However, you won't be able to find the wood of this pergola in the U.S. The stated specs for humidity can be found on the manufactures website.. Ha! pergola Houzz Pro: One simple solution for contractors and design pros. Any further thoughts about a superior non-wood material for building a stronger pergola? That is the problem that needs to be addressed, or it can rot out your house behind the walls. It *looks* like wood, but once you touch it, it's very obviously painted metal with a faux (weathered) finish). Barb. The price is great and maybe some bigger screws would stabilize it more. Hi Jenn: Yes, I used PTL for the posts (6x6x10'), beam(2x10 each side) and the crosspieces (2X10's 16" apart. 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PTL lumber is not meant for finish stuff and the typical stack of the stuff has a lot of beat up pieces. costco And since they charge over $11 a sq. Snookums - wish I could. I'd suspect improper flashing at the point of connection between the pergola and house, possibly coupled with improper flashing of the door. However they only sell set sizes and they must be attached to the house, not freestanding structures. The one the OP referred to was only $699. Barb. Mrs. Architectrunnerguy really likes it too but calls it our $80,000 moongate and pergola because it took me so long! Costco just started a new return policy, at least on electronics (not sure if its on everything), its 90 days. When installed correctly they have a 90mph to 110mph wind rating, we can get to 60mph gusts here in the desert. Cal., no??). paragon We use Amerimaxbp.com products. novara paragon louvered Right now, the square footings are screwed to the pillars on the underside of the footing. Covering the deck won't address that pergola house connection and may exacerbate the problem. Does anyone have a copy they'd be willing to share? Actually since my last post, Costco has added a HUGE coupon of $600.00 to this pergola. NV. Does anyone have their email address.I bought the Costco Pergola installed it over a concrete patio with concrete anchor bolts and brackets to the house facia. Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11169519, I have seen that pergola on display at Costco here in Vegas. One of the hardest parts of the whole job was picking out the best pieces from the stack. Does anyone have any experience with these? We now have tons of screws and bolts and have no clue how this goes together. It will not last long since we have a lot of wind here in Southern Arizona. costco This project also had another part where the connection to the garage was a little bit different so I'll point that out not knowing your set up. appliancesconnection Good luck. pergolas novara paragon louvered First I would research your building codes to see what is required, then search the internet for the products. Any clues? Entry/Exit to detached garage, enough space for door location? Also, I want to hang baskets from these top-beams with fuchsias and other plants growing in them. Not ever. However, it still sways a little during strong winds or when someone is pushing on one of the pillars with full force. pergolas It's possible that the screws weren't in tightly or something, but I don't know. modena paragon 12x16 Still not sure about covering the entire deck vs. half the deck. garagetoolsstorage I'm worried that the vinyl panels, vines, and hanging baskets might weigh them down too much. You need to do some deconstruction and play around with a water hose on a dry day in order to find out the exact infiltraton point, and why it's coming in. For the record, I own the costco/wellmade version and live in Portland. You can buy a BBQ and return it 2 years later simply because you didnt like it. I'm also seeing that you can get manual crank awnings so if I'm spooked about the motor, it doesn't mean a retractable awning wouldn't be a good fit. They have a really nice Tuscan Style 10 X 12 Aluminum pergola for $599.00. Getting above 70% humidity will cause buckling due to the swelling of the wood. For the price though, it's very nice-looking. The clear cedar for the gate and pickets alone ran around $700! It looked like a powder coated aluminum which wont fade or rot. The road to successful design is paved with disaster stories. Whats yours? Even those pieces had knots and checks so I used Minwaxws wood filler (2 part system) to fill all that stuff in. Any help would be hugely appreciated. Everyone likes it. I feel like I can make a pergola canopy or retractable awning work for my needs right now without diving into the screened in porch territory, though we might go that route someday. Before: After: Connection closeup of trellis: It was a lot of work getting the PTL to the proper shape but at $3K savings over cedar I was motivated. HOWEVER we pull permits on all projects and engineering requires footers for any size. It is made out of aluminum and is white. Thanks, airborne 101, for your great education about it not being a good idea to top-load this type of pergola. modena paragon 12x16 We've had bad experiences with wood in the past, probably because life gets too busy to maintain it the right way. I'm also interested in the Costco Pergola. It looked quite good in person. In any event, I saw a Pergola (patio cover) that they are selling there. pergola