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Pergola Planning: Size, Placement, and Structural Support
On this episode of Deck Builders Staten Island, we explain how to plan a pergola that fits your deck, patio, and backyard without creating structural problems later. Pergolas are a popular way to add partial shade and define an outdoor seating or dining space, but their size, location, post placement, and attachment details need careful planning.
We begin with purpose. A pergola can cover a dining table, a lounge area, an outdoor kitchen, or a transition between a deck and patio. The right size depends on what sits below it. A pergola that is too small may not provide useful shade. One that…
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