Questions tagged [pergola]
The pergola tag has no usage guidance.
46
questions
0
votes
3answers
81 views
Could a steel beam span 24 feet for a pergola?
First time post here, thank you for such a great resource! I've done a lot of research but am hoping I can get some help building a pretty large pergola.
I'm trying to be my own master contractor and ...
0
votes
2answers
28 views
What happens to outdoor douglas fir if protected but untreated?
I'm building a large outdoor living space in the pacific northwest (Vancouver, Canada) with rafters, purlins, beams, and posts all douglas fir. It will all be covered with transparent polycarbonate ...
1
vote
1answer
146 views
Max distance for 2x8 pergola rafter span
Building pergola with two rows of 3 posts. I'd have 2x10 beams mounted on the posts supporting the 2x8 rafters, but I'm curious how far apart I can push my rows of beams. Ideally I would love to have ...
0
votes
0answers
18 views
pergola construction
I'm considering the construction of a 9x12 (approximate) wood pergola, using four existing 4x4 posts. However, although dimensionally accurate between posts, were not squared to each other properly. ...
0
votes
0answers
95 views
18'x16' Pergola Questions
So I’m looking at building a pergola on top of our raised deck off the back of our house. Total dimensions would be 18’x16′ (roughly), raised 8′ above our deck. Our deck is raised off the ground 4′-6′ ...
1
vote
2answers
57 views
Are fence posts sturdy enough to support an addition of a wooden cover?
Trying to figure out how bad of an idea is adding a ~3-4’x6-7’ pergola type ”roof” supported by pressure treated fence posts.
How to understand if it will hold or not? It's in the US PNW, so no ...
2
votes
1answer
68 views
Pergola planning
I'm planning to build a relatively large wooden pergola of about 4 meters or 13 feet wide per 7.5 meters or 25 feet long.
I'm not planning to add a roof or extra crazy load to it.
On one end I'd ...
2
votes
2answers
255 views
Is a ledger board required if the side of my house is wood?
I'm looking to attach three posts the the side of my house and I'm wondering if a ledger board is needed?
Looks like this:
1
vote
3answers
99 views
Need help designing an oversized pergola
Looking to build a pergola for my back patio. I’d love to cover the whole area (30’ wide x 24’ deep) without any posts in the center. I’ve attached a picture of the space, sorry it’s dark and a mess. ...
1
vote
2answers
228 views
I dug holes for my pergola too wide
I accidentally dug holes for my posts way too wide. They're like 22 inches wide and the width of the post is just 3 inches. I didn't know at the time that you only need the width of the hole to be ...
0
votes
1answer
254 views
Pergola : Can I use 4 - 6x6 post, with 2x10 beams sandwitching 6x6 post for 17ftx17ft
Planning to use 4 - 6x6 post, with 2x10 beams sandwitching 6x6 post for 17ftx17ft.
Using 2x6 rafter with 2x2 slats.
Has anyone created 17x17 pergola with 4 posts - any input and suggestion to ...
0
votes
0answers
35 views
Shade sail/fabric covering with sealed/flush edges?
I know the typical shade sail shape is bowed on the edges because of tension, etc. but is it possible to get a completely square shade sail? And also to have that shade sail be completely sealed/...
0
votes
1answer
527 views
Pergola on flat roof: Can it be done safely?
I want to put a pergola on my flat roof but am not sure if it's possible to construct one safely. My roof is a wide open flat surface built to be enjoyed as a rooftop deck with tufflex deck layer. I ...
0
votes
1answer
46 views
Roof Design for an Octagon Shaped Pergola
I am looking to put a roof over a octagon shaped patio. I have 4x6 posts at each corner. What size beams would I need to put a pergola styled roof above the patio to span the 12' distance in between ...
2
votes
0answers
667 views
Adding a pergola to an existing deck?
I have an existing deck on the back of my house, and I’d like to add a pergola. The deck is 17’ x 16’, and I’d like to build the pergola to roughly match the size and shape.
The attached picture ...
