You dont need a 6x6 post if you can help it, a 4x4 is fine if you space the support post system every 6 feet. My thoughts of having a pergala just for the shade can be bolted to facia, but i strongly dont reccomend that, ( think water ). I would prefer to have them extend up and over the the facia whereas the gutters can be cleaned out more easily. Wind can push on the pergala and pull it away from the house, "in worst case secnario". You will still need to anchor them from the ground up and make sure you have a solid footing before hand, you cant just bolt or screw them into the floor joists or on top the deck itself, the weight will either make your deck sag or the wind will come up unexspectadly and twist it. your support system is the key to longevity here aswell as saftey,codes and just plain common sense. |
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