The enhanced features and benefits of the new Pergola Planner Software enable you to do the following and more: It’s smarter software for happier customers.” “More importantly, the software helps building material dealers, contractors, and DIYers easily design stronger, safer structures that last longer and provide homeowners with peace of mind.

“This free web-based software helps you visualize all style options for designing outdoor structures and planning for your dream backyard,” says Simpson Strong-Tie director of Customer-Facing Software Tim Beckman.

When the design process is complete, a full bill of materials is generated for all lumber and hardware necessary to build the pergola. The software also highlights critical connections for building a strong, safe pergola and recommends hardware based on whatever design the user creates. Based on the same software platform that runs the popular Deck Planner Software™ tool from Simpson Strong-Tie, the Pergola Planner Software web-based app offers lumber and building material dealers a seamless design and takeoff tool for providing contractor and DIY customers with in-house, value-added services. One-click toggling between 2D and 3D design modes makes it easy to view and design in different perspectives. The Pergola Planner Software tool allows homeowners to design sturdy, eye-catching pergolas and other popular backyard structures in just minutes, print out a complete materials list, and start building.įeaturing an in-app tutorial to guide users step by step through the custom pergola design process, the software allows users to upload home photos, select shapes, modify dimensions, and choose from various lumber and hardware options. According to the American Institute of Architects Home Design Trends Survey, homeowner interest in covered outdoor living spaces has skyrocketed over the past two years, with 68 percent of survey respondents in 2019 indicating increased emphasis on outdoor structures in their projects.

Online pergola design tool