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6 Free Pergola Plans (Plus: Pavilions, Patios and Arbors)

Free pergola plans by Simpson Strong-Tie will help beautify your backyard while providing your family and guests with shade to relax in.  

These pergola designs were developed by Simpson Strong-Tie engineers, so you can be confident that not only will they look great but they’ll be safe, strong structures. We’ve set out to create a diverse selection of architectural styles to make it easier for you to find the structure that best enhances your outdoor space. 

If you’re looking for something other than a pergola, we’ve also developed free designs for an arbor, a party pavilion and a patio cover. 

We’re constantly adding more free plans to our website. So if you don’t find what you need here, be sure to visit our DIY plans site. 

In case you’d like to try your hand at designing a pergola, we have a solution for that, too! In early 2020, we released our free Pergola Planner Software™. Pergola Planner complements our popular free Deck Planner Software providing homeowners with the opportunity to design the backyard of their dreams. Learn more at the end of this article.

Free Pergola Plans

10 x 8 Freestanding Pergola Plan

This simple but stylish pergola provides ample shade for even a medium-sized backyard.

10 x 10 Backyard Pergola Plan

You’ll reap big recreational benefits from this smaller wood pergola built with Outdoor Accents® decorative hardware. It offers a respite from the sun while furnishing the perfect place to read, eat or lounge. 

10 x 12 Pergola Without Knee Bracing 

This sturdy 10 x 12 pergola is a great addition to almost any outdoor living space. It’s built with Simpson Strong-Tie® connectors and fasteners, including Outdoor Accents® decorative hardware and the MPBZ moment post base. The innovative design of the post base greatly reduces the need for knee bracing.

17 x 25 Meadow Premier Pergola

The classic! When we introduced our Outdoor Accents® decorative hardware, it was with this pergola, sturdy enough to withstand earthquakes or high winds. Transform your open space with a beautiful pergola built to bring together family and friends for special occasions or just to unwind.  

18 x 18 Freestanding Pergola Plan

Designed with Outdoor Accents® decorative hardware and hidden connectors and fasteners, this expansive 18 x 18 free-standing pergola is a dynamic addition to a backyard or larger outdoor living space.

14 x 16 Floating Deck with Pergola

Elevate your perspective with a deck that sits just above ground. We partnered with DIY expert Jen Woodhouse from The House of Wood and skillfully designed this floating deck with an impressive pergola that offers shade during the day and casts atmospheric lighting in the evening.

Free Patio Cover Plans

12 x 16 Attached Patio Cover

Are you thinking about adding patio cover that attaches to your house? We have plans for that. Enjoy outdoor get-togethers under this attached patio cover. Building this structure with Outdoor Accents® code-listed decorative hardware will give it beauty and long-lasting strength. 

10 x 12 Attached Patio Cover

A sturdy and shady space that features Simpson Strong-Tie hidden connectors that enables you to see more of the wood without compromise in structural integrity.

14 x 14 Free-Standing Sloped Patio Cover

This sturdy structure offers relief from the elements while providing a sloped metallic roof that contrasts nicely with the wood.

Free Arbor and Trellis Plans

5 x 14¾ Shade Arbor

Perhaps you just want a simple escape from the sun where you can relax with a book? Escape in style with this shade arbor built with Outdoor Accents® decorative hardware. This arbor is perfect for a hammock. 

Three-Post Trellis

This three-post trellis comes in handy for modest outdoor spaces. Its triangle shape fits nicely into the corner of a backyard and provides an attractive and physical gathering space.

Free Pavilion and Gazebo Plans

11½ x 15½ Party Pavilion

Ready to become the ultimate host? This pavilion provides the shade you need for a family reunion, backyard Super Bowl party or birthday celebrations for the kids. With Outdoor Accents® code-listed decorative hardware, you can create a strong, eye-catching centerpiece for your outdoor living space.

Free Pergola Planner Software

If you’re feeling creative take our free Pergola Planner Software for a spin. Pergola Planner, released as a companion to our Deck Planner Software, is an easy to use pergola design program. Pergola Planner allows homeowners to upload an image of their house or backyard so they can see what the finished pergola could look like. Watch the Pergola Planner tutorial for a quick introduction to the software. Design your dream backyard today!

12×24 Free Pergola Plans | MyOutdoorPlans

This step by step diy woodworking project is about 12×24 free pergola plans. If you want to learn more about building a large patio pergola, we recommend you to take a look over the instructions described in the article. If you want to build a large shaded area in your backyard, we recommend you to check out these free pergola plans.

Work with good judgement and don’t forget to take a look over the rest of the related plans, as there are many designs and woodworking projects to select from. Work with attention and don’t forget that a good planning will save you from many issues and it will keep the costs within the total budget. Invest in high quality materials, such as pine, redwood or cedar. Drill pocket holes before inserting the galvanized screws, to prevent the wood from splitting. See all my Premium Plans HERE.

 

 

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12×24 Free Pergola Plans

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  • D – 6 pieces of 2×10 lumber – 144″ long SUPPORT BEAMS
  • E – 22 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 144″ long RAFTERS
  • F – 20 pieces of 2×2 lumber – 123″ long SLATS
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How to build a large pergola

Laying-out-the-pergola

The first step of the project is to lay out the pergola in a professional manner. Use batter boards and string to make sure the posts will be placed properly. Make sure the diagonals of the pergola are perfectly equal. In addition, use the 3-4-5 rule to each corner of the pergola, in order to make sure they are right-angled.

