"Leuf" wrote in message
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For the last several years, I've had my heart set on having two
pergolas
built EXACTLY like the one I posted at the link, 155 KB slow to
download
right now for me, hope it doesn't cause problem, hasn't before that
size
with high speed:

http://www.white-peacock.com/Pergola.jpg

Now I have someone close to the family who might be able to build them
for me, but I have no plans. It will have to span a front walkway
with
two steps about 47 wide plus a little extra room on the sides, and
I'll
have to figure out a proper height by measuring one in the
neighborhood
or around town somewhere. The one at the back should work the same
size
although the top of the steps and sidewalk are narrower.

Anybody have any ideas of how to go about this?

Invite the person over. Let them see the photo and have a look at the
locations where you want them and tell them what you want. If they
are capable of doing it then they are capable of figuring it out from
that and whatever questions they will have for you. You don't need to
give them plans.

It's a 20-ish kid with the right saw(s). I have no clue if he is up to
it or not, but if I supervise for quality control, we might be able to
get the job done. I can't really afford to pay a carpenter to build me
custom ones. The regular ones around here run $500 and up apiece; only
a carpenter would take on building to my specs. I've had a couple of
carpenters who didn't do things right. The really good ones will charge
a lot.

I may have to enlist others to help and do all or part of it myself. My
main concern is getting the proportions right. It looks like some
grooves may have to be routed.

Thanks for responding.




-Leuf