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Do you need some easy wood pergola plans that are simple to follow and give step-by-step instructions for building a pergola diy style?

Well, you've come to the right place!

There are several different styles to choose from, and all come with 18 free rafter tail templates to make your pergola really stand out from the crowd.

Just follow the picture links, which will take you straight to the plans.

The Free Pergola Plans

Most traditional shaped pergolas can be made from these plans. By making small modifications, a whole range of different styles, shapes and sizes can be created: long and narrow, square, wide: whatever fits your space.

Use thicker wood, purlins for extra shade and decoration, or just build a pergola as set out in the step-by-step instructions.

All the pergola designs and plans can be modified in this way, having detailed instructions on how to make the changes, so that you get the pergola you really want.

Here are the pergolas made from from the free plans: the standard box pergola with notched rafters that run in both directions (they could just run one way, but that is all explained in the plans); then there are the two simple pergola designs, which require very little notching (the second design needing none at all).

This next pergola picture shows how the main plans can be adapted to include notched and raised rafters with purlins. Purlins are added for extra shade, or just for their decorative effect. All is explained in the free pergola plans.

Pergola design with purlins.

Other Pergola Plans

For the more unusual pergolas, we have an attached lean-to pergola, which can be used in many different ways, an arbour, and a wonderful hexagonal pergola, which can be built with either six or twelve radiating rafters.

It's possible to make an arch, pergola, or an arbour, under which to place a seat, with the second of these three.

Here it is, used as an arch over which to grow climbing plants.

Pergola arch design.

Then we have the Asian pergola plans, made in the dragon style, with wonderful curved rafters.

If you need plans for an easy to build raised bed, take a look at these free plans. The planter can be made with or without the 'fins', and using any size of wood. Build one in any dimensions you like.

You can use this design as a pergola planter, or under a trellis screen, with which to create a lovely display: to provide colour in a small space, or to create a divider between two parts of the garden.

This gives an idea of what it might look like.

I hope you find the wood pergola plans you are looking for. If you have any questions about the plans and how they can be adapted, feel free to get in touch using the contact form.

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