Traditional Rafters Roof Kit (for 2x6 Wood Slats)
Overview
This pergola roof kit utilizes 2x6 rafter brackets so you can attach a series of 2x6 rafters above the 6x6 beams (creating a second roof "layer" to give the pergola's roof a more traditional look). The 2x6 rafter slats can (but don't necessarily have to) extend beyond the edge of the beams below them, creating overhangs on each end.
Steel Pergola Bracket Features
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14-gauge steel (approximately 2mm thick) - Laser-cut, bent and welded
- Advanced weather coating technology to withstand extreme weather conditions
- Pre-drilled holes for securing wood and accessories to bracket
- Made for dressed lumber commonly called 2x6s (actual dimensions are 1.5” x 5.5”)
- Includes stainless steel screws (1.5-inch #10 self-tapping wood screws with pan/round head painted black) for securing wood into bracket
- Reduces your pergola build time by as much as 75%
- Backed by a 5-year warranty
- Shipped directly to your doorstep from Boise, Idaho
- NOTE: Wood (lumber) is NOT included in this kit and will need to be purchased locally
Span, Spacing & Brackets
The following table shows how many 2x6 rafter brackets are included (together with stainless steel screws & black screw covers) based on the span (4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 feet) and spacing option (far, medium or close spacing) you choose.
| Span¹ | Spacing² | # of 6x6s | # of Brackets |
| 4 feet | Far (24.5") | 1 | 2 |
| 4 feet | Medium (16.0") | 2 | 4 |
| 4 feet | Close (12.0") | 3 | 6 |
| 6 feet | Far (24.5") | 2 | 4 |
| 6 feet | Medium (18.0") | 3 | 6 |
| 6 feet | Close (12.0") | 5 |
10 |
| 8 feet | Far (24.5") | 3 |
6 |
| 8 feet | Medium (16.0") | 5 |
10 |
| 8 feet | Close (12.0") | 7 |
14 |
| 10 feet | Far (24.5") | 4 |
8 |
| 10 feet | Medium (17.5") | 6 |
12 |
| 10 feet | Close (12.0") | 9 |
18 |
| 12 feet | Far (24.0") | 5 |
10 |
| 12 feet | Medium (18.0") | 7 |
14 |
| 12 feet | Close (12.0") | 11 |
22 |
¹ Span is the distance from outside edge to outside edge (including brackets) of the side of the pergola where the roof brackets will be attached.
² Spacing is approximate and denotes "on-center" spacing - i.e. the distance between the center point of one 2x6 to the center point of the next 2x6 (not the amount of space between the 2x6s).
Other Roof Kits for Pergolas with a 6x6 Frame
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2x6 inline rafters roof kit - 2x6 slats are inserted between the beams (inline & flush) rather than above the beams
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Angled shade purlins roof kit - 2x6 slats are inserted between the beams (inline) but are installed at a 45-degree angle (or another angle) to maximize shade
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6x6 inline rafters kit - 6x6s (square posts) are inserted between the beams (inline & flush) rather than above the beams
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Wood Not Included
Wood 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.
Privacy Walls, Railings, Other Add-Ons
Roofs are just one type of pergola add-on we offer. You may also be interested in:
Fast, Free Shipping
All pergola kits and add-ons (such as a roof kit like this one) ship FREE to mainland USA from our warehouse in Boise, Idaho. Most orders arrive within 2-4 business days. See more shipping information here.
Assembly Information
Adding a roof to your pergola is quite easy (even for novices) and only requires basic tools. Following these simple instructions, it should only take an hour or so to add a roof to your pergola.
5-Year Warranty
We stand behind our products! 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.
Financing Available
Click here to learn about splitting your purchase up into 4 interest-free payments OR financing your order over up to 36 months.
