On a 4-post, free-standing, pergola style patio cover roof, I am wondering if there is an alternative to using those big knee braces. The cover I am planning is a little lower than some, and I'd like to avoid the knee braces if possible for aesthetic and practical reasons.
I can go with heavier timbers, maybe 8x8 posts and 8x10 beams.
How about a pair of the Simpson HL Heavy Angles with Optional Gussets on each post - HL76PC:
HL Heavy Angles with Optional Gussets
And a pair of Simpson HLPC/HTPC Beam to Column Ties on each post as well - 1616HTPC?
HLPC/HTPC Beam to Column Ties
I can go with heavier timbers, maybe 8x8 posts and 8x10 beams.
How about a pair of the Simpson HL Heavy Angles with Optional Gussets on each post - HL76PC:
HL Heavy Angles with Optional Gussets
And a pair of Simpson HLPC/HTPC Beam to Column Ties on each post as well - 1616HTPC?
HLPC/HTPC Beam to Column Ties
Hey there, I'm facing the exact problem here. For practical and aesthetic reasons I would like to avoid knee braces. I just installed my large (7mx3.5m, with 6 posts) pergola yesterday but it's really shaky without some kind of joint reinforcement. I was looking into these T and L braces and was wondering if they do the job. I'd be thrilled to hear how your project went.
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