Pergola - Eight-Foot Square

Eight-Foot By Eight-Foot Pergola Kit With Optional Lattice Roof

Dimensions: 8'L X 8'W X 9'H

Photo shows Old-Growth Redwood

Our eight-foot by eight-foot pergola kit has vertical full-dimension 4" X 4 " columns that are nine feet long. Please see Assembly Instructions for greater detail. If you require longer or shorter posts just let us know.

The sizes listed for our pergolas are the roof dimensions. For example, a 15' X 15' pergola kit has a roof top layer of 2 X 2's that are 15 feet long and the rafters below it are also 15 feet long. Both the rafters and the roof top layer timbers are spaced eighteen inches apart on center. The posts are normally 12 inches set in from the roof edges. In other words, a pergola kit listed as 15' X 15' has the posts at 13' X 13' (exterior dimensions). The columns are spaced twelve feet, two inches by twelve feet, two inches apart (inside dimensions).

All pergolas are built with extensive use of notching for beauty and structural strength. Each roof support timber is notched into both of its posts. Then each rafter is notched at four points into both its roof support timbers below it. Finally, each 2 x 2 roof timber is notched into every rafter below it to create an interlocking "web" that is structurally strong and attractive.

The pergola roof has 3 levels. The top level is either the lattice panels or the 2 X 2 timbers depending on your roof choice. Below the top level is the roof rafters (either 2 X 4's or 2 X 6's depending on the size of your pergola). The roof rafters are also spaced eighteen inches apart on center. If you would like more shading, we can add more rafters and 2 X 2's. The lowest level of the roof is the roof support timbers. The roof support timbers are perpendicular to the roof rafters above them and they create the two sides of the pergola that have 4" to 6" less clearance (depending on the size of the pergola) when you walk underneath the set.

The two sides that have the roof supports are usually considered the "sides" of the pergola, while the other two sides with taller head space are considered the entry and exit sides. Please specify when ordering a rectangular shaped pergola whether you prefer your roof supports on either the short length of your set or the long length.

All pergolas up to and including the ten foot by ten foot kits are normally built with full-dimension 4 X 4 columns and full-dimension 2 X 4 roof supports and roof rafters. All pergolas above the 10 X 10 foot kit are made with full-dimension 5 1/2" X 5 1/2" columns and full-dimension 2 X 6 roof supports and roof rafters. If you're ordering a small pergola and you would like the fatter timbers, just let us know. We can custom make any size pergola you like. Pergola kits over 20 X 20 require additional posts.

If you'd like to increase the amount of shade your pergola creates there are several options you can choose. (All of these options are available during the checkout process.) The least expensive option is to choose lattice panels for the rooftop.

If you prefer the traditional open pergola roof but want more shade, consider adding additional roof slats and/or roof rafters. The standard spacing for the 2" x 2" roof slats is 18" on center. The rafters below them (1 7/8"W x 5 3/4"H on the large pergolas and 1 7/8”W x 3 3/4”H on the smaller pergolas) are also at 18” on center as the standard spacing. The 18” on center spacing allows for good visibility and significant shading. When you consider that the sun is rarely directly overhead, the standard 18" on center spacing is a good balance between visibility (night sky viewing..) and shading during the day. For a small additional cost, you can significantly increase shading by ordering your pergola with the roof slats at 12" on center. If you require additional shading, you can move the roof slats less than 12" on center. Just email or call us if you’d like to do this.

An additional shade increasing option is to move the rafters to 12” on center also. Because the rafters are significant sized timbers, this is a costlier addition than the roof slats. But, the pergolas with both 12” slat spacing and 12” rafter spacing offer an attractive and very shady structure. We can custom make the pergola roofs with the slat and rafter spacing that works best for you.

Standard Pergola Sizes and Prices: Contact us if you don't see exactly what you want.

Small Pergolas (Under 100 sq. ft with maximum 12' spans)- Dimensions below refer to roof size. Corner posts are 3 3/4" X 3 3/4". Roof support timbers and rafters are 1 7/8" X 3 3/4". Posts are recessed 9 1/2" in from roof dimensions.

