What angle to cut pergola ends?
Making the Cuts I pass the blade through at a 45-degree angle, clipping about 1/2 inch off the two corners. Note: Since the pieces are long, the key to making this work is out-feed support at the end of each board, to hold the work parallel to the saw deck height.
What are the ends of a pergola called?
Rafters: These are the horizontal members that form the main part of the pergola “roof.” They are usually spaced 12 to 24 inches apart. On an attached pergola, the ends of the rafters are attached to the ledger board at one end and sit on top of the beam at the other.
How far apart should purlins be spaced on a pergola?
about 3” apart
Purlins are spaced about 3” apart. Will the unit be attached or freestanding? Attached would allow the pergola to attach to a home or building.
Should pergola rafters be notched?
Mark on the board where the four support beams are located on your cross beam. You will need to notch out this area so that the board fits over the support beams.
How far apart are purlins on a pergola?
Rafters are spaced about 24” apart. Purlins are spaced about 3” apart. Will the unit be attached or freestanding? Attached would allow the pergola to attach to a home or building.
What is the wood on top of a pergola called?
ledger board
Rafters are the horizontal pieces of wood that form the main part of the roof. On pergolas connected to a house, the rafters connect to the ledger board at one end and sit atop the beam at the other end. On free-standing structures, rafters usually sit on top of both beams.
What angle should a pergola roof be?
We mentioned earlier that flat roofs are almost level. But flat pergolas should slope a little bit to one side so that water slides off instead of collecting on the roof. We call this angle the “pitch” and we recommend at least a 5-degree pitch.
How much should a pergola overhang?
When choosing the location, keep in mind your pergola will have overhangs of about 18-20 inches past the support posts, so account for overhangs when placing a pergola near your home or other structures.
How much overhang should a pergola have?
The standard overhang of a pergola roof is one foot. If the pergola is an attached pergola, the overhang will only be on the sides not attached to the Ledger Board. If the pergola is unattached and freestanding next to the primary building then there are several roof options.
What are pergola bearers?
Our bearers are made from green treated softwood, perfect to create your own pergola. If you wish to highlight an elegant walkway or creates a natural focal point for your garden, then a pergola is the perfect way to do this.
How much fall does a pergola roof need?
The manufacturer’s guidelines say the pitch should be 1 1/2″ for each foot of paneling. My pergola roof is about 7′ wide. So to raise the roof on one end would require a 10 1/2″ drop!