Building a DIY Solar Pergola | Step By Step

In today's video, I built a custom pergola for my new crypto mining, offgrid solar setup! I started by digging holes and filling 5-gallon buckets with concrete to set 6x6 anchors. Once the concrete was set, I prepared the posts by cutting notches to fit 2x8 beams. Using a laser level, I aligned and leveled the posts before attaching the beams across the top.
To ensure stability, I installed 4x6 braces at 45-degree angles. With the frame ready, I began mounting the solar panels. I used clamps to align them properly and siliconed between them for weatherproofing.
I am half way there to testing out this new solar setup in the crypto mining solar trailer; I’m super excited about how it's turning out! Stay tuned for the wiring video. Peace out! ✌️
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0:00 Building a DIY Solar Pergola | Step By Step
0:55 Mixing up the Cement to properly mount the 6' x 6' x 12' posts for this DIY Pergola. 🚛
2:06 Preping the 6' x 6' Posts for installation into the DIY pergola ground mounts. 🪓
3:10 Setting the DIY pergola posts into the ground by hand, lining them up with my self leveling lazer level. 📏
6:30 Installing the top frame of this DIY pergola, preparing for the solar panels.🌄
9:43 Adding 6" x 4" x 24", 45 degree angle beams braces to make this DIY pergola super sturdy to hold the weight of the solar panels. 📐
11:18 Putting up the solar panels I purchased from ‪@SignatureSolar‬ to see how well this holds! 🌞
15:45 I would love to know your thoughts on this DIY Pergola in the comments below! 💬
#diy #solar #crypto
🚨 This is NOT financial or professional DIY advice. I am NOT a financial advisor or licensed builder. Mining equipment & Solar equipment is expensive and can be risky. Building large structures on your own can be Dangerous! Cryptocurrency is Extremely volatile and the prices change daily. Please do your own research before investing and/or building/installing anything!! You CAN Lose all of your money and/or fingers! 😅
THESE VIDEOS ARE MADE FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY!!!

[@ChumpChangeXD]

So, what do you think?! I had no plans for this; Only refrences of what I have seen online and I made it work for myself in my personal situation. I think it came out well considering. I will do the FINAL cuts in the next video or soon after and we can go over a full cost and material list of this entire build in a break down. I just ran out of time in this video! Thanks for watching!! ➡ Check out Signature Solar: signaturesolar.com/?ref=zwzcpllh ("ChumpChangeXD" For $50 Off) ➡ Check out Tangem: tangem.com/pricing/?promocode=CCXD

[@Merrayle]

@@ChumpChangeXD I loved it! It's perfect!

[@AlexWaardenburg]

I'm an engineer and I also build a DIY solar pergola and DIY solar pavilion and I think you did great. My only recommendation would be to use carriage bolts instead of lag bolts. Carriage bolts will go the whole way through everything then you clamp it all together with a nut. That will hold tension better than lag bolts.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

That’s a great point! Thank you and I appreciate the feedback!!! 🙏🏻🤙🏻

[@ptech88]

Come on. No engineers can actually use tools. But they sure can draw.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Haha as a master plumber by trade you are 1000% correct most of the time but I think he’s got a point here 😂

[@ptech88]

@@ChumpChangeXD im also a master plumber. Too funny. Cant stand dealing with engineers and architects on the jobs.

[@AlexWaardenburg]

@@ptech88 I'm not going to argue your points, sir. Engineers are insufferable! I only bring the point based on experience. Especially with pressure treated lumber it's going to shrink as it dries and loosen your connections. I had to run around and retighten all of my bolts periodically.

[@fezwhy]

I love this idea! You see people mount them on houses, sheds and have standing units on the ground. But I think the solar pergola looks fantastic.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks brotha, Appreciate that!! 🙏🏻 Final Cuts / Material cost video releasing tomorrow! 😎🤙🏻

[@domg6614]

Where is the work team, you're a beast to do this by yourself, love it.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks brotha!! Appreciate that. It was a lot of work my everything hurts 🤣

[@brady.essman]

Great idea and awesome build! Certainly opened eyes to something I hadn't even considered... solar on our new Pergola build.

[@caogregory28]

Appreciate the advice! Bought XAI89K at $1, holding for 10x gains. Major exchanges like Coinbase, Bybit, and Binance are set to list it soon. Your insights always lead to great investments. Excited about this opportunity, thanks for the tip! Looking forward to significant returns!

