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Pergola and composite deck
Shade cloth roof, timber posts and base with Ekodeck Backbeach composite decking.
Materials
Ekodeck decking in the colour Backbeach
Shadecloth
Timber supports and base
Tools
Power Saw
Hammer
Bolts and screws
Concrete
Spirit Level
Tape measure
Screw Drivers
Wire cross pieces to stop shadecloth flapping
Metal hooks to attach shadecloth to timber frame
Steps
Step 1
Measure twice, cut once
Built base, with 4 sides plus two extra supports in both directions for stability and ensured it was level
The support posts for the shadecloth are bolted to the hardwood base
The pergola ceiling has supports to stop shadecloth from sagging and was attached with metal hooks that hammer into the timber through the shadecloth
Two wire cross pieces are attached on the top of the shadecloth to prevent flapping
Hello @sailorgirl50
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's wonderful to have you join us.
Thank you so much for sharing your pergola and deck project. It looks absolutely relaxing and the use of shade cloth to keep the sun out is such an inspired idea.
Eric
