Building a DIY Pergola

In this video we are building a DIY backyard corner pergola! See more in the description for the full list of materials we used.
We had trouble finding a triangle shaped pergola that was big enough (and still within our budget) for the space we wanted, so we decided to build one ourselves from scratch. All of the materials we used were picked up from our local hardware store, and all of the wood was cut and stained from stock. We did not follow any specific plans, and cut everything to fit as we went.
Hardware:
Post Base - amzn.to/3yPPcie
Deck Joist Tie - amzn.to/4bTp7gC
Angled Rafter Hanger (left) - amzn.to/3XeX72r
Angled Rafter Hanger (right) - amzn.to/3Vy8t0f
3-1/2" Structural Screw - amzn.to/3VjeCvU
5-1/2" Structural Screw - amzn.to/3VCv0ta
Decorative Washers - amzn.to/4aSPodS
Rafter Clips - amzn.to/3XyoV2j
Lumber (stock dimensions):
Posts - 6" x 6" x 8'
Beams - 2" x 8" x 16'
Rafters - 2" x 6" x 16' and 2" x 6" x 8'
Strapping - 1" x 2" x 8'
Music:
A Himitsu - Adventures: • A Himitsu - Adventures...
Bright Future - Silent Partner • Bright Future - Silent...
Inspiring - PR Music Productions
Sunny Travel - Nico Staf
Friendly Dance - Nico Staf
Love Aside - Patrick Patrikios

[@FATAFATIC]

that fence wall is every homeowner dream.

[@albertmoyeskin7841]

"I made that," (or, "I did that.") is something that never gets old to me. That sense of pride you feel can never get taken from you. Great job.

[@Pallidus_Rider]

Thanks for the item links in the description - 3 years later and the links are still good !!! 😮

[@HenryHustles615]

I was totally overthinking my project and you made it so easy and cost efficient

[@lvlikeyV]

Turned out great! I actually just came for the concrete footing video, but ended up watching this video to see how it all turned out. Lol I learned a lot. Thanks

[@bhubbard491]

I'm really impressed with this video! You've done a great job listing the hardware/sources. Thanks for your efforts.

[@devinschoeffler1010]

I'm going to build exactly this in my yard, thanks for the materials list and the step-by-step instructions.

[@HouseholdHowTo]

Thanks for watching and good luck!

[@paulmolina1157]

Looks like a El Paso TX Wall in the background. Lived around the country and only see these type of rock walls there.

[@HouseholdHowTo]

You got it!

[@homewithjess852]

This is a very well put together pergola. Nice job! Thank you for sharing and for the details.

[@mytimebytony2315]

I love using diy templates, unsung heroes!!

[@patrickdingman1521]

Looks fantastic! The spacer block is a great idea 👍👍

[@tommy9b]

Thany you for sharing your experience. I made my own triangular pergola on decking and everyone is blown away with it! Thank you for sharing!

[@HouseholdHowTo]

Awesome!! Thanks so much for watching!

[@richardsalmon5918]

Nicely done. Really like the stone fence!!!

[@jmo2104]

Thank You so much for this excellent tutorial.

[@cesmooth38]

Great pergola. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I saw some pergola online for so much more. I fellow your video step by step. Wow.. it was easy. I wish I could post my 📸 for you to see. It came out great. My wife is so happy, to say the least. Thanks again. It's a great video.

[@irainkoolaidTTV]

that stain made all the difference wow

[@UNOSGALLOS]

very beautiful great job thank you for giving me the confidence to built one in my back yard

[@5phutsangtao-iQ]

I'm quite impressed with your way of doing this

[@alejandro-maravilla]

great video! Made it a really approachable project!

[@robertoleal8214]

Finally, someone using proper ppe. Congratulations, you are not one of darwins victims

[@johnnyray34]

Very nice guys! ❤❤❤

[@carrangil]

Nice job, looks great

[@RobertEllithorpe]

FANTASTIC! THANKS FOR SHARING.

[@Lannister898]

Just beautiful great job!!!! Can’t wait for your next project.

