RT-28 "Colosseum #1"
Adding a fancy design to the tails of the beams, rafters, and purlins of your pergola adds a finishing touch to the structure. Save the hassle of figuring out the dimensions of a tail cut you want by using our preset templates, which are available for anything from 2x4 through 2x14 in size. You can even use these for non-standard or metric lumber sizes when scaled!
In the heart of Rome lies the Colosseum, which to this day is the largest standing amphitheater in the world. As a building meant to highlight the spectacle and grandeur of the Roman Empire, no expense was spared on making this an architectural masterpiece. This rafter tail design is inspired by a column capital trim piece found all over the structure. Bring a bit of Rome home with this rafter tail design!
For directions on cutting rafter tails using these templates, please see our how-to video.
If you can’t decide which version you like best, this template is also available at a discount in the Roma Set with other similar designs.
Adding a fancy design to the tails of the beams, rafters, and purlins of your pergola adds a finishing touch to the structure. Save the hassle of figuring out the dimensions of a tail cut you want by using our preset templates, which are available for anything from 2x4 through 2x14 in size. You can even use these for non-standard or metric lumber sizes when scaled!
In the heart of Rome lies the Colosseum, which to this day is the largest standing amphitheater in the world. As a building meant to highlight the spectacle and grandeur of the Roman Empire, no expense was spared on making this an architectural masterpiece. This rafter tail design is inspired by a column capital trim piece found all over the structure. Bring a bit of Rome home with this rafter tail design!
For directions on cutting rafter tails using these templates, please see our how-to video.
If you can’t decide which version you like best, this template is also available at a discount in the Roma Set with other similar designs.
Adding a fancy design to the tails of the beams, rafters, and purlins of your pergola adds a finishing touch to the structure. Save the hassle of figuring out the dimensions of a tail cut you want by using our preset templates, which are available for anything from 2x4 through 2x14 in size. You can even use these for non-standard or metric lumber sizes when scaled!
In the heart of Rome lies the Colosseum, which to this day is the largest standing amphitheater in the world. As a building meant to highlight the spectacle and grandeur of the Roman Empire, no expense was spared on making this an architectural masterpiece. This rafter tail design is inspired by a column capital trim piece found all over the structure. Bring a bit of Rome home with this rafter tail design!
For directions on cutting rafter tails using these templates, please see our how-to video.
If you can’t decide which version you like best, this template is also available at a discount in the Roma Set with other similar designs.
This set of digital plans includes three drawing sheets containing beam/rafter/purlin tail cutting templates. These drawings include templates for cutting the tails of dimensional lumber from 2x4 through 2x14 (or thicker material with the same depth). The following are included with your purchase:
8-1/2” x 11” sheet with 2x4 through 2x8 templates
11” x 17” sheet with 2x4 through 2x10 templates
17” x 22” sheet with 2x4 through 2x14 templates
These templates were designed and developed by Glenn Frazee, and refined after building a real-world example pergola.
After your order is placed, you will receive an email with a link to download the templates. The plans are included in one PDF document. You likely have a PDF reader installed on your computer already, but if not you can use the free program Adobe Reader to view the plans.
Please see the FAQ if you have any questions. Otherwise, if you have any issues with the plans, please Contact Us.