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DIY Kit for a Free-Standing Pergola With Roof - Any Size Up to 12' x 12'

⬩ Freestanding 1-Block pergola with a 4x4 frame
⬩ Slatted Roof (2x4s Atop Beams)
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About this Pergola Kit:

FREE-STANDING

1-block pergola with 4 posts
(see the house-attached 2-post kit)
1-block pergola
(see wall-mount kit)

UP TO 12' x 12'

can be any size up to 12' x 12'
(width & depth are interchangeable)
can be any size
up to 12' x 12'

FOR 4x4s + 2x4s

actual sizes: 3.5" x 3.5" / 1.5" x 3.5"
(see kit for 6x6s and 2x6s)
actual sizes: 3.5 x 3.5" / 1.5 x 3.5"
(see kit w/ 6x6s + 2x6s)

2x4s ON BEAMS

change roof to: canopy, straight 2x4s, 4x4 posts or angled 2x4schange roof to: canopy, straight 2x4s, 4x4 posts or angled 2x4s

0 PRIVACY WALLS

see this same kit with a privacy wallsee kit with a privacy wall

CLOSE SPACING

between the roof slats / rafters
(see kit w/ far or medium spacing)
between roof slats
(see far or med spacing)

DESIGN NEW KIT

Included in This Free-Standing Pergola With Roof DIY Kit:

4x

BASE BRACKETS
for 4x4 wood

4x

3-ARM POST BRACKETS
for 4x4 wood

22x

RAFTER BRACKETS
for 2x4 wood

All

ALL SCREWS NEEDED
stainless steel

4x

BASE BRACKETS
for 4x4 wood

4x

3-ARM POST BRACKETS
for 4x4 wood

22x

RAFTER BRACKETS
for 2x4 wood

All

ALL SCREWS NEEDED
stainless steel

NOTE: Lumber (wood) and anchoring hardware for securing the base brackets to a solid foundation are NOT included and will need to be purchased locally.
NOTE: Lumber (wood) and anchoring hardware for securing the base brackets to a solid foundation are NOT included and will need to be purchased locally.
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Additional Information

Not Included in this Kit

This standalone pergola kit does not include the following items, which you will need to purchase at a local home improvement store or lumber yard:

Wood - Lumber is a) very expensive to ship and b) readily available to most people at local home improvement and building supply stores. By buying your wood locally, you also have more options on the exact type of wood you'd like that is appropriate for your area's climate.

Anchoring Hardware - Because the hardware you need will vary based on the type of material you're mounting the base brackets to, the kit does not include anchoring hardware for securing the base brackets to a secure foundation (i.e. cement pad, deck, landscape toppers, concrete footing, etc.). The kit does, however, include stainless steel wood screws for securing all of the wood posts/slats into the steel brackets.

This standalone pergola kit does not include the following items, which you will need to purchase at a local home improvement store or lumber yard:

Wood - Lumber is a) very expensive to ship and b) readily available to most people at local home improvement and building supply stores. By buying your wood locally, you also have more options on the exact type of wood you'd like that is appropriate for your area's climate.

Anchoring Hardware - Because the hardware you need will vary based on the type of material you're mounting the base brackets to, the kit does not include anchoring hardware for securing the base brackets to a secure foundation (i.e. cement pad, deck, landscape toppers, concrete footing, etc.). The kit does, however, include stainless steel wood screws for securing all of the wood posts/slats into the steel brackets.

Required Lumber & Estimated Cost

As noted above, wood (lumber) is NOT included in this stand-alone pergola kit, nor is the hardware you'll need to anchor the base brackets to a secure foundation. Before you can build your self-standing pergola, you'll need to purchase the following items from a local building supply store or lumber yard (assuming you plan to build a 12' x 12' pergola that is 8' tall):

  • Four (4) 8' long 4x4 posts
  • Four (4) 12' long 4x4 posts
  • Eleven (11) 12' long 2x4 slats
  • Anchoring hardware (16 pieces)

The estimated cost for the above lumber and anchoring hardware is $351. 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.

As noted above, wood (lumber) is NOT included in this stand-alone pergola kit, nor is the hardware you'll need to anchor the base brackets to a secure foundation. Before you can build your self-standing pergola, you'll need to purchase the following items from a local building supply store or lumber yard (assuming you plan to build a 12' x 12' pergola that is 8' tall):

  • Four (4) 8' long 4x4 posts
  • Four (4) 12' long 4x4 posts
  • Eleven (11) 12' long 2x4 slats
  • Anchoring hardware (16 pieces)

The estimated cost for the above lumber and anchoring hardware is $351. 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.

Optional Add-Ons

Make your free-standing pergola even better by adding a bracket kit for:

Make your free-standing pergola even better by adding a bracket kit for:

Assembly Information

Assembling a Zen Pergola is quite easy (even for novices) and only requires basic tools. Following these simple instructions, it should only take 2-3 hours for you and a helper to assemble your 4-post freestanding pergola.

Assembling a Zen Pergola is quite easy (even for novices) and only requires basic tools. Following these simple instructions, it should only take 2-3 hours for you and a helper to assemble your 4-post freestanding pergola.

Shipping & Returns

Shipping is free on all orders delivered within mainland USA. Shipping fees will apply for orders being delivered to Alaska, Hawaii & Canada. Click here for more details. Although we reserve the right to use any carrier we choose, we typically ship products via UPS or USPS.

All products ship directly from our Boise, ID facility within 1 business day, so you'll be ready to assemble your freestanding pergola in just a few days.

Click here to learn more about how we handle returns.

Shipping is free on all orders delivered within mainland USA. Shipping fees will apply for orders being delivered to Alaska, Hawaii & Canada. Click here for more details. Although we reserve the right to use any carrier we choose, we typically ship products via UPS or USPS.

All products ship directly from our Boise, ID facility within 1 business day, so you'll be ready to assemble your freestanding pergola in just a few days.

Click here to learn more about how we handle returns.

5-Year Warranty

We stand behind this roof-covered pergola kit. We will gladly replace any bracket that breaks, cracks, chips or corrodes within 5 years of purchase. Read more about our 5-year limited warranty.

We stand behind this roof-covered pergola kit. We will gladly replace any bracket that breaks, cracks, chips or corrodes within 5 years of purchase. Read more about our 5-year limited warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions
What size of wood do I need to buy?

The wood sizes listed on this page & throughout our website use standard U.S. lumber sizes (where the actual dimensions are a half-inch smaller than the name implies):

  • Our 4x4 brackets are designed for "four-by-fours" (actual size: 3.5" x 3.5")
  • Our 2x4 brackets are designed for "two-by-fours" (actual size: 1.5" x 3.5")
  • Our 6x6 brackets are designed for "six-by-sixes" (actual size: 5.5" x 5.5")
  • Our 2x6 brackets are designed for "two-by-sixes" (actual size: 1.5" x 5.5")

If you stick with these standard lumber sizes, the wood will slide right into the brackets and fit perfectly.

Make sure NOT to get "rough-cut" of "rough-sawn" lumber, which is slightly bigger than standard dressed lumber. Rough-cut lumber will not fit into our brackets.

What type of wood do you recommend?

In general, any straight dry lumber will work just fine. Some types of wood may just require a little more maintenance than others. The two most common types of wood to use are western red cedar and redwood. They are naturally insect- and rot-resistant and have natural oils & resins that make them more resilient to the elements. Another great option is pressure-treated pine, as the pressure-treating process makes the wood more weather- and insect-resistant. This is far from a complete list of lumber options; there are many other types of wood that will work great.

What height do you recommend for the posts?

We recommend using 8-foot lumber for the pergola's posts. The parts list and estimat