[@fergferguson7370]

Wow …talk about good fences making good neighbors

[@rushmiller3723]

Brilliant! I've just started laying the patio and while digging out was planning a pergola build in my head.... this is pretty much exactly the same as what I had come up with. I had some reservations over the design/build, which you addressed perfectly. Great build and renewed my confidence to do my own!

[@HouseholdHowTo]

Good luck on the build and thanks for watching!

[@roberthamilton2334]

Great Corner pergola!!

[@salvadorperez1441]

Muchas gracias por el video. Tengo que hacer una igual pero con algo de inclinacion para poner techo,para tapar un horno. Me ha encantado. GRACIAS

[@mrsshah7762]

Nice job, it looks great against the natural stone fence

[@antaklugom7389]

Good works. But I believe the Design Cutting at the Woods Edge will be much Nice looking had you cut it the Opposite way as most Pergola I saw at KZbin.

[@blondeonwheels]

This looks fantastic! We are gearing up to build one in our backyard and this gave us some great guidance

[@HouseholdHowTo]

Thanks for the kind words, good luck!

[@rickyricardo2123]

That came out great, Looks like you might live in the Great City of El Paso Tx looks like my neighborhood on the east side montwood area. Great work man.

[@theropesofrenovation9352]

Very nice!

[@phantomstratocaster]

couldn't help but notice that fence

[@evapendaki2530]

Ripper, Now you need some green on the stone wall Dom

[@ottbee6976]

Great job building that pergola. I see some of your neighbours have trees that provide shade as well that could be an option if it is shade you're after.

[@adammallas1299]

Great job!

[@peascarrots6829]

Very nice! We'll done.

[@brysj19]

nice job❤

[@expatmoose]

Very informative and nicely done,I have a but! The music for me was waaaaaay to loud at times, sorry

[@HouseholdHowTo]

Thanks for the heads up! Still working out the kinks on the editing process.

[@bestyoutube5318]

I was enjoying the video… but..your comment put me off ..sorry

[@MrJaxparadize]

Good work! Looks fantastic!

[@Mehriary]

Beautiful!

[@Boi-to8cx]

Very cool!

[@ej5936]

Looks awesome and you did a great job with family assisting you

[@Trendsetta68]

That turned out awesome !!! GOD Bless 😇👍🏼

[@SuperDaveTX1]

I'm in the process of designing and starting our pergola. I am torn about using the simpson screws vs a good size bolt through all 3 boards. Even my lumber place ( not big box ) was suggesting to use carriage bolts. Nice work.

[@HouseholdHowTo]

If it helps your decision, they have held up great through 3 years! Carriage bolts would of course be a fine option too. Thanks for watching and good luck with your build!

[@rafaelmejia-ruiz2840]

NICE WORK NICE VIDEO. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

[@mcwendel8066]

Looks great!

[@pforestar7104]

Nice job ! Looking forward to seeing What else you guy's do... Well done .

[@Illinois1234]

Very professional.

[@Legacy_125]

Marvelous

[@jacobthomo]

Thanks man you have helped me

[@kmain0]

Wtf that stone fence is insane

[@fredyacuna8002]

Next, the patio with a fire pit in front of the pergola... Nice job!

[@HouseholdHowTo]

Currently halfway through building just that! Excited to have it finished. Thank you!

[@CBDguitar]

You did an awesome job! Enjoy

[@loafdad]

Lovely job

[@ficaman15]

I love it

[@ParentsandProjects]

This turned out awesome! Absolutely love that wall bordering your backyard as well. Do you have a video of that construction?

[@HouseholdHowTo]

Unfortunately not. These walls are a city-wide feature. Every home lot has these rock walls on the side and rear yards. It's certainly unique!

[@samb7925]

Great job 👏

[@stevejensen3471]

Great trellis although I'd be concerned about that fabric eventually deteriorating via uv exposure! That's also a helluva stone wall y'all have there!

[@HouseholdHowTo]

Thank you! We went with a higher quality fabric that was sold by the foot in the outdoor section at Lowes. Our UV index is always bonkers out here in the desert, but the fabric has held up better than most things in our yard. Very impressed with it. Thanks for watching!

