CONSTRUCTION OF A GIANT MODERN PERGOLA PUTTING UP THE HEAVY BEAMS!
28 July 2024 · 25 min · 115K views
What this video covers
Matt and Kristen construct a large wooden pergola over their RV in a jungle setting to replace a noisy, aging awning. The project involves cutting 6x6 and 8x8 timber posts to a specific height to create a quarter-inch-per-foot slope for rain runoff.0:57 Matt uses a chainsaw for the cuts and a square to ensure accuracy, while employing a mock-up beam to verify the pitch before finalizing the cuts.1:28 Because the 8x8 beams weigh between 114 and 118 pounds, the crew hires an equipment operator to assist with lifting the heavy timbers into place using a machine bucket.15:11 The structure is braced with temporary kicker boards to address initial stability concerns, with plans for further reinforcement to follow.23:50 The finished pergola is designed to provide a higher, more permanent shelter than the previous awning, accommodating a future deck build.11:45
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