Zen Pergolas DIY Freestanding Pergola Bracket Kit with Roof Rafters | Steel Brackets for 4x4 or 6x6 Lumber | Up to 24' x 24'
Zen Pergolas DIY Freestanding Pergola Bracket Kit with Roof Rafters | Steel Brackets for 4x4 or 6x6 Lumber | Up to 24' x 24'
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If you want a pergola with a traditional rafter roof, this kit is the hardware for it. Built around a four-block, nine-post freestanding layout in sizes up to 24' x 24', it includes 42 roof rafter brackets plus the complete post and corner bracket set — all laser-cut, pre-drilled steel — sized for standard lumber you source locally.
Why Customers Choose This Product
- Traditional rafter roof style, with optional overhangs
- 42 roof rafter brackets included, plus the complete frame bracket set
- Freestanding 9-post layout in any size up to 24' x 24'
- Bracket options for 4x4 posts with 2x4 rafters, or 6x6 posts with 2x6 rafters
- Laser-cut, laser-welded steel with a premium weather coating
- Stainless steel #12 wood screws included; all brackets backed by a 5-year warranty
Product Highlights
42 Roof Rafter Brackets
Rafters sit atop the roof beams for the classic pergola silhouette, with optional overhangs at the ends for a finished profile.
Complete Frame Hardware
The kit includes 9 post base brackets, 4 corner 3-arm brackets, 4 middle 4-arm brackets, and 1 central 5-arm bracket — everything the frame needs beyond the lumber.
Premium Steel Brackets
Brackets are made from premium 12-gauge steel in the 6x6 size or 14-gauge steel in the other sizes — laser-cut, laser-welded, finished with a premium weather coating, and pre-drilled for securing wood and accessories.
Two Lumber Pairings
Choose the 4x4 and 2x4 bracket kit or the 6x6 and 2x6 kit, matched to the post and rafter lumber you plan to use.
Specifications
| Brand | Zen Pergolas |
|---|---|
| Product Type | DIY pergola bracket kit with roof rafters |
| Pergola Type | Freestanding, 9 posts, 4 blocks |
| Maximum Size | 24' x 24' |
| Roof Style | Traditional rafters atop the roof beams, optional overhangs |
| Bracket Options | 4x4 posts with 2x4 rafters, or 6x6 posts with 2x6 rafters |
| Steel | 12-gauge (6x6 size) or 14-gauge steel, laser-cut and laser-welded |
| Included | 9 post base brackets, 4 corner 3-arm brackets, 4 middle 4-arm brackets, 1 central 5-arm bracket, 42 roof rafter brackets, stainless steel #12 wood screws |
| Not Included | Lumber; anchoring hardware for post base brackets |
| Warranty | 5-year on all brackets |
| Ships From | Boise, Idaho |
Ideal For
- DIY builders who prefer a classic rafter-roof pergola profile
- Freestanding shade structures over patios, decks, or garden rooms
- Builds using standard 4x4 and 2x4, or 6x6 and 2x6, lumber
- Larger layouts up to 24' x 24'
Important Information
Lumber and the anchoring hardware for securing the post base brackets to a solid foundation are not included and must be purchased locally. Stainless steel #12 wood screws are included in the kit.
Anchor the post bases to a solid foundation and follow the kit instructions during assembly. Check local building codes and permit requirements for freestanding structures before you build.
Match the bracket kit to your lumber before ordering: the options are 4x4 posts with 2x4 rafters, or 6x6 posts with 2x6 rafters.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many rafter brackets are in the kit?
The kit includes 42 roof rafter brackets, along with 9 post base brackets, 4 corner 3-arm brackets, 4 middle 4-arm brackets, and 1 central 5-arm bracket.
Is lumber included?
No. Lumber and anchoring hardware are purchased locally; the stainless steel #12 wood screws are included.
What lumber sizes does the kit fit?
Choose brackets for 4x4 posts with 2x4 rafters, or 6x6 posts with 2x6 rafters. The brackets are made to fit common lumber sizes.
How big a pergola can I build?
The four-block, nine-post freestanding layout builds in sizes up to 24' x 24'.
What warranty covers the brackets?
All brackets in the kit are backed by a 5-year warranty.
Choose your lumber pairing, gather your timber locally, and let the brackets do the precision work — a rafter-roof pergola, built by you.
