duane v Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 So my sweeter half and I had four days to get the project done. Basically we needed to replace the soft tops 8x8 pergola , the 5x5 soft top gazebo and construct a new deck. We received a few estimates but the lowest was $4000.... well that's a new Gibson. So with a $1500 budget in mind we found a 14x10 hardtop pergola for $749 and I modified the current bbq gazebo with a hard too for $105, new outdoor carpet $150. With the materials needed for the deck that left us with $600 for a new BBQ. The wifey was a trooper with the pergola assembly.... I would have got it done without her. There are some small details left like floor transitions, painting the pergola wooden risers and setting up the privacy curtains, but we are pleased. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Wow, that looks terrific ! Congrats to the both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx-ogre Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Very nice. Well done? So which new Gibson are you getting with the savings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted May 30, 2023 Author Share Posted May 30, 2023 42 minutes ago, tx-ogre said: Very nice. Well done? So which new Gibson are you getting with the savings? Thanks. A new black Gibson Les Paul Custom😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Very nice, it's always good when your hard work saves money. That's what I build for a living....outdoor kitchens, recreation areas, pergolas, fireplaces, stamped colored concrete patios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted May 31, 2023 Author Share Posted May 31, 2023 13 minutes ago, Ceptorman said: Very nice, it's always good when your hard work saves money. That's what I build for a living....outdoor kitchens, recreation areas, pergolas, fireplaces, stamped colored concrete patios. How do you do it. Its not easy work... Aside from the physical aspect there's a ton of planning that goes into it.... Hell it's probably easy for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 14 minutes ago, duane v said: How do you do it. Its not easy work... Aside from the physical aspect there's a ton of planning that goes into it.... Hell it's probably easy for you I've been a masonry contractor for 28 years, and ran a crew for my Dad's company for 10 years before that. It's the only thing I know how to do! I have 5 brothers, and excellent teaching. I did move more towards specializing about 15 years ago, I like the idea of building more than just masonry, I especially like building pergolas and pavilions.....wood is easier than brick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Looks great. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 I'll bet you'll spend a lot of time out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 On 5/30/2023 at 2:11 PM, duane v said: So my sweeter half and I had four days to get the project done. Basically we needed to replace the soft tops 8x8 pergola , the 5x5 soft top gazebo and construct a new deck. We received a few estimates but the lowest was $4000.... well that's a new Gibson. So with a $1500 budget in mind we found a 14x10 hardtop pergola for $749 and I modified the current bbq gazebo with a hard too for $105, new outdoor carpet $150. With the materials needed for the deck that left us with $600 for a new BBQ. The wifey was a trooper with the pergola assembly.... I would have got it done without her. There are some small details left like floor transitions, painting the pergola wooden risers and setting up the privacy curtains, but we are pleased. Didn't you do something very similar to this a couple of years ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted May 31, 2023 Author Share Posted May 31, 2023 27 minutes ago, Big Bill said: Didn't you do something very similar to this a couple of years ago? It was the pavers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx-ogre Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 22 hours ago, duane v said: Thanks. A new black Gibson Les Paul Custom😉 Sweet! Nice choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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