These 'Simple Pergola Plans' are intended for those of you who would like to build a pergola cheaply and easily but have limited DIY experience. If you've looked through the 'Free Pergola Plans' and thought that even these might be a little tricky, take a look at the simple version - I don't think you could find any easier!
The simple pergola plans use trellis for the roof instead of many of the rafters, cutting down on the quantity of materials, time, effort and brain power. Yet the finished structure is fantastic. The trellis fits neatly inside the four rafters, giving a very clean finish. I caught a glimpse of one of these on 'Gardeners World' a little while ago and it looked fabulous. They had painted theirs in a cream colour. It had no trellis at the sides and the plants were growing up the posts. You can add trellis on the sides and even on the back - to make a shady retreat, if you wish. I reckon that if you prepared in advance, you could build this pergola in an afternoon - or a day at the most.
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Simple Pergola - Tools and Materials
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