My pergola is swaying a little after installation, is that normal?

Pergolas that are installed according to the steps in our instruction manual should have very little sway, an inch of movement in either direction is considered typical and well within tolerances.

Pergolas that have been surface-mounted using our Bolt Down Bracket system, may see slightly more sway than an in-ground installation and it's for this reason we call for wood shims to be placed around the pressure-treated wood post when installed to reduce this as much as possible.

If you have concerns about your pergola installation or just need a second set of eyes on your project, please don't hesitate to reach out to our customer service team.