Mmathis
TurtleMommy
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These are just a few images that caught my eye. One that I can't find now, was of a slanted roof-pergola (maybe it was a lean-to design) that looked interesting. Will probable either go with the slant-roof or curved-roof since leaves would be less likely to collect.
Another thing I have to keep in mind is that I will also be working part of the turtle habitat into the design, but where the netting would hang down on the other sides, it can't hang down where the turtles are or they could climb it (or get tangled). Have some ideas for that, too, though. And of course, the pond is an irregular shape, so....
I GOOGLED PVC or vinyl fence posts, and these are available in heights of 6-8', but not sure how structurally sound they would be in this type of application. Also looked at PVC Pergola kits, and they are WAY out of my price range.
Something simple with not too much roof -- just enough for structural support and to hold netting. Also "black" or a dark color would be nice. Once the "structure" was there, was wondering about using PVC pipe (a narrow diameter) to form the roof.
Curved or slanted roof.
I thought this one was ADORABLE, but not practical.
Another thing I have to keep in mind is that I will also be working part of the turtle habitat into the design, but where the netting would hang down on the other sides, it can't hang down where the turtles are or they could climb it (or get tangled). Have some ideas for that, too, though. And of course, the pond is an irregular shape, so....
I GOOGLED PVC or vinyl fence posts, and these are available in heights of 6-8', but not sure how structurally sound they would be in this type of application. Also looked at PVC Pergola kits, and they are WAY out of my price range.
Something simple with not too much roof -- just enough for structural support and to hold netting. Also "black" or a dark color would be nice. Once the "structure" was there, was wondering about using PVC pipe (a narrow diameter) to form the roof.
Curved or slanted roof.
I thought this one was ADORABLE, but not practical.