Citrus Park Pergola Dismantling Tips and Tricks

Pergola dismantling is no simple task. It’s difficult to do because of its sheer size, weight, and height. This, not to mention the fact you’ll have to do something with the materials once you take the structure down. (This is where a local junk removal service comes in really handy, by the way.) Also, you’ll probably want to replace it or at the very least, resod the area to conceal its existence. Read on to learn more about pergola dismantling and disposal.

Pergola Take Down Safety

First, let’s begin with some key facts. Pergolas generally stand about 8 to 10 feet high and can be as big an 8×10-feet or even larger. Of course, this means dealing with hundreds of pounds of weight. And, an unwieldy one at that.

An outdoor pergola provides a framework for climbing vines. Replacing a pergola should not be an overly exhausting chore, especially if you have the right tools, some time, the correct know-how and possibly a friend or two to help. If you do not need to keep the materials undamaged, the task comes down to a demolition job. If you want to keep the parts, pay attention when you remove the old garden pergola. —Do It Yourself.com

What’s more, you have to plan ahead so it doesn’t unintentionally collapse and cause damage to other property. In other words, if the structure becomes unstable during the take down, it could easily crash onto a car, RV, shed, into a pool, or even on your house. The point being, proceed with caution because it does present a real danger.

Citrus Park Pergola Dismantling Tips and Tricks

First, begin with any electrical components. You’ll need to turn off the power (if applicable) and remove any lighting, along with power outlets. Next, you’ll need to cut any vines free that are connected to any other thing, like a fence. Then, do the following:

• Take off the roof. Carefully examine the roof structure to determine how it’s attached. Then, you’ll need to remove the roof from the frame. Proceed with caution to avoid any property damage or bodily injury.
• Prop-up the vertical support beams. Use long 2×4-foot beams to prop-up the vertical support posts. This is necessary, because as you remove the cross beams at the top, the vertical posts might substantially sag or collapse.
• Remove the cross beams that run the width of the pergola. After the vertical supports are propped-up, remove the cross beams one at a time and stack them away.
• Take down the vertical support posts. To finish the take down, you’ll need to take the support posts out of the ground. You can cut them down, leaving just a couple or more feet above the ground. Then, dig around and up. Lastly, dispose of the materials responsibly.

When it’s time for disposal, go ahead and phone 800-433-1094 or visit AAA Rousse Services.