how to build a pergola detached
Here is a great addition that i built for my deck, a diy modern deck pergola. a simple design that has many functions and is easy to build, in fact you could build it in about one day.. I partnered with simpson strong-tie to build this diy pergola and floating deck. we built this deck and pergola for our neighbors, a fellow military family. this is our welcome home gift for their. A detached pergola can enhance your property just about anywhere. if you have an intricate roofline or windows that would complicate construction of an attached pergola, a freestanding version might be easier and less expensive..
how to build a pergola detached
Even more area would be lost if the pergola was attached, stopping at the corner of the house. by losing the fourth post, using a ledger on the wall at the back corner of the pergola, and extending that ledger beyond the wall to be supported by a post, the true definition of a hybrid is met, and the area under the pergola is maximized.. Since this is a self-supporting structure, it might slant, sway or collapse without the right bracing system. it is critical to have very strong footing and bracing. on top of that, you need to make sure that flashing is installed correctly so that you won’t deal with water damage and thus rotting and mold growth..
