Weatherly Pergola [1]

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1 [1] Submitted by Ana White [2] on Sat, :06 [1] Additional Photos [3] The big reason I've resisted putting up plans for a pergola is not the Page 1 of 20

2 building of the pergola, but creating a foundation that will hold the pergola securely to the ground, even on a windy day. But when I saw Pottery Barn's $5200 price tag on their Weatherby Pergola [4], I thought of all the things that I could do with $5200, like take a nice vacation or pay off a bill early, and I thought that many of you probably have the same concerns. But that doesn't mean we still can't have a fancy pergola in our backyards. Because our sweat is worth quite a bit of money. The first and most important part of this project is to set your footings properly. There are several different means to do this - if you are setting your pergola on a wood deck or concrete patio or other stable level foundation, you can simply screw the post brackets to the deck as done here by Popular Mechanics. [5] It's a good idea to review this link regardless, as there is lots of good information in there. Now if you don't have a foundation in place, you are going to have to make one for the pergola. This can be done to whatever degree you see fit, and depends on what type of soil is on your lot (hopefully gravel :) ) Diagram is from Ramp Foundations. [6] So you might have to dig to China if you don't have gravel and pour sauna tubes, or you might get lucky and just be able to bury concrete pier blocks (the kind with the leveling brackets on top are really slick) but whatever type of foundation you choose, just consider that a pergola needs to be secured to the ground. Page 2 of 20

3 Well, I'm quite sad, as we live in Alaska, and it's still very much Ice Fishing Season, and there are no pergolas to be built here for the next few months. So I'm very much looking forward to seeing yours. Summary: A pergola with a little extra fancy touches, that is both easy to build and can accommodate a variety of footings. Works with the rest of the Weatherly Collection. CategoriesProject Type: Outdoor [7] Buildings [8] Room: Outdoor [9] Collections: Weatherly Outdoor Collection [10] Skill Level: Advanced [11] Style: Cottage Style Furniture Plans [12] Estimated Cost: $100-$150 [13] Dimensions: Dimensions are shown above. Dimensions: Page 3 of 20

4 4-4x4 treated posts feet long 4 - brackets or pier blocks or other foundation as necessary 8-2x4 Treated - 12 feet long 9-2x2 Treated - 12 feet long (if you can't find 2x2s, buy 3-2x6s treated and rip the 2x6s into three 2x2s per board using a table saw) 8 feet long (these could be furring strips) 2-1x4 8 feet long 3/4" x 3/4" moulding, exterior preferred 3-1x10 8 feet long 3-1x8 8 feet long (if you can't find treated 1x8s and 1x10s, these boards will be covered and are vertical, so you can use properly sealed boards if necessary) Common Materials: 2 1/2 inch screws 3 inch screws 1 1/4 inch finish nails 2 inch finish nails 2 1/2 inch finish nails Elmer's Wood Glue [14] Elmer's Wood Filler [15] 120 grit sandpaper Page 4 of 20

5 primer wood conditioner paint paint brush Tools: Tape Measure [16] Speed Square [17] Carpenter's Pencil [18] Hammer [19] Safety Glasses [20] Hearing Protection [21] Drill [22] Jigsaw [23] Compound Miter Saw [24] Table Saw [25] Brad Nailer [26] Power Sander [27] Level [28] Page 5 of 20

6 Drill Bit Set [29] Cut List: 3 1/2" long (short cleats) 6 1/2" long (longer cleats) 8-1x8 ripped to 6 1/2" 30" - cut to length 8-1x10 ripped to 8" 30" - cut to length 9 1/2" (longest point, both ends mitered at 45 degrees off square, not parallel) 3/4" Moulding cut to fit 140" Long, ends cut in decorative pattern 140" long, ends cut in decorative pattern Cutting Instructions: It is recommended that you cut boards as you go on this project. General Instructions: Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good luck! Step 1 Page 6 of 20

7 [30] So you first and foremost need to set the posts in the ground. Make sure you space the posts exactly as shown above, and that the posts are square (take diagonals). The posts need to stick out of the ground 107" - but you may need the posts to be longer if for example you are using buried pier blocks. Step 2 Page 7 of 20

8 [31] Now on all the posts, attach 2x2 cleats as shown here with 2 1/2" galvanized finish nails and glue. The bottom cleat should sit just above the brackets that hold the posts to the ground. Page 8 of 20

9 Step 3 [32] And now simply complete the cleats by adding the other 2x2s as shown above. Step 4 Page 9 of 20

10 [33] For this plan, you must have a tablesaw to rip boards with nice square edges. Rip your 1x8s down to 6 1/2" widths and use finish nails to attach to the cleats. The trim boards should be cut so that they hide the foundation. You could get extra fancy here and actually cover these posts in stone veneer as well. Page 10 of 20

11 Step 5 [34] Now you will need to rip your 1x10 boards down to width and finish covering the base of the posts. Finish nails and glue. Page 11 of 20

12 Step 6 [35] And now a little cap for the posts. Just miter 1x4s at 45 degrees around the bases as shown above. Use finish nails and glue to attach. Page 12 of 20

13 Step 7 [36] And measure and add the moulding for a little extra touch. Use 1 1/4" finish nails and glue. Step 8 Page 13 of 20

14 [37] Okay, now comes the fun part - where we start seeing results. First cut all of your pergola top board ends into a fancy pattern of your choice. Then screw (3" exterior screws) the first boards up as shown above. Use a level to make sure that the boards are level. Step 9 Page 14 of 20

15 [38] Step 9 Instructions: The diagram above should read 22" of spacing between the boards. You will want to take a square of the project here (see step 1). When your diagonals match, rest two more 2x4s on top of the existing 2x4s, to the outsides. Screw to the posts as shown above. Then add the remaining 2x4s spaced 22" apart, using either brackets, pocket hole screws, or long screws carefully predrilled and countersunk from the top. Step 10 Page 15 of 20

16 [39] And now the final 2x2s. Space these out and screw to the 2x4s and to the 4x4 post when present with 3" exterior wood screws and glue. Make sure you fasten to all of the 2x4s for the most support. Step 11 And this isn't what's done with the Pottery Barn one, but I'm a big believer in corner bracing. If you feel your pergola has any wobble or needs a little extra support, you can cut corner braces and screw on you will be amazed at the difference the corner bracing does. Other means of "beefing up" the pergola (for example, high snow load or high winds) would be to use 2x6s boards instead of 2x4s and to notch out your boards) as done in the link given in the author notes. Page 16 of 20

17 [40] Finishing InstructionsPreparation Instructions: Fill all holes with wood filler and let dry. Apply additional coats of wood filler as needed. When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project in the direction of the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. Vacuum sanded project to remove sanding residue. Remove all sanding residue on work surfaces as well. Wipe project clean with damp cloth. It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed. Page 17 of 20

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