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Scumbag scammer

[@user-is5xh2jz4h]

Absolutely! XAI is a winner! 💪

[@SkRiyaz-bi6dl]

THis will change the world of cryptocurrency

[@DasrathSisodiya-my3ei]

Feeling optimistic about XAI! 👍

[@milangoswami3640]

my friends told me to buy this

[@OzSkyking152]

I just finished putting a pool in my yard and building a small deck with stairs. My next project is a solar pergola and your timing of this video is perfect. I will enjoy your next video as well!

[@ChumpChangeXD]

No way! That’s awesome!I’m working on my pool also (in my back yard just not gonna be a video tho haha) The next video I do the final cuts all around and start the wiring up of this unit! Started recording and just finished the cuts today. Oh ima plan to put a stock list sheet and how much this cost me to install/make also! Have a great n safe 4th of July man!

[@tonivalerie49]

XAI89K will change the crypto game forever! 🌍

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Scumbag scammer

[@arjungaming625]

XAI's journey will be exciting!

[@nirmalkumar-od5jg]

Feeling positive about XAI's future. Holding strong and expecting great returns. Let's go XAI!

[@MilanJamod-nb9sm]

Looking forward to XAI's growth!

[@Gautambhaibhaik]

Feeling good about XAI! Great community and potential.

[@chefsas80]

Outstanding work, Chump!

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks man!

[@T.G1G]

Chump comin in with yet another flawless execution. Bravo! You know when you see something that’s so obvious in retrospect but you never thought of it yourself? Tossing the whole bucket with cement in the hole was my aha moment! I would’ve been out there for hours trying to keep the base feet squared and level 😂

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Haha dude it made life so much easier! I just had to open up the hole to one side a little bigger to get my drill down screwed in one side of the post, then spun the 6 x 6 and screw down the other side cause both together were over 200lbs wasn’t moving that around 😂

[@CapeCodCrypto]

Awesome concept and nailed the execution! Nice work brother!!

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks brotha!

[@N1NJAKIDD]

Bro you got some serious DIY skills, I wouldn't even know where to start with building that. I'm the person who would pay someone else to build that😂😂. I love watching you work. Also you have such a beautiful property, well done brother

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks man that means a lot! Reach out if you ever need help with a project!

[@MiningMeister]

Great job Chump! Excited to see the rest of the setup

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks brotha, Same!

[@DjMines]

Looking good

[@ChumpChangeXD]

My man hope you are doing well 🙏🏻

[@TheMaliaAble]

Looks fantastic and perfect timing.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Good luck with your build! 🙏🏻

[@racingtogreen2023]

Love the quick and dirty design.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks brotha!

[@amplifiergamingBTC]

Looks awesome fantastic job. Didn't understand much of the construction lingo but dope anyways. Can't wait to see it fully finished

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Appreciate it!

[@zarkov2324]

That's some serious talent

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks man 🙏🏻

[@wcgbadel]

Awesome job. lots of knowledge.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

🙏🏻 Thank you, Appreciate it!

[@canvargun]

I like this type of content. It is not only interesting but also informative and allowing us to see dfferent applications. Thanks for your labor.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Appreciate that brotha! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Merrayle]

Brilliant! I love your ingenuity! 🎉

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thank you!

[@miningstacker]

WOW . Amazing work and by far one of the best ways to mount and have a dual use vs just taking up that yard space , great stuff bro!

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks man I appreciate that 💯!

[@bryongodwin8471]

Looks good great job!

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks Man!

[@RobTheMiner]

Awesome job brother, thats going to pay off in the long run. Always quite the handyman!

[@ChumpChangeXD]

I appreciate you, thanks man! 🙏🏻

[@bNixx83]

This is awesome! True inspiration.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Appreciate you. 🙏🏻

[@jokerminer1]

Man you are so motivated and such a hard worker. Great work as always when you do these big projects. Looks great!!!

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks man the means a lot! You will have to come visit some day 🤙🏻

[@joeharvey268]

Great job Chump ! A lot of planning and hard work makes for a great project ! Hope you get many years of satisfaction and lots of sunny days . Peace !

