How I built a beautiful Redwood Pergola in my backyard. The redwood is stained with natural stain which makes that deep red color pop. Visit https://www.hertoolbelt.com/howtobu...
for the plans and template.

Materials

Redwood – See https://www.getredwood.com/wherebuy to find a distributor
4 – 8″ x 8″ x 10′ rough cut redwood timbers (posts) https://www.getredwood.com/products/t...
4 – 2″ x 12″ x 14′ rough cut redwood lumber boards https://www.getredwood.com/products/l...
10 – 2″ x 12″ x 12′ rough cut redwood lumber boards
24 – 2″ x 2″ x 14′ rough cut redwood lumber boards (If these are not rough cut and the measure 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″, then you’ll need 26.)
2 – 1″ x 12″ x 8′ rough cut redwood lumber boards – optional (for post sleeves to cover hardware)

Finish Natural stain, Clear Sealant https://homedepot.sjv.io/r71JB , https://homedepot.sjv.io/jvjJa

Ornamental Hardware – Optional
4 – Post Bases for 8×8 posts https://homedepot.sjv.io/PPqmq
4 – 5/8″ x 7″ Concrete Anchors (or whatever you need to attach to concrete, wood, etc) https://homedepot.sjv.io/kmPJv
8 – Deck Joist Ties for Rough Cut Lumber (if you’re not using rough cut lumber, they do have strap for 1 1/2″ thick lumber) https://homedepot.sjv.io/e6xkZ
16 – Ornamental Washers https://homedepot.sjv.io/AbYRD
48 – Decorative Nuts https://homedepot.sjv.io/GvYRB
16 – 3 1/2″ Ornamental screws https://homedepot.sjv.io/VGj2k
32 – 5 1/2″ Ornamental screws https://homedepot.sjv.io/JxYRN
3″ exterior screws https://homedepot.sjv.io/ZZeYW'>https://homedepot.sjv.io/ZZeYW

Standard Hardware – (if not using Ornamental Hardware list)
16 – 1/2″13 x 12 1/2″ bolts (minimum length)
32 – 1/2″ flat washer
16 – 1/2″ nut
4 – 8 x 8 post base and hardware associated with the type you choose https://homedepot.sjv.io/XV52M
3″ exterior screws https://homedepot.sjv.io/ZZeYW'>https://homedepot.sjv.io/ZZeYW

Concrete Footings
(This list depends on your frost line. For my area, I poured 12″ diameter x 36″40″ deep footings)
4 – 12″ diameter concrete form tube https://homedepot.sjv.io/B6YR4
15 – 80 lb Concrete Mix https://homedepot.sjv.io/W1P2n
I added some rebar for good measure