Classic freestanding pergola with a sloped roof and two posts
Want to build your own pergola without any unpleasant surprises? Each plan is designed with that in mind: all measurements are precise to the millimeter, along with a cut list, hardware list, and a step-by-step assembly guide. You’ll know exactly what to buy and how to put it together.
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📐 Construction plan for a freestanding pergola with a slope of 8.1°
Wood type: Solid Douglas fir C24 or autoclave-treated pine, Class 4
PROJECT DIMENSIONS (plans) — Length: 4 m, Width: 3.5 m, Front post height: 2.5 m, Rear post height: 3 m.
OVERALL DIMENSIONS (including overhangs) — Overall length: 4.50 m, Overall width: 4.00 m, Overall front height: 2.66 m, Overall rear height: 3.16 m.
Actual dimensions of the structure: including roof overhangs and roofing thickness (joists + battens).
What's included in the plan:
🔹 General views: front, back, side, top 🔹 Technical views: post layout, exploded view, parts list 🔹 Complete cutting list (sections, lengths, quantities, volumes) 🔹 Complete hardware list with part numbers 🔹 Labeled view of components 🔹 YouTube links to our step-by-step assembly tutorials
Profile: Enthusiastic DIY builder, standard tools. Some steps require two people.
⚠️ Plan in French — dimensions in millimeters. 🔒 For personal use only — resale prohibited.
📐 FOOTPRINT (including overhangs)
Length: 4.50 m
Width: 4.00 m
Calculation: 4.50 m × 4.00 m
Floor area: 🟢 18.00 m²
ℹ️ Below the 20 m² threshold: a preliminary declaration is generally sufficient in France. Rules may vary—check with your local city hall.
📐 Construction plan for a freestanding pergola with a slope of 8.1°
Wood type: Solid Douglas fir C24 or autoclave-treated pine, Class 4
PROJECT DIMENSIONS (plans)
Length: 5.00 m
Width: 3.50 m
Front post height: 2.50 m
Rear post height: 3.00 m
OVERALL DIMENSIONS (including overhangs)
Overall length: 5.50 m
Overall width: 4.00 m
Overall front height: 2.66 m
Overall rear height: 3.16 m
Note: Actual dimensions of the structure—including roof overhangs and roofing thickness (joists + battens).
What's included in the plan:
🔹 General views: front, back, side, top 🔹 Technical views: post layout, exploded view, parts list 🔹 Complete cutting list (sections, lengths, quantities, volumes) 🔹 Complete hardware list with part numbers 🔹 Labeled view of components 🔹 YouTube links to our step-by-step assembly tutorials
Profile: Enthusiastic DIY builder, standard tools. Some steps require two people.
⚠️ Plan in French — dimensions in millimeters. 🔒 For personal use only — resale prohibited.
📋 Before Starting the Work
Between posts: 17.50 m²
Footprint: 22.00 m²
(including overhangs)
Depending on the size of the property, your PLU zone, and your specific situation, you may need to file a preliminary notice, obtain a building permit, or even hire an architect.
👉 Check with the urban planning office at your city hall before purchasing any equipment.
The plan generated by SimplyWoodPlan will serve as a reference for this discussion.
📐 Construction plan for a freestanding pergola with a slope of 7.1°
Wood type: Solid Douglas fir C24 or autoclave-treated pine, Class 4
PROJECT DIMENSIONS (plans)
Length: 5.00 m
Width: 4.00 m
Height of front post: 2.50 m
Rear post height: 3.00 m
OVERALL DIMENSIONS (including overhangs)
Overall length: 5.50 m
Overall width: 4.50 m
Overall front height: 2.68 m
Overall rear height: 3.18 m
Note: The actual dimensions of the structure include the roof overhangs and the thickness of the roof deck (joists + battens).
What's included in the plan:
🔹 General views: front, back, side, top 🔹 Technical views: post layout, exploded view, parts list 🔹 Complete cutting list (sections, lengths, quantities, volumes) 🔹 Complete hardware list with part numbers 🔹 Labeled view of components 🔹 YouTube links to our step-by-step assembly tutorials
Profile: Enthusiastic DIY builder, standard tools. Some steps require two people.
⚠️ Plan in French — dimensions in millimeters. 🔒 For personal use only — resale prohibited.
