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Holiday AT HOME

Paradise is another word for heaven, where you escape on your summer break. It’s a place of peace, relaxation and fun. It may also be just a figment of your imagination this summer as that far-off land remains off limits. So turn your backyard into your own paradise. Create excitement, enticement, mystery and discovery. Go down paths that surprise, hide in nooks, live with lushness, feel that summer breeze and hear the gentle rustle of leaves. You’ll never want to leave!

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PROJECT 1 PERGOLA

Gather your supplies

Posts 90 x 90mm x 2.7m H4 treated pine

Joists 190 x 45mm H3 treated pine

Battens 70 x 35mm H3 treated pine

Joist extensions 90 x 45mm H3 treated pine

• Reinforcing mesh

• 800mm planter tubs • Po€ing mix

• DIY wire balustrade kit

You’ll also need

Stringlines; measuring tape; bolt down post stirrups with washer (12); drill; 10mm masonry drill bit; M10 x 70mm galvanised masonry anchors (12); hammer; spanner; spirit level; clamps; bracing timber; straightedge; circular saw; hand saw; 10mm drill bit; 120mm galvanised hex head bolt, nut and washer (2 per post); 80 and 150mm

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