I'm building a lean to pergola type thingy.
Size wize, it's probably a little overkill, but i like the look of larger timbers.
I have 8 x 2 treated timbers and plan to add polycarbonate roofing sheets to provide some rain cover.
It will be approx 3.6m width (braced to the house) by 2.6m length.
I'm wondering which would be the best fixings to anchor to the house?
It'll be attached to my extension, which is made of medium density concrete blocks. The height will be around 2.6 metres. I'm yet to decide how many rafters I will use, but I have enough timbers for 10 of them so plenty if needed.
Would concrete screws suffice for fixing to the building, 7.5 x 150mm? Or is a better option one of the many thunderbolt type of fixings or maybe even resin anchors. I'm very aware of the recent strong winds, so I don't want to have any risks. Maybe I'm over thinking things.
Also, currently I only have two 4x4 posts, concreted around 2 feet into the ground, to support the roof at the opposite end of the house, but I think an extra one might also be advisable.
Any thoughts or advice is greatly appreciated.
Size wize, it's probably a little overkill, but i like the look of larger timbers.
I have 8 x 2 treated timbers and plan to add polycarbonate roofing sheets to provide some rain cover.
It will be approx 3.6m width (braced to the house) by 2.6m length.
I'm wondering which would be the best fixings to anchor to the house?
It'll be attached to my extension, which is made of medium density concrete blocks. The height will be around 2.6 metres. I'm yet to decide how many rafters I will use, but I have enough timbers for 10 of them so plenty if needed.
Would concrete screws suffice for fixing to the building, 7.5 x 150mm? Or is a better option one of the many thunderbolt type of fixings or maybe even resin anchors. I'm very aware of the recent strong winds, so I don't want to have any risks. Maybe I'm over thinking things.
Also, currently I only have two 4x4 posts, concreted around 2 feet into the ground, to support the roof at the opposite end of the house, but I think an extra one might also be advisable.
Any thoughts or advice is greatly appreciated.