Attaching A Pergola?


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Old 07-21-08, 05:34 PM
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Attaching A Pergola?

I was wondering if anyone can give me a quick idea how to attach an existing pergola to the back side of my house. Going to run 2x8x20"ish rafters to house above back window. I have vinyl siding and I need to know how and what to attach the rafters to for support. A backer board of some sort, and then do I just screw it into the plywood after removing the vinyl siding or do I need to find the studs and go into them?

Thanks for the information,

Wes
 
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Old 07-22-08, 07:24 AM
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Framing

You need to attach framing to framing. The wall sheathing will not provide adequate support.
 
 

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