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks brotha 🙏🏻

[@timiamcrypto2202]

Just a great job!

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks brotha!

[@stephencicero]

Bro. Looks awesome. Good work.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Appreciate you, Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@snakeye2669]

Quick, simple, clear and no nonsense solar Pergola setup video. Can't wait for the solar testing video

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks man that was the entire point of this video for sure!

[@Flash1857]

Awesome work, looks very good

[@ChumpChangeXD]

@@Flash1857 thank you 🙏🏻

[@mindbender50]

Blocking would be better at keeping them spaced and remove the stress from those fragile panels..As well as make the complete assembly more ridged!

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Yea that’s why I got a few extra boards but it will be ugly! 😂 Appreciate the comment! 😎🤙🏻

[@kr00tman]

Amazing video, I love how you were able to build something that you and the family could use while getting some more solar for your trailer.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks brotha! I am tempted to build a shed and day Fk the trailer but idk… 😂

[@ACMining1]

Great job man. Looks great!

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks Brotha! 🙏🏻

[@carlcote7351]

Awesome job 👏 Looks great 👍

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks man!

[@jean-francoisaubin]

Marster builder right here that thing will never move looking nice

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thank you 🙏🏻😊

[@patrickmurphy3]

Sick setup bro! All you have to do now is pull those tags off the ends of each board and she's done! Can't wait to see how you wire this bad boy up!

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks brotha 🙏🏻

[@chrishanly5682]

Bro, You nailed it…So jealous! Looking forward to the wiring 😂😂😂

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Hope to start it in the next 2 days 🙏🏻 Thank you very much my man 🤙🏻

[@Nick_K-]

very nice!

[@polpolisation]

good work!

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks!

[@_HashForce]

Love it!

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks man! 🙏🏻

[@Robertevo]

Looks amazing man great job!

[@ChumpChangeXD]

My man, thank you! 😎🤙🏻

[@TubeandJar]

Nice wood skillz

[@ChumpChangeXD]

LOL TY!

[@Solar_and_Security]

Thanks for this, I've been planning to do this exact project soon. Looks great!

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thank you!!! I will get a full materials list together for you in one of the next upcoming videos for you!

[@Pepaw-Bill]

Great Job! Looks fantastic. Really like how you’ll be able to overpower the panels with the white fence reflection and even get late day power on back side. Keeping the battery back full shouldn’t be and issue now.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Man I hope it works as well as I think lol! Thanks brotha 🙏🏻

[@LegendRyann]

Awesome video if only I could build one of these on top of my apartments roof and run the solar into my room 😂

[@ChumpChangeXD]

🤣

[@bowstobourbon]

this is awesome

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks brotha!! 🤙🏻

[@TradeLikeSnipe]

looking good my brother

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks brotha!

[@davidmc1975]

NIce!!!! I know who to hire when i need something built

[@ChumpChangeXD]

My man 🤙🏻🙏🏻

[@crypto440]

Bro that's sick. I wish I had them skills.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Appreciate you brotha! We all good skills others want! You the electronic wizard over there haha!

[@chrisbagnell]

Wow

[@mxcollin95]

Nice work man! 👍

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks brotha!

[@id104335409]

Clean work!

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thank you!!

[@irescuedata]

Awesome! could bring in HGTV!

[@Mr_Hundredaire]

Looking good homie

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Ty Ty!

[@expert244]

I am liking this project

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks brotha!!!

[@TechyRodsWire]

good stuff would like to see more content like this

[@ChumpChangeXD]

I will do my best! It’s just hard when I don’t always have things I need build! lol Thank you for the feed back it means a lot!

[@Zephurosx]

looks good man

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@TotaleCryptoMining]

My man. Outstanding. A lot of work for sure but a really nice design and looks great. Can't for all the solar to be hooked up.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Same!!! Thank you! I will go over everything in a full video when I do the hook up after all the stages individually

[@easyadmin3429]

MAN! Nice job!!! Can't wait to see how much volts you get out of this.. Keep it ON!~~~

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Dude I can’t wait either! Hope to start running wires next in the next 2 days 🙏🏻

[@johnhumphries4632]

Awesome 👍 build 👍

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Ty Ty!! 🙏🏻

[@dr.projectx5142]

Nice project. How much was it all in the material ?for this project not including pannels.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

I will put a full list of everthing toegther for you in one of the next videos!

