Forest 2.4m Ultima Pergola Kit

How big are the upright support posts? Is an allowance for them to be secured by burying in concrete or would we have to use steel floor plates?

Dear Oliver Thank you for your question. The posts can be buried into the ground, buried in concrete or you can use the optional extra spikes or plates (if hard standing surface). The posts are 2610mm in total height (8ft 6ins). 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 fit a canopy to this pergola?

Dear Ellen Thank you for your question. Unfortunately we do not sell canopies specifically for this product, however they can be fitted. 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 build and install this item?

Dear Julie Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, we do not offer an installation service for this item. When delivered, clear instructions are supplied to help with easy self-assembly. 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

What are the dimensions of the rafters?

Dear Kevin Thank you for your question. The dimensions of the rafters are 2400mm (width) x 95mm (height) x 47.5mm (depth) 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

Is this pergola strong enough to support a hammock?

Dear Karan Thank you for your question. We would strongly advise against using this pergola for a hammock as it's not designed to withstand any weight. 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

How far into the ground do the posts need to be if I am using concrete?

Dear Mark Thank you for your question. If concreting into the ground, we would suggest around 1ft 6ins - 2ft (45 - 60cm). 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 Andy

What wood is this pergola made from?

Dear Jan Thank you for your question. This pergola is made from mixed softwood and is pressure treated with a 15 year anti-rot guarantee. 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

Is it possible to reduce the length or width?

Dear Wayne Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, we wouldn't recommend altering the dimensions of this pergola as it will affect the structural integrity. 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

Could this pergola be bolted into composite decking?

Dear Melanie Thank you for your question. It could be done, but we couldn't personally recommend it as we do not have any experience doing this ourselves and so would not know how composite decking would hold up during high wind conditions. We generally recommend attaching it to a patio, slabbed or concrete area with bolt down feet, or spiked feet to insert into soft ground, grass and soil. 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 this pergola be free standing or must it be fixed to the ground?

Dear Terry Thank you for your question. Due to the weight of the product it can be generally left free-standing, however this depends to a cerain extent on the location e.g. if you live in a windy part of the country, or plan on placing it in an open area without any natural wind barriers (garden fence panels, hedges, a building etc) then we would advise anchoring it. 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 shorten the posts by up to 45 cm?

Dear Kevin Thank you for your question. Yes, this is not an issue. Many customers shorten them to align them correctly under window sills etc when using them as a patio cover next to their home. 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