How to assemble Mimosa 3 x 3m Lava Portsea Louvre Semi Permanent Gazebo?

[petemel49]

I am thinking of buying the  Mimosa 3 x 3m Lava Portsea Louvre semi permanent gazebo- Mimosa 3 x 3m Lava Portsea Louvre Semi Permanent Gazebo - Bunnings Australia

I know the wind rating is not as good as some other pergolas, but it would be located in a very sheltered area that has a big concrete slab.  I could dynabolt straight into the slab, but given the semi permanent branding, my preference is to cut holes and extend and sink the feet into cement, using steel plates.

The gazebo/pergola looks straightforward to assemble, but there are always little tricks and traps.

All feedback welcome, particularly if anyone has actually assembled a Mimosa 3x3 Lava Portsea

[petemel49]

Ps I am very happy with the final result 

[petemel49]

@Warrenp4825 

Hey Warwick,   No probs at all.  I have done some measurements/pictures.  While the pergola itself is 3 x 3, it is the cap over the feet that is slightly larger (see photos-sorry I gave up trying to rotate them)   The feet sit inside the cap, and it is a pretty snug fit.  You may be able to trim the feet and modify the cap, but you might run into warranty issues.  My unit was done in two stages.  With help from neighbours, stage 1 was assembling the frame (four posts and connecting beams) temporarily tied with rope to supporting bits.  Stage 2 (anchoring, roof etc) was done by two builder mates.  If you decide to go ahead with it, feel free to give me a hoy if you run into any probs.  The kit instructions, while not perfect, are pretty good.  It was a fairly seamless task.  cheers.  pete

[JacobZ]

Hi @Warrenp4825,

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

I've spoken with the team at a couple of stores that have them on display, and they have confirmed that when installed plumb, the posts are 3000mm from outside to outside, but the distance from the outside of the attachment plates at the bottom of the posts is closer to 3100mm from outside to outside. 

There can also be some slight variation if the posts are not installed perfectly plumb, but the team members who checked the displays informed me that they were pretty spot on.

This means you could physically fit it in the space, but it would be right on the limit, and you would have to put bolts in far too close to the edge of the slab, so you would likely blow out the edge of the slab.

Unfortunately, you might have to look at an alternative solution. 

Is there any way you could add a small extension to the concrete slab? Or is it tight up against a fence line?

Let me know what you think.

Jacob