Free Standing Pergola Construction Plans

Add lattice and grow some climbing plants or vines to form your special retreat.

Free standing pergola construction plans. Build your own pergola with these simple to follow diy pergola plans. This one fits at the end of a deck but you could use the plan to create a free standing pergola if that is what you want. Pressure treated dimensional 2x8s and 2x10s make up the majority of the upper framework and the decorative end pieces are cut with a jigsaw from our pergola plans. If you are a visual person like myself this might make your build a little more difficult.

These plans work for building both an arbor and a pergola. We built our pergola over an existing stone patio. There is a minor difference between the two an arbor is usually connected to the house while a pergola is a freestanding structure but the techniques are the same. Plans include step by step illustrations shopping list and cutting list.

This beautiful diy pergola has louvered sides and it is so unique. Building a pergola can be a simple to challenging building project depending on what. For extra shade you can add vines or a latch 1 x 2s 2s x 2s. It is definitely not like all of the others although it is just as easy to build as a traditional pergola.

These plans are meant for someone that is familiar with construction. Building a pergola is a great project if you want to add a focal point to your backyard. You ll find a wide variety of shapes and styles for pergolas here as well as plans for both free standing and deck pergolas. The whole project can be built in a couple of weekends with another weekend for staining and painting.