📋 Before Starting the Work
Between posts: 20.00 m²
Footprint: 24.75 m²
(including overhangs)
Depending on the size of the property, your PLU zone, and your specific situation, you may need to file a preliminary notice, obtain a building permit, or even hire an architect.
👉 Check with the urban planning office at your city hall before purchasing any equipment.
The plan generated by SimplyWoodPlan will serve as a reference for this discussion.
📐 Construction plan for a freestanding pergola with a slope of 6.3°
Wood type: Solid Douglas fir C24 or autoclave-treated pine, Class 4
PROJECT DIMENSIONS (plans)
Length 5 m
Width 4.5 m
Front post height 2.5 m
Rear post height 3 m
OVERALL DIMENSIONS (including overhangs)
Overall length 5.50 m
Overall width 5.00 m
Overall front height 2.68 m
Overall rear height 3.18 m
Actual dimensions of the structure: including roof overhangs and roofing thickness (joists + battens).
What's included in the plan:
🔹 General views: front, back, side, top 🔹 Technical views: post layout, exploded view, parts list 🔹 Complete cutting list (sections, lengths, quantities, volumes) 🔹 Complete hardware list with part numbers 🔹 Labeled view of components 🔹 YouTube links to our step-by-step assembly tutorials
Profile: Enthusiastic DIY builder, standard tools. Some steps require two people.
⚠️ Plan in French — dimensions in millimeters. 🔒 For personal use only — resale prohibited.
📋 Before Starting the Work
Between posts: 22.50 m²
Footprint: 27.50 m²
(including overhangs)
Depending on the size of the property, your PLU zone, and your specific situation, you may need to file a preliminary notice, obtain a building permit, or even hire an architect.
👉 Check with the urban planning office at your city hall before purchasing any equipment.
The plan generated by SimplyWoodPlan will serve as a reference for this discussion.
📐 Construction plan for a freestanding pergola with a slope of 7.1
Wood type: Solid Douglas fir C24 or autoclave-treated pine, Class 4
PROJECT DIMENSIONS (plans)
Length: 5.50 m
Width: 4.00 m
Front post height: 2.50 m
Rear post height: 3.00 m
OVERALL DIMENSIONS (including overhangs)
Overall length: 6.00 m
Overall width: 4.50 m
Overall front height: 2.68 m
Overall rear height: 3.18 m
Actual dimensions of the structure: including roof overhangs and roofing thickness (joists + battens).
What's included in the plan:
🔹 General views: front, back, side, top 🔹 Technical views: post layout, exploded view, parts list 🔹 Complete cutting list (sections, lengths, quantities, volumes) 🔹 Complete hardware list with part numbers 🔹 Labeled view of components 🔹 YouTube links to our step-by-step assembly tutorials
Profile: Enthusiastic DIY builder, standard tools. Some steps require two people.
⚠️ Plan in French — dimensions in millimeters. 🔒 For personal use only — resale prohibited.
📋 Before Starting the Work
Between posts: 22.00 m²
Footprint: 27.00 m²
(including overhangs)
Depending on the size of the property, your PLU zone, and your specific situation, you may need to file a preliminary notice, obtain a building permit, or even hire an architect.
👉 Check with the urban planning office at your city hall before purchasing any equipment.
The plan generated by SimplyWoodPlan will serve as a reference for this discussion.
📐 Construction plan for a freestanding pergola with a slope of 6.3°
Wood type: Solid Douglas fir C24 or autoclave-treated pine, Class 4
PROJECT DIMENSIONS (plans)
Length: 5.50 m
Width: 4.50 m
Front post height: 2.50 m
Rear post height: 3.00 m
OVERALL DIMENSIONS (including overhangs)
Overall length: 6.00 m
Overall width: 5.00 m
Overall front height: 2.68 m
Overall rear height: 3.18 m
Actual dimensions of the structure: including roof overhangs and roofing thickness (joists + battens).
What's included in the plan:
🔹 General views: front, back, side, top 🔹 Technical views: post layout, exploded view, parts list 🔹 Complete cutting list (sections, lengths, quantities, volumes) 🔹 Complete hardware list with part numbers 🔹 Labeled view of components 🔹 YouTube links to our step-by-step assembly tutorials
Profile: Enthusiastic DIY builder, standard tools. Some steps require two people.
