Stone patio with pergola and composite rail in Charlotte, NC
August 23, 2010 by admin
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Archadeck design and built open porch with Teratine Tile and TimberTech Earthwoods Composite Deck and Rail
Pergola Completed, Part 7
August 20, 2010 by admin
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The 2″x2″ top slats were spaced at 6″. I made a 22.5 degree cut on each end. The top slats were attached to the rafters with deck screws at every rafter. The redwood was stained with Canyon Brown oil based stain and sealer. Recorded on January 2, 2010.
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What a trex deck should look like and how to find a deckbuilder
Garden Trellis
May 8, 2010 by admin
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We have a simple, cheap, long lasting trellis that will bring height and beauty to your garden. It can be done in 3 days.
Aluminum Patio Covers and Shade Arbors Houston
April 7, 2010 by admin
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visit www.affordableshade.com HOUSTON, ALUMINUM PATIO COVERS, SHADE ARBOR, PERGOLAS, ALUMINUM METAL PATIO COVERS. As a local builder we provide the following exterior remodeling and construction services: patio covers, wood, aluminum, metal ,covered patio, shade arbors, decks, pergolas, carports, concrete patios, screen rooms, porch screens, siding repair, replacement siding using Hardiplank fiber cement board, exterior remodeling and exterior painting. Servicing, Houston • Kingwood • Clear Lake • Katy • Friendswood • Woodlands • Pearland • Sugarland • Atascocita • Kemah • League City • Webster • Seabrook • Deer Park • Pasadena • Baytown • Humble • Spring Crosby • Tomball • New Caney • Missouri City • Stafford • Richmond • Rosenberg • Brookshire Call us today for a free estimate. 713 – 574 – 4969 or info@affordableshade.com
Arbors Direct, Inc. (Finished Project / Fiberglass Pergolas) “All Pergolas Are Not Created Equal”
February 25, 2010 by admin
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Arbors Direct, Inc. presents a short slide show of our one of a kind beautiful fiberglass pergolas. Contact Arbors Direct at 800-930-7495 or visit our web site at www.arborsdirect.com and find out why “All Pergolas Are Not Created Equal”
Bathroom Remodeling Contractors Ann Arbor MI – Acheson Builders Inc
January 5, 2010 by admin
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Bathroom Remodeling Contractors Ann Arbor MI Acheson Builders, Inc. is an Accredited BBB Member and has been in business since 1973 in Ann Arbor, MI. Our general contractors specialize in custom homes, kitchens, baths, bathroom remodeling, additions, custom carpentry, trim, restorations, renovations, home improvements, home repairs, interior & exterior remodeling, new construction, and many more home remodeling services. If you are looking for a professional bathroom remodeling contractor …
An Arbor To Shade Your Patio
December 7, 2009 by admin
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I recently had a nice visit at a friend of mines new house she was especially proud of her arbor while I was imagining a traditional trellis type arbor over a path like you might see at a wedding. I was surprised to see an immense patio that was 14 feet wide and 22 feet long the Arbor was supported by 6 round columns that where painted white. Cross pieces made of 2 x 8 cedar where also painted white. The entire arbor was covered with different species of Wisteria which has a beautiful bloom in colors from a white to a dark purple.

An arbor is on choice for creating shade for a deck or patio other options would include a retractable awning, a covered roof or a temporary solution such as an umbrella. The arbor I believe requires the most care and maintenance to keep up but also provides the best solution for most homes.

Building an Arbor is not an extremely difficult task you will want a little help. You will want to check with your local township for any permits that may or may not be necessary for area. The next step is to measure ad draw a picture of your patio or area that you want to cover with your arbor. Take your drawing and any pictures of what you want your arbor to look like to your local home store, most home stores have professional on staff that can tell you exactly what you will need for materials for the job they can also answer any question that you may have in constructing your new arbor.

You will need to start with the support columns they can be any design you like from the standard square 4×4 pressure treated wood to elaborate columns it just depends on your taste and pocket book. A header piece is secured across the top of the columns, this header will support the joists that will cross the arbor and create the “roof.” The choice of materials include Cedar or Redwood these species of wood are naturally rot resistance and will last many years with out any maintenance the same is true with pressure treated wood which is commonly used fro building decks. If you plan on painting your arbor you could use standard untreated wood however you will always need to keep a good

covering of paint to protect the wood.

There are many choices of climbing types of ivy available for covering your arbor from the aforementioned Wisteria to Boston ivy, Clematis and some Hydrangea also climb. Your climate and soil types will limit your selection. You can mix and match to get flowers that bloom at different times of the year or for a straight ivy look. Whatever type of climbing plant you choose at some point you will need to get out the pruning shears and go to work even when they are young you will need to help out the ivy to train it to grow where you want it.
Ann Arbor Home Remodeling – Acheson Builders, Inc
December 1, 2009 by admin
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Ann Arbor Home Remodeling – Acheson Builders, Inc has been in business since 1973 in Ann Arbor, MI and is an Accredited BBB Member. Our general contractors specialize in custom homes, kitchens, baths, bathroom remodeling, additions, custom carpentry, trim, restorations, renovations, home improvements, home repairs, interior & exterior remodeling, new construction, and many more home remodeling services. If you are looking for a professional builder, give Acheson Builders a call today 734-668 …
Home remodeling services Ann Arbor MI – Acheson Builders Inc
December 1, 2009 by admin
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Home Remodeling Services Ann Arbor MI Acheson Builders, Inc. specializes in custom homes, kitchens, baths, bathroom remodeling, additions, custom carpentry, trim, restorations, renovations, home improvements, home repairs, interior & exterior remodeling, new construction, and many more home remodeling services. Acheson Builders is an Accredited BBB Member has been in business since 1973 in Ann Arbor, MI. If you are looking for a professional to do your home remodeling, give Acheson Builders …
