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What pergola cover can be installed at 2-degrees pitch?

I live in a Strata Titled property and the product they have approved to cover the pergola isn’t suitable for the structure ie the pitch is 2 degrees but needs to be 5 for this product (builder advised at quote).
i can’t request approval for a different but suitable product without paying (a sizeable fee considering) to have the by-law altered but I can find something that looks exactly the same as the approved one and seek approval to use that.
Does anyone have any suggestions? Approved product attached.

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JacobZ

Hi @tgraham,

The only roofing material I am aware of that can be used on a 2-degree pitch is Lysaght Spandek. This can be ordered through the Trade or Special Orders desks at your local Bunnings.

The Spandek profile is similar to the one that was approved, but it is steel, not polycarbonate so it won't look exactly alike.

Have you considered increasing the pitch of the pergola so you can use the Greca Polycarbonate sheets?

Depending on the construction, you may be able to add timbers to the top of the pergola to increase the pitch.

Let me know what you think and if you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Jacob

tgraham

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/47872#Comment_47872

Appreciate the quick advice! Have submitted my request to management.

sojo

I to am in a strata

Finding it hard to find someone to fix a pergola thats atatched to facia the quotes i got telling me i need a whole new pergola i called many many companys

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/59531#Comment_59531

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @sojo. It's brilliant to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about pergolas.

If several companies have told you they cannot repair the pergola and that it needs to be replaced, it could mean there is a structural issue, and a safe repair is not possible. When a pergola relies on the fascia for support, there is only so much a trade can do before the structure becomes unsafe to work on or guarantee. If you are able to share a few photos of the pergola and the areas you want repaired, we can take a closer look and help you understand why the companies you contacted may be turning the job down. That will also give us a better idea of whether there is any practical way to restore what you have, or whether replacement is genuinely the safest option.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

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