What are the advantages of hiring a professional to build a pergola roof?
Building a pergola roof can be a simple but also a very complex job if you don’t have enough tools or knowledge of this trade. You need a specific tool to be able to cut the wooden beams to size, scrape them and work them into a stable roof structure. It must also be properly placed in the ground. If you don’t have this tool or if you have little craft talent, it’s better to hire a professional to build your pergola roof so that it doesn’t blow away at the first wind.
What should be considered when building a pergola roof?
To prevent your pergola roof from blowing away, you should anchor the structure well into the ground when building your pergola roof using strong posts and a concrete foundation. If the wooden slats that you will use for the roof of the pergola have not been processed, they should definitely be impregnated before or after processing so that they do not absorb moisture and warp after a short time.
Why should I build a pergola?
The advantage of building a pergola compared to other types of construction is that you usually do not need a building permit, because a pergola, as a type of canopy, is not counted as a fixed structure. Originally, the pergola served as an aid for climbing plants and consisted only of a pure wooden structure. Therefore, it was permeable to water and was not intended as a waterproof canopy. Nowadays, pergola roof construction is done by covering the pergolas with plexiglass or other materials, so that the canopy is resistant to rain.
What preparations need to be made before building a pergola roof?
Construction of a pergola roof
Well planned is half built. Before you even start shopping for pergola roof materials and tools, carefully plan your construction project, preferably drawing it on a sheet of paper, and mark and measure the area of each individual component on site.
What tools and materials are needed to build a pergola roof?
To build a pergola roof, you need not only suitable battens, bolts, posts and trusses, but also post and footing supports, as well as a concrete foundation to firmly anchor the structure into the ground. To cut the slats, you will need a tape measure and a ruler, as well as a jig saw. For digging the foundation you need a shovel and pickaxe, and for construction you need a hammer, saw, cordless screwdriver, spirit level and protractor.
What variants are there when building a pergola roof?
As a patio cover, the pergola roof can alternatively be attached directly to the wall of the house. This saves material and ensures greater stability. Different materials can be used to cover the pergola structure: If you have a permanent permanent rain roof in mind, Plexiglas or clear roof panels are a good solution. A tin roof is cheap, if not transparent. If you mainly want to protect yourself from the sun, you can simply cover the pergola structure with sheets of weather-resistant fabrics or an awning. Alternatively, you can simply green the pergola roof with beautiful climbing plants and sit directly outdoors.
