clearance for arbor/pergola
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clearance for arbor/pergola
At what height should the clearance be for the headers or beams on an arbor or pergola over my existing patio with and outdoor ceiling fan? The arbor/pergola will be 13'x13' and the headers or beams are 2''x8'' and the joists or rafters will be 2''x6'' with 2x2 slats on top of those. I was thinking the bottom of the headers should be no lower than 8 or 8.5'. Much help would be appreciated. The outdoor ceiling fan will be boxed in between the 2x6's, 8" above the headers. Thanks
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clearance for arbor/pergola
In my opinion, 8.5' would be a bare minimum and more would be much better.
Inside a house, people expect or put up with a 8' or 9' ceiling, but outside it may be too confining. The extra cost is not much since you are not finishing walls and setting heights for the rest of the house. - Make it open!
Dick
Inside a house, people expect or put up with a 8' or 9' ceiling, but outside it may be too confining. The extra cost is not much since you are not finishing walls and setting heights for the rest of the house. - Make it open!
Dick