Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - free standing roof

I am re considering my pergola, and going with a full roof because I want rain protection.

total size is 16x16. plan to use 6x6 posts, 2x10 beams. Simple ptiched roof (no engineered truss). standard shingle roof.

The 6x6 will be sitting on top of a current slab with metal stand offs bolted to the slab. (i know there is a name for them).

My budget is $1000 (me doing all the labor)

Question: I am concerned with wind loads. any comments?

If you use metal ties where you find the post stand offs to attach your posts to your beam, and tie your beam to your rafters with hurricane ties, rather then just nailing. I would think you would be in pretty good shape.

I'm pretty sure that the wind blows in Dallas on occasion. You need to do MORE than just bolt this to a slab.

Cut the slab and pour footings where the posts will be and embed column bases in those footings that the posts will be attached to after the concrete cures.

I would run this by your City's Building Department. On their web site I see you are now under the 2006 IRC code. Expect footings possibly 18" round by 7-1/2" deep to satisfy them and your Homeowners Insurance Company in case of claim. It will go on your house's personal record with your County, for public view. This is good when it's time to sell, no negotiating over price because it wasn't built to code witout a permit.
And it will be safe for your family and neighbors in case of high wind. Here, we build for sisemic activity.
Be safe, G