I am looking for pergola plans to build one that is about 14-17ft. wide and 17-22ft. long free standing. I will be doing a concrete floor or pavers. Any help would be great.

There are several free plans on the Internet. However I would suggest that you do not put any treated wood in concrete - it rots out faster. What I did on one pergola was to pour the concrete and insert aluminum straps that would then be bolted to the 4x4 uprights. The 4x4s were bolted about a 1/2" above the concrete.

I would also suggest that instead of using treated lumber, especially for your support posts and cross beams that you use cyprus, cedar or better yet that new termal modified wood. These and other alternatives are discussed at: http://www.woodmagazine.com/woodwor...r/?page=5.

You have already listed this thread under Exteriors and yards. Don't you think that this practice is not only overkill ,but just a little bit RUDE ?


Wolf

Wolf

I do not believe that listing the thread in more than one place is rude. I am not listed in the other thread you mentioned and thus I would not of known about this request.if. it were not listed here. Listing multiple threads in the same forum on the same topic however is rude.

Phil Rasmussen

Multiple listing of one subject under different topics in same forum. I think is overkill and bit rude. They are new and it only gets to me once in a while, but we are all entitled to our own opinions, its what makes the world go round. I do thank you for yours.


Wolf

Here is some motivation.

  Keep the cuts to a minimum.....

Dimensional lumber.......

Make two or three to get your size.

 Be creative.  


 Have two neighbors that built decks at the same time.

 #1. a Pilot

#2. a Home builder.

Same plan house yard calls for it.

  Pilot went with large layout......

Builder went with three section layout.

 Pilot making cut after cut the saw never stopped.

 Day one Pilot was almost half done with the decking.

 The builder at the end of the day his saw started to sing.....

For about twenty minutes.

 Cut the ends even....

 DONE!

 Day two....

Came and went....

Pilot still had decking to do.

Builder was finished stairs rails seats done......

Stain and seal for next weekend..........................




         

These pergola plans have a simple design, making it a simple project for just about anyone to build. This pergola will fit on a 10′x10′ base. If you need a different size, study the plans and modify it to any size you need. Once you study the plans you can get a good idea of what is involved and you can build one to fit the area you need.

For an 8 ft. square (8′x8′) the support beams, crossbeams, and slats will measure 10 ft.

For a 10 ft. square (10′x10) the support beams, crossbeams, and slats will measure 12 ft. (as shown in the guide below).

For a 12 ft. square (12′x12′) the support beams, crossbeams, and slats will measure 14 ft.

The guide below shows a simple design for the support beams, crossbeams, and slats.For more designs you can use click here.

Remember to check the zoning laws in your area for permits and other requirements.

10′x10′ Pergola Plans Material List

Disc.	Qty.	Size
4×4 presure-treated post	4	9′
2×6 (support beams)	4	12′
2×6 (crossbeams)	7	12′
2×6 (brace)	4	3′
2×6 (brace)	4	3′ 5″
2×4 (slats)	5	12′
2×6 (post caps)	4	5 1/2″
trim (for 4×4 post cut to size)
HARDWARE
4×4 post anchors (plus anchor screws and nails)	4
3″ outdoor screws
4″ outdoor screws
2″ finishing nails
3″ finishing nails
construction adhesive

 

Pergola Plans Measurements

The bottom is measured with the trim on the 4×4 post (the 4×4 post are 10 ft. squared).

Project Index

Material/Cut List & Dimensions………………………………………………………………………………….1

Step-By-Step Assembly Instructions…………………………………………………………………………….2

Step-By-Step Assembly Instructions (cont…)…………………………………………………………………..3

Step-By-Step Assembly Instructions (cont…)…………………………………………………………………..4

Pergola Designs & Plans…………………………………………………………………………………………5

10′x10′ Pergola

I'd check local building codes before doing anything. A span of 14' to 17 ' is a long span, and you'd be needing timbers 16' to 20' long for the overhead. I'd consider steel posts for support. They can be boxed in to look like solid wood posts.

THANKYOU

Posted By cedar on 08-14-2011 04:30 PM
I'd check local building codes before doing anything. A span of 14' to 17 ' is a long span, and you'd be needing timbers 16' to 20' long for the overhead. I'd consider steel posts for support. They can be boxed in to look like solid wood posts.

If they have a problem with size/span.

 Then see if they go with.

 2 3 4 of them with their size/span..................