Does anyone have a sense of how much weight these light aluminum beams can bear without buckling? They didn't have it on display at the Costco I went to. How about the manufacturer's name? After that's fixed, if you still want a covered gathering spot, I'd suggest lexan sheets as that will still allow light in as you originally wanted. costco gazebo costco soft gazebos outdoor Try BJ's. The water infiltration problem isn't originating in a lack of cover for the deck. ft for the product and another $4 a sq to install, that is no bargain. So, is there any building material that can be used to create a similar structure that doesn't have the downsides of upkeep and termite-susceptibility that wood has? It is without doubt the worst purchase we ever made at Costco. Letting it dry out first also helped with the painting (new PTL can't be painted because it's too "wet"). That one is quite a bit more money than the other one though - might as well get one built in for that price! We have this pergola but we dismantled and moved without saving the assembly instructions. Not good. Hope this helps. But there's good pieces in every pile. If you put it within 5 ft of the water portion of your pool, it will have to be grounded. I am also looking for the installation manual did anyone who installed it keep a copy that could be emailed to me? gcz1969 I was wondering if you still had the manual for the Costco pergola? I would never recommend adding anything to the top ( ie lattice) or hanging plants on that structure. I thought the Costco one was too light weight for our winds, but if properly anchored and not exposed to too much wind, it would be ok. When we build similar structures, it must be centered over a post to meet 90 mph wind load for building code in So. Really nice for the $$$$. And as I mentioned above I used Sherwin Williams "Duration", a higher end, thicker paint that tended to "fills things in" better. The only way it will be totally sturdy is install L brackets to hold the square footing and pillar together. paragon Never fade or rot or need painted. Top is all 3" x 8" headers and rafters with 3" x 3" lattice tubes. This pergola cannot be permanently staked or attached to concret floor or platform" Costco at that point would not refund or adjust the purchase, so it's use it or throw it away. Please keep us posted and anymore questions, just ask. I had a big blank wall and built a trellis and the connection there was under an eave. Something to consider. they just need hosed to keep clean. I want to add a cover on my existing pergola. Everything is screwed together, countersunk and filled in with the wood filler (I thought that one pergola you have in an "idea book" with the exposed metal hangers looked horrible because of that!) These would both support some vines and would provide additional shade. Thanks so much in advance. The 6x6's weigh about 100 pounds each but we found 11 that were very good. costco siena screened gardeninggal foxtrotdiyhomes structured I was planning to call around to some of the other stores to see if anyone has one up. A properly built pergola and deck and door will not ever have water coming through into the house. There's been no warping but I let everything dry out all clamped together. Thanks :o). As a DIYer, I think building one yourself is not a bad idea. 10 Fantastic Benefits of Owning a Swimming Pool, Pool company can't get plaster and summer almost over. DH is about to install one this week, almost $15k in cost. Glad to hear the motorized awning has worked so well for you for so long! They got an unlicensed contractor to install a small 10 x 12 on deck and it blew over a couple months later. Never know if they just did a half-a#@ job putting themtogether for display, though.We saw one on display at Sears that was also the faux woodlooking aluminum but was a bit smaller (8' x 10') and had apretty neat sliding shape that could be pulled down oppositesides. costco paragon paragon costco 12x16 We got a call from the landscaper who said we were so right. it needed footers. So, it has been YEARS since this post was active. It's hard to imagine that you can find marine-grade stainless steel hardware and natural granite stone easily around here. Thanks for the compliment. I saw that at Costco. We are having our pool remodeled. material for a pergola: cypress or pressure treated lumber. It will be subject to wind damage if modified with additional weight. pergola We purchased one of these with the intent of installing it on a concret patio and kept it in storage for over 3 months before installing it. As of writing this, it is 75% humidity in Newport. Our code here in some areas of S. NV (not all areas) says that less than 120 sq ft of cover doesnt need a permit. Push on it - the one at my store at least feels very wobbly. costco It is great for the price, but consider it like an umbrella. It didn't have stakes into the floor, but I did notice that the "feet" were not moving - it wobbling up by the roof. It seemed quite sturdy and had holes in the base "feet" so you could anchor.I found it on their online catalog, but the picture isn't great. paragon 12x20 modena paviljoen westfalia I saw it at the Mission Viejo Costco on Cabot (it might be Laguna Niguel actually).

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