum aesthetic value and durability. As you can see here, the beams for the top canopy fit perfectly into the framework and establish sturdiness.
Despite the dense wooden ceiling that covers the pergola, light can enter the terrace. This is due to the two openings we see next to the façade. Just imagine sitting under your pergola, vines draping down around you, you're cooled in the shade, but you can still see delicate rays of light coming down from above. Sounds like heaven, right?
This next part we consider optional. Glass panels were installed to these openings so that the area underneath could be protected from rain, but depending on your home's structure and your specific climate conditions, you may choose to leave the glass out. If you choose not to install glass, this just means you may be victim to a few rain drops on your terrace. But again, that's no problem. Your terrace has already been weather-proofed, so if you're the type of person who loves getting caught in the rain, you might find insurmountable joy in this feature.
The finished pergola with its rustic beams fits perfectly to the natural stone façade of the house. The natural wood is characterised by its liveliness, soft tone and inviting ambience. Over time, it will darken and adapt to weather conditions. So that it can last long without loss of personality.
And now the finished product in its natural surroundings! A more than idyllic environment has been created here. Next to the lush green trees and bright, healthy lawn, this area becomes an oasis right at home. For those of you that are looking for a little extra comfort while under your new pergola, consider installing screens around the perimeter. That way, you can keep the bugs at bay while you bask in the perfect ambience you've created.
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