One of the summer projects is to build something similar to a pergola adjacent to the patio doors, with the idea that the "roof" (joists on edge as sun protection) will go under the eaves.
I prefer it to be a freestanding structure standing on four posts. The artistic director of the residence thinks it would look clunky with posts a few cm from the house wall.
The tricky part is that the house has a wooden frame with facade brick, and to avoid the posts, something would need to be attached to the facade. I'm not entirely comfortable making that attachment, even though a previous construction had joist hangers that were screwed into the joints for this purpose. I think movements could cause joints/stones to crack if it doesn't go into the wooden studs behind.
So, what are my options if I want to avoid posts against the wall? A support beam high up on the wall probably won't work either, but in any case, such a beam would still need to be attached properly.
Ideas?
I prefer it to be a freestanding structure standing on four posts. The artistic director of the residence thinks it would look clunky with posts a few cm from the house wall.
The tricky part is that the house has a wooden frame with facade brick, and to avoid the posts, something would need to be attached to the facade. I'm not entirely comfortable making that attachment, even though a previous construction had joist hangers that were screwed into the joints for this purpose. I think movements could cause joints/stones to crack if it doesn't go into the wooden studs behind.
So, what are my options if I want to avoid posts against the wall? A support beam high up on the wall probably won't work either, but in any case, such a beam would still need to be attached properly.
Ideas?
The options are posts against the wall or a support beam screwed into the facade.
I can't think of any other alternatives.
But if you want posts against the wall, a simple 45x95 standing can suffice to lay a support beam on. You don't need to have it a few cm out from the house wall. It can be flush against the wall and only sticks out 45mm.
But you must also attach it to the wall, of course.
It is a completely normal practice to screw support beams with, for example, facade plugs in brick facades, so I don't think you need to worry about cracks.
I can't think of any other alternatives.
But if you want posts against the wall, a simple 45x95 standing can suffice to lay a support beam on. You don't need to have it a few cm out from the house wall. It can be flush against the wall and only sticks out 45mm.
But you must also attach it to the wall, of course.
It is a completely normal practice to screw support beams with, for example, facade plugs in brick facades, so I don't think you need to worry about cracks.
Spontaneously agree with the aesthetic manager (why does it never happen here at home!?)
A picture of the entrance would help in giving tips.
A picture of the entrance would help in giving tips.
