{"id":2375,"date":"2019-04-07T05:23:57","date_gmt":"2019-04-07T05:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/2375\/connecting-people-with-nature-and-communities-how-to-build-your-own-bridge"},"modified":"2019-04-07T05:23:57","modified_gmt":"2019-04-07T05:23:57","slug":"connecting-people-with-nature-and-communities-how-to-build-your-own-bridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/2375\/connecting-people-with-nature-and-communities-how-to-build-your-own-bridge\/","title":{"rendered":"Connecting People with Nature and Communities: How to Build Your Own Bridge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that the do it yourself (DIY) world is expected to grow to be worth over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inc.com\/joel-comm\/why-the-huge-do-it-yourself-market-is-just-getting-started.html\">$13.9 billion<\/a> by 2021? With benefits such as cost savings and the family-friendly aspect, it is no surprise that this industry is booming.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to get in on the DIY trend while connecting to nature there is no better way to do so than with building a bridge.<\/p>\n<p>We are going to walk you through how to build a bridge for your very own backyard or community!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Build a Bridge<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The first step in building your very own DIY bridge is to decide the type of bridge you\u2019d like to build and where it will live once built.<\/p>\n<p>There are many different types of bridges to consider before you begin construction:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pedestrian bridge<\/li>\n<li>Trail bridge<\/li>\n<li>Utility Bridge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A pedestrian bridge, which links a path over a roadway, railway, or waterway, is probably the most natural fit for a community setting. Get <a href=\"http:\/\/bridgebrothers.com\/pedestrian-bridges\/\">more info<\/a> on the benefits of a pedestrian bridge versus other varieties. Remember, building a bridge in certain areas like a busy road, should be left to the <a href=\"http:\/\/bridgebrothers.com\/quote\/\">professionals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve selected your type of bridge and where it will be built, you\u2019re ready to get supplies.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong>DIY Bridge Supplies<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To build a small pedestrian bridge there are a few types of materials and tools you will need. Select which materials you\u2019d like the bridge to be built from. This could be wood, concrete, or steel amongst others.<\/p>\n<p>Common tools that are needed to build an untrussed pedestrian bridge are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Logs\/<a href=\"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/1007\/everything-you-need-for-diy-woodworking-projects\/\">wood<\/a> (or other materials)<\/li>\n<li>Chainsaw<\/li>\n<li>Chalk<\/li>\n<li>Ax<\/li>\n<li>Cement<\/li>\n<li>Level<\/li>\n<li>Shovel<\/li>\n<li>Hammer<\/li>\n<li>Drill bit and screws<\/li>\n<li>Paint or wood stain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve collected all of your materials and tools, you are ready to begin construction.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>DIY Bridge Construction<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When you are ready to start construction, take all of your materials and tools to your selected location.<\/p>\n<p>The first step in the construction phase is to build a solid base on either side of the location. For example, if you are building over a waterway you must create a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundationstructures.com\/foundation-construction-process-bridges\/\">foundation<\/a> on both sides of the bank where the bridge will start and end.<\/p>\n<p>The second step will be to place logs across the gap or valley. These logs, or other materials, are stringer logs to hold the floorboards.<\/p>\n<p>The third step in making a bridge is to place the floorboards across the stringer logs. Depending on how you purchased your materials, you may need to cut these boards to the proper length.<\/p>\n<p>The fourth step is to add optional railings. These railings can be made of additional wood or rope.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, it\u2019s time to paint or stain your DIY bridge. This is the step to let your creativity shine. Be sure to select a stain or paint that is weather resistant in order to preserve the beauty of the bridge.<\/p>\n<p>Now you are ready to build your very own DIY bridge! If you liked learning how to build a bridge, check out some of our other<a href=\"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/2371\/6-cheap-diy-upgrades-you-can-do-to-increase-the-value-of-your-home\/\"> DIY project tips<\/a> for your home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that the do it yourself (DIY) world is expected to grow to be worth over $13.9 billion by 2021? With benefits such as cost savings and the&hellip; <span class=\"read-more-span\"><a href=\"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/2375\/connecting-people-with-nature-and-communities-how-to-build-your-own-bridge\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Connecting People with Nature and Communities: How to Build Your Own Bridge&#8221;<\/span> <span class=\"genericon genericon-next\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2376,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[10],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2375"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2375"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2375\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2376"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2375"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2375"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2375"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}