Timber Gable Roof Pergola

On a house these are typically load bearing structures but as pergolas are generally much lighter and don t have load bearing walls to support the gable is largely decorative.

Timber gable roof pergola.

For arbors gazebos pavilions pergolas and trellises. True post and beam architecture with cathedral ceiling and heavy braces pressure treated glulam posts and beams wrapped in rustic western red cedar 8x8 posts. The top of this pergola is designed with a 12 overhang so the overall roof size is 14 x 14. A gable is the triangular space at the end of a roof consisting of two sloping roof halves see the picture for a more obvious explanation.

Easy to build and as always plans are laid out as step by step instructions complete with bill of materials and a list of raw materials needed as well as templates for cutting any complex cuts. Once you are done with painting it s time to commence the build. There is an innate and natural affection for curves and arches in architecture. Our gable pavilions is our in house favorite main benefits of the gable pavilion.

Once you have painted your timber store it with spacers so that the timber wont stick together as it dries. This garden pergola with a gable roof measures 10 wide x 12 deep x 13 tall. A gable roof is the most common shaped roof in places with colder temperature climates. Featured today is a shadescape three gable roof diy pavilion kit with integrated power.

It will add beauty and shade to any backyard patio or garden. How to build a gable roof pergola step two identifying the elements of your pergola how to build a gable roof pergola. A continuous curved arch that forms a timber frame roof for a pergola adds interest as well as drawing the eye upwards giving the perception of a grandeur scaled structure.