Todd Putnam
07-31-2018, 9:36 PM
Hey guys. I am looking to add a pergola to our recently expanded patio. (picture below)The dimensions of the patio are 14.5'x16.5'. We received a couple quotes to have the pergola built but they were astronomically high so now have decided to build it myself. Have quite a few questions and hoping to get feedback as I have done a few minor building projects but nothing this big. I'm just going to explain what I have envisioned and am open to all suggestions, see the last photo below as I plan on making a replica of this pergola but on a larger scale.
I decided that it would be easier for me to build the pergola free standing instead of attaching it to the house with a ledger. The size of the pergola will be 13x15 using four 6x6 posts that will be anchored drilling holes into the existing concrete and using post bases (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B071CFPFT4/?coliid=I1PCBLRP8Z78T5&colid=1JN0U3SMK8AOI&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it). (Are post bases the best option to secure the posts to the existing concrete?) I then plan on using (3) 2x10x16 beams to span the 15' distance (my wife really doesn't want a middle post), plan to secure the beams using a beam connector (http://www.amazon.com/Simpson-Strong-ECC66-Beam-Column/dp/B00KYVWQNE/ref=sr_1_16?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1533092172&sr=1-16&keywords=post+to+beam+connector). (Will 2x10's be strong enough to hold the weight without sagging? Should I use 2x12's? How should I secure the beams "on top" of the posts as in the picture below? Would beam connectors work? Should I reconsider securing the beams to the sides of the posts?). I then plan on using 2x6x14 for the rafters spaced 14" apart securing with angle brackets. Finally I will use 2x2 for the battens spaced approximately 2" apart. Will this be structurally sound? Looking forward to your feedback. Thanks!
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I decided that it would be easier for me to build the pergola free standing instead of attaching it to the house with a ledger. The size of the pergola will be 13x15 using four 6x6 posts that will be anchored drilling holes into the existing concrete and using post bases (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B071CFPFT4/?coliid=I1PCBLRP8Z78T5&colid=1JN0U3SMK8AOI&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it). (Are post bases the best option to secure the posts to the existing concrete?) I then plan on using (3) 2x10x16 beams to span the 15' distance (my wife really doesn't want a middle post), plan to secure the beams using a beam connector (http://www.amazon.com/Simpson-Strong-ECC66-Beam-Column/dp/B00KYVWQNE/ref=sr_1_16?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1533092172&sr=1-16&keywords=post+to+beam+connector). (Will 2x10's be strong enough to hold the weight without sagging? Should I use 2x12's? How should I secure the beams "on top" of the posts as in the picture below? Would beam connectors work? Should I reconsider securing the beams to the sides of the posts?). I then plan on using 2x6x14 for the rafters spaced 14" apart securing with angle brackets. Finally I will use 2x2 for the battens spaced approximately 2" apart. Will this be structurally sound? Looking forward to your feedback. Thanks!
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