We chose the 100 inch projector screen pictured below and we are super happy with the quality and the size. Step 2 – Install the projector screen to the pergolaĪfter we had the pergola complete we installed our projector screen directly to the longest side of the pergola frame. Now, we can use our home theater year round which we’re really excited about. We actually installed a clear roof over the pergola because we live in the Pacific Northwest and we have drizzly rain most of the year. We have a one-year-old so it takes awhile to get things done! Here is why I love this pergola kit: It took us two days to assemble the pergola and we only worked a few hours each day with plenty of breaks. We had never built anything like this before and frankly, we were surprised by how easy it was. He did the majority of the work and only called me outside a couple of times to help with holding one end of the pergola up. My husband and I were able to assemble the pergola together just the two of us. They sent me their Aspen Playhouse which I can makeover in my next post! What a thoughtful gesture and I can’t wait to write about the playhouse makeover soon. I recently let Backyard Discovery know that I had purchased their pergola kit and was planning on writing a post. You can pay extra to get professional installation if you don’t want to DIY but we did this project ourselves and its totally doable without the professional install. The pergola kit ships to you with directions and everything you need to build the pergola. We chose this one from Backyard Discovery which has amazing DIY backyard kits that you assemble yourself. I always knew I wanted a pergola for shade and the fact that our pergola can double as the frame for our projector screen is even better! Step 1 – Build the pergola that will become the frame for the movie theater This post is a DIY post on how to create your own outdoor backyard theatre. Once the pergola was complete we decided to add a projector screen and projector to really create the whole backyard movie experience. This year, we decided to add a pergola to provide some shade in the hot summer months. This renovation project started last year when we upgraded our concrete patio and splurged on patio furniture.

Just add popcorn and I feel like I’m transported to a whole new place. Yes, I can always watch a movie in my basement but there is something very special about the ambiance created with a backyard movie theatre. Just last night I snuggled up with a blanket and a glass of wine and was able to stream my favorite TV show on the projector screen. Now, we can spend cozy nights as a family watching our favorite movies on the projector screen under the twinkly lights of the pergola. ĩ.I am so excited about my latest DIY home project which is a backyard movie theater with a projector screen! We are spending much more time at home this year than in years past so we really wanted to make the backyard special. She goes further into depth on the build process on her blog which you can read here.

(18) #10 x 1 1/2-inch Black Connector Screwsīelow is an outline of the steps Jen took when she built this transformative pergola.

(4) Black Powder-Coated Decorative Washers.

(22) Black Powder-Coated Hex-Head Washers.

(22) 5 1/2-inch Black Structural Wood Screws.

(4) 5-inch ZMAX Deck Joist Tie for 2x Lumber.

Simpson Strong-Tie Outdoor Accents Mission Collection Simpson Strong-Tie APDJT Deck Joist Tie Being Installed

Safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask.

Jen using a jigsaw to cut out the curves on the rafters The black powder-coated connectors made this outdoor structure easy to build and added both beauty and strength to the project. When assembling the pergola, Jen installed her Simpson Strong-Tie hardware with the Outdoor Accents structural wood screw and patented hex-head washer, the only approved fastener solution for Outdoor Accents connectors (sold separately). This hardware gave her outdoor structure a touch of southwestern flair with the arched mission-style profile of the post bases, straps and angles.

Outdoor Accents® Decorative Hardware on the DIY Hammock Stand

Jen also used our Outdoor Accents® Mission Collection® decorative hardware to build her pergola structure.

This was to ensure that she wasn’t going to hit any underground utility lines or cables. In planning this build, Jen made sure to check with her local utility company before digging her posts. Learn how she built this multipurpose pergola with the help of our Outdoor Accents® decorative hardware. Simpson Strong-Tie had the opportunity to work with DIYer Jen Woodhouse of The House of Wood on building a transformative outdoor structure for her backyard. Make the most of your backyard during the day and at night with this transformative pergola.

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