[@lebronjordan802]

Great job👍!

[@VGofRI]

Very nice.

[@amclymon]

What shade fabric material did you use? And how is it holding up?

[@sheehandominic]

I thought they used a canvas or tyvec

[@jorgeguzman9467]

Nice!

[@jodyk4949]

Wow-zer! Really great job. Turned out gorgeous!

[@johnboylong40]

Nice

[@amrit9692]

At ~14:40, you probably meant "rogue" toddler instead of "rouge" toddler. Thanks for the great video!

[@HouseholdHowTo]

I think you're the first person to catch that!

[@shadowbuilt915]

Good work ! I instantly saw the rock wall and I’m guessing this is El Paso ?

[@HouseholdHowTo]

It is El Paso! Thanks for watching!

[@foxybuddy]

Best idea for my small yard. How many centimeters deep you set the concrete base ground please

[@HouseholdHowTo]

That's all dependent on your climate and soil type. Your local building guidelines should help with this. I'm not sure how it is done outside of the US, but here you can contact your city representatives or possibly the website. My base only had to extend around 45cm below ground, but yours may be different.

[@djonathans5297]

I take it Amazon doesn’t have a complete hardware kit and you will have to piece part it?

[@jupitereye4322]

Is there a way to coat these wooden beams and posts with a coating that has a composite-like qualities? Something that would give a uniform, glossy look, and at the same time provide protection from elements, rotting, mould, and other impacts? Nice job by the way.

[@jwelihinda]

What joist hanger did you use for the cross beam for added support, and how did you angle it to the right angle?

[@extremedeuchar4858]

Great job and absolutely love those brackets saves time p*ssing about notching in and they certainly look the part. However impossible to find any decorative brackets of this standard in UK - extremely frustrating. Looks like my only choice is to order from US get bent over the table on shipping fees then a good old fisting from UK customs on import tax. Am sure it will be worth it though.

[@jeffreyesguitar5129]

This looks like El Paso.

[@traceydmytruk5431]

hello can you please let me know the exact product list of how many of everything you used hardware and wood , I see the wood specs but not how many of each , thank you so much its beautiful!

[@HouseholdHowTo]

Posts - 6" x 6" x 8' - (3) Beams - 2" x 8" x 16' - (4) Rafters - 2" x 6" x 16' - (5) 2" x 6" x 8' - (8) Strapping - 1" x 2" x 8' - (10) You could substitute 2 of the 2" x 6" x 16' for 12' lengths, they just didn't carry them at my local store. Good luck!

[@HouseholdHowTo]

Post Base - (​3) Deck Joist Tie - (2) Angled Rafter Hanger (left) - (1) Angled Rafter Hanger (right) - (1) 3-1/2" Structural Screw - (24) 5-1/2" Structural Screw - (12) Decorative Washers - (24) Rafter Clips - (35)

[@Peanutschristmasvillage]

Thank you for all the info!

[@PaladinSix]

How many 2x6x16's and 2x6x8's did you use?

[@chriscastellanos3985]

What brand of stain if you don't mind mentioning . Great video!!

[@stucker7860]

What kind / color stain did you use?

[@struho2]

And where is the shade under that ?

[@samsako8661]

First of all I wanna say congratulations on a job well done but I just want to mention that in a high wind areas the wind will rip out the screen in no time. Please let me know how’s it holding up so far. One last question how much did the material cost you ?

[@HouseholdHowTo]

Thank you! We are a little over a year out from completion, and so far it looks just like the day it was built. I'm honestly a little surprised at how well the screen has held. So far it has gone through several storms with 50+ mph winds, two snows (one with 4-6 inches), a few minor hail storms, and one with category 1 hurricane winds. We essentially live on the side of a mountain where the wind is a serious problem, but so far so good! All said and done this cost a little under $800. Fortunately I was able to buy all of the material right before lumber prices went crazy, so it definitely would have been more expensive if I built it today. Very much looking forward to costs coming down soon!

[@bellaaa.v]

Looking to replicate, but at 17x12x12. Just making sure.....your joists are 2x8 and runners are 2x6 spaced at 16". What is your lath spacing? How many inches are your joists past the posts (on the front side)? Thanks in advance.

