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Pergola with shiplap panelling and lights

425314
Growing in Experience

Pergola with shiplap panelling and lights

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EricL
Bunnings Team Member
Bunnings Team Member

Re: I just finished completing my Bunnings Special Orders Pergola and would like to share my expe...

Hello @425314

 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's wonderful to have you join us, and thank you so much for sharing your Pergola project.

 

What a fantastic-looking Pergola. I'm truly impressed at all the little details that you've gone out of your way to install in your project. The Bunker Lights and the chandelier were a nice touch. The shiplap just gives it that exquisite Hampton finish and makes it look like a million dollars. How long did the entire project take to complete? Would you happen to have any tips or advice for our members who are planning on doing a similar project? Any information you can share would be much appreciated.

 

Again, thank you for sharing your Pergola project.

 

Eric

 

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StevieB
Retired Team Member
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Re: Bunnings Special Orders pergola build experience

Impressive build @425314. Thanks for sharing.

 

Like Eric, I'm keen to hear more about your experience tackling this project.

 

Stevie

 

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425314
Growing in Experience

Re: Bunnings Special Orders pergola build experience

I have a better than average hands on DIY skills, along with a garage of tools which i enjoy using . 

This all started with my wife wanting a pergola, she saw one online which was from Bunnings via special orders and came from Softwoods in Western Australia - both Bunnings and Softwoods were very helpful with plans to get a permit as the size 6mt x 3.8mt requires a Council Building permit.

Now i have a few really  tips to mention -  The Pergola kit came with everything precut and fancying joins done making it easy to assemble, I added paint, and the shiplap boards to the inside also the Bunker lights came from my favorite supply store BUNNINGS.

Now down to construction tips the kit came with very strong footings  cyclone rated which i used as my backyard has a slight fall to it , over the length of the pergola it is 250mm. I would recommend put down a slab first it would have made the job a lot easier to work from. As i had to brace and support posts while building the pergola came pre cut ready to paint and erect, but your got to be spot on with all measurements or it will not line up so take your time . with the help of a mate the frame was up in one day and my brother help me put the shiplap and iron on on another day after i mixed and poured the concrete footings with the help of my son, Thanks NED.  Marcus and Peter.20210516_133304.jpg20210501_154552.jpg20210516_133332.jpg20210516_133457.jpg20210509_130541.jpg20210509_132120.jpg

 

bamsami
Just Starting Out

Re: Pergola with shiplap panelling and lights

This looks amazing, which kit did you use?

MitchellMc
Bunnings Team Member
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Re: Pergola with shiplap panelling and lights

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @bamsami. It's great to have you join us, and it's wonderful to hear you've taken inspiration from this project.

Let me mention @425314 so they are alerted to your kind comment, and hopefully, they can provide more information about their pergola. In the interim, you might like to check out the wide variety of pergolas we have on offer.

We look forward to hearing all about your projects and plans around the house and garden. Feel free to reach out anytime you need assistance or have something to share with the community.

Mitchell
 

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