I've been searching around for tips on building a pergola. While I've found some good ideas, I was wondering if anyone could share some of their "hands-on" tips.
I'm want to build a free-standing box pergola over my soon-to-be-constructed patio, a 13'x11' patio that will be made with pavers.
Here are a few questions I have:
1) What type of wood should I use? Is cedar be a better choice that treated lumber?2) I'm not going to use paint. What is the best wood protectant for a hot, humid and damp Florida climate?
3) Should I just sink the poles like you would a fence pole, with a bag of cement?Any ideas or tips you can share will be greatly appriciated.
Patrick