Erect Covered Pergola Posts and Main Beams

What happens here

Install large vertical support posts for the covered pergola/roof structure. These posts are typically robust timber, sometimes laminated, to support the substantial weight of the roof. Temporary diagonal bracing is critical to hold these posts plumb and stable until the main horizontal beams are set. The main beams are then lifted into place, possibly using specialized equipment like a chain hoist or multiple workers, and securely fastened to the tops of the posts with heavy-duty metal connectors (e.g., post caps, through-bolts). This forms the primary load-bearing structure for the entire roof.

Goal: Establish the main support structure for the roof