This pergola uses foam-filled
aluminum framing.

Materials

• Stud finder
• Pencil
• Circular saw or power miter saw (with carbide-tooth blade)
• 2x4s for temporary braces
• Tape measure
• Combination square
• Level
• Electric or cordless drill
• Chalk line
• Two 4x4s for support posts (A)
• One 4x8 for header (B)
• Four 2x6s for post fasciae (C)
• Six 2x6s for roof rafters (D)
• Fourteen 2x2s for roof slats (E)
• Six galvanized joist hangers (or aluminum receiver channel)
• 3-inch deck or sheet metal screws
• Two post anchor brackets
• Masonry fasteners

Note: The pergola shown was built with foam-filled aluminum framing. Though higher in cost, it is lighter and easier to handle, and has a longer life than wood. The finish is powder-coated for easy care. You can use cedar, redwood, or pressure-treated lumber, but apply the finish before final assembly. The lengths of all components will depend on your site.