I've just torn down an old pergola and plan to build a new one where the old one stood, and I'm thinking of reusing the post brackets. The problem is that the post brackets seem to be of some old measurement that doesn't match today's post sizes of the larger sizes 95x95 and up.
The dimensions of the post brackets are 85 at the bottom and 90 in the opening (see picture), and the dimensions of the pergola will be 340x260.
Do you have any tips? Are there posts somewhere that are 85x85, or should I just go with 70x70? It should work since it's not a very large pergola.
I have just torn down an old pergola and am going to build a new one where the old one stood, and I thought I would reuse the post anchors. The problem is that the post anchors appear to be of some old measurement that doesn't work with today's post sizes of the larger dimensions 95x95 and upwards.
The measurements of the post anchors are 85 at the base and 90 at the opening (see picture), and the measurements of the pergola will be 340x260.
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Do you have any tips, are there posts somewhere that are 85x85, or should I just go with 70x70? It should work since it's not a huge pergola.
Stenos
If you use a 90mm or larger, you can notch the beam at the bottom so that it fits in the anchors.
The measurements of the chair mounts are 85 at the bottom and 90 at the opening (see picture) and the measurements of the pergola will be 340x260.
A pergola that small will be difficult to build, make it 3400x2600 instead
Regarding the posts, I think it looks flimsy with such small ones, choose at least 6"x6" sawn wood so it looks substantial when you're building anyway.
A pergola that small will probably be difficult to build; make it 3400x2600 instead
Regarding the posts, I think it looks flimsy with such small ones, choose at least 6"x6" sawn timber so it looks sturdy when you're building anyway.
Take it easy now... 6x6" will probably look very thick.
What feeling does TS want for the pergola? Light and simple or large and robust? It should also match the surroundings and the house.
I’m thinking of a chair against a dining chair in an estate.
I know what I would choose.
I think you can go for 70x70 or 90x90 with a slight adjustment as previously suggested.
I think the fastest way is to go with 70x70. But as you have already pointed out, I'm a bit worried it might look a bit weak. However, the dimensions of the pergola are quite small so it might work.
If I go with 95x95, do you have any tips on how to notch them out so they fit the bracket easily?
I'm thinking the fastest way is to go with 70x70. But as you've already pointed out, I'm a bit worried that it might look a bit flimsy. The dimensions of the pergola are quite small, so it might work.
If I'm going with 95x95, do you have any tips on how to notch them out easily to fit the bracket?
I'll give it some thought before I make my decision.
It all depends on what tools you have. A regular handsaw and chisel work. Or circular saw, table saw, etc. I would remove an equal amount on both sides to get it centered. If you want to go a bit overboard, you can saw two grooves where the bracket fits in. Yes, it all depends on what final finish you want Or you can cut the existing brackets and drill a new hole and attach a new post shoe.
If you have a circular saw, it's most convenient to set the cutting depth so that you just remove the 5-10 mm you want to get rid of. Then you just run the saw across the post several times so that at most only thin strips stick up. You then clear away those strips with a chisel.
Of course, you can just as easily use a miter saw or a table saw instead of a regular circular saw. As long as you can set the cutting depth, it goes quickly and easily.
Was looking for something completely different and saw laminated timber posts in 80x80 and remembered this thread. A different price per meter, but the difference compared to 105x105 might not be so dramatic.
Was looking for something completely different and saw glulam posts in 80x80 and remembered this thread. A different price per meter but the difference from 105x105 might not be too significant.
80x80 would be great, but glulam is probably not recommended. It should still be pressure-treated, right?
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