Cost of building the timber garden arbour

[Handynot]

Good afternoon everyone,

newbie question,looking at building the garden arbour,that Bunnings will cut all the pieces etc,does anybody have any idea what the cost may be, please.

[MitchellM]

@Handynot  are you asking how much it costs to have the cuts done by Bunnings or the costs for the whole project? First cut per piece is free on timber, each addition cut I believe is $1. It's possibly 50 cents but I'd have to check when I'm back at work.

If you are after a costing for the whole project, please list your materials and I can work it out from www.bunnings.com.au for you

[Jason · Accepted solution]

Hi @Handynot,

Welcome to the Workshop community. We're really pleased you could join us and look forward to seeing you complete this project, and many more in the future! Our helpful members would certainly always be happy to lend you a hand along the way. 

Are you referring about this project on the Bunnings website - How to build a D.I.Y. timber garden arbour?

If you could confirm, then it looks like the wonderful @MitchellM has offered to assist. I'll also pop the video below and the list of materials needed for all members who might be interested.

Thanks,

Jason

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Materials:

• 60mm x 2400mm x 600mm lattice
• 280mm verandah corner bracket x 4
• 90mm x 45mm x 2.4m treated pine lengths x 5
• 18mm x 18mm x 2.4m treated pine lengths x 8
• 140mm x 45mm x 2.4m treated pine lengths x 2
• 70mm x 35mm x 2.4m treated pine lengths x 3
• Quick set cement x 4
• 400mm star pickets x 4
• 100mm bugle screws
• 80mm bugle screws
• 50mm bugle screws
• PVA exterior wood glue
• 120 grit sandpaper

[Handynot]

Thanks for replying,it’s the cost of the timber I was after, Jason put the list on, thanks for your help.

[MitchellM]

@Handynot 

• 60mm x 2400mm x 600mm lattice x 2                     $24.36/Ea      I/N 3045110
• 280mm verandah corner bracket x 4                       $39.00/Ea      I/N: 0036158
• 90mm x 45mm x 2.4m treated pine lengths x 5      $6.14/Meter   I/N: 8032162
• 18mm x 18mm x 2.4m treated pine lengths x 8      $10.00/Ea      I/N: 8480539
• 140mm x 45mm x 2.4m treated pine lengths x 2    $9.21/Meter   I/N: 8032254
• 70mm x 35mm x 2.4m treated pine lengths x 3      $3.72/Meter   I/N: 8032093
• Quick set cement x 4                                                 $8.90/Bag      I/N: 0762428
• 400mm star pickets x 4                                             $2.98/Ea        I/N: 0022267
• 100mm bugle screws                                                $13.00/Pk      I/N: 2409559
• 80mm bugle screws                                                  $9.80/Pk         I/N: 2409575
• 50mm bugle screws                                                  $8.15/Pk         I/N: 2409567
• PVA exterior wood glue                                            $6.90/Ea         I/N: 1210338
• 120 grit sandpaper                                                    $0.98/Ea         I/N: 1210508

Total project cost is $505.85

Not a bad price considering how well made the project is, surely outlasting most pre-made units on the market.

Let us know if there is anything else you need. If you go ahead make sure to post some progress shots of your construction and your finished project once complete!

@Jason  I've included a price for x2 600mm wide lattice, the material list calls of x1. From the video it appears they are using two.

[Handynot]

Thank you very much for your help, seriously considering this now👍👍

[MitchellM]

@Handynot no worries at all! If you print out my list which includes the item numbers, it will expediate the process instore for the team member getting the materials together.

[Tinyfeather60]

Hi everyone trying to get the all up price of pre cut timber for the diy garden arbour on the Bunnings site to no avail tried all 3 stores in Geelong and no one can help me 

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Workshop community @Tinyfeather60. I'd be happy to address your question.

Here is how to build a How to build a diy timber garden harbour. 

The construction list is as follows:

• 60mm x 2400mm x 600mm lattice x 2                     $24.36/Ea      I/N 3045110
• 280mm verandah corner bracket x 4                       $39.00/Ea      I/N: 0036158
• 90mm x 45mm x 2.4m treated pine lengths x 5      $6.14/Meter   I/N: 8032162
• 18mm x 18mm x 2.4m treated pine lengths x 8      $10.00/Ea      I/N: 8480539
• 140mm x 45mm x 2.4m treated pine lengths x 2    $9.21/Meter   I/N: 8032254
• 70mm x 35mm x 2.4m treated pine lengths x 3      $3.72/Meter   I/N: 8032093
• Quick set cement x 4                                                 $8.90/Bag      I/N: 0762428
• 400mm star pickets x 4                                             $2.98/Ea        I/N: 0022267
• 100mm bugle screws                                                $13.00/Pk      I/N: 2409559
• 80mm bugle screws                                                  $9.80/Pk         I/N: 2409575
• 50mm bugle screws                                                  $8.15/Pk         I/N: 2409567
• PVA exterior wood glue                                            $6.90/Ea         I/N: 1210338
• 120 grit sandpaper                                                    $0.98/Ea         I/N: 1210508

Total project cost is $505.85

Not a bad price considering how well made the project is, surely outlasting most pre-made units on the market.

Let us know if there is anything else you need. If you go ahead make sure to post some progress shots of your construction and your finished project once complete!

Mitchell

[tangels]

I am wanting to build the same arbour as seen on the Bunnings DIY Video. I've got most of it down except the actual dimensions

ie height, width and dims of all pieces. it looks exactly what I am after and just want to make sure before moving ahead. I know these can be a bit of a "moving feast" however this appears to fit perfectly. The video is good except it does not quite provide the detail on some parts of the build. The construction list seems not to cover all the timber required hence need the detail. Can anyone help a newbie??? tks GM