We started the patio pergola project in mid 2009, and working most on weekends, completed it in April 2010. The flagstone was recycled from a previous project, and polymeric sand was used to fill the joints. The four support post were custom prepared by a local steel fabricator, and the wood portion of the pergola is constructed of kiln-dried, pressure treated, southern pine. The border is made of 135 brick-shaped granite blocks recycled from old counter tops by a local stone outlet. Two ceiling fans provide a breeze in hot weather.
Fine Homebuilding Recommended Products
N95 Respirator
PPE is a must, especially when cutting and sanding. We recommend you always have a box of respirator masks on the job site.
This suit provides full body protection to help you stay clean from head to toe when installing insulation. We recommend wearing sweats underneath for additional coverage.
This camera is super useful for tracking down air leaks in buildings. The one-hand pistol grip arrangement frees your other hand for steadying yourself while maneuvering tricky job sites.
Musings of an Energy Nerd: Toward an Energy-Efficient Home
Fine Homebuilding readers know Martin Holladay well and love his practical, cost-effective approach to energy-efficiency and green building. In this book, he walks you through every step of planning an energy-smart home that is healthy, durable, and comfortable.
Nice work! Believe me. I know what it's like to look out the back windows ( for 2 years ) and know there's lots more to do before you can relax and enjoy your handiwork
"I have learned so much thanks to the searchable articles on the FHB website. I can confidently
say that I expect to be a life-long subscriber." - M.K.
Get home building tips, offers, and expert advice in your inbox
This is a dialog window which overlays the main content of the page. The modal window is a 'site map' of the most critical areas of the site. Pressing the Escape (ESC) button will close the modal and bring you back to where you were on the page.
View Comments
Nice work! Believe me. I know what it's like to look out the back windows ( for 2 years ) and know there's lots more to do before you can relax and enjoy your handiwork
gud share