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DIY Pergola Plans

Spanish for “The Shadow,” La Sombra brings you maximal shade and contemporary styling. For “La Sombra,” the purlins (i.e., the slats at the top) are spaced much tighter than for other designs, increasing the amount of shade cast by the pergola. The result is approximately 50% more shade than other models, which means less heat and more comfort while sitting underneath.

If you’re looking for permit-ready, do-it-yourself pergola plans with a standard, rectangular footprint, you’ve come to the right place. All “La Sombra” pergola plans include the following:

• A complete schedule of materials, itemized down to the last nail so that you don’t have to count quantities of items, which means you can easily order everything for your pergola and save extra trips to the home center.

• Post location diagram so you know exactly where to put the posts, meaning you don’t need to be a master carpenter to get things laid out.

• Elevation views from different angles so you can see how the pergola will look from each side, which means you won’t be surprised after building it.

• Lots of details for how everything connects together, meaning no guesswork when it comes to assembling everything.

• BT-07 “Classic Arc” printable knee brace template (an $8 value by itself!)

• A 30-day, risk-free, money back guarantee, so you can buy with confidence.

How much do you think all this would cost you if you hired a designer? $400? $500? Our plans are more affordable than you might think!

We offer “La Sombra” pergola in many sizes, which correlate to standard lumber dimensions available, thereby minimizing waste. The terms “width” and “length” refer to the overall coverage of the pergola, extending to the tips of the lattice framing at the top. Simply select the width and length of pergola you desire from the tables below, and you’ll be taken to the product page to purchase your plans! Or, you can also browse the store page directly by scrolling down on this page.