Building a Pergola - Updated Pics

[blazeman45]

After months of planning and figuring, we got started on our new porch and patio a couple of weeks ago. I am doing most of the work except for the concrete, masonary, and roof. the masons finally got finished up today and I started on the Pergola over the outdoor kitchen area. Looking for suggestions on a finish for the pergola which is 2x8 cedar. I am thinking Flood Clear! I am also incorporating lots of wodworking into the project most of which will be a first for me to include IPE T&G flooring and the pergola. I am also contemplating a cedar T&G ceiling. The pergola is going to sit on top of the four brick columns.

Any suggestions or comments are welcome!!

These are pics of the masonry and the design i started working with for the pergola.

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[randwool]

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Nice photos. Please keep them coming during your build.

 

[DaveO]

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Personally I wouldn't finish the pergola with anything. The Cedar will take on a nice gray patina over time. If you put a finish on it, you will want to re-apply that finish at least once a year if not more often, and pergolas are a PITA to apply a finish too.

Dave

 

[4yanks]

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Personally I wouldn't finish the pergola with anything. The Cedar will take on a nice gray patina over time. If you put a finish on it, you will want to re-apply that finish at least once a year if not more often, and pergolas are a PITA to apply a finish too.

Dave

+1

 

[red]

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I agree with the above. Just let it go natural and enjoy your pergola. It would be a PITA to apply a finish.

Red

 

[Mt. Gomer]

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I agree with the above. Just let it go natural and enjoy your pergola. It would be a PITA to apply a finish.

Red

Yes, yes, yes! Natually weatherd cedar is beautiful!

 

[jhreed]

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You are going to love the IPE. Same fire rating as steel and concrete.

James

 

[blazeman45]

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You are going to love the IPE. Same fire rating as steel and concrete.

James

Yea but I ain't gonna enjoy drilling the 1600 plus holes in it for the install...:BangHead::gar-La;:gar-La;:gar-La;

 

[Scwood]

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The last I did at work had a Ipe floor and a pergola roof.We used cypress for the roof and painted it white.The Ipe floor I put down with screws.I went through about 15 countersinks!Have fun!!!!

 

[blazeman45]

Just about finished... Got a few pieces to add underneath and it will be done!! :banana:

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[red]

Looks great! Nice job.

Red

 

[LeftyTom]

I respectfully disagree with those who say leave the pergola unfinished. :tongue2:
I think a heavily "smoked" finish will be quite appealing. ccasion1

 

[Bas]

Nice work! And just in time for the 4th! :eusa_danc