⚠️ Plan in French — dimensions in millimeters. 🔒 For personal use only — resale prohibited.
📋 Before Starting the Work
Between posts: 24.75 m²
Footprint: 30.00 m²
(including overhangs)
Depending on the size of the property, your PLU zone, and your specific situation, you may need to file a preliminary notice, obtain a building permit, or even hire an architect.
👉 Check with the urban planning office at your city hall before purchasing any equipment.
The plan generated by SimplyWoodPlan will serve as a reference for this discussion.
📐 Construction plan for a freestanding pergola with a slope of 8.1°
Wood type: Solid Douglas fir C24 or autoclave-treated pine, Class 4
PROJECT DIMENSIONS (plans)
Length: 6.00 m
Width: 3.50 m
Front post height: 2.50 m
Rear post height: 3.00 m
OVERALL DIMENSIONS (including overhangs)
Overall length: 6.50 m
Overall width: 4.00 m
Overall front height: 2.66 m
Overall rear height: 3.16 m
Actual dimensions of the structure: including roof overhangs and roofing thickness (joists + battens).
What's included in the plan:
🔹 General views: front, back, side, top 🔹 Technical views: post layout, exploded view, parts list 🔹 Complete cutting list (sections, lengths, quantities, volumes) 🔹 Complete hardware list with part numbers 🔹 Labeled view of components 🔹 YouTube links to our step-by-step assembly tutorials
Profile: Enthusiastic DIY builder, standard tools. Some steps require two people.
⚠️ Plan in French — dimensions in millimeters. 🔒 For personal use only — resale prohibited.
📋 Before Starting the Work
Between posts: 21.00 m²
Footprint: 26.00 m²
(including overhangs)
Depending on the size of the property, your PLU zone, and your specific situation, you may need to file a preliminary notice, obtain a building permit, or even hire an architect.
👉 Check with the urban planning office at your city hall before purchasing any equipment.
The plan generated by SimplyWoodPlan will serve as a reference for this discussion.
📐 Blueprint for a freestanding pergola with a slope of 7.1°
Wood type: Solid Douglas fir C24 or autoclave-treated pine, Class 4
PROJECT DIMENSIONS (plans)
Length: 6.00 m
Width: 4.00 m
Front post height: 2.50 m
Rear post height: 3.00 m
OVERALL DIMENSIONS (including overhangs)
Overall length: 6.50 m
Overall width: 4.50 m
Overall front height: 2.68 m
Overall rear height: 3.18 m
Actual dimensions of the structure: including roof overhangs and roofing thickness (joists + battens).
What's included in the plan:
🔹 General views: front, back, side, top 🔹 Technical views: post layout, exploded view, parts list 🔹 Complete cutting list (sections, lengths, quantities, volumes) 🔹 Complete hardware list with part numbers 🔹 Labeled view of components 🔹 YouTube links to our step-by-step assembly tutorials
Profile: Enthusiastic DIY builder, standard tools. Some steps require two people.
⚠️ Plan in French — dimensions in millimeters. 🔒 For personal use only — resale prohibited.
📋 Before Starting the Work
Between posts: 24.00 m²
Footprint: 29.25 m²
(including overhangs)
Depending on the size of the property, your PLU zone, and your specific situation, you may need to file a preliminary notice, obtain a building permit, or even hire an architect.
👉 Check with the urban planning office at your city hall before purchasing any equipment.
The plan generated by SimplyWoodPlan will serve as a reference for this discussion.
📐 Construction plan for a freestanding pergola with a slope of 6.3°
Wood type: Solid Douglas fir C24 or autoclave-treated pine, Class 4
PROJECT DIMENSIONS (plans)
Length: 6.00 m
Width: 4.50 m
Front post height: 2.50 m
Rear post height: 3.00 m
OVERALL DIMENSIONS (including overhangs)
Overall length: 6.50 m
Overall width: 5.00 m
Overall front height: 2.68 m
Overall rear height: 3.18 m
Actual dimensions of the structure: including roof overhangs and roofing thickness (joists + battens).
