DIY building/installing a pergola using salvaged lumber
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2019
- DIY building/installing a pergola using salvaged lumber
Total budget: $62.00
12’ x 9’6” pergola
Tools used:
Shovel, rock bar, shovel, drill, tape measure, skill saw, saws all, miter saw, wood clamp
Materials used:
(4) 6x6x10 for posts - 3 of the posts were salvaged from a
previous deck project
(2) 2x8x12 for beams - purchased at Lowe’s
(2) 2x8x10 for beams - were salvaged from a previous deck project
(12) 2x8x12 for rafters - were salvaged from a previous deck
project
(1) box of 3 ½” screws used everywhere - purchased at Lowe’s
(8) 6” lag bolts w/ washers (2 bolts per post)
Please contact Blake Hawthorn if you have questions regarding how to square up and determine where to dig holes for posts. Contact info below.
The holes for the 10’ posts were dug to a depth of 24”. Following this, we added 4” of rock mix to firm up the base for the post to rest on. Next, we filled the rest of the hole up with chat-like rock. (this can be purchased at Lowe’s). To assist in holding beams at level we used scrap 2x4’ fastened to the 6x6 posts to hold level.
Once the posts were set, we then added the beam boards. 2 of the beam boards were cut to 12’ and the other 2 were cut to 9’ 6”. These were attached with 3 ½” screws and placed with the base of the beam at 8 feet off the ground. We used a carpenter’s square to check beam boards for square.
Lastly, we used salvage 2x8x11 with 45-degree decorative cuts as our rafter boards for the pergola. A few modifications were made to ensure proper look and size. These were attached also using 3 ½” screws as well.
Next for this backyard is hammock chairs and landscaping. Also possibly constructing a patio under the pergola. Thank you for watching this video on diy/how to make a pergola.
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I think this is a good simple, budget-friendly pergola to build for a rental property since there’s no concrete involved. We could just mark all the parts to take it down and then move it but also cheap enough to leave if we don’t want to move it. Thanks!
love it great job guys
We're thinking about building a pergola--thanks for the video!
If you have any questions be sure and reach out.
Nice build, very well done guys!! Dirty Jersey out!!
Thanks bro
I"m about to build a pergola and I just wanted to say thank you for showing the use of an auger. Now I know not to buy or rent one.
Yes. Save your money. And get ready to sweat.
Awesome work, Blake! Nothing better than putting together a project like this. It turned out great. Glad the pinky is okay haha.
Oh yeah. I'm glad Justin's ok.
@@itshisturf23 Absolutely!
Awesome stuff
Thank you sir! We are pleased with how it turned out!
my grandfather just showed me this video, now im out picking up scrap at construction lots. ty for this going to make a happy grandfather tomorrow! =)
That's awesome. Good luck on your build.
OMG amazing!!!
Very nice. Any suggestions on someone wanting to do the safe but not with the rafters that extend our...just a simple square roof
Looks great!
With the prices now I do everything with reclaimed lumber, fence, bricks, tin, else... Can't afford the new prices.
They got a little ridiculous this year.
$62!!! wow!
(i want do something like that....)
I have a back yard if you need to make another video
Nice
does that auger have a slip clutch on it so it doesn't twist your arm off?
Awesome, love that it is recycled! Looks great what is the height?
Very informative information but why build a pergola under a shade tree? Wouldn't it have been better to build over the back door?
What type of gravel did you say you used very interested in knowing?
Bought wood for a pergola build a few days ago and geez prices are outrageous right now. Using your video as a reference and I'm using an auger and of course i have Rocky soil. What's The pick thing your using along with the post hole digger? Seems quite handy.
A digging bar
Post hole digger
Yes. It’s a necessity it central Arkansas. I call it a rock bar
Would like to seen it more close up
Where did you get the white fence that looks like stone?
I wonder how the posts hold up in 5 to 10 years with rot from concrete to ground posts? Hope not but let us know how it goes
I recommend concrete.
I’ve watched this because were planning to DIY our pergola. Im just wary if the base could stand Florida’s hurricane season.
Hmm... I’ve done work in Florida before. We did 4 foot footers for our kitchen cover. I would check with a local builder for some council.
