Are you planning to pour a patio slab? If you intend to add an adjustable pergola to your patio design, you might want to put on the brakes. At Denver Pergola Systems, we frequently get calls from homeowners who have just finished pouring a patio slab and are ready to add a residential pergola to their patio space. Pouring a slab before installing your pergola is the wrong progression of events and typically results in the need for costly concrete modifications. The addition of your home pergola should be considered before - not after - pouring a patio slab.
Timing the Integration of Patio
Elements
A patio slab is more than just a
flat hunk of cement that provides a stable spot for your furnishings. A patio
slab must meet certain specifications to support and anchor your home pergola
properly. These specifications are best planned in advance. This stage is also
when the fittings that facilitate your aluminum pergola's easy and secure mounting
are incorporated.
The Consequences of Post-Pour
Installations
The corrections necessary to
prepare your previously poured slab for a custom pergola installation could add
up to thousands in additional expenses. In Colorado, the frost line requires the
installation of solid roof pergolas on a footing at least 12 inches wide by 36
inches deep. If your slab doesn't meet these requirements, it will be necessary
to bore through your newly placed flooring/decking to bring your slab up to
county code. These modifications are essential, ensuring your louvered pergola
can accommodate the heavy snow loads and extreme wind lift in the Denver
region.
Pergola Planning Tips
To ensure the installation of your home pergola proceeds without any welcome surprises, we recommend:
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Planning in advance and carefully timing your patio and
pergola installation
It’s best to plan to begin construction for your outdoor space at least two
seasons before you want to use it. So if you’re dreaming of enjoying summer
meals on your patio, start planning the previous season, with the expectation
of beginning construction the fall before you plan to use your pergola to leave
plenty of room for potential supply or labor delays.
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Browsing helpful resources
These tips for planning your outdoor space can help you achieve a functional design you will enjoy
for years to come. We also recommend browsing our photo gallery and pergola
accessories for design inspiration.
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Managing accompanying home maintenance before beginning
construction
Before beginning your backyard makeover, be sure to address any issues with the
paint or siding on your home and nearby structures, including replacing or
upgrading windows and doors leading to/from your patio space. Managing these
tasks in advance protects your pergola from construction-related damage.
Ensure a design that’s completed on-time and on-budget, with no construction surprises. Plan the perfect patio space with the help of Denver Pergola Systems today.
This article was previously published at: https://denverpergolas.com/residential-pergolas/louvered-pergola-cost-plan-your-space-before-pouring-footings-save/
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