A Pergola fixed to the house. In this video Mark works through the process of building a simple pergola construction that is fixed to the back of a house.
just about to do something similar but with a poly carb roof - and was unsure about fixing to patio slabs but seems its okay unless its not recommended with a plastic roof? some instruction on getting it all square would be good!
Putting a roof on could stress to much in high winds. Need solid foundations. Make sure you have a good size square to work with. Run plumb lines if needed.
Hiya love this pergola. I am building one with my dad soon. Do you think the posts holder a re strong enough to just screw to 2 inch thick concrete slabs or do you think it would be worth concreted into the ground instead we do get high wind at times here. Thank you
If the slabs are secured well to the ground it would be ok if loose then I would look to secure them properly into the ground. Thanks for watching, wish you well with your build. Mark
Hi, what fixings do you use for going into the patio slabs? And what dimensions of wood have you used for your rafters here please? Looking great by the way
great video I'm thinking of building a 20 ft pergola at side of my house right up to the boundary and 10 ft down past the house if I keep it under 2.5 m do I need planning permission
hi mate, the two posts you bracketed in, i presume your patio is sloping down, so does that mean they were not plumb? and if they are not, does it matter? i guess the wood connecting them will squeeze them all into frame?? thanks!
To be honest I can’t remember all the details of this job. Patios in general will have a slight run off one way . Being plumb and square is important but less critical if it’s just a pergola. I think also the customer talked about putting a roof on it in the future so I may have intentionally sloped it slightly but I can’t honestly remember.
Great job, I think you used what is called a notch joint for the rafter as opposed to a birds mouth. Any reason for not using a birds mouth? I trying to decided what to use on a pergola that I'm building.
Most jobs I film for most of the day. This would as I’m sure you agree be a crazy length of video. I have to edit a lot out and also use time lapse and speeding up the frames. Some of my videos are more a how to and others are just giving a build perspective in a short amount of time. Thanks Peter
Notch is stronger I'd still mechanical fix the notch by toe nailing the top but yeah this is stronger than a hanger not by much though. If the hanger is fitted with the correct nails then no problem. Depends on the look you want
You are correct any decking or pergola structures have a life expectancy of about 10 years. I do encourage people to treat it every year which will help look after it but as we know that mostly doesn’t happen.
I have never understood why one would want a pergola. It provides no protection from sun or rain. I suppose it is purely decorative. Maybe a place to string some lights for a party. Nicely done, especially by yourself!
Fantastic job you've done there 😊
Planning to build on with my 11 year old this year. A fun mother and son project 👏🏻👍🏻🙏🏻
Another great job and enjoyable video Mark.
Thanks John it was relatively straight forward. 😃
Another good job, looks great 👍.
Thanks 😃
Nice job again Mark 👍
Thanks Jim
Brilliant job
Shouldn't you put a gap between the house and the beam connected so that water doesn't accumulate? The wood will rot.
What type of fixings did you use to fasten/anchor the wall plate to the brickwork?
Amazing work 👍🏻
great video. did you mount the ledger board into studs/joist or just into the brick? looking to make something similar myself
Do you want to come and do mine Mark? 😁🙏🏻 Brilliant job!
just about to do something similar but with a poly carb roof - and was unsure about fixing to patio slabs but seems its okay unless its not recommended with a plastic roof? some instruction on getting it all square would be good!
Putting a roof on could stress to much in high winds. Need solid foundations.
Make sure you have a good size square to work with. Run plumb lines if needed.
Hiya love this pergola. I am building one with my dad soon. Do you think the posts holder a re strong enough to just screw to 2 inch thick concrete slabs or do you think it would be worth concreted into the ground instead we do get high wind at times here. Thank you
If the slabs are secured well to the ground it would be ok if loose then I would look to secure them properly into the ground.
Thanks for watching, wish you well with your build.
Mark
What size are the post your using and the rest of thw wood your using ?
Hi, what fixings do you use for going into the patio slabs? And what dimensions of wood have you used for your rafters here please? Looking great by the way
Hi Paul I recommend using Fischer fixings. I used 4x2 but I now recommend 5x2
What timber sizes did you use
great video
I'm thinking of building a 20 ft pergola at side of my house right up to the boundary and 10 ft down past the house if I keep it under 2.5 m do I need planning permission
No you don’t need planning under 2.5 is permitted development ad certainly with a pergola
What timber size you use ?
hi mate, the two posts you bracketed in, i presume your patio is sloping down, so does that mean they were not plumb? and if they are not, does it matter? i guess the wood connecting them will squeeze them all into frame?? thanks!
To be honest I can’t remember all the details of this job. Patios in general will have a slight run off one way . Being plumb and square is important but less critical if it’s just a pergola. I think also the customer talked about putting a roof on it in the future so I may have intentionally sloped it slightly but I can’t honestly remember.
Great job, I think you used what is called a notch joint for the rafter as opposed to a birds mouth. Any reason for not using a birds mouth? I trying to decided what to use on a pergola that I'm building.
No reason at all just how I build them.
Thanks
Your video is moving at such a fast rate. Anyone wishing to learn from this will struggle.
Most jobs I film for most of the day. This would as I’m sure you agree be a crazy length of video. I have to edit a lot out and also use time lapse and speeding up the frames. Some of my videos are more a how to and others are just giving a build perspective in a short amount of time.
Thanks Peter
Hello , size of timber ?
Could you build one for me if so what would you charge
What size wood did you use for the wall, please? Actually what size do all have?
4x2 for the wall. I used 4x2 for all . Currently I use 5x2 all tantalised timber. 4x2 is perfectly ok but 5x2 gives a bit more rigidity
Sorry not enough info. What screws, what hardwood, what softwood?
Hi how much did you pay for the materials and where from please? You've done a good job.
I get most of my materials from Jewsons.
You will have to contact your local timber supplier for an up to date price.
do you put plastic roof on top ?
No
Is it easy to just use brackets on the wall board to slide the outward boards into or is it better to notch it as you have done?
Either the end result a the same. For me not using brackets is cleaner.
Notch is stronger I'd still mechanical fix the notch by toe nailing the top but yeah this is stronger than a hanger not by much though. If the hanger is fitted with the correct nails then no problem. Depends on the look you want
Do you mean brackets straight onto the house or brackets onto the wooden beam he attached to the house?
@@staffysmile3325 brackets on a wood beam attached to the house
looks good, someone tell me the point of these then?
There general use is to provide a focal point in the garden. Some also grow climbing plants up and around them.
Even with pressure treated timber it will be rotten in about ten years.
You are correct any decking or pergola structures have a life expectancy of about 10 years. I do encourage people to treat it every year which will help look after it but as we know that mostly doesn’t happen.
I have never understood why one would want a pergola. It provides no protection from sun or rain. I suppose it is purely decorative. Maybe a place to string some lights for a party. Nicely done, especially by yourself!
It’s very much a decorative piece that makes a nice space to sit and entertain. You can put a roof on them very easily. Lots do. 😃
Great to support a vine.
You can put covers in many ways...Then it is covered patio.