DIY L-Shaped Corner Pergola Plans: 18x18 Privacy Screen Blueprint PDF

DIY L-shaped corner pergola plans for an 18' x 18' freestanding wood pergola with two wings and slatted privacy screens on two sides. Instant PDF download with cut list.

- Product: DIY L-shaped corner pergola plans, 18' x 18' freestanding wood pergola with two wings and privacy screens
- Format: Digital PDF download
- Pages: 24
- Paper Size: US Letter
- Units: Imperial (feet and inches); main cut lengths also in mm
- Dimensions: 18' x 18' nominal L footprint (17' 11-1/2" x 17' 11-1/2" to the outside of the posts), each wing 110-1/2" deep, roof 239-1/2" x 245", 8' 6" clear under the beams, 10' 2" to the top of the roof
- Layout: An L on a 3 x 3 post grid with the front-right post left out; a back wing and a left wing share the back-left corner bay
- Roof: About 316 sq ft of 2x4 slats laid flat at 5" on center on 20 identical 2x8 rafters
- Privacy Screens: Horizontal 1x6 boards on 2x4 rails close the back and left sides from 8" to 76" above grade (5' 8" of privacy)
- Structure: Eight 6x6 posts set in concrete with post caps, three 2-ply 2x12 beams, ten 4x4 knee braces
- Style: L-shaped corner pergola with a two-tone finish
- Materials: Pressure-treated lumber; cedar or pressure-treated 1x6 screen boards
- Finish Shown: Warm white solid stain on the frame; golden cedar stain on the slats and screen boards
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Build Time: About 7-8 working days plus concrete curing; three people for the long beams, two for the rest
- Includes: Shopping list, master cut list, cut diagrams, beam, rafter and lap templates, knee brace and privacy screen templates, front and side elevations, framing plan, 8 illustrated steps, 3D renderings
- Best For: DIY builders who want a corner pergola for a lounge and dining area in the corner of a yard or along a fence line
- Delivery: Instant PDF download after purchase, no physical item shipped

## What's Included in These L-Shaped Pergola Plans

This 18x18 corner pergola plan builds an L from two wings that share one corner bay. Three beams run left to right on the three post rows, and all 20 rafters are the same part: one set spans the back wing, the other the front bay of the left wing, and the two sets lap side by side over the middle beam. Slats run left to right on top.

- Overview and specifications page with all key heights and sizes
- Tools list, lumber size chart and site checklist
- Shopping list for lumber, post caps, bolts, hurricane ties, screws, concrete and stain
- Master cut list and cut diagrams for every board
- Beam, rafter and lap templates
- Knee brace and privacy screen templates
- Dimensioned front elevation, side elevation and framing plan
- 8 illustrated build steps with tips and checks
- Finishing, care and common questions page
- 3D renderings of the finished pergola from six views

## Corner Pergola Blueprint Format and Units

The pergola blueprint is a 24-page PDF on US Letter paper. All dimensions are in feet and inches to 1/16" precision, and the main cut lengths are also given in millimeters. Drawings are not to scale, so you always build from the written dimensions.

## Who This Pergola with Privacy Screen Is For

These freestanding pergola plans suit DIY builders with some framing experience. You need a level area of about 26' x 27'. The L fits into the corner of a yard or against a fence line with the screened sides facing out, and a corner sofa fits against the two screens in the corner bay.

## How to Use the Corner Pergola Plans

1. Buy the plan and download the PDF.
2. Print it or open it on a tablet or computer.
3. Check local zoning, permit, fence and height rules for your area.
4. Buy the lumber and hardware from the shopping list.
5. Follow the 8 steps, writing the part ID on every part as you cut it.

## Digital Product Note

This is a digital PDF plan. No physical item is shipped, and no lumber or hardware is included. The file is ready to download right after purchase. Spring is the busiest building season, so fall and winter are a good time to plan a corner pergola and order materials.

## Terms of Use

This plan is for your personal use. You may build as many pergolas as you like for your own property. You may not resell, share or publish this PDF or its drawings.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do I download the PDF after purchase?

After checkout you get a download link on the order confirmation page and by email. Click the link to download the L-shaped corner pergola plans PDF.

### What is a corner pergola?

A corner pergola is a pergola built to fit the corner of a yard, patio or fence line. This L-shaped corner pergola wraps two sides of the corner with two wings and closes them with privacy screens.

### How do you make a pergola more private?

Slatted privacy screens are a simple way to make a pergola more private. This plan closes the back and left sides with horizontal 1x6 boards that give 5' 8" of privacy.

### Is it cheaper to build or buy a pergola?

Building a pergola from plans lets you buy lumber locally at your own prices instead of paying for a pre-built kit. The shopping list in this PDF lets you price the full build before you start.

### Can I build this L-shaped pergola mirrored or without the screens?

Yes, you can build this L-shaped pergola as a mirror image with the open corner at the front-left. The frame also stands without the privacy screens if you skip the last step.

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