Forest Venetian Corner Arbour

I would like to secure the 8ft x 5ft Venetian Corner Arbour Seat to an elevated decking area. Is the product suitable for securing with metal brackets or should it be sunk into the ground?

Dear Michelle Thank you fo your question. The product is fine on a decking area. In fact we had a similar building on a raised decked area in our garden centre. Due to the weight it won't need securing down unless you want to. Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Nathan James Dodd

Does the back of the seat in the Valencia Arbour slope or is it vertical?

Dear Sir / Madam Thank you for your question. The back of the seat on the Venetian Corner Arbour does slope slightly. Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Many thanks Ellie Goodall

We are preparing a site for the Forest Venetian Corner Arbour. What is the width between posts along the back of each seat and the distance between the posts at the end of the seats. Is the width of 233mm from the lower end of the roof spars?

Dear Bob Thank you for your question. The width between each post along the back of each seat is 1266mm (4ft 2ins). The distance between posts along the back of each seat is 520mm (1ft 8ins) and the width from the lower end of the roof spars is 233mm (9ins). Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Ellie Goodall

Do you have a garden centre where we could have a look at the Forest Venetian garden arbour?

Hello Stella Thank you for your question. We do have a garden centre in north Birmingham but unfortunately we do not have this arbour on display at the moment. Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Zach Nicholson

How long will it take to construct the Venetian Corner Arbour Seat?

Hello Amanda Thank you for your question. With two people, the Venetian Corner Arbour should take about half a day to construct. Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Zach Nicholson

Does the slatted roof stop the rainwater from getting through?

Dear Eric Thank you for your question. The roof is not waterproof. However, I have been under it in a storm and been dry so it does depend on the direction of the rain. Other Gazebos with a solid roof are available at https://www.gardensite.co.uk/Garden_Structures/Garden_Gazebos/ Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Nathan James Dodd

Can you configure the arbour seat for the longest side to be on the left of right, or only as the picture indicates longest side on the right?

Dear Colin Thank you for your question. The product cannot be changed as it is not a bespoke product. The product has equal lengths as seen in the diagram https://www.gardensite.co.uk/database_images/8cc7115e1d00ca6152edd13133aa92a8_original.jpg Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Nathan James Dodd

I am confused by the dimensions and would appreciate your clarification. Does width mean distance from the left hand corner looking head on at the arbour to the right hand corner - measured at the base of the roof - and footprint from the equivalent posts at ground level? Does depth mean from the extreme back corner directly away from the entrance to the front edge at the base of the roof, and then footprint again at ground level?

Dear Nick Thank you for your question. Measurements are always maximum (end of roof for example) unless otherwise stated. Yes the footprint is the base as opposed to the roof measurements which are slightly more due to the overhang. I have amended the dimensions to make it easier to understand. Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Nathan James Dodd

How easy would it be to extend the tongue and grooved backs to the same level as the bottom of the sides? I'd rather have the backs of the seats shielded from the wind and weather. Could the manufacturer supply the necessary materials?

Dear Brian Thank you for your question. Relatively easy as you can use the uprights to secure any additional wooden boards to create more shelter from wind and rain. The T&G boards can be sourced from your local DIY store. Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Regards Nathan

I shall be shortly ordering this product and the intended site is against a 150cm fence on the two back sides. For future maintenance is it easy to remove the back panels for painting or staining?

Dear June Thank you for your question. You would need to access the back panels from outside to remove them. So the simplest and quickest option might be to get enough able bodied guys simply to pick it up and move it out and back in again, obviously bearing in mind the weight with regard to all health and safety considerations. Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Robert Hall

I am still confused about the dimensions of the Venetian Corner Arbour. What is the width of the front edge of the bench seat? And what is the width of the back edge of the bench seat? I am trying to determine if 4 people can sit comfortably.

Dear Pete Thank you for your question. This arbour will seat three adults comfortably, and four depending on their size. The front bench length is 31ins at the front and 46ins along the back. Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Nathan James Dodd

What is the length, width and depth of the four roof beams?

Dear Ian Thank you for your question. The dimensions are: 90 x 53 x 1732mm (3.5ins x 2ins x 5ft 8ins) Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind Regards Zach Nicholson

What is the best type of base for this arbour seat?

Dear Ann Thank you for your question. Ideally the legs will need to stand on a hardstanding surface like a slab, bricks, concrete, decking or compacted ground otherwise they will sink into the ground. Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Nathan James Dodd

Would this arbour seat be more secure if screwed into metal spike 'shoes'? Do you supply these and, if so, what's the price for six?

Dear Ian Thank you for your question. We have had one on display in our garden centre coffee shop area for the past year and it is not secured. It is in a sheltered spot on paving slabs and as a result has not needed to be secured. The seat will need securing if it is in an exposed spot where the wind could blow it over. If you need spikes then follow this link: https://www.gardensite.co.uk/Landscaping/Forest_fencefast_easyfit_spike_Spike_length_600mm.htm Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Nathan James Dodd

What are the dimensions of this product when boxed?

Dear Rachel Thank you for your question. The dimensions of the flat packed arbour are:- Width: 1800mm, Depth: 1000mm, Height: 580mm (5ft 11ins x 3ft 3ins x 1ft 11ins). Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Lauren

Can I buy a cover for this Venetian Arbour?

Dear Pauline Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, we are unable to supply a cover for this arbour. Should you wish to contact us further or to place an order, please call us on 0121 355 7701. Thank you for using our online Q&A system. Kind regards Lauren