OUTBACK PERGOLA
STRATCO DO -IT-YOURSELF PROJECTS.
Your complete guide to assembling a
Stratco Outback Pergola.
Erecting a Stratco Outback Pergola is easy - all it takes is some preplanning and careful design. This brochure is designed to give you the basic
techniques required for assembly and further advice is available from Stratco.
As well as improving the look of your outdoor entertaining area, the Stratco Outback Pergola adds value to your home and provides a sheltered
area for you and your plants. When planning your pergola, determine the most important reason for its construction (e.g. shade, privacy,
appearance) and list the less important objectives also. Ensure that you bring these details to Stratco with your design for the best advice.
Standard Pergola designs are available, but Stratco can customise a Pergola to suit your particular application. Either profiled pergola beam
ends or plain ends are available to suit the style of your home.
A wide range of cladding, screens and shading alternatives are available to suit your home, including the all new Stratco Shade Blade system.
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COUNCIL APPROVAL
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PARTS DESCRIPTION
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GUIDE TO DESIGN
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REMINDERS
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BEFORE YOU START
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INSTALLATION
It is important to contact your local government authority prior to
erection of your new Pergola to determine if building or planning
approval is required. In general, no permit is required if the
Pergola is open and allows wind to freely flow through the
structure.
A permit is usually required if a roof covering or side screen
is part of the design or if the structure is built on
a boundary. (Note: The Outback Pergola has not been designed
to allow roofing.)
Designs which allow air movement, but provide shade
(e.g. shadecloth, lattice work, Stratco Shade Blade) will
generally not cause the structure to require local government
approval.
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After deciding on the function of your Stratco Outback Pergola
and its position relative to the house, check for obstructions such
as underground tanks and drains and note the position of the sun
to allow for winter warmth and summer shade.
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The minimum height required by many local government
authorities is 2 metres under the lowest part of the pergola, and a
check on the height of surrounding buildings will help you decide
the final height for your structure.
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Freestanding or attached styles are available, depending on
your needs. If free standing, ensure that the height is not greater
than its width, otherwise it will appear taller than it really is.
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Whilst the Stratco Outback Pergola System has been
designed and constructed for maximum strength, it is NOT
designed to withstand the stress of roofing or to be used as a
structure for lifting.
Maximum recommended spans between columns is 4.5 metres.
Read these instructions before starting your project. If you do not
have all the necessary tools or information, contact Stratco for
advice.
Before starting, lay out the main components in order of assembly
on the ground and check them against the delivery note. The
parts description identifies each part and their fastening positions.
Mark out the overall area of your Stratco Outback Pergola on the
ground using pegs and string line, ensuring that the site is level
and free of obstructions.
Check column, beam and rafter positions on the ground. Roughly
check for square and mark hole locations. Beam-to-wall
connections can cause difficulty if they coincide with door and
window openings, so avoid these in your design.
TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:
COUNCIL APPROVAL
GUIDE TO DESIGN
BEFORE YOU START
