How to assemble Mimosa 3 x 3m Lava Portsea Louvre Semi Permanent Gazebo?

[petemel49]

I am thinking of buying the  Mimosa 3 x 3m Lava Portsea Louvre semi permanent gazebo- Mimosa 3 x 3m Lava Portsea Louvre Semi Permanent Gazebo - Bunnings Australia

I know the wind rating is not as good as some other pergolas, but it would be located in a very sheltered area that has a big concrete slab.  I could dynabolt straight into the slab, but given the semi permanent branding, my preference is to cut holes and extend and sink the feet into cement, using steel plates.

The gazebo/pergola looks straightforward to assemble, but there are always little tricks and traps.

All feedback welcome, particularly if anyone has actually assembled a Mimosa 3x3 Lava Portsea

[JacobZ]

Hi @petemel49,

A warm welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

It is important to note that semi-permanent gazebos, such as the one you are looking at, will often require approval from your local council. We have copies of the engineering plans that can be submitted for this application which can be provided upon your request.

When installed as a semi-permanent structure, the engineering plans for the Mimosa 3 x 3m Lava Portsea Louvre Semi Permanent Gazebo call for a concrete pier that is a minimum of 450mm in diameter and 600mm deep, so cutting holes in the existing slab and pouring a dedicated pier is essential.

I have built them for display in-store, but never in a semi-permanent setting, but the only real difference is the anchoring. I can say that the construction is fairly simple and following the installation instructions is relatively easy. I am happy to assist along the way if you run into any issues.

Let me know what you think.

Jacob

[petemel49]

Hi Jacob,    Many thanks for the info.   It confirmed my suspicions re the substantial anchoring.  I would certainly appreciate a copy of the engineering plans.  

My initial search through Wollongong Council docs seemed to suggest that Council approval is a moot point.  When does a pergola graduate from semi permanent to a permanent structure ?  I will need to do some more research.

As I live in a gated over 55's estate, there is an internal process that has to be followed.  This is where the engineering plans will be handy.  I have also commenced the Dial Before You Dig process. If I get through the Estate process, I will probably engage a techo to locate cables, drains etc etc.  If I have to get Council approval, I figure that a well documented paper trail would be needed.

It is lucky I am retired.  It sounds like a full-time job!

Thanks again.  'Much appreciated.

regards

pete

ps I saw your message re installers.  I would certainly have a go myself, however having renovated four houses, my days of climbing on ladders are over.  Besides, you could imagine the front page of the Illawarra Mercury, 'Ambitious pensioner falls from ladder etc etc'

[EricL]

Hello @petemel49 

I've emailed you a copy of the engineering plans for the Mimosa 3 x 3m Lava Portsea Louvre Semi Permanent Gazebo.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric