
Bracket Kit for a Wood & Metal Backyard Pergola
⬩ Freestanding 4-Block pergola with a 4x4 Frame
⬩ Slatted Roof (Angled 2x4s)
About this Pergola Kit Configuration:
- Type: Free-standing (see the attached version of this kit)
- Bracket size: 4x4 (see the larger 6x6 version of this kit)
- Roof style: Angled slats (see this same kit with an inline, traditional, or square posts roof)
- Privacy wall(s): None (see this same kit with 1 or 2 privacy walls)
- Rafter spacing: Medium (see this same kit with far or close rafter spacing)
Want something completely different? Use our easy design tool to create your own pergola configuration.
Included in this DIY Bracket Kit for a Backyard Pergola:
-
9x base brackets (for 4x4 wood) - 4x 3-arm post brackets (for 4x4 wood)
- 4x 4-arm post brackets (for 4x4 wood)
- 1x 5-arm post bracket (for 4x4 wood)
- 120x 2x4 insert brackets for 60 roof/wall slats (2x4 wood)
- Stainless steel screws (1.5-inch #10 self-tapping wood screws with pan/round head painted black) for securing wood into brackets
- NOTE: Wood (lumber) and anchoring hardware for securing the base brackets to a solid foundation are NOT included and will need to be purchased locally
This pergola kit will accommodate any stand-alone backyard pergola ranging from 13-24 feet by 13-24 feet. The pergola does not need to be the exact dimensions shown in the images on this page.
The kit includes 120 2x4 insert brackets. While the intent is that all 120 of these brackets be used to add 15 angled roof slats to each of the pergola's 4 roof sections (12' span each with medium spacing), you can use the brackets any way you'd like (i.e. adding a privacy wall or half/partial wall, adding a side railing, increasing the number of slats in a roof/wall section, etc.). You can also purchase additional 2x4 insert brackets here.
Want a Larger 6x6 Frame?
Click here to see this same backyard pergola kit but for larger 6x6 wood posts and angled 2x6 roof slats (instead of 4x4 wood posts and angled 2x4 roof slats).
About Our Steel 4x4 Pergola Brackets:
- Made with premium quality steel
- Made of 14-gauge steel (~2.0mm thick)
- Laser-cut, bent and welded
- Advanced weather coating technology to withstand extreme weather conditions
- Pre-drilled holes for securing wood and accessories to brackets
- Made for dressed lumber commonly called 4x4s (actual dimensions are 3.5" x 3.5")
- Includes stainless steel screws (1.5-inch #10 self-tapping wood screws with pan/round head painted black) for securing wood into brackets
- Reduces your pergola build time by as much as 75%
- Backed by our 5-year warranty
- Shipped directly to your doorstep from Boise, Idaho
Specifications
- amazon bullet 1: Pergola kit includes: 9 base brackets, 4 3-arm post brackets, 4 4-arm post brackets and 1 5-arm post bracket (all for 4x4" wood posts) + 120 insert brackets for 2x4" wood slats + stainless steel screws (and screw caps) + complimentary drill bits
- amazon bullet 2: Freestanding pergola can be any size up to 24 feet x up to 24 feet (and 8-10 feet tall)
- amazon bullet 3: About our steel brackets: 1) 14-gauge steel (approximately 2mm thick) - 2) Laser-cut, bent and welded - 3) Advanced weather coating technology to withstand extreme weather conditions - 4) Pre-drilled holes for securing wood and accessories to brackets - 5) Backed by a 5-year warranty
- amazon bullet 5: Wood (lumber) and specialty hardware for anchoring base brackets to a secure base not included
- amazon bullet 4: The 120 insert brackets allow you to add 60 2x4 angled roof slats to your pergola (15 slats per roof quadrant)
- coverage area sqft: 576
- Assembled Height Ft: 8
- Assembled Width Ft: 24
- Assembled Length Ft: 24
- Required Lumber: As noted above, wood (lumber) is NOT included in this pergola bracket kit (nor is the hardware you'll need to anchor the base brackets).Before you can build your pergola, you'll need to purchase the following items from a local building supply store or lumber yard:- Nine (9) 8' long 4x4 posts- Twelve (12) 12' long 4x4 posts- Sixty (60) 12' long 2x4 slats- Anchoring hardware (36 pieces)The estimated cost* for the above lumber and anchoring hardware is $1151. Together with the cost of this Zen Pergolas bracket kit, your estimated total all-in cost for your pergola is $3550.*Estimate only - Actual cost will vary depending on the type of wood you buy, your location, local stores & availability and various other factors.
