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Weatherly Pergola Published on Ana White (http://ana-white.com) Weatherly Pergola posted by Ana White [1] A pergola with a little extra fancy touches, that is both easy to build and can accommodate a variety of footings. Works with the rest of the Weatherly Collection. Page 1 of 17

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Weatherly Pergola posted by Ana White [1]

A pergola with a little extra fancy touches, that is both easy to build and can accommodate a varietyof footings. Works with the rest of the Weatherly Collection.

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About ProjectAuthor Notes: The big reason I've resisted putting up plans for a pergola is not the building of the pergola, butcreating a foundation that will hold the pergola securely to the ground, even on a windy day.

But when I saw Pottery Barn's $5200 price tag on their Weatherby Pergola [2], I thought of all thethings that I could do with $5200, like take a nice vacation or pay off a bill early, and I thought thatmany of you probably have the same concerns.

But that doesn't mean we still can't have a fancy pergola in our backyards. Because our sweat isworth quite a bit of money.

The first and most important part of this project is to set your footings properly. There are severaldifferent means to do this - if you are setting your pergola on a wood deck or concrete patio or otherstable level foundation, you can simply screw the post brackets to the deck as done here by PopularMechanics. [3] It's a good idea to review this link regardless, as there is lots of good information inthere.

Now if you don't have a foundation in place, you are going to have to make one for the pergola. Thiscan be done to whatever degree you see fit, and depends on what type of soil is on your lot(hopefully gravel :) )

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Diagram is from Ramp Foundations. [4]

So you might have to dig to China if you don't have gravel and pour sauna tubes, or you might getlucky and just be able to bury concrete pier blocks (the kind with the leveling brackets on top arereally slick) - but whatever type of foundation you choose, just consider that a pergola needs to besecured to the ground.

Well, I'm quite sad, as we live in Alaska, and it's still very much Ice Fishing Season, and there are nopergolas to be built here for the next few months. So I'm very much looking forward to seeing yours.

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DimensionsDimensions:

Dimensions: Dimensions are shown above. Materials and ToolsShopping List: 4 - 4x4 treated posts - 10-12 feet long 4 - brackets or pier blocks or other foundation as necessary8 - 2x4 Treated - 12 feet long9 - 2x2 Treated - 12 feet long (if you can't find 2x2s, buy 3 - 2x6s treated and rip the 2x6s into three2x2s per board using a table saw)2 - 2x2 @ 8 feet long (these could be furring strips)2 - 1x4 Treated @ 8 feet long3/4" x 3/4" moulding, exterior preferred3 - 1x10 treated @ 8 feet long3 - 1x8 treated @ 8 feet long(if you can't find treated 1x8s and 1x10s, these boards will be covered and are vertical, so you canuse properly sealed boards if necessary)

2 1/2 inch screws 3 inch screws 1 1/4 inch finish nails 2 inch finish nails 2 1/2 inch finish nails wood glue wood filler 120 grit sandpaper primer wood conditioner paint paint brush Tools: measuring tape square pencil hammer safety glasses hearing protection drill

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jigsaw compound miter saw table saw nailer sander level countersink drill bit Cut ListCut List: 16 - 2x2 @ 3 1/2" long (short cleats) 16 - 2x2 @ 6 1/2" long (longer cleats)8 - 1x8 ripped to 6 1/2" width @ 30" - cut to length8 - 1x10 ripped to 8" width @ 30" - cut to length16 - 1x4 @ 9 1/2" (longest point, both ends mitered at 45 degrees off square, not parallel)3/4" Moulding cut to fit8 - 2x4 @ 140" Long, ends cut in decorative pattern9 - 2x2 @ 140" long, ends cut in decorative pattern

Cutting Instructions: It is recommended that you cut boards as you go on this project. General InstructionsPlease read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is alsoadvisable to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely andsmartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards.Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. Use glue withfinish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue willnot take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good luck!

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Step 1

So you first and foremost need to set the posts in the ground. Make sure you space the posts exactlyas shown above, and that the posts are square (take diagonals). The posts need to stick out of theground 107" - but you may need the posts to be longer if for example you are using buried pierblocks.

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Step 2

Now on all the posts, attach 2x2 cleats as shown here with 2 1/2" galvanized finish nails and glue.The bottom cleat should sit just above the brackets that hold the posts to the ground.

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Step 3

And now simply complete the cleats by adding the other 2x2s as shown above.

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Step 4

For this plan, you must have a tablesaw to rip boards with nice square edges. Rip your 1x8s down to6 1/2" widths and use finish nails to attach to the cleats. The trim boards should be cut so that theyhide the foundation. You could get extra fancy here and actually cover these posts in stone veneeras well.

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Step 5

Now you will need to rip your 1x10 boards down to width and finish covering the base of the posts.Finish nails and glue.

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Step 6

And now a little cap for the posts. Just miter 1x4s at 45 degrees around the bases as shown above.Use finish nails and glue to attach.

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Step 7

And measure and add the moulding for a little extra touch. Use 1 1/4" finish nails and glue.

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Step 8

Okay, now comes the fun part - where we start seeing results. First cut all of your pergola top boardends into a fancy pattern of your choice. Then screw (3" exterior screws) the first boards up asshown above. Use a level to make sure that the boards are level.

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Step 9

The diagram above should read 22" of spacing between the boards.

You will want to take a square of the project here (see step 1). When your diagonals match, rest twomore 2x4s on top of the existing 2x4s, to the outsides. Screw to the posts as shown above.

Then add the remaining 2x4s spaced 22" apart, using either brackets, pocket hole screws, or longscrews carefully predrilled and countersunk from the top.

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Step 10

And now the final 2x2s. Space these out and screw to the 2x4s and to the 4x4 post when presentwith 3" exterior wood screws and glue. Make sure you fasten to all of the 2x4s for the most support.

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Step 11

And this isn't what's done with the Pottery Barn one, but I'm a big believer in corner bracing. If youfeel your pergola has any wobble or needs a little extra support, you can cut corner braces andscrew on - you will be amazed at the difference the corner bracing does. Other means of "beefingup" the pergola (for example, high snow load or high winds) would be to use 2x6s boards instead of2x4s and to notch out your boards) as done in the link given in the author notes. Finishing InstructionsPreparation Instructions: Fill all holes with wood filler and let dry. Applyadditional coats of wood filler as needed. When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project in thedirection of the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. Vacuum sanded project to remove sandingresidue. Remove all sanding residue on work surfaces as well. Wipe project clean with damp cloth. Itis always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure colorevenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed.

Outdoor [5], Buildings [6], Weatherly Outdoor Collection [7], Outdoor [8], Advanced [9], $100-$150 [10], Cottage [11]

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Links:[1] http://ana-white.com/users/ana-white[2] http://www.potterybarn.com/products/weatherby-wood-pergola/?cm_src=rel[3] http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/how-to-plans/pergola/3352816[4] http://diyskate.com/info_foundation.html[5] http://ana-white.com/category/plans/project-type/outdoor[6] http://ana-white.com/category/plans/project-type/buildings[7] http://ana-white.com/category/plans/collections/weatherly-outdoor-collection[8] http://ana-white.com/category/plans/room/outdoor[9] http://ana-white.com/category/plans/skill-level/advanced[10] http://ana-white.com/category/plans/estimated-cost/100-150[11] http://ana-white.com/category/plans/style/cottage

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