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Abacus - The uppermost part of the capital of the column; often a plain square slab, but sometimes molded or otherwise enriched.

Dentil Work - One of a series of small rectangular blocks projecting like teeth from a molding or beneath an entablature. More details...

Entablature - A set of beams resting over the columns.

Pergola - A garden structure with an open frame roof, often latticed, supported by regularly spaced posts or columns.

Lattice - Designed to give privacy and support for a climbing vine, our lattice is made with 2" by 2" cedar boards, fit together with half lap joints to produce a flush, interlocked surface. More details...

Lintel - A horizontal structural member, such as a beam or stone, that spans an opening, as between the uprights of a door or window or between two columns or piers. More details...

Rafter - Rafter - Rafters are overhead beams which span the distance between entablatures, supporting the purlins. They are typically sixteen inches apart from center to center. It includes an overhang which we call a rafter tail. More details...

Rafter Tail - The end of the rafter, which ends in either a simple, contoured, or custom cut.

Purlin - Purlins are 2" x 3" parallel members which make up an overhead trellis structure. They are typically sixteen inches apart from center to center. More information...

Boots - The boot of a pergola adds visual weight to the bottom of a 4x4 leg. It decorates the leg up and conceals the black plastic foot plate seen below. More information...


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