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Got it. Just so I understand instead of going all the way up the soffit drill straight back until I hit the first rafter bay most likely using some sort of flexible auger bit like this? Thx @rancherbill the soffit is hardie board so can easily remove it like the aluminum soffits.

Yea that was my concern with a 72” would drift and be very difficult to keep straight all the way up

Yes I have fish rods. After I cut a hole in the soffit and stuck my fish rod through it that’s when I found out there was blocking in the soffit.

Sorry I should have clarified the room is already dry walled

Thx would you all explain a little more what you’re suggesting? Sorry I’m visual. Feel free to mark images

So I’m trying to run Cat6 from the corner of the gable for a camera and ran into 2 problems. 1. After drilling a pilot hole through the soffit I found out that the soffit isn’t hollow and my glow rod is hit blocking. How would you guys drill through this blocking? I was thinking of picking...

Started drilling holes yesterday turns out the slope was not bad at all and it was pretty level already. Decided to use the sleeve anchors that came with the kit. Ran into an issue where I hit rebar while drilling the holes and one of my holes that I thought was drilled deep enough was not...

Before I bolt down the pergola I wanted to get your input on which side I should have the conduit run on the post. My wife wants to add string lights and we will need an outlet. Which option would you opt for? Option 1: on the inside of the post. Downside is you will see the extension running...

Thx I just confirmed the pergola is aluminum however I think the plates I connect to the bottom are steel since they are way heavier material than everything else? I’ll go with the Red Head anchors @LXCam recommended since those are zinc plated. For the washers & nuts underneath what type...

Yea it doesn’t seem like a lot. Once I get the frame up I’ll use my laser level to find the low and high spots. I believe that is the same idea that @LXCam has recommended doing. Can you provide a link for non-shrink grout? Is that different than concrete for dry packing?

Finally received the pergola & planning to put this together. Thx for the explanation I picked up these anchors. Which concrete mix would you recommend I use for dry packing underneath?

Correct I plan to anchor them in. The install kit comes with m8x80mm anchor sleeves that you drill a hole and hammer in. Would that suffice? 4 anchors for each leg. Can you explain 3/4” or 1/2” stud anchors per foot? Are you referring to the height of the structure? Structure will be less...

I’ll get my laser level out tomorrow to see what the difference is at the 4 points where the pergola legs will be.

I am planning to install pre-fab Mirador pergola on my patio that is slightly sloped for pool drains. What would be the best item to use to shim and level the pergola and be able to stand outside elements? I feel like Small composite shims but might be too small?

@PCustoms that’s the way to go Ty! I do have attic access to drill into the top plate. @MovingAlong I plan to use the Sonance MAG 6.1 landscape speakers they are directional paired with the Sonos amp. As opposed to big loud speakers so it will be used responsibly as ambient music.