[@lamonterolaclan355]

Best video ever🎉

[@ChumpChangeXD]

My man 😎🤙🏻

[@metal_mo]

What an awesome project man! I've been thinking about building a lean-to off the side of my barn for extra storage, but I never thought about a solar panel roof. It also faces south with no trees. Now my wheels are turning lol.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Haha you should do it!! I will put together a list of materials for you with cost of this project in the next video or so 🤙🏻

[@metal_mo]

@@ChumpChangeXD awesome man. I was already checking out the solar kits.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

@@metal_mo “Signature Solar” is a great company and in my experience great to deal with 🤙🏻

[@GavinStoneDIY]

Nice work on this one. I’m looking at getting some similar panels to expand my system.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Dude these panels are awesome looking with the black frame! Signature Solar came through quick as well which was nice. They are the 495w Bifacial "Hyperion" (Link is in the pinned comment for their site)

[@Robert-xi6bf]

Putty tap would seal between and still allow small movement

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Yea I didnt want to wait for it to arrive! LOL and I woulda needed alot of it 🤑

[@robertallenmcdowell]

Sealing between the panels isn't a bad idea. Silicone is messy. Use double sided butyl tape. It's more controllable and achieves the same results.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks brotha 🙏🏻

[@W4rH4wkXX]

hahahhah i literally just did this last fall. nice job! 💪💪

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks brotha! I’m excited to get it wired up and running!

[@Ranchhand323]

You might want to try a small experiment with some type of relective at or near ground level to encourage more sunlight to the underside of a panel and note if it differs in performance to a panel not receiving reflected sunlight. I believe you m8ght see a noticed improvement.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Awesome I may give it a shot! Thank you!

[@rondy87]

Good stuff, brody!!! 💪

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks Brody! We need to catch up soon! 🤙🏻

[@rondy87]

@@ChumpChangeXD 💯

[@fullyelectric]

@CCXD Brother you did an amazing job!! ❤ truly awesome 👏 work man!! You make it look so easy!! Congratulations 🎉🎈 i am starting mine this weekend half the size of yours!! Keep up with the great content!! Lets go!! So excited for you, don’t know why I always love solar anything electric so much!! 😅

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Bro you were a huge help with this idea from the images you sent me… I should be thanking you! Thanks for being awesome and that means a lot thank you!!

[@fullyelectric]

@@ChumpChangeXD well deserved brother!! 👍

[@matthewthompson7012]

Put a tin roof with the solar panels on top if you wanted a leak proof roof with the panels.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Yea but then in this case it negates the bifacial purpose of the panels

[@Yankee1776]

Brother this is amazing! Very nice! Don't forget hurricane ties on those rafters, those lags are good, but just in case. 🦅💪

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Yea I may toenail them in as well with some nails later 😂 But, Thank you brother!! 🙏🏻

[@kurtlintner2031]

I love the work but smacking the cuts out with the claw of the hammer? You barbarian XD

[@ChumpChangeXD]

🤣

[@stuartkorte1642]

Interesting you cut so much strength out of the 2x8s. Hopefully some joist hangers will be installed on the inside part of the headers. Other than that, looks really nice.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

It would be different if I sliced the middle of the joists (like building a house or something) in this case the strength is in the numbers as the weight that is on them isn’t much over them all 🤙🏻 I will be adding some screws “toenailed” into the back side at a later date

[@all4uminers587]

Well done Happy to see DEWALT products being usee

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Haha I was like where?! OH, The Seat Clamps. LOL! Power tools have to be Milwaukee tho! TY for the comment my man!

[@ModernMiningHub]

What do you do for work Chumpchange? You've got some serious building skills!!

[@ChumpChangeXD]

I am a master plumber by trade 🤙🏻

[@ModernMiningHub]

@@ChumpChangeXD nice man new it had to be something hands on!

[@davidg487]

Clamping zones on the panel installation manual would help determine minimum span/clamping zones.

[@davidg487]

To ensure you meet the panels rated loading , wind zones and not shade the panels from structural supports

[@ChumpChangeXD]

@@davidg487 Thank you!

[@GeekOfAllTrades]

Dang, Bob Villa Mining & Crypto right here!!

