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12×12 pergola plans, plans include a PDF download (link at bottom of blog post), shopping list, cutting list, measurements, step-by-step detailed drawings, and instructions.
12×12 Pergola Plans – Overview
12×12 Pergola Plans – Material List
Shopping List
Shopping List
4 – 6×6 – 8′
15 – 2×6 – 14′
4 – 2×6 – 8′
15 – 2×2 – 14′
Hardware
4 – 6×6 post base
16 – 9″ carriage bolts, nuts, washers
3″ deck screws
Cutting List
Cutting List
4 – 6×6 – 8′
15 – 2×6 – 14′
4 – 2×6 – 4′
4 – 2×6 – 3′ 4 5/16″
15 – 2×2 – 14′
Cut four 6×6’s to 8′ long. Install to a 12’x12′ area as shown in illustration above, measure and make sure area is squared. Secure with 6×6 post base.
Cut eight 2×6’s to 14′ long. Cut the ends of the boards as shown on illustration above.
Install the four 14′ 2×6 boards to the front and back as shown on illustration above. Use clamps to hold boards in place, drill holes through post and boards, and secure with 9″ carriage bolts.
Install the four 14′ 2×6 boards to the sides as shown on illustration above. Use clamps to hold boards in place, drill holes through post and boards, and secure with 9″ carriage bolts.
Cut seven 2×6’s to 14′ long. Cut the ends of the boards as shown on illustration above. Notch 8 1/2″ x 2″ deep.
Install the seven 14′ 2×6 boards as shown on illustration above. Pre-drill holes and screw 3″ deck screws through the side of the top board and into the bottom board.
Cut four 2×6’s to 4′ long, for the front and back brace. Cut boards as shown on illustration above.
Cut four 2×6’s to 3′ 4 5/16″ long, for the side brace. Cut boards as shown on illustration above.
Pre-drill holes and install the 2×6 corner brace using 3″ deck screws.
Cut fifteen 2×2 to 14′ long. Space out boards 1′. Pre–drill all holes and screw 3″ deck screws through the top of the 2×2’s and into the 2×6 bottom boards.
what dimension for 8 1/2″ cutout depth wise? for the 7 2×6’s 12′ long
They seem great would like more to try
Hi! I have requested the PDF plans for the 12X12 Pergola. I have donated a small amount as well. When will we be able to receive the plans by email?
Check your email spam folder, thanks.
hey guerra, did you ever get the pdf for the pergola, if so, could you send them to me?
How can the 7 2x6s be 12’ long when they are protruding 10-1/2 past the face of the joists, the posts are already 12’ apart outside to outside plus you have the two joists for another 3”?
My patio is about 30 ft long and about 16 ft wide. I also have a western setting sun that makes it hot in the afternoon. Could I put 2×8 rafters nailed together to get the sixteen feet lenth and place them at 45 degrees to block out the afternoon sun? I figured I use 6×6 posts and put them about 10 feet apart. Would that work?
Hi. I love the plans you have for 12 x 12 Pergola. Do you perhaps have plans for one that is round and a way to bend the wood to form a circle.
Thank you
Can you send me the pdf link please
I’ve ordered my materials in cedar and will be building this plan this weekend. My only concern is the corner braces. They can only brace one of the 2×6’s, and with the 11’ span I’m concerned about sagging/warping over time. What are your thoughts?
The likelihood of sagging is minimal at best. The two carriage bolts at each end are what is really holding the beam up. The corner brace is as much for form as function, it’s effect on everything will be important but not significant. If you are indeed concerned by all means double up on the braces, one for each perimeter 2×6. I honestly don’t think it’s necessary though.
Great plan for a pergola. I built this over three days and it turned out great! My only comment would be about the 2×2 boards. I struggled with the spacing at first. I gather they should be spaced 1ft on center, starting with the first board on the edge of the 2×6 tails?
Any concerns using 2×6 material?
Could you email the pdf for this please as I can’t find the download button
The links for the PDF are at the bottom of the blog post.
11′ span with a two by six is not a problem. There should be no sagging. If you are still concerned, cut 8 of the braces instead of 4 and brace both 2×6’s
I just built this pergola and it wobbles. I even added double corner bracing. Has anyone had this issue ? Or know a solution to it?
Did you use 2 carriage bolts through each end of the boards forming the perimeter structure? Once you tighten them up there should be zero movement. Also if the bottoms of the posts are bolted to secure post saddles everything should be unitized.
What a great help this is awesome
Please email me the pdf. I cannot find it.
Thanks!
Can you send me the PDF for the 12 x 12 pergola Can’t seem to locate it on your page.
I need a pergola project for the purpose of City Approval. It has to be 25′ long, 5′ wide, it will be 6 ft high at the lowest point and will be covered with asfalt shingles (just like the house – HOA requirement). Can you guys provide those drawings and how much will it cost me
could you tell me roughly the total cost of supplys for this project
Can a 10×12 pergola be anchored on dirt. If not how deep should the post be set?
I am looking to build a 13 x 13 pergola, do you have plans available for this?
Or do you have any recommendations or suggestions on how to adjust the 12 x 12 plans to fit into a 13 x 13?
Just a quick one how can you use 9inch carriage bolts to secure a 6inch post and 2 2inch joists = 10 inch are they to be recessed thanks
2x2s are actually 1.5″
6×6 is 5.5″
so it’s 3″+ 5.5″ = 8.5″ leaving .5″ thread reveal.
The photo shows 16 corner braces. On the plans only shows 8.
Any clarification? Thanks
Just finished it yesterday on our deck. 23 hours of labor to put together. Didn’t need the angle braces as we bolted to the house and deck railing. Went with the full 16ft width of the 2×6 cross pieces instead of 14. Tried the 9″ bolts, no go. The 10″ worked better.
What is the best way to mark the radius on the corner gusset’s?
how about plans with one end attached to house with ledger board so it would only have 2 posts instead of 4 ? or is it better to build it free standing with 4 posts because its appearance will be better that way .
Please send me the plan for this 12×12 pergola.
Thank You