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Originally Posted by john70t
Might want to go with welded and sealed end boxed (or I-beam) metal instead of wood.
Welded and sealed with seriously heavy duty paint.
Braces on corners.
No guarantee on rust in ten years.
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Good call. Forgot about those. There are several pre-fab metal-beam/frame pergola kits out there (still using wood slats/ribs). Usually with heavy-duty/weatherproof coatings/paint.