BOOK COMPANIONThe Backyard Pergola Building Bible

Free reader's companion

The Pergola Build Pack

A free companion to the book: a post-and-footing chooser matched to your soil and frost line, a span-and-beam quick reference so you size the spine off a chart, a hardware and fastener cheat sheet, a one-page material takeoff for a starter 10x12, and a printable build-day checklist. Print it and keep it in the truck.

  • Post & footing chooser — sized to your soil and frost line
  • Span & beam quick-reference for posts, beams, and rafters
  • Hardware & fastener cheat sheet (bolts, not nails)
  • Material takeoff for one 10x12 pergola + build-day checklist

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The Backyard Pergola Building Bible

Why a companion?

Set the posts plumb, brace it for the wind. The book gives you the full method; this free companion gives you the printable tools and a short audio briefing so you can put it to work the very first day — and keep it on the bench, the counter, or the desk while you do.

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Sam WhitakerAuthor of The Backyard Pergola Building Bible