How do I make a pergola?

Mary
by Mary

I want to put one over my deck for shade and I want to attach it to the garage only. And place two antique ladders on top to decorate with lights. How far could I come out without putting to much pressure on the one wall. Or would it be better to put 4 corners up?

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  • OceeB OceeB on Aug 27, 2018

    Hi... Someone asked a similar question ... and had 2 post with results

    https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/q-how-to-add-a-pergola-to-an-existing-deck-29893883

    How to add a pergola to an existing deck?
  • Jewellmartin Jewellmartin on Aug 28, 2018

    If you add four posts, they will help define the porch better, as well as support your very original pergola. Be sure to use bracket to attach the frame to your garage, not just nails. Using ladders for the cross pieces is genius! I hope you will post your project on Hometalk. Best wishes ☺️

  • Steven Steven on Aug 28, 2018

    I see that your putting up on the gutter side of the garage. You may want to make this a stand alone pergola. The number of supporting post will be determined by the length of the pergola. You may want to contact your city to determine if it will need to be inspected. A variety of plans for pergola's can be found all over the internet.

  • Deborah Deborah on Aug 29, 2018

    In our city you would need a permit to tie it into the garage, but a self supporting structure would not require it.