With a pergola, you can enjoy your garden even longer. And that is the reason why so many people are looking into the options for these. Then the question soon arises: are you going to build your own pergola or outsource it and have a ready-made one installed? In this article, we will guide you through the process and show you that making your own pergola is very easy and cheap.
Building your own pergola: the steps
When building a do-it-yourself outdoor canopy, you go through the following steps:
- Purchasing the materials.
- Cutting the materials to size.
- Placing the foundation.
- Building the frame and structure of the veranda.
- Installing the roofing material.
Tuinmaximaal verandas are already fully custom-made, and you easily assemble them yourself. You choose the desired size, colour, style and any extension options, and you will receive a build your own pergola kit with clear instructions on how to assemble the veranda.
Make your own pergola: video
Watch the installation video below to assemble the Gumax® verandas and find out what the steps are for setting up the Tuinmaximaal build your own pergola kit:
Tools required
To make your own pergola, use the following tools:
- Measuring tools: tape measure, spirit level and goniometer
- Drills: cordless drills and impact drills
- Saws: cross-cut saw and circular saw
- Materials and glass lift
Points to consider when making your own pergola
Are you going to build your own pergola or install a custom-made veranda? Then keep a few things in mind.
Determine the right dimensions
If you are going to build your own pergola, determining the right dimensions is an important first step. How wide and how high should the veranda be? Based on this, you will know what the veranda design should comply with. Make use of the handy measuring tool.
Provide a good foundation
Whether it is a wooden or aluminium veranda: a good foundation is always important when building your own pergola. The veranda always has a considerable weight and, without a foundation, may sink or lean over time. The solution to this is to install spot foundations. A concrete block on which you mount the support structures of the veranda. Always make sure you level these spot foundations. We explain more about this in the article 'How do I provide a good foundation for my veranda?'.
Place new tiles after assembling the veranda
Want to replace the tiles on your veranda? If so, preferably do this after installing the veranda. That way, the tiles will fit nicely with the support structures afterwards. Will you opt for a separate patio under your veranda or expand the tiling beyond it? Anything is possible, but do wait until the veranda is ready before installing it.
Think about veranda expansions
Want to make your own pergola with sliding doors? There are handy build your own pergola kits with sliding doors. The ideal solution for a sliding veranda. Think of e.g. glass sliding doors or outdoor shutters which you move in a rail system. In addition to these sliding doors, other expansions are also possible, such as sun shading and lighting for under the veranda.
What does it cost to build your own pergola?
You can build your own veranda from as little as £ 849. That's the starting price for a veranda from Tuinmaximaal that you assemble yourself. So building your own pergola cheap is definitely possible. The final cost depends on the size, roof type and any expansions.
Discover the prices of a veranda.
