How do you attach a doormat to a pergola?
To attach a doormat to a pergola, first screw hooks into the wood of the pergola. Then fasten the doormat's rings to them with strong ropes. You can also use staplers to secure the mat to the ground.
Another solution for attaching a doormat to a pergola is to use galvanized steel. Here's how to do it:
- Let's place the mat on the floor and straighten it against the galvanized wires.
- We then install a second row of galvanized wire on the opposite side, to clamp the fence.
- staple the wires every 50 cm.

If you're unfamiliar with galva wire, it's a galvanized wire coated with a protective layer of zinc to protect it from corrosion. It is used for fencing and wire mesh.
How to make a canisse roof?
To create a canisse roof, we assemble a cleated frame on the ground to support the pergola roof. This frame is then screwed and pegged to the front wall, while two posts are supported by concrete blocks. To complete the ensemble, two rows of canisses are placed over the frame.

Where to find Sagne?
Sagne is a reed that grows in the marshes and wetlands of southern Europe. It is mainly harvested in Provence for processing into rope, bundles and building materials. Reeds are available in many specialized stores, online and in natural products and gardening stores.
The price of reeds varies according to size, quality and origin. Prices generally range from a few euros to several dozen euros per kilo.

How to cover a straw hut?
Synthetic roofing offers a durable, weatherproof and UV-resistant solution. This modern, robust material reproduces palm leaves or reed stems, providing excellent durability and a good level of protection. It's a good solution for covering a straw hut.

