April 15, 2025
One of the most common questions we receive is, “What’s the best way to install a cedar post to ensure proper support for an arbor kit, mailbox post or lantern post?”
We recommend digging a hole at least 24” deep, with an option to go up to 30” deep, and making it twice as wide as the post itself. Add gravel or crushed stone to the bottom of the hole,...
March 1, 2025
Recommendations for Installation of New England Woodworks Custom Driveway Gates
To ensure the smooth installation of your custom-built cedar driveway gate, please review and follow these recommendations.
Gate Size Considerations
Gate Size: Determine the required gate size before ordering. New England Woodworks custom gates are built to the specified size. For...
January 27, 2023
Arbors are a wonderful upgrade to your outdoor home accents.
Shown here is an outstanding display of our 5x5 symmetrical arbor with a 48" opening and square lattice sides.
Photo courtesy of a satisfied customer in Munster IN.
January 27, 2023
Another satisfied New England Woodworks customer sent us this photo of their quality installation of our 5x5 Finial Cedar Lantern Post with Fluted Base. (North Andover MA)
January 5, 2023
We enjoy when customers send us photos of their finished projects
A quality installation of our Cedar 6x6 Fluted Lantern Post with plain base
Located in Lebanon CT
Purchase yours here:
https://www.newenglandwoodworks.com/shop/fluted-6x6-lantern-post/4638
December 8, 2022
Customer testimonial with installation process used
"Could not be happier with the quality of this post. I was ready to set when it arrived. I used 3" galvanized EMT conduit which is plenty rigid and less costly than the galvanized sch 40 pipe. For spacers at the voids between EMT and post corners I used pieces of 1/2" pvc conduit. The fit could not have been more perfect. I put 4 spacers 3"...
August 18, 2022
Customer photo of a quality installation of our 5x5 Single Halo Arbor with lattice gate
42" opening between posts
Customer testimonial:
"Not sure if you post projects with photos of your products, but I was very pleased with the quality and look of the arbor and gates we purchased from you. Attached is a photo in case you’d like to use it. Thanks again"
August 16, 2022
Customer photo of a beautiful installation of our 4x4 Green Pond Arbor with a 48" opening.
Customer testimonial:
"LOVE my Green Pond Arbor!! It was quite easy to install, by us 2 youthful girls . . .
67 & 60 years old. Thank you for a fabulous product!"
July 19, 2022
When: As soon as possible and preferably before installation outside in the elements. The cedar is a clear grade (no knots) kiln dried and pre-sanded. So before the UV rays start to cook the fiber is always the best time and you can get finish into every spot.
What: We recommend starting with a coat of Zinsser cover stain primer (white & gold can). Allow to dry. Then spray...
April 15, 2022
A New England Pergola Arbor by New England Woodworks will seemlessly integrate into your exisiting landscape design. Shown below with spindle walkway gate.
We feature a number of Cedar Arbors to suit your needs. Perhaps you would like to add an Arbor with a matching walkway gate to your garden design.
