I SCREWED UP! Fixing my 5 day pergola build.

#diypergola #howtobuildapergola #backyardrenovation
I almost really screwed up! I built a Giant pergola in 5 days and I totally forgot to add knee braces. Check out how i fix and add the correct supports to this huge pergola. Building a pergola on our patio for stage 1 of 3 of our huge backyard oasis transformation.
Total cost of this projects was right at $1100 plus $200 hardware
6X6x10 post - $160
2x10 beams - $220
2x8 rafters - $480
hardware nails, bolts, screws - $120
1x2 batten strips - $ 90
ADDITIONAL HARDWARE -
3/8"-16 X 9" Hot-Dipped Galvanized Grade 2 Carriage Bolts (Pack of 12)
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Carriage Bolt Hot Dipped Galvanized - 5/8"-11 x 12" PT - Qty-25
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[@ProjectDadLife]

Final stage completed for the backyard transformation! video is live kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaS2YmubpKuHp68

[@krjr196836]

Your video is exactly what I was looking for. About to build a Pergola and wasn't sure how to put in knee braces. And also how to fasten two boards at the top of 6x6s . But your video just fixed that problem. Thanks!

[@tonymontana897]

You're a great guy Mike ! Thanks for the videos. Stay safe mate.

[@ProjectDadLife]

Thank you for the kind words sir!

[@mikeseldomridge8052]

One heck of a pergola.It’s not going anywhere.Great job!!!!!!!!

[@ProjectDadLife]

Thank you we really love it!

[@EdA-bz3bu]

The fact you that you communicated your omissions says a lot. And hey more KZbin ideas 👍.

[@ProjectDadLife]

Thank you yes sir I will have more coming soon

[@joshgriffeth3298]

It looked great without the supports but they definitely spiced it up and added some high definition!! 🤘🏻

[@ProjectDadLife]

Thanks man! One of those how the hell did I forget that. Lol

[@arthurburke1044]

Arthur Burke here,from watching the Metal Garage when you fired the first string of metal worker’s. Did you ever get that straightened out ??? I see you 👀 at it again,hell man you just don’t stop 🛑. Love ❤️ what your doing with the outback space you have,nexts week I wouldn’t be surprised to see you building a race track with horses 🐎 🐎🐎running around the new in the beginning of the new Video coming out.

[@ProjectDadLife]

Hey Arthur thank you for the support. Yes we ended up kinda meeting in the middle on the building so we kinda got it worked out. Thanks for checking. Haha a race track sounds fun actually.

[@arthurburke1044]

@@ProjectDadLife Keep it up,you just open up memory demolition of buildings with my dad and remolding them, good luck 🍀

[@sociallyunaceptable981]

Not timber frame. Timber frame incorporates mortise and tenon jounery with 3/4' dowels pinning them into place.

[@ProjectDadLife]

Yes sir

[@arthurburke1044]

Guess we’re call ☎️ it the Project Dad Race Track / P D L Racing.

[@ProjectDadLife]

Haha yes!🙌🏻

[@leelunk8235]

WOOD PERGOLA KNEE BRACE

[@kingjop9096]

How long are your knee braces

[@joeaguirre3069]

Awesome job. It looks great. How long did you make the knee braces? Is there a rule of thumb or did you just pick any length? Thanks so much and keep up the good work.

[@terrywilliams6820]

Hurricane proof..

[@JetP20]

Hey, I noticed the main beam is being supported onto the post by carriage bolts an not directly on top of the posts. With your experience doing this which option would you prefer?

[@ProjectDadLife]

With a pergola directly bolting is fine. If this was a deck joist system 100% notch your support post with a saddle and bolt. Thanks for watching

[@TwinMcQuerns]

If you don't have time to notch but are putting a roof on and need extra support Simpson makes the APDJT2-4 for solid joists and APDJT2-6 combined with a APVST flat strap for splices. This is easier, stronger and looks better than through bolting but is significantly more expensive. I would add another lag screw above the APDJT2-4 with a APVDW washer but I am a belt and suspenders kinda guy.

[@JetP20]

@@TwinMcQuerns thanks for sharing this, appreciated.

[@leelunk8235]

1:59. HAND IS TOO CLOSE TO THE BLADE, TEMPTING FATE I SEE

[@JoshuaThomasVideos]

Can’t skip leg day

[@ProjectDadLife]

😂 right!