# 1 Decide on your budget. You can use these for a few hundred dollars if you build it yourself, or up to $ 4500 is typical when you employ a contractor.
# 2 Refer to Call "before you" dig 811-number. Avoid building a pergola somewhere near underground utilities.
# 3 How much shade do you want? You will have more control if you build iteven in wood. There is less flexibility if you have a kit in vinyl or aluminum.
# 4 Choose your materials wisely. Wood is the cheapest. It is also easy to handle. Only with pressure treated wood to protect against rotting. Cedar will last for decades.
If you want no maintenance, then consider aluminum or vinyl if your budget will amount to several thousand dollars.
# 5 Select the size that you think before you continue. Is it in a meaningful relationship withthe size of your garden? If there is a relaxing or entertaining, it is large enough and suitable to your location?
# 6 Square and rectangular shapes are easier to build. They also have a much wider choice of designs. Triangular and circular patterns are available, but they are not so frequent.
# 7 Remember, the purpose of your pergola. They are a great addition to any garden. They are great for giving a little shade and a cozy sitting area, they are a focal point or for largeConnecting different areas of the garden together.