[@OpForOutdoors]

how many of each piece of hardware did you use?

[@laurenspenceley2167]

Hello! I mimicked your pergola for my back deck! Thank you so much! Where did you start the 1x2s on the top?

[@lorriembree9397]

Great job! It looks amazing. We are looking to build something the same and your material list is very helpful, however I don't see anywhere where it says the size or measurements between the 6x6 posts. Can you tell me what size the pergola is and what the distance is between the center of the footings (distance between the cement bolts).

[@HouseholdHowTo]

For the two sides that run along the wall, the bolts are 10 feet from each other, which puts the long front side at a distance just a hair over 14 feet (170 inches).

[@cabinaway]

Heyyy is there any plan for this project like a written guide

[@heidystephanie2730]

Love the look of the stain. What stain did you end up using?

[@jerrycontreras5550]

Great job brother r u from El Paso Tx that rock wall is very familiar in my area

[@HouseholdHowTo]

Yes I am!

[@jerrycontreras5550]

Nice I’m glad I came across your channel I’ll be a new subscriber 👍🏼

[@julienleroy4478]

Super réalisation juste dommage pas depaulement

[@Warrentrini]

Excellent job on this entire project. Your videos are well done and easy to follow. Was there a technical reason why you went beam to post as opposed to hanging the side beams using deck ties on the back post?

[@HouseholdHowTo]

No reason other than cost. If they were visible I would have added matching ties. Hasn't presented any issues so far. Thanks for your kind words!

[@Warrentrini]

@@HouseholdHowTo Thanks.

[@ForrestcoachKnight]

Love this

[@village4942]

Why would you use 6x6 and not 4x4s? Isn't it kind of an overkill?

[@Bree0123]

This was such a helpful and easy to follow video. Checked out the rest of your videos, love your content! Do you all happen to live in EP, your scenery is very familiar! If so, could I ask you and your wife for help? 😅 I can’t imagine doing this by myself.

[@DJAlgorithm74]

You took the words right out of my mouth! Looks like the North East side of town...

[@PaladinSix]

How much of the anchor bolt did you leave exposed to properly fit with the base plates?

[@HouseholdHowTo]

About 3/4 of an inch.

[@PaladinSix]

@@HouseholdHowTo thank you, also, do you have a list of everything you used and a plan? I'm going to build your pergola in our backyard.

[@hcaban7]

Can you tell me the quantity of the materials

[@shwany80]

Great production of your process! Do you think that the 2 rafter straps on either end is enough to keep them from pushing over in a strong wind? I’m getting ready to start a similar process of pergola/deck. Thanks!

[@HouseholdHowTo]

I ended up adding a third clip to the longer rafters that attached to that extra support beam that went across the middle. The longest ones have three but the shorter ones still have only 2. We've been hit with several wind storms since completion, one got up to 75+mph gusts, and it's still holding up beautifully. Thanks!

[@andrescastro6538]

Great video quick question. can i use the same footing for just a 2 pole pergola ? ( "shade cover" for my bbq ) the cover will be about 4ft out. I'm GA so it rain alot.

[@MallikarjunGB-jj2xy]

🎉

[@Johnsmith50000Mr]

What kind of stain did you use? Oil based? Semi transparent? What’s the name of the product? Love it.

[@HouseholdHowTo]

This was Cabot oil based Semi Solid Deck and Siding Stain in Oak Brown. Thanks for watching!

[@Johnsmith50000Mr]

@@HouseholdHowTo thank you. 😊😊

[@sm0k525]

I live int the SE, hurricane area, would those footers hold up?

[@mrchedda]

Great video!! Question: Do you know if these post bases can be used on sloped concrete? Meaning ....can i still get the posts plumb using these post bases on sloped concrete? If so, any advice? Thanks in advance!!

[@HouseholdHowTo]

Unfortunately I can't think of a way these would work on a sloped surface without being modified. If it were me I would pour a wedge shaped footing with some rebar extending down into the existing surface.

[@mrchedda]

Household How To Cool. Thanks for the reply!