Arbor Around Front Door

This arbor looks like it belongs because it mimics the arch over the home s front door.

Arbor around front door.

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When using solid wood doors without paneling measure and mark the intended opening size with measuring tape and pencil then cut with circular saw. A number of. It was made from salvaged doors sanded down and given a fresh coat of white paint. This is a beautifully simple concept utilizing doors that might otherwise have been tossed in the dump.

This project was originally designed to add shade at the south facing front entry which was uncovered. The top rafters were cut from 2 x 8 boards. With all wood construction the spaces around the post have to be well designed and sealed with caulk. The beautiful arbor below was a weekend project for these homeowners.

In order to make the arbor open and airy cut openings into the tops of each of the doors. The design addresses providing shade without tying into the existing walls or roof.