About Dan Donavin Expertise I can answer questions regarding planning, repairing, hiring contractors, and building decks, stairs, landings, and most residential outdoor woodwork. I know the building codes for my surrounding counties but I cannot answer specific question on passing inspections unless it is something nationwide.
Experience I have 10 years of carpentry experience and the last five years owning my own company. I currently build, repair and replace stairs and decking for new construction, remodeling, and commercial customers. I am often called on to bring stairs and decks up to code in new construction sites. I have used most new types of decking, railing, post, and fencing materials that are on the market.
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Education/Credentials College of Dupage two years business and sales coursework
Expert: Dan Donavin Date: 7/16/2008 Subject: Azek Pergola
Question I'd like to build a pergola out of Azek cellular PVC so I won't have to worry about paint peeling etc. Does anyone make the reinforced beams I would need. I see that the material is non structural and therefore would sag unless it has something inside to make it stiffer.
Also, how would I make or buy the right post?
Thanks
Answer Hi Clint,
Some structural PVC and fiberglass products are reinforced with aluminum inside because it is very rigid and almost weatherproof. A good vinyl siding building supplier should carry what you need or know how to order it. I know fauxpanels.com or fauxwoodbeams.com have full pergola kits with the beams, columns and rafters all weatherproof with no painting because it is all PVC.
Good Luck
Dan Donavin
Gorgeous Stone Stucco Tile Corp.
gorgeousbuilders@yahoo.com