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Bro I want you to come visit some day 🙏🏻💯

[@GeekOfAllTrades]

@@ChumpChangeXD 💯 heck yeah dude, we gotta make it happen!

[@stephencicero]

@ChumpChangeXD Mining & Crypto is bff with norm. Who do you think helped him off camera. lol.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

@@stephencicero listen scuba Steve… this is the no cap zone. Please see yourself out 🤣🖕🏻

[@T.G1G]

Lol

[@user-og4je1yh6b]

Fak me. This is what I was looking for!!!! thanks man!!!!!

[@ChumpChangeXD]

More than welcome Brotha!!! I hope it helps as I couldn’t find a video like this start to finish! I will go over a full stock list and Final Cuts in the next video so you can see the final product!

[@BigStipowski]

Wow amazing job. What about the middle beams blocking the back of the panel. Were they really needed for stability? Do you think you'll lose a lot of power by them? Can't wait for the output test. Thanks for posting this.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

You know what, it probably will make it less effective for the bifacial BUT in newengland it makes me nervous with the snow (Just incase) lol TY for the comment! That video will be coming soon!

[@vladbagdasarov1672]

Looks awesome! Question, having a support joist right in the middle of the bottom side of the panel, essentially permanently shading it won't render useless?

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thank you! Yes tho you are correct. BUT, my reasoning for that was being in New England I am worried about the snow TBH

[@fiftysix.5.6]

Looking good man 🍜🍜🍜🍜🍜

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks brotha! When you coming up again?! Gonna get a fire pit out there for sure

[@fiftysix.5.6]

@@ChumpChangeXD I'm down we figure it out I wanna see it all done and setup for sure ;)

[@jeremyspecce]

Awesome structure, but man, i think I would have built it to park that travel trailer under, though. Seems like the perfect opportunity to protect that thing from the weather.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks man! Yea unfortunately I don’t wanna part it on the lawn haha

[@tjesnaps]

Looks awesome man! Looking forward to seeing the next video. How did you mount the L brackets to the panels? Self tapers or bolts? I’ll be building mine here soon can’t wait!

[@ChumpChangeXD]

I used some self tapping black “tek” screws 4 on each side of the panel. I will make a full parts list in the next video for you!

[@SustainableCrypto2014]

Looking nice chump- Any issues with the neighbors?

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Nah I own 10’+ on the other side of my white fence cause they didn’t move their shed… So they wouldn’t say nothin. But they good people anyways to be honest so no worries there haha

[@fullyelectric]

@@ChumpChangeXDwow i did not know you own another 10 feet after you fence, did you originally told them to put their shed their? Nice neighbors would normally ask so I hope they did.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

@fullyelectric haha the shed was there when we started building and the builder told them they could keep it there because he didn’t want any issues when building. She was told by the previous owner she bought her house from that no one can build behind her… that obviously wasn’t true. So instead of forcing her to move it I just said it fine leave it we’re putting a fence against it more or less lol

[@fullyelectric]

@@ChumpChangeXD ahh i see .. one of them issue, since it was before your time you are the nice neighbor to allow it to remain and technically paying for property you are not using, you are the best @CCXD 👍

[@Roll2Videos]

Looks great, Not much meat after the birds mouth hopefully it holds up.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks brotha! Lost me on the rest of the comment tho 🤣

[@Roll2Videos]

@@ChumpChangeXD The bird's mouth is the angled cut on the roof trusses that sit on the joist.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

@@Roll2Videos oh! I call em Lincoln Logs 🪵🤣

[@heathbecker420]

Your bird's mouths are not bird's mouths, those are full on notches that significantly reduce the board's integrity and strength. They should be as shallow as possible into the rafter and still do the job of locking it in against sliding out of position. That said this was my only critique and its a small one as those were wide boards already so you should be more than fine for the application. Nice build.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Yea probably coulda went a bit less but Im a Master Plumber by trade not a Builder LOL! I think the strength in numbers will be ok in this instance 🙏

[@Mgamerz]

Looks nice, I will probably follow this for mine when I get to it. Doesn't that wood rot in the ground though?

