OUTDOOR WOODWORK
Thinking about a pergola? Start with the site.
Size, shade, attachment and the ground below it matter before the shape of the roof. This page is a planning starting point.
An outdoor structure needs the right scope.
Send the site, rough dimensions and the result you have in mind. We’ll work out the scope and any required specialists before discussing the work.
Structural connections and permit requirements need to be established at the planning stage. The notes here will help you prepare the right questions.
Work out these details first.
Where will shade be useful, and at what time of day? Will the structure stand alone or attach to the house? What is under the proposed posts? Are there property-line, utility or access constraints?
Your local building department and a qualified contractor can clarify the requirements for your specific site.
Useful reading
For an accent wall, cabinet update or another interior detail, send the space and your idea. See custom woodwork.