Mermaid Beach homeowners noticed one corner of their pergola moving. Being so close to the coast, they were worried the weather had got into the timber.
They were right to check. A support beam had deteriorated and was affecting how stable the pergola was. I removed it and fitted new treated structural timber, upgraded the fixings and reinforced the connections for strength and a longer life.
I checked the whole structure for alignment and stability before I finished. The pergola is safe and solid again and looks the same as before, and catching it early stopped the problem from spreading.
How I repair a pergola beam
- Prop the roof and structure before removing anything.
- Remove the damaged beam and check the posts and joints around it.
- Fit new treated structural timber sized to suit.
- Use galvanised or stainless fixings and brackets near the coast.
- Check it is level and square, then remove the props.
Need something similar done in Mermaid Beach? I’m Dan, a licensed tradesman and former builder with 35+ years in the building industry, and I do every job myself. See my handyman services in Mermaid Beach, or get a free quote. You can also call Sue on 0435 207 771.
