Paver Patio: A pergola is a great way to add shade and interest to your back yard. When anchored, pergolas can last for years without any maintenance.
However, it’s important that the anchor/securement system be strong enough to withstand wind storms or extreme weather conditions.
There are many different methods you can use depending on what type of surface you have (concrete, paver patio) and the size of your pergola; however one thing remains constant-anchor deep! This blog post will go over some tips on how to do this with minimal effort.
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Can You Drill Directly Into Your Paver Patio To Anchor
This method is pretty risky as you can easily crack or chip the pavers. If you do choose to use this method, it’s important that you use a masonry bit and drill slowly. You will also need to use a hammer drill or rotary hammer to make the hole larger so the anchor can fit through.
Even if you do accomplish this, trusting the strenght of the pavers over time for anchoring your pergola.
There are a few factors that go into how well you have to anchor your Pergola
Weather (is there often strong winds)
The weather in your area can help you decide what the best option is for anchoring your pergola.
For example, if you live in an area with high winds or heavy rain/snow it’s important to have a good anchor system for windstorms and hail.
If the weather is calm where you are, then having pavers drilled into would be sufficient enough without worrying about damaging them over time.
How Heavy The Pergola Is
The weight of the pergola is a big factor when deciding how to anchor it into place.
If the pergola is heavy, the less of an anchor you will need due to the wind not being able to move it as easily.
Conversely, if the pergola is light-weight you will need to use a more substantial anchor system to keep it in place.
How To Screw Your Pergola Into Pavers
Although this isn’t the way we would personally do it, if you want to do it without lifting up the pavers, it can be done.
You’re going to need a tapcon screw for this particular job.
Drill a hole deep enough in the paver so when you screw your pergola to it, the tapcon will go through both pieces of material (pergola and pavers) with minimal effort.
The deeper you drill into the paver, the more secure it is going to be over time due to compressive strength but be careful because you don’t want to crack the paver while you drill.
Proper Way To Anchor Your Pergola To a Pavers Patio
There is a safer way to anchor your pergola to you patio pavers, especially if you have bad weather where you live.
Mark On the Pavers Patio where the Pergola Legs Will Be
Once you know where the legs of your pergola will be, just mark on the pavers with a pencil or marker.
Lift the Pavers you marked out of the ground
Use a screw driver or something you can use to ply the necessary pavers out of the ground.
Dig holes and set concrete footings for the legs of the pergola
In order to keep your pergola sturdy , you will need to install concrete footings.
Use a post hole digger in order to make the hole the appropriate size, and then set the footings in place.
How To Make Your Pergola Look Nice
If you’re concerned with the “final product”, there are some things that can be done to make it look better.
Surround the pergola legs with stone , pebbles or pavers
This will make it look like the pergola is in a stone patio.
Paint the metal of your Pergola to match your house/paint color
There are many different paint colors that can go with any exterior design, so this tip might be helpful for you!
Conclusion:
We hope this blog post has given you a better understanding on how to anchor your pergola safely and securely to your paver patio. Again, it is important to remember that the method you choose depends on many factors such as the weight of the pergola, weather conditions, and type of surface you are anchoring to.
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