DIMENSIONS & DRAWINGS (PROVIDED PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION)
When we receive any Pergola order, we will provide you with a detailed set of drawings based on the options and sizes chosen. The drawings will clearly show all the details and dimensions from 3 different angles. They are an excellent tool for you to look over every detail to make sure all is exactly as you'd like before we start building. 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 construction.
Below are some examples of drawings sent to prior customers:
The Silverado Modern Pergola - Standard Roof Style - 6 x 6 Thickness Timbers
The Silverado Modern Pergola, Standard Roof Style - Front View
The Silverado Modern Pergola, Standard Roof Style - Side View
The Silverado Modern Pergola, Standard Roof Style - Top View
The Silverado Modern Pergola, Standard Roof Style - Isometric View
The Silverado Modern Pergola - Standard Roof Style - 8 x 8 Thickness Timbers
The Silverado Modern Pergola, Standard Roof Style, 8 x 8 Thickness Post - front View
The Silverado Modern Pergola, Standard Roof Style, 8 x 8 Thickness Post - Side View
The Silverado Modern Pergola, Standard Roof Style, 8 x 8 Thickness Post.
The Silverado Modern Pergola, Standard Roof Style, 8 x 8 Thickness Post - Isometric View
The Silverado Modern Pergola - Cantilevered Roof Style - 6 x 6 Thickness Timbers
The Silverado Modern Pergola, Cantilevered Roof Style - Front View
The Silverado Modern Pergola, Cantilevered Roof Style - Side View
The Silverado Modern Pergola, Cantilevered Roof Style - Top View
The Silverado Modern Pergola, Cantilevered Roof Style - Isometric View
The Silverado Modern Pergola - Cantilevered Roof Style - 8 x 8 Thickness Timbers
The Silverado Modern Pergola, Cantilevered Roof Style, 8 x 8 Thickness Post - front View
The Silverado Modern Pergola, Cantilevered Roof Style, 8 x 8 Thickness Post - Side View
The Silverado Modern Pergola, Cantilevered Roof Style, 8 x 8 Thickness Post.
The Silverado Modern Pergola, Cantilevered Roof Style, 8 x 8 Thickness Post - Isometric View
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).
Roof support timbers (lintels) and rafters are 1 7/8" x 5 3/4". If you prefer a different sizing or style write what you would like in the comments section or contact us.
Posts normally ship 9' long. 9 posts make the top of the roof 9' to give you an 8' 4" clearance ("ceiling height") under the rafters. About 90% of our pergola customers go with the default 9' post height. 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. For example, a 30' x 20' free standing pergola has 6 posts.
Forever Redwood Pergola kits are completely assembled in the shop prior to shipping to be sure that everything fits together perfectly. All timbers are notched into one another to increase structural strength and to lock all your pergolas timbers in place so they will never sag, twist or move. There are hundreds of notches in the larger pergolas. Full notching is rarely practiced because it is labor intensive, but it is one of the secrets to a long lasting beautiful pergola.
All assembly hardware is included and is stainless steel.
| Pergola (Roof) Size (ft) | Approx. weight |
|---|---|
| 10 x 10 | 705 lbs. |
| 10 x 12 | 795 lbs. |
| 10 x 14 | 885 lbs. |
| 10 x 15 | 930 lbs. |
| 10 x 16 | 975 lbs. |
| 10 x 18 | 1065 lbs. |
| 10 x 20 | 1155 lbs. |
| 12 x 12 | 903 lbs. |
| 12 x 14 | 1011 lbs. |
| 12 x 15 | 1065 lbs. |
| 12 x 16 | 1119 lbs. |
| 12 x 18 | 1227 lbs. |
| 12 x 20 | 1335 lbs. |
| Pergola (Roof) Size (ft) | Approx. weight |
|---|---|
| 14 x 14 | 1137 lbs. |
| 14 x 16 | 1263 lbs. |
| 14 x 18 | 1389 lbs. |
| 14 x 20 | 1515 lbs. |
| 15 x 15 | 1268 lbs. |
| 15 x 18 | 1470 lbs. |
| 15 x 20 | 1605 lbs. |
| 16 x 16 | 1407 lbs. |
| 16 x 18 | 1551 lbs. |
| 16 x 20 | 1695 lbs. |
| 18 x 18 | 1713 lbs. |
| 18 x 20 | 1875 lbs. |
| 20 x 20 | 2055 lbs. |
