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A freestanding backyard pergola on four set posts, dressed with ripped 1x8/1x10 post cladding, mitered post caps, and decorative-end 2x4 and 2x2 roof slats.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short cleats | 16 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" | Treated 2x2 | ☐ |
| Long cleats | 16 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 6 1/2" | Treated 2x2 | ☐ |
| Post cladding, narrow side | 8 | 3/4" × 6 1/2" × 30" | Treated 1x8, ripped to width | ☐ |
| Post cladding, wide side | 8 | 3/4" × 8" × 30" | Treated 1x10, ripped to width | ☐ |
| Post cap trim Longest-point measurement, both ends mitered at 45° off square, not parallel. | 16 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 9 1/2" | Treated 1x4 | ☐ |
| Post cap moulding Cut to fit around each post cap. | 4 | 3/4" × 3/4" × 12" | Exterior moulding, 3/4" x 3/4" | ☐ |
| Roof boards, first layer Ends cut in a decorative pattern of your choice. | 8 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 140" | Treated 2x4 | ☐ |
| Roof boards, second layer Ends cut in a decorative pattern of your choice. | 9 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 140" | Treated 2x2 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Treated 4x4 post, 8-12 ft Length depends on how much is buried or set in pier blocks. | 4 each | ☐ |
| Post brackets or pier blocks | 4 each | ☐ |
| Treated 2x4, 12 ft | 8 each | ☐ |
| Treated 2x2, 12 ft If unavailable, rip three treated 2x6, 12 ft boards into three 2x2s each on a table saw. | 9 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft Furring strips are fine here — purely cosmetic post cladding. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Treated 1x4, 8 ft | 2 each | ☐ |
| Exterior moulding, 3/4" x 3/4" | 2 each | ☐ |
| Treated 1x10, 8 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| Treated 1x8, 8 ft If treated stock isn't available, sealed untreated boards work since this cladding is fully covered and vertical. | 3 each | ☐ |
| Galvanized finish nails, 2-1/2" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Exterior wood screws, 3" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue, exterior | 4 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.