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Plans built from Western Red Cedar

The DIY favorite. Naturally rot- and insect-resistant, easy to cut and finish, and ages to a soft silvery gray when left untreated. About 35-50% more expensive than treated pine but worth it for visible structures.

Privacy Screen Trellis Beginner 10x6′

Mid-Century Geometric Privacy Screen Trellis

10x6 ft · Beginner · One weekend

Shade Sail Frame Beginner 12x16′

Cantilever Single Post Shade Sail Frame

12x16 ft · Beginner · One weekend

Lean-To Shelter Advanced 12x16′

Grill Shelter Lean-To Shelter

12x16 ft · Advanced · A full month of evenings & weekends

Lean-To Shelter Intermediate 12x16′

Toolshed Overhang Lean-To Shelter

12x16 ft · Intermediate · 2-3 weekends

Shade Sail Frame Beginner 14x14′

3-Point Triangular Shade Sail Frame

14x14 ft · Beginner · One weekend

Shade Sail Frame Intermediate 14x14′

5-Point Overlapping Shade Sail Frame

14x14 ft · Intermediate · 2-3 weekends

Shade Sail Frame Intermediate 14x14′

Cantilever Single Post Shade Sail Frame

14x14 ft · Intermediate · 2-3 weekends

Pergola Intermediate 14x16′

Modern Slatted Pergola

14x16 ft · Intermediate · 2-3 weekends

Shade Sail Frame Beginner 16x16′

5-Point Overlapping Shade Sail Frame

16x16 ft · Beginner · One weekend

Gazebo Beginner 16x16′

Bandstand Gazebo

16x16 ft · Beginner · One weekend

Pergola Intermediate 16x16′

Cantilevered Pergola

16x16 ft · Intermediate · 2-3 weekends

Shade Sail Frame Advanced 16x16′

Drop-Down Awning Sail Shade Sail Frame

16x16 ft · Advanced · A full month of evenings & weekends

Pavilion Advanced 16x20′

Cathedral Ceiling Pavilion

16x20 ft · Advanced · A full month of evenings & weekends

Pavilion Advanced 16x20′

Hot Tub Pavilion Pavilion

16x20 ft · Advanced · A full month of evenings & weekends

Pavilion Intermediate 18x24′

Hip-Roof Pavilion

18x24 ft · Intermediate · 2-3 weekends

Shade Sail Frame Beginner 20x20′

Sail-and-Rafter Hybrid Shade Sail Frame

20x20 ft · Beginner · One weekend

Arbor Beginner 3x6′

Japanese Torii Arbor

3x6 ft · Beginner · One weekend

Arbor Beginner 4x4′

Pergola Archway Arbor

4x4 ft · Beginner · One weekend

Arbor Intermediate 4x6′

Bench-Built Arbor

4x6 ft · Intermediate · 2-3 weekends

Arbor Advanced 4x8′

Trellis-Side Arbor

4x8 ft · Advanced · A full month of evenings & weekends

Privacy Screen Trellis Beginner 6x6′

Hot Tub Surround Privacy Screen Trellis

6x6 ft · Beginner · One weekend

Lean-To Shelter Advanced 6x8′

Firewood Shelter Lean-To Shelter

6x8 ft · Advanced · A full month of evenings & weekends

Privacy Screen Trellis Advanced 8x6′

Modern Black-Frame Privacy Screen Trellis

8x6 ft · Advanced · A full month of evenings & weekends

Pergola Intermediate 8x8′

Louvered Roof Pergola

8x8 ft · Intermediate · 2-3 weekends

Pergola Advanced 8x8′

Mission Pergola

8x8 ft · Advanced · A full month of evenings & weekends