I want to put a free standing pergola on my concrete patio but i want to snug it against the house as close as possible in hopes that when i put a roof on it (thinking Metal or Poly) i can make it weatherproof.
I was wanting to attach it to the hosue but the more i read (and think) about this it may not be best since my two story brick home is actually wooden framed (brick veneer). I have drilled through this brick before (when putting in outside electric) and of course it is not that strong.
#1- can i weatherproof (flashing, etc) a freestanding enough to make it worthwhile?
#2- if i do attach the pergoal will the rim joist hold enough that there will not be too much pressure on the outside brick to casue crumbling/cracking?
I was wanting to attach it to the hosue but the more i read (and think) about this it may not be best since my two story brick home is actually wooden framed (brick veneer). I have drilled through this brick before (when putting in outside electric) and of course it is not that strong.
#1- can i weatherproof (flashing, etc) a freestanding enough to make it worthwhile?
#2- if i do attach the pergoal will the rim joist hold enough that there will not be too much pressure on the outside brick to casue crumbling/cracking?