1
vote
1answer
280 views
What to do with metal fascia wrap when attaching ledger board for a pergola?
I want to install a pergola over a space out my back door. My plan was to cap and remove the gutter from a section of the fascia and attach a ledger board (secured to the rafter tails).
What I'm not ...
1
vote
1answer
2k views
Pergola attached to house and load capacity for 6x6 post
My question is how much load can my 2 each 6 x 6 pre-treated post handle. I have approximately 1,466 lbs of treated wood as my roof of the pergola and it will be attached to the house the other will ...
3
votes
2answers
7k views
How can I extend my deck posts to support a pergola?
I am looking to extend my 4x4 corner posts on a deck to build a Pergola over top of the deck. I also plan on sleeving those 4x4's with a composite sleeve for the full length from the 4x4. So the ...
0
votes
1answer
587 views
Pergola span 2x6x16
I've been thinking about putting a pergola in my back yard using 4x6 post mounted on top of a cement slab. I want it to be 8ftx16ft. I want to use 3 post in the rear of the pergola, and just 2 in the ...
0
votes
0answers
66 views
Can I leave one of the pergola legs unattached to the ground (just sitting on the patio)?
I am planning to install a pergola over the table and 6 chairs that sit at the corner of my rectangular concrete bricks patio.
I am going to dig to install post supports for the three legs that will ...
1
vote
1answer
721 views
What are some ways to fill a small gap between a wooden column and a concrete wall
I have wood pergola columns connecting to my house through fixtures which are fitted into grooves in the wood. The wood was cut slightly too short (or due to small variations in the wall), there is a ...
1
vote
4answers
2k views
Can I use LVL 2x4 outdoors (pergola roof)
A few days ago, I got a letter from the HOA telling me that I have to replace the warped, twisted, sagging 2x4s forming the roof of my pergola.
I have absolutely zero confidence that any PT 2x4 I buy ...
1
vote
0answers
687 views
How to NOT attach pergola close to house
I want to build a pergola over my back patio slab. I want it to be "immediately" when you walk out the back door.
With that being said, for simplicity sake I'd rather not attach the pergola to the ...
0
votes
1answer
3k views
Can a 2x6 beam span 11ft?
I need to span a beam 11' between two 6x6 posts to support the rafters for a covered pergola. I was thinking of fastening 3 pieces of 2x6 together to create a stronger piece. Is it possible?
Is there ...
0
votes
1answer
338 views
Angled Post Connector
I'm looking to build a pergola like this one.
Would a connector such as the concealed Simpson StrongTie CPTZ work for the posts?
The specs seem fine, what I'm worried is the footnote "Post bases do ...
7
votes
4answers
10k views
How do I install this knee brace to my pergola post?
I have built a 7' x 13' pergola over my deck and have a slight wobble, so I intend to install some knee braces. Each post has two pairs of perpendicular beams stretching to the adjacent posts. For ...
1
vote
4answers
696 views
Mount pergola post at an angle
I want to build a pergola similar to the one below and was wondering what to use to connect the posts to the ground (notice how they are at an angle to the vertical)
Also, what is the connector/...
1
vote
0answers
150 views
Trying to understand deck plans for pergola post
The deck plans I want to use has a pergola on the deck. It appears to use the same 6x6 post for both the deck and the pergola as can be seen in the rendering included with the plans:
I can't figure ...
1
vote
0answers
228 views
How do I add a 16'X16' Pergola to an existing floating deck?
I just completed building a floating deck. It is shaped like a trapezoid, due to the angle of my driveway. The deck is 22.25' on the longest side. The opposite, parallel side is 17.5' long. The ...
1
vote
2answers
102 views
Recommendations for staining a deck that lives in the sun all year long?
I live in Colorado and have a new deck. It is hot as hell here in the summer and my deck has direct sunlight all summer.
I've been looking for a type of stain that will work well in desert like ...
2
votes
1answer
4k views
What kind of board can span 16 ft for a wall pergola
We are building a wall pergola that we want wisteria to grow on top of. The pergola will only come about 3.5-4 ft out from the wall (Edit: the columns themselves are less than 2ft from the wall). I ...
