Diy Pergola On Concrete Patio

This is the pergola that i built this summer.

Diy pergola on concrete patio.

Drill a hole in each mark insert an expansion anchor through the bracket into the concrete and tighten it with a ratchet. Otherwise if the soil is soft and you have a post hole digger you can use that. Building a pergola is a quick way to add a touch of class to your outdoor space and it s certainly something a homeowner can tackle by him or herself and can even finish in a couple of days. It took me 3 full days to finish with the help.

The dappled sunlight created by the overhead latticework creates a cool relaxing environment perfect for backyard entertaining like standing in the shade of a tree on a hot summer day. Since the patio was in good solid shape with concrete 5 to 6 thick we took the instant gratification route and built it right on the patio. Renting a gas powered earth auger for one day is usually sufficient time to dig those holes. Building a pergola is a quick way to add a touch of class to your outdoor space and it s certainly something a homeowner can tackle by him or herself and c.

Per foot to drain. Laying out the post bases. The first step in building the pergola is to lay out the locations of the post bases. Build a pergola over an existing patio instead of building a new one saves you a lot of time money and work.

Normally a free standing pergola would be built on concrete piers sunk below the frost line. How to build a pergola over a concrete patio the plan. Set the posts into concrete and adjust the dimensions of the backyard pergola to your needs. Position the post brackets marking their centers on the concrete with a hammer and a sharp instrument.

Smartdiyer team september 27 2020. One man builds a pergola in two days on a concrete patio. Most patios slope about 1 8 in. Since this is an open roof design it will never have to bear any weight beyond that of the structure itself.

Conceptual design and planning. It took me 3 full days to finish with the help of one other person the first 2 days of the build. How to build a pergola on a concrete patio in two days step 1. Build a vine covered pergola in your backyard to shade a stone patio or wood deck using wood beams and lattice set on precast classical style columns.

This step by step diy project is about how to build a pergola on a patio. If you ll be adding a patio later be sure to pour all the footings at the finished patio height as part of your pergola designs. All good designs start with a sketch. The most difficult part of building this pergola is digging the post holes then setting four by four posts in concrete in those holes.