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Extra Tall 7-Post DIY Pergola Kit With Built-In Power

An extra tall pergola changes how a patio feels. Most pergola kits put the bottom of the roof beam about 8 feet above the patio. This 7-post DIY pergola kit sets it at 9′ 9″, which opens the space up and lets the shade spread across the whole patio.

Amy, the homeowner, said the pergola gives them plenty of shade in the middle of the day, right where and when they need it most. The family uses it for outdoor dinners, nighttime barbecues, and celebrations.

Extra tall dark timber pergola glowing with string lights over a backyard patio at dusk, beside a two story home
The extra tall pergola at dusk, lit up for the evening.

Key Takeaways

  • The bottom of the roof beam sits at 9′ 9″, about 1¾ feet taller than a typical pergola.
  • A 17′ 10″ × 30′ 1″ 8000 Series kit on seven posts covers a long patio.
  • A TimberVolt® Inferno® power post runs the lights, a fan, and the outlets.
  • The pergola faces north, so a roll-down blind on the west side adds afternoon shade when needed.

Why Build a Pergola Extra Tall?

Height makes a big pergola feel open instead of heavy. With the beams at 9′ 9″, there’s more air and light under the roof, the space feels bigger from inside the house, and the timber frame has real presence from the yard.

Extra height does let in more low-angle sun at the ends of the day. This pergola faces north, so the family added a roll-down blind on the west side to block the late-afternoon sun whenever they want it.

Side view of an extra tall timber pergola attached along a stucco home, with a mountain peak in the distance
The pergola from the side, with the mountains beyond.
Extra tall timber pergola with string lights stretching across the back of a two story home over a patio and lawn
The full length of the pergola across the back of the home.

Pergola Specs

Series8000 Series DIY pergola kit
Roof size17′ 10″ × 30′ 1″
Height to bottom of roof beam9′ 9″
Posts7
Beams4 × 12, Roosevelt Step end profiles
Shade planks2 × 6
Knee bracesClassic style
StainEarly American
PowerTimberVolt® Inferno® power post
Long timber pergola on seven posts glowing with string lights at sunset over a patio with dining and lounge furniture
Seven posts carry the long roof across the patio.

Power Built Into the Post

The TimberVolt® Inferno® is the most fully loaded TimberVolt power post. On this pergola it includes:

  1. A recessed male inlet with a weather-resistant cover.
  2. A GFCI outlet for protection, with a weather-resistant cover.
  3. A lower outlet just above the GFCI with two USB ports.
  4. A double switch halfway up the post, one for lights and one for a fan, with a weather-resistant cover.
  5. An upper TV outlet with two USB ports and a weather-resistant cover.
  6. Separate outlets on top of the post for the lights and the fan, both run by the double switch.
Corner post of an extra tall stained timber pergola with string lights on the rafters above a patio dining set
String lights powered right from the pergola.
Tall timber pergola at night with string lights over a grill and patio seating beside the back of a home
Lit up for a nighttime barbecue.
TimberVolt power post with built-in outlets and weather covers next to a deck stairway and a flower bed
The TimberVolt® power post, with outlets built into the timber.

Want one like it? See our pergola kits, the TimberVolt® Power Posts, or request a free design consultation.

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Content Writer, Architectural Photographer & Outdoor Living Author, Western Timber Frame

Marilynn Thompson is a content writer, architectural photographer, and outdoor living author at Western Timber Frame™, where she specializes in custom timber pergolas, pavilions, gazebos, and heavy timber construction. Since joining the company, she has helped document thousands of custom projects through technical research, homeowner interviews, jobsite photography, and educational articles that explain complex building concepts in clear, practical language.

Her work combines engineering research with real-world project experience, covering topics such as structural design, building permits, installation, timber species, joinery, maintenance, and outdoor living design. She regularly collaborates with Western Timber Frame's designers, engineers, and project specialists to ensure every article reflects current building practices and accurate technical information.

As the company's architectural photographer, Marilynn has photographed custom timber structures across the United States, documenting how they perform in different climates, landscapes, and architectural styles. Her writing is informed not only by research, but by conversations with homeowners and business owners who have lived with these structures for years.

Her goal is simple: to help homeowners understand the decisions behind a custom timber structure so they can build with confidence, not guesswork.

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