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Stephen Taplin enjoys a rare blessing \u2014 he lives in a home he built with his father. As an adolescent, he was the \u201cmortar boy\u201d and his father was the mason. Together, they installed the home\u2019s adobe stonework.<\/p>\n

When his parents died, Stephen inherited the house and in 2016, he and his wife, Sylvia, moved in and remodeled. When the work was completed, Sylvia was inspired to add her own familial touch \u2014 an outdoor shade structure, reminiscent of the wooden garden parro’n<\/em> she\u2019d grown up with in her native Chile.<\/p>\n

Stephen loved the idea. The parro’n<\/em> would enable them to entertain guests while enjoying gorgeous views of the family vineyard and winery, Taplin Cellars, which borders their property. The Taplins asked the architect who\u2019d remodeled their home to draw up the plans. But very quickly they hit an obstacle. \u201cWhen we got the price quote from the builder, we were heartbroken,\u201d Stephen said. \u201cWe didn’t think it was going to be financially possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

But Sylvia was determined to find another way. She began researching online and discovered Forever Redwood. The Taplins shared the existing plans with the Forever Redwood team and soon received good news \u2014 Forever Redwood would install a custom Redwood pergola<\/a> at about 1\/3 of the initial quote. The financial barrier to realizing their dream was lifted.<\/p>\n

Once the installation began, Stephen was struck by the work ethic and professionalism of the Forever Redwood crew. \u201cThey were there on time, cleaned up afterwards, and clearly knew what they were doing,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\"\"The Forever Redwood crew celebrates the completion of the “parro’n”<\/em><\/p>\n

The finished, 28-by-20 pergola brought Sylvia\u2019s childhood memory to life. The Taplins were \u201cblown away\u201d by the beauty and quality of the construction. They weren\u2019t the only ones. \u201cMy childhood friend, who is also my contractor, had one comment,\u201d Stephen said. \u201cStunning.\u201d<\/p>\n

They’re especially pleased with their choice of building material, Redwood. \u201cI was raised in a family that appreciated wood,\u201d Stephen said. \u201cMy father did a lot of woodwork. The beauty of this wood is amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Taplins enhanced their Forever Redwood pergola with lighting, a stone wall, and landscaping. They also plan to install fans. We wish them many happy moments beneath the shelter of their parro’n<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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