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Pergola with screen sides - DIY Plan

DIY Plan to build a pergola with screen sides that is both functional and beautiful. The construction consists of four stable posts with an open roof of cross beams, as well as horizontal slats on the back and short sides that provide privacy and a modern feel. Angled supports in the corners make the whole structure stable and durable. The building time is approximately two days and the difficulty level is medium. The DIY Plan includes complete measurement lists, drawings, cutting and sawing instructions, as well as clear assembly steps. The DIY Plan includes measurement lists, cutting and sawing instructions, assembly steps step by step.

19.9 GBPDigital building plan

Product number: 50006

Level
Medium
Estimated time
2 days
Material
Wood
Units
Metric millimeter (mm)
Pergola

Description

DIY Plan to build a pergola with screen sides that is both functional and beautiful. The construction is designed with four sturdy posts supporting an open roof of cross beams. The horizontal slats on the back and short sides create a modern feel while providing pleasant privacy. With angled reinforcements in the corners, the whole structure becomes extra stable and durable. The result is a sleek solution that combines openness with seclusion, making the pergola a natural gathering point in the garden.

The pergola is perfect if you want to create secluded outdoor areas, for example, as room dividers on a larger deck or as a privacy screen in an open garden. The timeless design allows it to be easily adapted to different environments, and it works just as well in a modern garden as in a more classic setting. The construction time is about two days, and the difficulty level is medium, but even beginners can succeed with the project by following the instructions carefully and using common tools like a miter saw, jigsaw, screwdriver, level, and measuring tools.

The DIY Plan includes everything you need to succeed: complete measurement lists, clear sawing and cutting instructions, and assembly steps that guide you through the entire process step by step. There are also drawings and illustrations that show the construction clearly, allowing you to feel confident during the work and be sure that all parts fit together as they should. Once the build is complete, you will have a pergola that combines aesthetics and function, a durable wood project that you can be proud of and enjoy for a long time to come.

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Digital delivery

This is a digital guide. The guide is delivered as a PDF that can be downloaded immediately after purchase or through the order email sent to the specified email address.

The guide contains the information needed to build the product illustrated on this page.

Table of contents of the guide:

  • Introduction
  • Tools
  • Sawing
  • Mounting

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How the guide works

Step 1
Example of building description shopping list

Get building materials

Bring the shopping list to your hardware store. In many places, you can borrow a trailer for free when you buy the material.

The shopping list includes:

  • Lumber dimensions and lengths
  • Fixing material
  • Accessories (varies depending on project).

Step 2
Example of building description sawing

Cut the parts

All parts are clearly drawn and marked with a letter.

This makes it easy to cut all the parts needed for the build.

Step 3
Example of building description

Assembly

Once the parts are cut, it's time for assembly.

The guide shows step-by-step how to assemble the parts through illustrations and concise information on each step.

Experience the magic when everything fits together perfectly.

Done

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Calle

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Henriette

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Ulf

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Knut Olav Gulbrandsen

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Anders

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