[Gita56]

Has anyone had a wood (not vinyl) pergula built at their home? I am trying to find contractor sources and recommendations for one to cover my exterior slab next to my screened lanai.

[jblum8156]

What is a pergula?

[ijusluvit]

A pergola is an open-roofed structure designed to reduce the amount of direct sun exposure in a specific area. Usually horizontal slats which look like roof joists are mounted on a frame constructed on 8'-10' corner posts. Pergolas can be found at many of the neighborhood and country club pools in TV.

Unless you are certain that your pergola must be attached to your house, I'd suggest considering a free-standing kit which can be purchased on the internet or from some some stores. I purchased a 10'x10' pre-finished aluminum kit from a store in New York state and was able to transport it to TV in a minivan. I assembled the pergola on a cement pad in less than one day. It is a terrific centerpiece in my fenced-in side yard. It is maintenance free and cost a fraction of what any contractor would quote to build something similar on site.

Send me a pm and your email address if you'd like more details including a photo. Good luck!

[downeaster]

Originally Posted by Gita56

Has anyone had a wood (not vinyl) pergula built at their home? I am trying to find contractor sources and recommendations for one to cover my exterior slab next to my screened lanai.

Before proceeding you may want to check with Architectural Review Committee. They would probably be concerned about type of structure and placement on the property. My neighbor built one a few years ago. His plan did not meet their requirements but they worked with him and after a few changes he and they were OK with it.

[Gita56]

Thanks for the info. I had my heart set on a natural wood composite look vs. aluminum, but it may be the answer. I didn't know they had self-constructing kits so that would be an avenue to consider.

I do know to have the plans approved by the architectural committee before constructing. Any reputable contractor that does work in TV would be aware they need a license to construct one and have the plans approved.

If anyone else has names of contractors to recommend for such a project, it would be appreciated. Thanks to all.