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47'' W x 18'' D Solid Wood Arbor in Brown

47'' W x 18'' D Solid Wood Arbor in Brown

$322.47

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

07/07/2025
We searched many types of arbors but settled on this one because its made of cedar and we liked the arch top. I personally stained the lattice of mine and the top bars to give it a nice two tone effect. I also stained a semigloss clear coat to help sustain the color from fading. Now installation instructions I departed from and came up with I believe to be a better way to install this. First instead of digging 4 holes one for each leg I decided on 2 Large ovals one for each side pair of legs. Now the wood legs are not actually supposed to go into the ground but metal spikes that are attached to grooves on the inside of each leg so in theory you could remove the legs from the spikes that are in the ground. Here is where I created what I believe is a superior method of installing this because the idea of trying to set this in concrete while it sets up would be a nightmare. So first I dug the 2 holes for each side pair of legs about 20 deep. I dug the holes out so the were wider atat the bottom then top. I then used different types of crushed stone and packed it down in the holes. I drilled holes in the metal spikes near the bottom and inserted metal rebar going from the front to back connecting the front and back metal spike almost like a set of skies. I also applied a rust preventer to the metal spikes and rebar. So after each hole was packed with crush gravel just high enough in the hole so when I set the legs down the metal spikes would penetrate the crushed stone up to where the rebar went thru. I laid down some 1x4 wood boards that spanned both holes and used that for the actual arbor wood bottoms of each leg to sit on and then it was easier to make adjustments to either side as I leveled the arbor. Once it was set I chose to use a product called Fast 2K foam setting compound that I used installing my aluminum fence. This stuff sets up in literally minutes and is hard as rock in minutes. With help I poured two back at the same time so the foam would come together as one and you can see how it fills in. With the bottoms and sides of the holes are wider under ground there Is no way this will ever come out of the ground. We then added planter boxes to each side of the arbor where our plants are growing. They look like they belong.
Mimose 47“ W x 19" D Solid Wood Garden Arches Arbor Arch

Mimose 47“ W x 19" D Solid Wood Garden Arches Arbor Arch

$171.99

Rated 5 out of 5 stars.

03/15/2020
This arbor was an excellent value, especially for the reasonable price. Assembly was easy, everything fit as expected, and the arbor looks great. The photo on the website is an accurate representation of the finished product. Some additional hints on installation: --Some cypress is rot-resistant, but not always, so for added protection I added two coats of spar polyurethane, especially on the bottoms of the legs and other end grain. This enhanced its appearance, and will protect the arbor from sun fade and from absorbing water. --It is recommended that the arbor be installed with cement footings, but if you're handy enough to assemble the arbor, this shouldn't be a problem. DON'T SKIP THIS STEP. The arbor is of good quality, but it is lightweight and a stiff wind will knock it over if you just stake it into the ground without the footings. Dig your holes, situate the arbor, and pour in dry Quikcrete. Add water with a hose, and let it set up. --I added an "X" cross brace to the back of the arbor to keep it square during assembly and installation, and additional braces to hold it plumb and level while putting in the cement footings. During installation, I braced it in place, then left it for a day so I could walk around it, view it from various angles, and make sure it was in the right place and looked straight. (It's like getting married: pour the concrete in haste, repent at leisure.) After the concrete has set, remove all the bracing, put some dirt on top of the footings, and you're done. Great product. Thanks!
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