4
votes
2answers
2k views
Installing floating floor and keep getting gaps
My sister and I are installing pergo max premier which is a new verison of their floating floor, my sister has installed 2 laminate floors before and this type is a lot thicker with less give and more ...
0
votes
1answer
59 views
The diagram shows 80“ on the inside, with 4”x4“ posts, why does it show 90” on the outside?
I'm trying to understand the instructions for this pergola, but to me, there's a 2" discrepancy...
The diagram shows 80" on the inside, with 4"x4" posts, so why does it show 90" on the outside? ...
1
vote
0answers
1k views
Small pergola — 4x4 posts okay? 8“ or 12” footings? etc
We are planning a small narrow "pergola". Actually it is a weird combination structure. My husband wants a pull-up bar, I want it to be a landscape feature that looks nice, and it will be alongside/...
0
votes
3answers
26k views
How wide does a 6x6 concrete post footing need to be using an elevated post base anchor?
I'm building a pergola over a paver patio. The pergola will dimension 11'x 11.5' on center of post with 6x6 posts (4 posts), tied together with sandwiched 2x12 beams. I've laid out footer locations ...
1
vote
0answers
363 views
Is there a way to have only two posts holding a 20ft wide main cross-beam of a pergola?
Thinking of building a pergola to hold my jasmine up, and to create a shaded area outside our newly built extension.
The problem is the patio door opening is around 5m wide, so ideally I don't want ...
1
vote
2answers
32k views
what is max distance between posts using 2x12x20 foot beams for a pergola
What is the max distance to span between six by six posts using two by twelve by twenty foot beams for a pergola.
1
vote
1answer
1k views
How do I attach a flat/gable verandah to an existing house?
I would to build a verandah similar to
(source: hicraft.com.au)
.
It will be attached to the fascia at the back of my house. I'm building it using timber frame and zinc aluminium roof sheets. I ...
2
votes
2answers
3k views
How can I attach a Pergola/lean-to to a pebble dash wall?
I am planning to install a Pergola/Lean-to to the back of my house, to use as a sheltered patio. I have been watching numerous videos and have picked up some fabulous information, however, I'm a ...
1
vote
1answer
3k views
How should I attach a pergola to my rooftop deck?
I know my sketch is pretty rough but I want to add a pergola like this to my rooftop deck. I obviously can't sink the posts into the ground. What is a recommended way of attaching the posts? I was ...
2
votes
1answer
252 views
Can I bolt over an existing ledger board?
I am rebuilding my pergola and all that remains of the previous structure is the 2x10 ledger board, which is bolted through the fascia into what I assume must be the brick wall behind.Taking the thing ...
5
votes
1answer
7k views
How do I keep my corner pergola from wobbling?
I am planning to build a corner pergola over my deck. Pergola is 8ft long from the corner on either side forming a triangle on the top. I have used four 4x4 posts (8 ft) attached to the deck headers ...
3
votes
2answers
22k views
Can I reasonably build a pergola on top of an 8'x12' deck?
I've been having trouble coming to a conclusion on whether I can reasonably build/mount a pergola to my existing 8'x12' deck. The main issue is I can't attach it to my house because of the roof ...
3
votes
1answer
22k views
Can I build a pergola on an existing deck, without digging more footers?
A couple of years ago I built a deck onto my house. It is 32' x 14'
I used a cantilever design at 12' with 2x8" floor joists, with 2x6" decking boards. The Cantilever beam was set on 6x6" posts that ...
14
votes
2answers
3k views
We built a pergola, is it safe?
We found a pergola design that we loved and copied the design but now that it's (mostly) up we are questioning its stability and safety. The 2x6 beams are notched 3" to fit together, which I have ...
14
votes
5answers
57k views
How do I improve Pergola Stability?
The deck is nearly finished but I have a small structural problem with the pergola. A left or right force near the top of the pergola (such a a tall person leaning on the post) leads to a bit of ...