- Text Over Image - Dark: lumber not included
- Preconfigured Slat Spacing: between the roof slats / rafters (see kit w/ far or close spacing) between roof slats (see far or close spacing)
- Preconfigured Privacy Walls: see this same kit with 1 or 2 privacy walls see kit w/ 1 or 2 privacy walls
- Preconfigured Roof: change roof to: canopies , straight 2x4s , 2x4s atop beams or 4x4 posts
- Roof Brackets Type: INSERT BRACKETS for 2x4 wood
- Max Roof Brackets Count: 120
- More Info About Kit: This bracket & hardware kit for a backyard pergola will accommodate any free-standing pergola ranging from 13-24 feet by 13-24 feet . The pergola for backyard shade does not need to be exactly 24' x 24' like in the images on this page. The kit includes 120 2x4 insert brackets . While the images on this page show that all 120 brackets are used to add 60 angled roof slats to your pergola (15 slats to each of the four roof sections, all a 12' span with standard spacing between slats), you can use the brackets any way you'd like (i.e. adding a privacy wall or half/partial wall, adding a side railing, installing the roof slats straight up & down, etc.). You can also purchase additional 2x4 insert brackets here .
- Preconfigured Spacing Level: MED SPACING
- Preconfigured Wall Count: 0 PRIVACY WALLS
- Preconfigured Roof Type: ANGLED 2x4s
- Required Lumber and Cost: As noted above, wood (lumber) is NOT included in this steel pergola brackets kit, nor is the hardware you'll need to anchor the base brackets to a secure foundation. Before you can build your wooden pergola with black metal brackets, you'll need to purchase the following items from a local building supply store or lumber yard (assuming you plan to build a 24' x 24' pergola that is 8' tall): Nine (9) 8' long 4x4 posts Twelve (12) 12' long 4x4 posts Sixty (60) 12' long 2x4 slats Anchoring hardware (36 pieces) The estimated cost for the above lumber and anchoring hardware is $1,151 . This is only an estimate; actual costs will vary depending on the type of wood you decide to buy, your location, local stores & availability, and various other factors.
- Preconfigured Bracket Size: FOR 4x4s + 2x4s
- Pre Key Info Blocks: 4-Block
- Pre Key Info Brackets: 4x4 Frame
- Pre Key Info Roof: Slatted Roof (Angled 2x4s)
- Pre Key Info Type: Freestanding
About this Pergola Kit Configuration:
- Type: Free-standing (see the attached version of this kit)
- Bracket size: 4x4 (see the larger 6x6 version of this kit)
- Roof style: Angled slats (see this same kit with an inline, traditional, or square posts roof)
- Privacy wall(s): None (see this same kit with 1 or 2 privacy walls)
- Rafter spacing: Medium (see this same kit with far or close rafter spacing)
Want something completely different? Use our easy design tool to create your own pergola configuration.
Included in this DIY Bracket Kit for a Backyard Pergola:
-
9x base brackets (for 4x4 wood) - 4x 3-arm post brackets (for 4x4 wood)
- 4x 4-arm post brackets (for 4x4 wood)
- 1x 5-arm post bracket (for 4x4 wood)
- 120x 2x4 insert brackets for 60 roof/wall slats (2x4 wood)
- Stainless steel screws (1.5-inch #10 self-tapping wood screws with pan/round head painted black) for securing wood into brackets
- NOTE: Wood (lumber) and anchoring hardware for securing the base brackets to a solid foundation are NOT included and will need to be purchased locally
This pergola kit will accommodate any stand-alone backyard pergola ranging from 13-24 feet by 13-24 feet. The pergola does not need to be the exact dimensions shown in the images on this page.
The kit includes 120 2x4 insert brackets. While the intent is that all 120 of these brackets be used to add 15 angled roof slats to each of the pergola's 4 roof sections (12' span each with medium spacing), you can use the brackets any way you'd like (i.e. adding a privacy wall or half/partial wall, adding a side railing, increasing the number of slats in a roof/wall section, etc.). You can also purchase additional 2x4 insert brackets here.
Want a Larger 6x6 Frame?
Click here to see this same backyard pergola kit but for larger 6x6 wood posts and angled 2x6 roof slats (instead of 4x4 wood posts and angled 2x4 roof slats).
About Our Steel 4x4 Pergola Brackets:
- Made with premium quality steel
- Made of 14-gauge steel (~2.0mm thick)
- Laser-cut, bent and welded
- Advanced weather coating technology to withstand extreme weather conditions
- Pre-drilled holes for securing wood and accessories to brackets
- Made for dressed lumber commonly called 4x4s (actual dimensions are 3.5" x 3.5")
- Includes stainless steel screws (1.5-inch #10 self-tapping wood screws with pan/round head painted black) for securing wood into brackets
- Reduces your pergola build time by as much as 75%
- Backed by our 5-year warranty
- Shipped directly to your doorstep from Boise, Idaho
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