Things You'll Need:
- Wood
- Brackets
- Screws and Bolts
- Cement
- Level/Plum Tools
- (Battery Powered) Screw Driver
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Step 1
Attach a ledger board to the house using lag bolts.
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Step 2
Proper Post PlacementUse cross measurements to determine the proper location for two posts.
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Step 3
Post Anchor BracketDig two post holes and fill them with cement. Immediately place two post holder brackets(anchors) in the wet cement, one in each cement footing. Make sure they are level and plum.
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Step 4
When the cement footings are dry, attach a post to each of the two post holder brackets using large screws or small lag bolts.
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Step 5
Attach two beams at the top of the posts so that the posts are 'sandwiched' between the beams. Use hex bolts or carriage bolts, washers, and nuts for this. Make sure the beams are level.
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Step 6
Joist HangerScrew joist hangers to the ledger board.
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Step 7
Hurricane Tie BracketScrew hurricane tie brackets to the top of the beams.
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Step 8
Install the rafters. Place one end of the rafter into the joist holder. The other end of the rafter should go through hurricane tie so
that it sits on top of the beams. A short overhang is best. Screw the rafter in place. Do this for each rafter. -
Step 9
Completed PergolaIf desired, place small pieces of wood (2x2s or 1x2s) on top of the rafters in the opposite direction of the rafters. Lattice can be used
instead if desired.
Comments
besesitos said
on 9/10/2009 Great Article! Good tips! A Pergola is a wonderful addition to a house! Thanks! Hugs
timinaustin said
on 9/1/2009 I like the way you kept it simple and your pergola is attractive. As an architect, I specify the Simpson anchors you show. 5 stars.
TiminAustin