Do not attempt to anchor the support post directly on to patio pavers or flagstone.
Building pergola on concrete slab.
In either case you will need to anchor the posts onto concrete.
Read on or contact us today to find out how to build a pergola or pavilion on a concrete patio.
Laying out the post bases.
Conceptual design and planning.
The distance between our posts would be 18 x14.
You may have problems with cracking or movement over the long term.
8 8 posts if necessary with 2 10 or 2 12 headers braced in about 2 5 or 3 on each side.
Hi phil we have a concrete slab that is 18 wide and really don t want to drill into our concrete if possible.
All good designs start with a sketch.
The easiest method of installation is to dig footings to the correct depth below the frost line in your area and use post mounting hardware to attach the posts to the concrete footings or existing concrete slab as follows.
I first started with a couple rough.
An outdoor pergola is a great way to shield your patio from the harsh rays of the sun while you sit out and enjoy the summer weather.
The first step in building the pergola is to lay out the locations of the post bases.
The pergola can either be attached to the house or constructed as a free standing entity.
How to build a pergola on a concrete patio in two days step 1.
Pergola post installation mounted on concrete footer or existing slab.