Description

Is a separate patio required for this structure?

The heavy-duty decking forms a dedicated, perfectly flat leisure platform directly beneath the 28mm x 120mm roof canopy. Milled with a highly textured profile, the 28mm floorboards supply essential friction underfoot, mitigating potential slip hazards after heavy rain. Stretching the full length of the 16 x 8 layout, the timber base easily handles constant foot traffic and heavy domestic furnishings without sagging. Please ensure that the decking is placed onto level foundation.

How does the lumber cope with outdoor environments?

Manufactured using pressure-treated softwood, the 16ft x 8ft wooden pergola actively works to deter fungal decay and limits moisture absorption. Processed in British factories from sustainable wood, the thick 90mm x 90mm uprights, base decking, and overarching 28mm x 120mm joists undergo high-pressure chemical immersion. This deeply penetrative technique ensures the wide 16 x 8 framework survives severe exposure, from Scottish highland frosts to continuous seasonal rainfall. Brushing a supplementary water-resistant wood stain over the timber following installation will further shield the exterior grain from UV discolouration.

What ensures the lateral stability of the overarching canopy?

Pairing robust 90mm x 90mm posts with dense 28mm x 120mm roof joists, this 16ft x 8ft timber frame guarantees absolute vertical and overhead reliability. The wide-span wooden architecture integrates diagonal corner braces to prevent structural racking and hold a rigid rectangular shape. Above, the slatted softwood roof beams spread the physical strain uniformly across the expansive 16 x 8 boundary, ensuring the garden canopy handles high winds effortlessly. Bolted firmly onto a solid base, the heavyweight wooden pillars stand steadfast against harsh meteorological shifts.

Features:

Guarantee – 10-year anti-rot

Post Size – 90mm x 90mm

Roof Joists – 120mm x 28mm

Deck Boards – 120mm wide x 28mm deep

Treatment – Pressure-treated (application of preservative and waterproof coat required)

Maximising Your 16ft x 8ft Timber Pergola Kit

Leverage the uniquely wide 16 x 8 proportions to build a linear entertaining terrace along a garden wall or fence line. The lateral 28mm grooved pine surface provides ample dimensions to position an outdoor sofa suite on one side, leaving the opposite end free for a freestanding food preparation station. Meanwhile, the overhead 28mm x 120mm roof joists cast intermittent shade across the entire length of the decking, protecting guests from direct midday glare while ensuring ventilation remains unrestricted.

Alternatively, implement the long 16ft x 8ft footprint as an impressive floral colonnade bridging two distinct garden zones. Sturdy planters can rest securely atop the 28mm decking without destabilising the floor, granting climbing roses a direct route to ascend the 90mm x 90mm posts. As the stems weave laterally through the heavy-duty joists, they produce a continuous, fragrant living ceiling above the pressure-treated softwood, beautifully merging the structural framework into the surrounding natural environment.

About Your Order

The Shire pergola and decking is made in the UK with sustainably sourced timber. You get a top-quality wooden decking with a low carbon footprint made from ethically sourced materials. The clean and straightforward design makes it easy to assemble, please note that the fixtures and fittings required are not included as part of your order. The decking has a 10-year anti-rot guarantee and a 12-month manufacturer's warranty to enjoy it for many seasons.

Pergola and Decking Maintenance

The Pergola and Decking is made with pressure-treated timbers. The pressure treatment process forces preservatives into the wood under high pressure. It provides effective long-term protection against rot and fungus. Pressure treatment is almost colourless except for a light green tint caused by the copper content in the preservative. Over time, the treatment greys, but this does not affect the quality.

Shire, the manufacturer, advises that you must apply a wood stain, paint or waterproofing topcoat to make the product more water-resistant. The treatment must be carried out immediately after installation. Using the treatment after installation, followed by consistent annual treatment of the garden arbour, will maintain the high-quality finish and is a requirement of the 10-year anti-rot guarantee. A 1-year manufacturer's warranty is included as standard.