[@ChumpChangeXD]

I mean over years and years yea for sure but for a 6x6 Pressure Treated to Rot fast or badly is very unlikely. I’ll prob be dead by then 😂 The alternative is you could do 4 foot sauna tubes in the ground, but I didn’t want to have to deal with any permitting BS from the town (already boarder line lol)

[@tweeds638]

Thank you for sharing your excellent work! How do the panels attach to the wood frame? I thought there were typically long metal brackets which install perpendicular to the joists, and then the panels attach to the metal brackets via clips.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thank You! So I purchased some 1" clips I beleive they were and used some Metal Tek screws to zip them into the panels and then wood screws to go into the joists. That was the best way I could see to do it. I will go over everything in one of the next videos for you!

[@TheMaliaAble]

Would you mind adding the materials list please?

[@ChumpChangeXD]

In the next video I plan to do that and all the math on cost!

[@TheMaliaAble]

@@ChumpChangeXD thank you, sir! I'm eager to replicate this.

[@canvargun]

How did you develop your crafting skills?

[@ChumpChangeXD]

I have been handy my entire life. Growing up broke forced me to learn how to do things myself and it has always stuck with me even after being semi sucessful. TY for watching!

[@EdmondBradAshworth]

Looks great! I do have a question, are you worried about a strong wind grabbing those panels and ripping them off the frame?

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thank you! I mean yea that’s always a worry but I have 4 screws on each side. I would be shocked but I may add some additional stuff later now that it’s done 🤙🏻

[@EdmondBradAshworth]

@@ChumpChangeXD I am also using 2x8 for my framing on my solar pergola. Living in a windy area I am using 4 1/2" Anchors to hold them down, Tulsa can get some super strong winds and they will rip out the small screws easy.

[@adamwiseman5831]

Looks great. I was going to do something very similar to yours but a little further forward from my bright white fence in hopes of getting by facial gain reflecting from the fence. Not sure how much it will help. But was going to experiment with a single panel at first. Do you notice any from you're set up before the sun directly hits the back? And do you think the fence in giving any? Thanks for the vid.

[@ChumpChangeXD]

I haven’t hooked this all up yet to be honest I will do the testing on video once it’s all hooked up!

[@privateuploads-geo2625]

Awesome solar pergola. It is nice that your backyard is very level. Even so, My main question is how did you get your uprights to come out exactly level across the tops, and especially so that the notches were exact? Did you have to make multiple adjustments on each hole, from being either too shallow or to deep, to get a level point across all of them? Did you draw a line at 42" above the concrete bucket on each post, and then match to that point with the laser level?

[@ChumpChangeXD]

So yea it was a pain in the ass to get them exact but I would ROUGH measure the length of the bucket plus the 42" before putting the bucket in to see if it was exactly 42" from the top of the bucket... I did have to remove the buckets once or twice being off by a little. That was horrible but coulda been worse lol

[@Keiser-1]

Chump the Builder. Can he build it? Yes he can!!! 😊😊😊

[@AlmightyPyro]

if you wanted to make them serve like a roof that no water comes down when it rains, what would you recommend?

[@ChumpChangeXD]

They actually have some "Rubber Tape" Stuff ( www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLY3LXYX/?th=1 ) Thats what you could used it would probably work real well! I just didnt want to wait for it to arrive lol

[@arcrypto22]

How durable are these in say, a hail storm? I have a gazebo thing that has an aluminum frame and corrugated plastic panels as the roof, they were touted as durable and would sustain whatever mother nature could throw at it. Well.. they have holes in them now so mother nature won. I want to build a new structure with wood and think having a solar panel roof could be an added benefit. You do very good work and everything is looking great!

[@ChumpChangeXD]

They should be as tough as say a windshield more or less. But with that being said it depends on the level of the storm… I’m sure anything can take it’s toll over time. If I were to guess the plastic you had was weakened by the sun over time which allowed the hail to puncture it.

[@TenMinutesToMidnight1]

$0.00 per kWh = EXCELLENT! Nice work CCXD!!!

[@roycesadventures]

Looks great!! Did you not have to pull permits for that?

[@ChumpChangeXD]

Thanks dude. I don’t speak Spanish tho… Sorry 🤣 🤫

[@roycesadventures]

@@ChumpChangeXD 😂😂

[@allsetanalyst]

Fantastic, job well done. Look forward to more videos! You smashed this out. 💪

[@allsetanalyst]

​@@roycesadventures good one

[@metal_mo]

@@ChumpChangeXD LMAO