Three options for footings are discussed.
Footing requirements for pergola.
Previously you would dig a hole for each post and pour a concrete footing at the bottom of each hole for each post to set in.
Mounting pergolas to ground foundation anchoring.
Like any code recommendations these are not how to guides to building footings so much as parameters you need to observe based on local.
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8 x 3 or 4ft diameter sonotube form.
The diameter will be determined by how large the footing or pier size is.
2 3 bags of ready mix concrete per form.
Dig a hole twelve to twenty four inches in diameter.
Select the right footing for your next pergola or arbor project.
Especially where reactive soil is a concern you should consult with your local council on what sort of footings will be required to safely support your deck or pergola.
Even then bracing requirements are minimal.
This do it yourself video will teach you how to pour concrete into a sonotube form measure and place post mount brackets for your pergola kit.
Other tools and material you will need.
Improper footings will make for an unstable frame which can cause the wood to bow and warp and potentially cause harm to someone using it at the wrong time.
Once the concrete had set you would build the pergola on the posts.
Alternatively rent a two man twelve inch gas powered auger.
Pros and cons given for each.
How to pour concrete footings for a cedar pergola.
Improperly built foundation footings unlike poorly installed gutters or gapped hardwood flooring can eventually bring down the house.
Today there are more efficient options to set footings such as helical piers or footings.
Pergola post installation mounted on concrete footer or existing slab.
Also look for differences between requirements for enclosed roof patio covers and those with open air beams.
The easiest way to pour concrete footings for a pergola is with a concrete footing form tube.
Available in 8 and 12 diameter tubes.
Most pergolas are made from wood but aluminum is an attractive cost effective alternative.
Use a clam shell digger and a pry bar to help loosen stubborn rocks or cut roots if required.
Critical requirements for digging pergola footings.
Aluminum patio covers often have their own code requirements that differ from wooden structures so be sure to check permit rules closely.
Order the 8 foot or 10 foot post option and add the post attachment hardware to your order.
