How to Lay Out Post Bases for a Pergola

In this episode, Jeremy Kassel shares the best way to create a strong pergola foundation for a long-lasting structure. He starts by burying footings below the frost line, then he tops them off with a 12-in. square. Next, he precisely places and secures the pergola’s adjustable post bases that are designed for durability. Finally, he uses a rotary laser to establish the elevation of the footings. Jump into the video: Centering hardware on footings - 00:39 Timber to concrete connector: Adjustable Post Base - 2:56 Bolting into concrete - 3:56 Checking for square - 05:51 Benefits of the Simpson Strong-Tie Adjustable Post Base - 07:02 Establish elevation of footings with rotary laser - 07:46 Thank you to our video series sponsor, Simpson Strong-Tie! Watch the rest of the series:    • How to Build a Pergola Step-by-Step   https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2024... Fine Homebuilding is the most widely read home construction magazine in the country, covering all aspects of residential construction and remodeling for hands-on homeowners and professional builders. Read every issue of Fine Homebuilding Magazine: https://www.finehomebuilding.com/maga... Subscribe to the Fine Homebuilding Podcast and listen to full episodes ⬇️ Apple music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/54IyOSR... Connect with Fine Homebuilding on social: Instagram:   / finehomebuilding   Facebook:   / finehomebuildingmagazine   X:   / fhbmagazine   Pinterest:   / fhbmagazine   Tags: Build a Pergola, Backyard Project, Backyard Transformation, Pergola Build, 3D Modeling Pergola