There should be a three block gap between each log.
How to build a japanese pagoda roof.
By gene davis mon feb 11 2008 7 53 pm.
Start by building a foundation for your house.
Place a 3x4 rectangle of oak logs.
Next fill the holes with 4 inches of gravel.
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To build a pergola measure out a square space 8 b 8 square feet and dig a hole at each corner.
This creates the raised look typical of the japanese pagoda.
Modeling a pagoda roof.
Attach a small decorative feature to each corner of the roof.
In each hole place a post that s at least 8 by 8 inches wide and 10 feet tall before nailing in brace boards at a 30 degree angle.
Attach a level to a straight 2 4 and mark the bottom of each post level with your height mark against the house.
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Fill in the rectangle with oak wood planks.
Measure down 10 1 2 in.
Measure and cut four pieces of dowel and glue along the roof edging.
Place a ring of oak wood slabs.
To keep the roof of the pergola even and level across the whole topside you ll need to cut each post exactly.
Measure and cut four pieces of dowel and glue over the roof joins.
From the top of your fascia board for the cutoff height of your columns 95 in.
Place a ring of oak wood planks around the outside of the rectangle.