Arbor
Nothing quite frames a garden path or creates an entryway to your front walk like an arbor. Classic and elegant, they’re also simple and fun to build.
This arbor features a lattice design perfect for climbing flowers. However, you can create your own to either close it in more for added privacy or open it up for a lighter feel.
The structure is pretty heavy and cumbersome to move around, so enlist a helper to aid you in moving it as you build it and especially when you install.
*Note: Drill pilot holes for all screws.
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Materials
- (4) 4 x 4 x 10' YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine
- (4) 2 x 4 x 8' YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine
- (14) 2 x 2 x 42" YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine deck balusters with bevels cut at both ends
- (3) 1 x 6 x 8' YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine
- 3" deck screws
- 2" deck screws
- 1 1/4" deck screws
- (4) 1/8 x 4 1/2" galvanized bolts, flat washers and nuts
- Waterproof wood glue
- YellaWood Protector® Stain and Sealer
Tools
- Miter saw or circular saw
- Table saw
- ⅜" drill bit at least 5" long
- 1 ¼" Forstner or spade bit
- ⅛" drill bit
- Carpenter framing square
- Socket wrench set
- Chisel
- Driver
- Damp rag to wipe up excess glue
Cut List
- A. (4) 3 ½ x 3 ½ x 96"
- B. (4) 1 ½ x 3 ½ x 96"
- C. (4) 3 ½ x 3 ½ x 24"
- D. (14) 1 ½ x 1 ½ x 42"
- E. (10) ¾ x 1 x 31"
- F. (4) ¾ x 1 x 69"
- G. (22) ¾ x 1 x 15 ½"
- H. (12) ¾ x 1 x 12"
