How to build a pergola over second story deck?

Question

I have a walk out basement w/ a wood deck that comes out on the second floor. What is the best way to build a pergola over this? The house is stucco so I'm not sure if it's okay to connect it to the actual house. It would be somewhere around 15x10ft.

Thanks!

Answer 1

You can attach to a stucco house. Your deck is attached.

you must extend the posts and then build a frame work. Look at the under side of your deck and do the same layout using a little smaller dimensioned lumber. once framed out you put your pergola shade boards up on edge, and your done. The extra weight of the pergola might be a concern, but I think it Will be light enough to be OK