Browse Forums Outdoor Living 1 Mar 26, 2021 12:01 pm Hi, all, thinking to build a freestanding pergola similar to these, height is around 2.7m above ground, 6 meters wide, using 4 posts (maybe 5?) on one side !does anyone know what size of the posts should I use? Thinking maybe 150X100mm (10mm thickness )would be strong enough? And what’s the maximum overhang length? Those beams look like around 1.5m wide.. advice please!.. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Outdoor pergola DIY 2Mar 26, 2021 1:03 pm I think you will find you need council approval for that. In which case you will need structural drawings from an engineer specifying material dimensions and footing size. Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: Outdoor pergola DIY 3May 21, 2021 10:22 pm I think you should take a look at the gazebo constructors . They can even be found of the type you want. wex is here About a year ago, I embarked on a DIY project to construct an outdoor Pergola, which measures approximately 5.2 meters by 4.0… 0 30118 Is there a building permit? RU in Victoria? What is the value of the building contract? 1 7188 i think option 2 is much better with easy access to the garden without having to walk through the new sunroom which makes it a better room for guests and TV .a simple… 2 9344 |