In order to attach the purlin on top of the header we had to screw up from the header of the pergola into the purlin.
How to put a metal roof on a pergola.
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For a soft pergola roof you can leave it as is or fix the material with nails.
First we attached the horizontal closure strips to the 2 3 boards.
This will allow you to align the panels correctly later on or measure your fabric if you decided to go with a soft roof.
Metal roofs have a wide range of metals that can be used according to need and budget.
Once all of the horizontal closure strips are installed add the vertical closure strips.
Cut the vertical closure strips to length using tin snips.
Metal roofs with protective paint layers become more durable and long lasting.
Metal roofs are easy to shape and install.
When the board ended and we needed to attach another closure strip we marked where the new strip would start on the next board.
Then take the material that you picked and lay it on top of the pergola.
Metal roofs for pergola are more favorable in areas where sunlight stays for long and is sharper.