The footings are the parts that anchor into the concrete so we knew we needed 6 footings.ġ. Since ours was 24 feet long, we knew we needed to make it a double with the extender brackets. The maximum recommended size (per TOJA GRID) is 12 feet for length or width. To figure out how many other pieces you need: Here's the math:ġ44 (total distance) / 10 (total number of inches of spacing + size of slat) = 15 slats total (14.4 rounded up) The longest length of 1x2s available at Home Depot was 8 feet and we knew we would need to trim each one to be able to nail it at the ends to a rafter, so we needed 4 of those to get 1 row. So we needed 15 slats that would span 24 feet. To figure out how many 1x2s you need for the slats:įirst, you figure out total length: for instance if your row is 144 inches, you want 8 inches between each 1x2, and each one is 2 inches wide, you divide 144 by 10 to get 15 (rounded up). Don't try to use a normal drill.)įinish nailer (we finally bought one after borrowing our neighbor's a few times).ĭrill bit for concrete (we used 2 b/c the first one broke- more on that later)Įxterior nails and screws (any screws that come with the TOJA GRID kits are exterior) Hammer drill (we borrowed one from a neighbor. Here's the listing for a double pergola kit for 4x4 woodĦ packs of decorative joist hangers (12 total) If you're high maintenance like us, you may need to piece it together. Depending on your needs you may be able to get away with simply ordering a kit. We have 9 feet ceilings and we didn't want the pergola to interrupt the sightline out the window.
This makes it much easier! Even so, we wanted our pergola longer than 10 feet so we needed additional parts. If you want a simple pergola as shown on their site, you can just order a kit! At the time they didn't have kits like this one. We chose 2x4 rafters spaced out with 1x2 horizontal slats on top. And what style would you like? TOJA GRID has kits that include hardware for slats or a shade covering for the top.
Size of posts? We used 4x4s but I have to say I LOVE the look of more substantial 6圆 posts.
Toja grid brackets free#
First I need to say, Joe is fully capable of DIY but he doesn't have extensive experience or free time, yet in his words, "If I can do this, anyone can." So here goes.įirst, you have some decisions to make.
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