AboutEugene Clayton Expertise I would be happy to answer any question reguarding the construction of decks, composites verses natural materials, structure support systems,railing applications,stair design, how to figure stairs etc.. Pretty much anything that has to do with decks and or porches.
Experience I have been in the construction industry for over 26 years including new home construction, custom deck and screen porches. Most of my expertise is from framing custom homes for over 20 years. I now own and opperate a very successful custom deck and screen porch company in Atlanta Ga. Along with my Brother.
Question Hi -- Do you have experience or thoughts on the possibility of constructing a perglola using composite deck material?
Answer Hello Jay,
I personally have not built a composite pergola but I have seen it done.You can purchase composite sleeves for going around posts to hide the wood. Also you can buy solid composites for structure framing, however the cost is way to high. Composites I have worked with don't hold up very well under the heat of the summer, they can bend and droop easier. But I have seen rafters for the arbor cut using two pieces of composite decking that was glued together.You can search the Internet and find structural grade composites but they will more than likely have to be special ordered. Good Luck!
