How to prepare a terrace to install a metal pergola
Before installing a pergola it is advisable to review supports, measurements, water evacuation and intended use.
Before installing a pergola it is advisable to review supports, measurements, water evacuation and intended use.
Measures and use
Whether the pergola will be only shade, cover support, decorative element or structure for more intense use.
Supports
It is necessary to check whether the existing floor, wall or structure supports anchors. Not all supports work the same.
Final details
It is also advisable to foresee slopes, water evacuation, exterior finish, color and maintenance.
How to improve the project outcome
To be right from the start, it is appropriate to define:
- actual use of the part/structure,
- exposure to the environment (interior, exterior, coast),
- objective finish,
- time frame and assembly conditions.
With this data, the technical and economic proposal is more precise.
Next step
If you have a similar project in Menorca, prepare approximate measurements, photographs of the space and a description of the use. With that information it is easier to orient materials, finish and assembly.
Recommended guidelines for deepening
If you want to compare options with more criteria, here are practical planning, calculation and design guides.
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