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The need for a pergola started with the need for a spot for the outdoor fireplace. The first time we used it, it singed a nice hole into my lawn and into storage it went. Then we decided that we really needed a patio. So after a year with a hole in the yard, questions about our plans for said hole, and the subsequent building of the patio the year after that, we are finally going to put a pergola above it. Yeah us! I know this picture makes us look plenty redneck, what with the green plastic furniture and all. But those were really just temporary. Why put pretty wooden seats or something equally fancy out in the sun to bake? You can see the corner posts (not up yet) have cement corners poured down two feet. Eventually I will build nice flower beds around the patio, but this in and of itself is a big step.
My husband's friend owns his own mill. The guys milled all the timbers for us from local trees for no cost. I love that part the most. No money involved.
This portable mill is the bee's knees. Jaime, the owner has a logging outfit too so he is actually equipped to easily get trees, haul them to his mill, lift them onto the mill with a Bobcat, and mill until his little heart is content. Thanks Jaime!
This is what most of the timbers look like stained and ready for the construction phase, which I have slated to begin tomorrow. I am really excited to start but nervous that my mind's image won't be what we end up with. I will show progress pics.... I promise. Hopefully we'll have a great start to show you tomorrow.
Can you get sawdust for mulch? The project looks great.
ReplyDeleteThe pergola will be a wonderful addition, Heahter! We didn't use our patio much til there was shade overhead. And how LUCKY are you to have such useful and cost-saving friends! ;)
ReplyDeleteSuch massive timber will create something awesome.... will love to see the progress... ~bangchik
ReplyDeleteI will be following your pergola being built! We have talked about wanting one. Your patio looks very nice.
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ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the finished project!
How nice to have connections like a friend with a mill.
Rosey
Fantastic timbers. It will be an awesome pergola!
ReplyDeleteI wish I knew someone with a mill! My new project would be much cheaper to put together! I can't wait to see your pergola put together.
ReplyDeleteHi Heather~~ Ah, the joy of resourceful friends! I'm thinking those pristine timbers would cost you a bountiful bundle at the Big Box. And I must say I lauk them there green chairs. Them neighbors uh yours are a hearin' your in vite tuh come y'all and sit a spell. I'm thinking I've got a little red-neck blood in me as I confess to also having a few of those tacky green chairs. Only mine are several years old and sun-scorched and winter weary. I'd rather spend money on plants. :]
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to seeing the progress of your latest project. Do you ever sit down? LOL
I think your patio and firepit look great, Heather. No need to apologize, sheesh! I have a weakness for those sturdy old-time metal lawn chairs, so that's what we've used everywhere in our backyard and on the deck, spray-painted a lovely seagreen to tie them all together (we bought them for pretty much pocket change from flea markets and antiques stores, so many have different designs). Except, ahem, for one bright-red chair I just couldn't bear to paint over! Like everybody else, I can't wait to see the pergola as it comes together!
ReplyDeleteOh my, what a treat to have the mill friend! We just don't have those options here, but we enjoyed them when we did back east.
ReplyDeleteWell, yes Heather I think it is about time for another project...it has been several weeks hasn't it? Just teasing. :-) Your place is going to be amazing by the time you get all your visions realized. I just might have to drive down and take a look sometime, ha.
ReplyDeleteSounds fabulous Heather! How exciting to get something as beautiful as a pergola and with the timber cuttings for free! It doesn't get better than that! Can't wait to see the final product! If you are interested in entering, I've got a giveaway brewing at my blog (a couple of posts back).
ReplyDeletegreat project this seems to be. i am excited how will it look like after the completion. keep posting about the progress.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing what lovely plants will grew up it when finnished.
ReplyDeleteAnother great project you've got started. I'll be looking forward to how it turns out, which I'm sure will be great!
ReplyDeleteYou saved a fortune! Those are awesome timbers and I've already seen how pretty it turned out. Ya'll are so resourceful even though you're a redneck ;)
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