Questions and Answers for VITA 88"L x 88"W x 96"H Vinyl Portland Pergola, White, VA64998

A:  Hello. Inside post inside post dimension is 78". And outside post outside post is 88"

A:  That is a great question. When using our Bolt Down Brackets, all distances are based on the bottom flange.

A:  Great questions. The best way to secure your pergola is to cement the posts into the ground (when your pergola arrives, you need to purchase 4X4 posts to put inside the vinyl posts). When you do this, your pergola will be nice and sturdy. All parts are secured to each other via screws that are included in the kit. This pergola is covered by our 20 year manufacturer's warranty and you will never have to paint or stain it.

A:  When you call our pergola support team at 800-282-9346, they will help you with whatever parts you are looking for.

A:  Thank you New England Arbors for your prompt response. In doing more research, I'm going with a 50,000 BTU fire pit or lower and am also going to purchase the extension kit that will raise the height of the pergola as well. This will be in a well ventilated area so I think I should be ok. Thanks again for your input!

A:  That depends on many things: How hot is the flame? How high does the flame get? How open is the fire pit area (for heat to disperse). Typically we advise against this but we also have many clients who move forward and love the outcome.

A:  the inside dimensions from inside of post to inside of post fir this pergola can be from 72 inches to 82 inches.

A:  No the post must be attached weather it be by cementing the 4x4 pressure treated wood intot the ground or bolting them to a concrete patio or wood deck.

A:  Hello Nash, They are designed to simply be slipped over treated 4x4x8 wood posts that are either embedded in concrete or directly mounted to a concrete or wood surface using the bolt down brackets.