What's included in the plan:
🔹 General views: front, back, side, top 🔹 Technical views: post layout, exploded view, parts list 🔹 Complete cutting list (sections, lengths, quantities, volumes) 🔹 Complete hardware list with part numbers 🔹 Labeled view of components 🔹 YouTube links to our step-by-step assembly tutorials
Profile: Enthusiastic DIY builder, standard tools. Some steps require two people.
⚠️ Plan in French — dimensions in millimeters. 🔒 For personal use only — resale prohibited.
📋 Before Starting the Work
Between posts: 27.00 m²
Footprint: 32.50 m²
(including overhangs)
Depending on the size of the property, your PLU zone, and your specific situation, you may need to file a preliminary notice, obtain a building permit, or even hire an architect.
👉 Check with the urban planning office at your city hall before purchasing any equipment.
The plan generated by SimplyWoodPlan will serve as a reference for this discussion.
📐 Blueprint for a freestanding pergola with a slope of 6.2°
Wood type: a mix; see the plan for details
1) Glulam Douglas fir (GL24h): posts and load-bearing beams
2) Solid Douglas fir C24, or Class 4 autoclave-treated pine: for all other components
PROJECT DIMENSIONS (plans)
Length: 6.00 m
Width: 4.60 m
Front post height: 2.50 m
Rear post height: 3.00 m
OVERALL DIMENSIONS (including overhangs)
Overall length: 6.50 m
Overall width: 5.10 m
Overall front height: 2.70 m
Overall rear height: 3.20 m
Actual dimensions of the structure: including roof overhangs and roofing thickness (joists + battens).
What's included in the plan:
🔹 General views: front, back, side, top 🔹 Technical views: post layout, exploded view, parts list 🔹 Complete cutting list (sections, lengths, quantities, volumes) 🔹 Complete hardware list with part numbers 🔹 Labeled view of components 🔹 YouTube links to our step-by-step assembly tutorials
Profile: Enthusiastic DIY builder, standard tools. Some steps require two people.
⚠️ Plan in French — dimensions in millimeters. 🔒 For personal use only — resale prohibited.
📋 Before Starting the Work
Between posts: 27.60 m²
Footprint: 33.15 m²
(including overhangs)
Depending on the size of the property, your PLU zone, and your specific situation, you may need to file a preliminary notice, obtain a building permit, or even hire an architect.
👉 Check with the urban planning office at your city hall before purchasing any equipment.
The plan generated by SimplyWoodPlan will serve as a reference for this discussion.
📐 Blueprint for a freestanding pergola with a slope of 5.7°
Wood type: a mix; see the plan for details
1) Glulam Douglas fir (GL24h): posts and load-bearing beams
2) Solid Douglas fir C24, or Class 4 autoclave-treated pine: for all other components
PROJECT DIMENSIONS (plans)
Length: 6.00 m
Width: 5.00 m
Front post height: 2.50 m
Rear post height: 3.00 m
OVERALL DIMENSIONS (including overhangs)
Overall length: 6.50 m
Overall width: 5.50 m
Overall front height: 2.70 m
Overall rear height: 3.20 m
Actual dimensions of the structure: including roof overhangs and roofing thickness (joists + battens).
What's included in the plan:
🔹 General views: front, back, side, top 🔹 Technical views: post layout, exploded view, parts list 🔹 Complete cutting list (sections, lengths, quantities, volumes) 🔹 Complete hardware list with part numbers 🔹 Labeled view of components 🔹 YouTube links to our step-by-step assembly tutorials
Profile: Enthusiastic DIY builder, standard tools. Some steps require two people.
⚠️ Plan in French — dimensions in millimeters. 🔒 For personal use only — resale prohibited.
📋 Before Starting the Work
Between posts: 30.00 m²
Footprint: 35.75 m²
(including overhangs)
Depending on the size of the property, your PLU zone, and your specific situation, you may need to file a preliminary notice, obtain a building permit, or even hire an architect.
👉 Check with the urban planning office at your city hall before purchasing any equipment.
The plan generated by SimplyWoodPlan will serve as a reference for this discussion.
