All good designs start with a sketch.
													
																	Building a pergola over a concrete patio. 
									
	
		
	
																	The first step in building the pergola is to lay out the locations of the post bases. 
																	Per foot to drain. 
																	Build a pergola over an existing patio instead of building a new one saves you a lot of time money and work. 
																	Laying out the post bases. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Keep in mind any slope you ll include in the patio. 
																	How to build a pergola over a concrete patio the plan. 
																	Conceptual design and planning. 
																	Position the post brackets marking their centers on the concrete with a hammer and a sharp instrument. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	A pergola or a patio umbrella might also be effective choices. 
																	The first step of the woodworking project is to layout the pergola and to set the posts into concrete. 
																	Most patios slope about 1 8 in. 
																	How to build a pergola on a pergola. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	I first started with a couple rough. 
																	If you ll be adding a patio later be sure to pour all the footings at the finished patio height as part of your pergola designs. 
																	A gazebo not only increases the aesthetic appeal of your outdoors but in addition provides a room to relax and chat in your exteriors. 
																	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. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Setting the posts into place. 
																	Drill a hole in each mark insert an expansion anchor through the bracket into the concrete and tighten it with a ratchet.