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July DIYWe decided to build a pergola to make an unused space in our garden an oasis to retire to at the end of a busy day.
Materials
1 x troja pergola kit https://www.bunnings.com.au/toja-grid-any-size-wall-mount-pergola-kit_p0241842
5 x 90x90mm fence posts
https://www.bunnings.com.au/90-x-90mm-2-4m-post-f7-h4-treated-pine-premium-kd-2-4m_p8422817
10 x 90x35mm treated pine 90x35mmhttps://www.bunnings.com.au/90-x-35mm-outdoor-framing-h3-treated-pine-3-6m_p8032153
1 x concrete mix
https://www.bunnings.com.au/bastion-20kg-mortar-mix_p0038286
16 x bolts
4l Hammergrey Dulux multiflex
https://www.bunnings.com.au/dulux-4l-vivid-white-matt-weathershield-exterior-paint-4l_p0144829
Tools
Ryobi circular saw
Wheelbarrow
Spade
Pick axe
Phillips Screwdriver
2 x ladders
Paintbrushes
Steps
Step 1
1. Clear the space and measure the distance from wall to each post. Making sure distance between posts measured for horizontal post.
2. Dig two holes at points where the upright posts would stand.
3. Mix cement to place in holes and add a cement paver on each hole to level. Leave for 24hours to dry.
4. Place upright poles in base plates of pergola kit and joint on correct ends. Connect horizontal post to joints of vertical poles. Stand up vertical posts on cement pavers.
5. Add horizontal posts with wall bases into joints (2 ladders needed for this process).
6. Drill holes for wall posts. Secure into place with bolts.
7. Check everything level and then secure vertical posts with bolts.
8. Measure and place struts across top of pergola. Secure with two screws each end.
9. Paint pergola first coat and leave to dry.
10. Paint pergola with second coat.
