Forest 16 x 8 ft Patio Deck Kit With Pergola

Can the pergola be built up on the other side?

Dear John Thank you for your question. We have been informed that this item can not be modified and should be built as instructed. 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

We have just bought this set and are looking forward to building it soon, we had planned to stain it with a Ronseal decking stain before building but have been told by a number of people that we should wait anywhere between 1 week to 6 months before staining to allow the wood to breathe. Can you advise if we would be ok to stain before building?

Dear Julie Thank you for your question. I cannot see a reason why you need to allow the wood to settle before staining, you often see timber being immediately treated especially on well known gardening programmes. If you are staining for cosmetic reasons, you can treat all the timber before its fitted together, although staining is not essential as the timber is pressure treated. 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 David Hall

Patio Deck Kit 16ft x 8ft Including Pergola can you please advice the size of the pergola

Dear Peter, Thank you for your question. The pergola maximum size (top rafters) is 3045mm x 3050mm and from post to post 2438mm x 2490mm. The dimensions are shown in the top right-hand side of the deck kit instructions https://www.gardensite.co.uk/pdfs/v3ns7sj34.pdf 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

Do you offer an installation service for the decking and pergola?

Dear Paul Thank you for your question. I'm sorry but we don't offer this service. I suggest contacting a local DIY / handyperson for a quote. Installation instructions are on the page. I would estimate the build would take approx 8hrs. 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

Do the instructions come as a hard copy with the kit or is it only the pdf file under the description?

Dear Jay Thank you for your question. You will receive hard copy instructions. However, we display them in PDF form online to help if instructions are lost or if customers would prefer a preview of how to construct an item before ordering. 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 with decking suitable to be sited in a very windy exposed area?

Dear Ray Thank you for your question. The pergola kit can be situated in an exposed area if the instructions are followed. Structural integrity will not be effected. 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

Does the decking and pergola have to be placed on a flat even surface or would it be ok on a lawn?

Dear Angela Thank you for your question. This product could be placed straight onto a lawn as long as it is level and not prone to getting waterlogged during bad weather. If the ground is slightly soft then over time (a few years) the decking could sink slightly due to the weight of the structure. This could be averted by creating a slabbed base area on the ground first, which would also help to prolong the life of the wood (even though it's pressure treated with a 15 year guarantee) as the wooden base wouldn't be in direct contact with wet ground and so would reduce the risk of rotting over a longer period. I hope that this information helps. 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.

Could a fire pit table be placed on the decking or would it need some form of base?

Dear Laura Thank you for your question. For health and safety reasons we would not recommend putting a fire pit table on decking. We would place the firepit on gravel, slabs or stone patio. 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 you fix the pergola on either end of the decking?

Dear Lisa Thank you for your question. I can confirm that the pergola can be assembled on either side of the decking. 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

Would this pergola support the weight of a lazy spa?

Dear John Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, the pergola has not been tested for a maximum weight allowance by the manufacturer so we cannot say for certain. However, the bearers are quite close together at 45cm intervals vertically (which is a good thing as it will help to spread the weight), but you may wish to add some extra wooden bearers horizontally to the section where the spa is due to be placed for added support. 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