To treat the decking and pergola, elbec recommends Protek wood treatment. Browse our Protek Royal Exterior Wood Finish Paint range to find the best paint colour to add your personalised finish. In the options section, we’ve included popular colours and a Wood Preserver+ for use underneath your colour choice.

About Shire

Shire is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of garden buildings. It is the proud manufacturer of the most extensive UK timber garden building range, which includes Garden Sheds, Log Cabins, eco homes, Home Offices, Sheds, Workshops, Summerhouses, Playhouses, Arbours, Storage units, and Pet houses.

Their UK production facilities cover 23 acres, including stock holding facilities and an advanced high-speed timber planing mill. There is also a modern, well-equipped joinery production facility and semi-automated production lines. All Shire garden buildings are manufactured in the UK using the finest spruce timber, imported directly, and manufactured using the most up-to-date machines to ensure the best quality and best value for money garden sheds in the UK.

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Delivery

ALL DELIVERIES ARE DELIVERED TO KERBSIDE AND ARE FLAT PACKED READY FOR ASSEMBLY

FREE delivery is offered to the majority of mainland UK postcodes but some areas may incur a surcharge and some postcode areas are not covered at all. Please check your postcode in the ‘Delivery cost checker’ above to confirm availability and any possible surcharges.

Delivery Leadtimes
The estimated delivery lead time for this product is identified on the product page above. Lead times are in working days (Monday - Friday) excludes Bank Holidays. These estimated lead times are provided by the manufacturers and are not guaranteed - due to fluctuation in demand - but are provided in good faith and are representative of delivery at that time. Some remote areas will take a little longer.

Booking Delivery
By entering your postal code in the ‘Pick a delivery day. ENTER POSTCODE’ Box above you can select a delivery date. The evening before this delivery date you will be sent a text message (where a mobile has been provided) with an estimated delivery window.  This update can only be provided where a mobile number has been supplied on the billing address section at the time of checkout.

Upon Delivery
Delivery is made by Shire the manufacturer. Delivery of this item is typically made by a 17 ton flat-bed (similar size to a council refuse lorry). Delivery is typically between 7am and 7pm. The delivery drivers are only insured to deliver to kerb side or driveway. We would not risk damaging your property whilst delivering a product. Unfortunately we will not be able to go through your property. Deliveries are hand-balled off by the driver.

We would recommend against arranging for a third party to install the building before it's been delivered and checked that all parts are present, as we cannot be held liable for any third-party costs.

Installation option
If you are choosing the installation option after placing your order you’ll be contacted within 5 working days by Shire the manufacturer either by a text message or automated telephone message (the latter if a mobile number is not supplied). This message will supply you with the name of the website to go on to where you will be required to accept the terms and conditions for assembly. Any delay in accepting these terms and conditions may affect your timescale. Once you have accepted these terms and conditions you will be contacted during the timescale with a date for the delivery/assembly of your order. The installation option will extend your lead time by up to 15-25 working days. This may take longer during seasonal periods. Please be aware that the installation team will require full access to your garden, 18" clearance all around the building and a firm and level base. Shire's installation team will not bring a building through your home as they are not covered by insurance to enter a customer’s home.

Specification

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Presenting a notably wide yet shallow structural profile, the 16ft x 8ft Shire wooden pergola kit with integrated pine decking serves homeowners desiring a sprawling, linear terrace alongside their property boundaries. Fabricated in the United Kingdom from pressure-treated softwood, this all-in-one exterior fixture secures onto level terrain to yield a hard-standing zone that combats ambient dampness. Key features include:

• 16ft x 8ft footprint: Maximises lateral space for creating distinct, side-by-side seating and dining segments.
• 28mm grooved decking: Generates a stable underfoot platform designed to mitigate slipping during unpredictable spring squalls.
• Pressure-treated timber: Works to deter insect attacks and combats fungal decay to maximise structural longevity.
• 90mm x 90mm posts: Yields a steadfast vertical column system capable of supporting heavy climbing foliage.
• 28mm x 120mm roof joists: Supplies reliable overhead strength throughout intense winter conditions.