Anchoring the post into concrete

There are several ways to lock the posts into place. Therefore, you could dig holes in the ground and set the posts into concrete, or you could use post anchors. Nevertheless, taking into account the complexity of the construction, we recommend you to lock the posts into concrete.

Your local building codes should specify a recommended depth for post holes in your area. For a structure like this one, plan on about two-feet in depth, as depth of your hole should be about 1/4 of the height of the wooden post. The holes should have about 10″ in diagram.

Plumbing the post

Plumb the posts with a spirit level and lock them into place with temporarily braces, as shown in the diagram.

Fitting the base trims

In order to enhance the look of the posts, we recommend you to fit trims to their base. Build the trims out of 2×8 lumber. Adjust the width of the trims to 6 1/2″. Use a circular saw to bevel cut both sides at 45 degrees. Fit the trims to the posts and secure them into place using 2 1/2″ finishing nails and glue.

Fitting the top trims

Next, you need to attach the 1×3 trims to the top of the trims. Cut both sides of the trims at 45 degrees and secure them into place using 1 1/4″ brad nails. Leave no gaps between the components and add glue for a better bond.

Fitting the 1×1 trims

If you really want to enhance the look of the pergola, you could add 1×1 trims to the base of the posts. Cut both ends of the trims at 45 degrees and secure them into place using finishing nails and glue.

 

Build the support beams out of 2×10 lumber. Make sure you cut the ends of the support beams in a decorative manner. Smooth the cut edges with attention using fine-grit sandpaper.

Attaching the support beams

After building the six support beams, you need to attach them to the posts. Clamp the beams to the top of the posts, after making sure they are perfectly horizontal. Leave 12″ on both sides of the pergola, so that the beams could be centered to the structure. Drill pilot holes through the beams and through the posts. Afterwards, insert 7″ carriage bolts to lock the components together tightly.

Fitting the support beams

Continue the project by attaching the rest of the beams to the 4×4 posts. Make sure your structure looks similar to the one in the diagram.

Building-the-rafters

Build the shade elements out of 2×6 lumber. Cut one end in a decorative manner and make a few notches to the component, as described in the diagram. Make paralel cuts inside the notches and remove the excess with a damp cloth.

Installing the shade elements

Attach the shade elements to the support beams, as described in the diagram. Drill pilot holes through the beams and insert 4 1/2″ screws into the support beams.

Fitting the shade elements

Repeat the process for the other side of the 12×24 pergola. Place the rafters equally-spaced and leave no gaps between the components. Lock everything together tightly.

Fitting the top slats

In order to keep the shade elements equally-spaced, we recommend you to attach 2×2 slats to the top of the pergola. Place the slats equally-spaced, drill pilot holes and secure them to the rafters using 2 1/2″ screws.

12×24 Free Pergola Plans

One of the last steps of the woodworking project is to take care of the finishing touches. Therefore, fill the pilot holes with wood putty and smooth the surface with 120-grit sandpaper.

Top Tip: If you want to enhance the look of the project and to protect the stand from decay, we recommend you to cover the components with paint or stain.

 

 

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    Garden pergolas – types of structures and their features

    Pergola

    Pergola is a versatile design that is ideal for decorating any garden. This element has long been used to design a garden area – since ancient Rome. An excellent example of classic options can be seen in Villandry’s garden. In this place, similar elements are made of unpainted wood material.

    Pergola specifications

    In most cases, the height of the pergola is 2.6–2.8 m. Its pillars are mounted on a foundation or fastened with metal crutches to a depth of 50–70 cm. The proportionality of the pergola is also an important point. Its width should be slightly greater than the height, otherwise the design will look unaesthetic. The length is selected in accordance with the area where the pergola will be placed.

    Pergola material

    The classic material used in the process of creating a pergola is wood. Lightweight and more solid structures are made from this raw material. It is considered the most optimal material for the garden area.

    The structure of a wooden pergola includes the following parts:

    • struts;

    • poles;

    • crossbars;

    • beams.

    In most cases, poles are made of rounded logs. They are installed on the foundation. In the classic version of pergolas, they are made of boards. Universal are considered products, which include supports made of timber. This option looks great in any garden without exception.

    Metal pergolas look no less original. Along with this material, brick and natural stone are often used for pillars. Designs that include two or more different materials look gorgeous. They are more spectacular if you leave a window through which you can enjoy a beautiful view of the garden.

    Types of pergolas

    Often the top floor of this garden element is located in a horizontal plane relative to the landscape. However, it may be slightly tilted. This becomes possible if the structure is located directly above the staircase or its steps.

    If you want the pergola to be attached to a residential building, then its beams must be fixed to its wall using metal “shoes”. Such a structure was called a wall pergola. It has a fairly simple design and is completely wrapped around wild grapes. It should also have “windows” that are not braided with grapes and let in sunlight.

    Why you need a pergola

    The main task of the pergola is to create an overlap over the path. In most cases, it is positioned so that the structure extends from one garden element to another.