May not
But he didn’t add the diagonal arm from each header board angled downward to connect to the post
I’m not as expert but if you don’t secure with brackets it will fall to the ground
If you are not in the city limits and on a well and septic system, be sure you are not doing something like this over the septic system. Also, be aware of where your water line runs to the house.
Great video! I'm planning to build a pergola but would it be okay to build one with regular lumber? Or do I have to use pressure treated wood?
I don't like pressure treated wood as the surface is not attractive and it contains chemical.
Can we paint waterseal or some exterior paint on regular lumber and use it for the pergola?
I would recommend a cypress or cedar lumber. If you use non treated lumber you will have to reseal each year. Another option in treated is yellow wood. It's a cleaner lumber.
Thank you so much for your valuable information!
Remember the 6 P's Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance ! It's all in the prep.
Great video. You make it seem so easy, but hearing those dimensions sound really difficult.
Agreed, please explain bros
The only location for the pergola is over a soakaway so I can't put the pillars in the ground, is there a way to use a concrete base for the pillars instead? Good video thanks.
I would assume you would have to bolt it to the cement mother.
Yup concrete footers should work
Always concrete or cement your poles, you'll get way less rot than using loose gravel, loose gravel with a pack bottom will create no drainage for the water, with concrete if you want wood protection all you have to do is treat the wood with a rubber spray or flexall...
I never understood pergolas. Do you put a tarp over the roof or something? Like what's the point of it?
No...... it’s just for partial shade.
Have you had any problems with the post being set with gravel?
None. I do like concrete but this was also the owners request
Concrete and saddles. Set post on piece of tile..
No cement just gravel?
👌🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥
Is there a reason you didn’t use concrete for the posts? Isn’t it possible it may shift over the years?
Good question, was wondering the same.
@@teepee6314 watch the end of the video and they discuss.
Interested in building one that’s 5x9, can I use 2x4s instead of posts?
Laura Ball the smallest recommended for posts is 4x4x10 (2ft buried) but it's up to you.
Da fuck? Noo lol
@@suhhdudee5153 be nice
@@maarez8869 why can't people just be grown up these days.
Where are you located?
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Praise the Lord Jesus.
Great video God bless you
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Thank you! Are you considering building a pergola?
Good job. Quick and clear with your description
Thank you so much.
You really F'ed that one all up... My yard is over here
I'm confused. Please explain.
@@itshisturf23 It would have been better if you built it in MY yard.....
@@KenMrKLC hey let's do it. You got the lumber?
@his turf gosh I wish y’all could help me in my back yard 😔
So no concrete was used to secure?
No. Just gravel
@@itshisturf23 is it structurally sound?
@@itshisturf23 yes is it secure? Would like to know as well
Pre-COVID
Yes. Because now it’s insane.
im gonna build a pergola with my dad
Hi fellas… I wish I was able to read all your comments, but it’s too small and often removed too quickly and the background sometimes is too light to see the white writing.
This video is currently irrelevant for the fact that it’s near a $700 project now. Hahaha
Yup 😔
Man, doesn't that suck? The E-leetz .
True dat
👍🇺🇸🗽
SLOW DOWN, the video when you attach the upper frame work. Thanks.
Rod Sapyta agreed for the same reason I disliked
KC Man you can slow it down to 1/2 speed on your device. Press the three dots in the upper right corner and click on Playback speed.
Can the intro be any louder
Never understood what purpose a pergola serves. It ONLY looks good and that is it!!! It provides absolutely NO shade whatsoever. Could someone please tell me what purpose a pergola serves??? I'm dying to know!!!
My friend’s parents had one and they grew ivy on it which provided shade and looked much better than plain.
One year later... you’ll need a 200 dollar budget.
With lumber prices so high may be double that lol
No much infos here how to build step by step
I made it with Woodglut plans!
He "dragged" you out, not "drug you out" (unless he used meth or cocaine), anything measurement over one foot is "feet", not "six foots" . . .it's "six feet", apart from the distracting grammar, it was a cool video.
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Bad preparation.
$1000 budget in 2021
Man, it's about that time huh?
Haha. You are correct.
I wanted to give it a thumbs up but the music ruined it.
Sorry about that
@@itshisturf23 I wasn't trying to be rude. Gave it a like.
@@md-ln4fp no its all good. I completely understand
Music was Tuff brother, keep it up!