How Do You Construct A Copper Garden Arbor?
An interesting do-it-yourself project for the garden is constructing a copper arbor. Copper ages beautifully outdoors and enhances any garden decor. Copper is strong and durable and doesn’t rust, rot or decompose and requires no maintenance. Here is how to make a simple copper garden arbor. Purchase the supplies and have the copper tubing cut to the lengths specified. If you prefer to cut it yourself, use a pipe cutter and twist the cutter around the tube diameter to cut the copper tubing. You will be constructing a basic copper arbor with cross supports. Sand the copper tubing to rough-up the copper and remove the oils. This also helps the epoxy form a better seal with the connectors. Lay out the entire copper garden arbor on a flat surface using all the pieces and connectors. Enlist the help of a friend because the epoxy dries quickly and it helps to have all the pieces ready. Mix the epoxy and paint the inside of each connector, then slip in the copper tube. Build one side first and
