A pergola or a patio umbrella might also be effective choices.
Building a pergola over a concrete patio.
Most patios slope about 1 8 in.
Keep in mind any slope you ll include in the patio.
All good designs start with a sketch.
I first started with a couple rough.
How to build a pergola over a concrete patio the plan.
Build a pergola over an existing patio instead of building a new one saves you a lot of time money and work.
How to build a pergola on a pergola.
How to build a pergola on a concrete patio in two days step 1.
Setting the posts into place.
It is usually built in the shape of an octagon but with the help of proper hexagonal gazebo plans you can build a distinctive gazebos with six sides.
The first step in building the pergola is to lay out the locations of the post bases.
Laying out the post bases.
Position the post brackets marking their centers on the concrete with a hammer and a sharp instrument.
Conceptual design and planning.
Building a pergola is a quick way to add a touch of class to your outdoor space and it s certainly something a homeowner can tackle by him or herself and c.
A gazebo not only increases the aesthetic appeal of your outdoors but in addition provides a room to relax and chat in your exteriors.
The first step of the woodworking project is to layout the pergola and to set the posts into concrete.
Per foot to drain.