Pergola with 95x95 for both posts and beams

[Pontus I]

Hello!

I know that the strength is better in beams such as 45x145. But I think these dimensions look nice. I will have bracing in all directions of 95x95. The wood is pressure-treated NTRA from Optimera.

What are your spontaneous thoughts? The longest span between the posts is 3.5 meters. Will it flex?

I will use Pondus wood construction screws.

I will have a hanging swing mounted on the slats, which will be 45x170.

In the picture, there are clamps on 45x170, where there should instead be 95x95 posts lying down.

Pontus

 

[Jonatan79]

It's no problem, but why pressure-treated wood? Are you going to paint?

 

[Pontus I]

There's no problem, but why pressure-treated wood? Are you going to paint?

There's no problem, but why pressure-treated wood? Are you going to paint?

Thanks for the reply! Thinking it lasts longer and untreated wood is more likely to warp. Possibly paint in a year or so.

 

[Jonatan79]

A tall tale! Tryckat is more moisture-resistant and intended primarily for structures near the ground. For a pergola, I use non-tryckat and paint.