Young
10 Years

Mature
20 Years

Old-Growth Redwood
30 Years

3 X 6:

200 lbs

$990

$1105

$1310

3 X 8:

230 lbs

$1125

$1270

$1500

4 X 8:

260 lbs

$1275

$1435

$1700

4 X 9:

270 lbs

$1325

$1490

$1760

4 X 10:

290 lbs

$1420

$1600

$1890

4 X 12:

320 lbs

$1565

$1765

$2090

6 X 6:

270 lbs

$1325

$1490

$1760

6 X 8:

320 lbs

$1565

$1765

$2090

6 X 9:

350 lbs

$1720

$1930

$2280

6 X 10:

370 lbs

$1815

$2040

$2410

6 X 12:

420 lbs

$2060

$2315

$2740

8 X 8:

390 lbs

$1910

$2150

$2540

8 X 10:

450 lbs

$2210

$2485

$2940

8 X 12:

510 lbs

$2500

$2815

$3330

9 X 9:

450 lbs

$2210

$2485

$2940

9 X 10:

490 lbs

$2400

$2700

$3190

9 X 11:

530 lbs

$2600

$2920

$3450

Large Pergolas - Dimensions below refer to roof size. Corner posts are 5 1/2" X 5 1/2". Roof support timbers and rafters are 1 7/8" X 5 3/4". Posts are recessed 12" in from roof dimensions.

4 X 8 With Heavy Timbers:

300 lbs

$1505

$1690

$1780

4 X 14:

410 lbs

$2010

$2260

$2670

4 X 16:

390 lbs

$1910

$2150

$2540

6 X 14:

550 lbs

$2700

$3035

$3590

6 X 16:

610 lbs

$2990

$3365

$3980

10 X 10:

705 lbs

$3455

$3885

$4590

10 X 12:

795 lbs

$3900

$4385

$5180

10 X 14:

885 lbs

$4340

$4880

$5760

10 X 15:

930 lbs

$4560

$5125

$6050

10 X 16:

975 lbs

$4780

$5375

$6350

10 X 18:

1065 lbs

$5225

$5875

$6940

10 X 20:

1155 lbs

$5665

$6370

$7520

10 X 22:

1245 lbs

$6105

$6865

$8110

12 X 12:

903 lbs

$4425

$4975

$5880

12 X 14:

1011 lbs

$4955

$5575

$6580

12 X 15:

1065 lbs

$5225

$5875

$6940

12 X 16:

1119 lbs

$5485

$6170

$7290

12 X 18:

1227 lbs

$6015

$6765

$7990

12 X 20:

1335 lbs

$6545

$7360

$8690

14 X 14:

1137 lbs

$5575

$6265

$7400

14 X 16:

1263 lbs

$6195

$6965

$8220

14 X 18:

1389 lbs

$6810

$7660

$9040

14 X 20:

1515 lbs

$7425

$8350

$9860

15 X 15:

1268 lbs

$6215

$6985

$8250

15 X 18:

1470 lbs

$7205

$8105

$9570

15 X 20:

1605 lbs

$7865

$8845

$10440

16 X 16:

1407 lbs

$6895

$7755

$9160

16 X 18:

1551 lbs

$7605

$8850

$10450

16 X 20:

1695 lbs

$8310

$9345

$11030

18 X 18:

1713 lbs

$8400

$9445

$11150

18 X 20:

1875 lbs

$9190

$10335

$12200

20 X 20:

2055 lbs

$10075

$11330

$13370

20 X 25: (Set with 6 posts)

2505 lbs

$12280

$13810

$16300

Anchor Kit

$125 Includes 4 Metal Anchors, 8 Anchor Bolts, 8 Lag Bolts and 16 matching Redwood Trim Pieces

Framed Privacy Panels - Slats are 1/4" thick, Frames are 1" thick; shipped fully assembled with hardware included for attaching to pergola. Custom sizes are available to fit any pergola.

Framed custom sized panels: any width up to 48" and up to 8 Ft. long - same price:

$220

$270

$310

Framed custom sized panels: any width up to 48" and lengths between 8 Ft. and 12 Ft. - same price:

$280

$340

$390

Pole Pergola created by one of our customers.

Using poles is a rustic do-it-yourself way to create a pergola and save money. You can build your own pergola (or any pole structure) like the ones shown here. We recommend that you notch the poles with a small chain saw. This will increase the strength of the structure. Then fasten the poles together with carriage bolts and lag bolts. Please click here to visit our Pole section for more information.

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