Harley Sellers
Prior to building, we provide our customers with a detailed set of drawings based on their initial choices and sizes. The drawings are the perfect tool to show you all the details and dimensions.
Drawings are emailed within 5 business days and we'll revise your drawings as needed to make sure all details and sizing issues are perfected prior to beginning construction.
Corner posts are 5 1/2" by 5 1/2" (standard sized 6x6s) and are recessed 12" in from roof dimensions (This can be adjusted to meet your needs just let us know).
If you prefer a different sizing or style write what you would like in the comments section or contact us. 9 posts make the top of the roof 9' also and give you an 8' 4" clearance ("ceiling height") under the rafters.
If you'd like your pergola taller or shorter, just select Other Height and write in what you would like in the comments section. The maximum roof size is 20' in either direction with a 4 post structure. The maximum span (with the standard timber sizes mentioned above) is 18' 2 1/2" on center between posts. Structures over 20' in any direction are built with an additional post to support roofs between 20 and 40 feet. Forever Redwood Pergola kits are completely assembled in the shop prior to shipping to be certain everything fits together perfectly. Full notching is rarely practiced because it is labor intensive, but it is one of the secrets to a long lasting beautiful pergola.
For additional long-term structural strength, we add solid timber blocking in-between the dual support timbers as shown in the drawing below.
