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Pergola

By Invictaman, member

My wife searched through multiple ideas and found a design that she liked best.  She handed it to me without any blueprints or specifications and asked me to build it.  Needless to say, my wife always gets what she wants! :).

The structure was made from cedar and the decking is composite.  It is a very relaxing space and we both enjoy quality time together swinging and talking.  It has been a great addition to our outdoor space these last few years and we couldn’t imagine life without it now.

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  1. mathisken | Feb 26, 2015 07:34am | #1

    superbly done

  2. isoliprince | Feb 27, 2015 06:59am | #2

    so heavenly this

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    philipmcnabb | Mar 16, 2015 01:26am | #3

    Wonderful work!

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    Mack007 | Mar 17, 2015 02:56am | #4

    Wonderful gift to loving wife :=)
    awesome design

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    SoniaGupt | Apr 18, 2015 12:57am | #5

    Love this

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    Katiecastillo | May 25, 2015 03:09pm | #6

    Great work done

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    Jamesforlkner | Aug 27, 2015 02:49am | #7

    This is awesome

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    Jamesforlkner | Aug 27, 2015 02:49am | #8

    This is awesome

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    HelenKWelborn | Jan 19, 2016 01:47pm | #9

    Great work man

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    Samualfinch | Feb 06, 2016 01:55pm | #10

    Cool

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    MichelleJMontoya | Feb 27, 2016 08:45am | #11

    Awesome view.

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    MarkNChambers | Mar 07, 2016 02:04am | #12

    Peaceful view!

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    MargieJRichey | Mar 07, 2016 07:10am | #13

    Beautiful design.

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    DanielleJMcAllister | Mar 09, 2016 07:40am | #14

    Great Craftsmanship.

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    JamesJGeyer | Mar 10, 2016 12:31am | #15

    Solitary view

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    CarlosLSeth | Mar 15, 2016 06:05am | #16

    peaceful place!

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    PaulWAdams | Mar 15, 2016 10:58pm | #17

    I Appreciate with your work.

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    JohnDSherwood | Mar 18, 2016 07:28am | #18

    Wonderful!

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    donahuedavid | Mar 19, 2016 12:59am | #19

    Looking Excellent

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    RisaPolden | Apr 19, 2016 01:42am | #20

    Lovely place!!!

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    RobinMBrown | Apr 24, 2017 11:44pm | #21

    Awesome view!

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    DustinLAuten | May 01, 2017 05:30am | #22

    Beautiful view!

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