Four-way pergola connectors are sized for standard square timber, most commonly 70×70 mm, 90×90 mm and 100×100 mm posts and matching beams. The bracket sockets should match the timber cross-section so each member seats fully. Measure your posts and beams first, as connectors are made in size-specific versions.

Yes, 4-way pergola connectors are typically galvanised steel, which resists rust and makes them suitable for outdoor pergolas, carports and garden structures. The zinc coating protects the bracket from rain and frost during long-term exposure. Some ranges also offer a black powder-coated finish for a neater appearance.

A 4-way pergola connector is installed by seating the post and the four beams into the bracket and fixing through the pre-drilled holes with coach screws or bolts. Stand the post, place the connector on top, then drill pilot holes and drive the screws to lock the beams in all four directions. Filling every fixing hole gives the strongest cross junction.

This varies by model — some 4-way pergola connectors are supplied with the coach screws or bolts needed, while others are sold as the bracket only. The product description states whether fixings are included and the recommended screw size. GeZu Impex lists the pack contents for each connector so you can add matching screws to your order.