📐 Construction plan for a freestanding pergola with a slope of 5.2°
Wood type: a mix; see the plan for details
1) Glulam Douglas fir (GL24h): posts and load-bearing beams
2) Solid Douglas fir C24, or Class 4 autoclave-treated pine: for all other components
PROJECT DIMENSIONS (plans)
Length: 6.00 m
Width: 5.50 m
Front post height: 2.50 m
Rear post height: 3.00 m
OVERALL DIMENSIONS (including overhangs)
Overall length: 6.50 m
Overall width: 6.00 m
Overall front height: 2.72 m
Overall rear height: 3.22 m
Actual dimensions of the structure: including roof overhangs and roofing thickness (joists + battens).
What's included in the plan:
🔹 General views: front, back, side, top 🔹 Technical views: post layout, exploded view, parts list 🔹 Complete cutting list (sections, lengths, quantities, volumes) 🔹 Complete hardware list with part numbers 🔹 Labeled view of components 🔹 YouTube links to our step-by-step assembly tutorials
Profile: Enthusiastic DIY builder, standard tools. Some steps require two people.
⚠️ Plan in French — dimensions in millimeters. 🔒 For personal use only — resale prohibited.
📋 Before Starting the Work
Between posts: 33.00 m²
Footprint: 39.00 m²
(including overhangs)
Depending on the size of the property, your PLU zone, and your specific situation, you may need to file a preliminary notice, obtain a building permit, or even hire an architect.
👉 Check with the urban planning office at your city hall before purchasing any equipment.
The plan generated by SimplyWoodPlan will serve as a reference for this discussion.
📐 Construction plan for a freestanding pergola with a slope of 4.8°
Wood type: a mix; see the plan for details
1) Glulam Douglas fir (GL24h): posts and load-bearing beams
2) Solid Douglas fir C24, or Class 4 autoclave-treated pine: for all other components
PROJECT DIMENSIONS (plans)
Length: 6.00 m
Width: 6.00 m
Height of front post: 2.50 m
Rear post height: 3.00 m
OVERALL DIMENSIONS (including overhangs)
Overall length: 6.50 m
Overall width: 6.50 m
Overall front height: 2.74 m
Overall rear height: 3.24 m
Actual dimensions of the structure: including roof overhangs and roofing thickness (joists + battens).
What's included in the plan:
🔹 General views: front, back, side, top 🔹 Technical views: post layout, exploded view, parts list 🔹 Complete cutting list (sections, lengths, quantities, volumes) 🔹 Complete hardware list with part numbers 🔹 Labeled view of components 🔹 YouTube links to our step-by-step assembly tutorials
Profile: Enthusiastic DIY builder, standard tools. Some steps require two people.
⚠️ Plan in French — dimensions in millimeters. 🔒 For personal use only — resale prohibited.
📋 Before Starting the Work
Between posts: 36.00 m²
Footprint: 42.25 m²
(including overhangs)
Depending on the size of the property, your PLU zone, and your specific situation, you may need to file a preliminary notice, obtain a building permit, or even hire an architect.
👉 Check with the urban planning office at your city hall before purchasing any equipment.
The plan generated by SimplyWoodPlan will serve as a reference for this discussion.
📐 Blueprint for a freestanding pergola with a slope of 9.5°
Wood type: Solid Douglas fir C24 or autoclave-treated pine, Class 4
PROJECT DIMENSIONS (plans)
Length: 4.00 m
Width: 3.00 m
Height of front post: 2.50 m
Rear post height: 3.00 m
OVERALL DIMENSIONS (including overhangs)
Overall length: 4.50 m
Overall width: 3.50 m
Overall front height: 2.66 m
Overall rear height: 3.16 m
Note: Actual dimensions of the structure—including roof overhangs and roofing thickness (joists + battens).
Complete professional blueprint in PDF format — 16 pages — all dimensions in mm.
What's included in the plan:
🔹 General views: front, back, side, top 🔹 Technical views: post layout, exploded view, parts list 🔹 Complete cutting list (sections, lengths, quantities, volumes) 🔹 Complete hardware list with part numbers 🔹 Labeled view of components 🔹 YouTube links to our step-by-step assembly tutorials
Profile: Enthusiastic DIY builder, standard tools. Some steps require two people.
⚠️ Plan in French — dimensions in millimeters. 🔒 For personal use only — resale prohibited.
Footprint, including overhangs: length 4.50 m × width 3.50 m, for a floor area of 15.75 m².
For spaces under 20 m², a prior declaration is generally sufficient in France; rules may vary, so check with your local city hall.