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Place protective cardboard on ground or patio to 

protect vinyl pieces from damage. Layout Main 

Double Header.

Place Main Header on floor with Nibs facing to-

ward inside of the pergola and bottom side up.

Install Post with trim pieces already in proper 

place. 

Note: All Trim Pieces must be installed on the post 

before completing this step.

Turn Post upside down and insert into slot of main 

double header.

Slide post down against and hold in a level posi-

tion.

Slide Square Trim Piece down into position and 

fasten to Main Header, Measure 3.3/4” from end of 

2x8’s and 3.3/8” on both sides. 

Drive  (4) 2.1/2” Brown Screws into pre drilled 

holes as shown with the yellow arrows.  Counter-

sink screws slightly.

Nibs face 

toward inside

Summary of Contents for Artisan Vinyl Pergola

Page 1: ...Assembly Manual Artisan Vinyl Pergola ...

Page 2: ...er sizes It took 2 men approximately 4 hours using the tools shown However it may take you longer since it will be a new project for you Take a deep breath and get at it the satisfaction and enjoyment of this Pergola is only a few hours away Have fun You have purchased a product that consists of heavy bulky pieces With your purchase you assume full responsibility to have the necessary manpower and...

Page 3: ...Drive Screw Bit Joist Bracket Mr Clean Cleaning Sponge Country Lane Plaque w Serial 2 1 2 Brown Screw 4 Concrete Lag 4 1 2 White Pan Screws Parts List Decorative End Caps Top Post Cap PVC Cement Corner Bracket Square Post Trim Inside Corner Trim Decorative Trim Cover ...

Page 4: ...lose to the building site as possible Remove protective shrink wrap Do not unwrap until you are ready to build Keep dry and protected until you are ready to assemble the Pergola 2x6 Rafter Joist Main Double Header 2x4 Stringer 2x8 Header ...

Page 5: ...above Note Be sure the Pieces are installed correctly before you move onto to assembling the Pergola Changing or adding pieces is impossible once you have started assembly Take note the direction the pieces are facing and that you install them properly X2 Top Square Trim Bottom Large Trim Top Bottom Small Trim Top Large Trim 6x6 Post Top of Post Bottom of Post ...

Page 6: ...e order shown above Note Be sure the Pieces are installed correctly before you move onto to assembling the Pergola Changing or adding pieces is impossible once you have started assembly Take note the direction the pieces are facing and that you install them properly Top Square Trim Top Trim Decorative Ring Bottom Trim 10 Column Top of Post Bottom of Post ...

Page 7: ...hown above Note Be sure the Pieces are installed correctly before you move onto to assembling the Pergola Changing or adding pieces is impossible once you have started assembly Take note the direction the pieces are facing and that you install them properly Top Square Trim Bottom Large Trim Top Small Trim Top Large Trim 8x8 Post Top of Post Bottom of Post ...

Page 8: ...embling the Pergola Changing or adding pieces is impossible once you have started assembly Take note the direction the pieces are facing and that you install them properly Insert all Trim Pieces onto post from the top of the post down Top Square Trim Top Large Trim Top Small Trim Top Superior Trim 6x6 Post Bottom Superior Trim 8x8 Superior Sleeve Top of Post Bottom of Post ...

Page 9: ...Note All Trim Pieces must be installed on the post before completing this step Turn Post upside down and insert into slot of main double header Slide post down against and hold in a level posi tion Slide Square Trim Piece down into position and fasten to Main Header Measure 3 3 4 from end of 2x8 s and 3 3 8 on both sides Drive 4 2 1 2 Brown Screws into pre drilled holes as shown with the yellow ar...

Page 10: ...Post on outside using 5 3 1 2 Brown Screws into pre drilled holes Tighten screws so they sink slightly into vinyl Fasten Main Header to Post on inside using 4 3 1 2 Brown Screws into pre drilled holes Install Second Post at the other end of the Main Header Attach using previous steps ...

Page 11: ...f the Pergola To keep the Header Assembly upright build an A frame brace using your own 8 long 2x4 s and fasten with 2 2 1 2 screws Assemble 2nd Header and Post Assembly in loca tion as shown Carefully lay the post side down and lift the header side up into an upright position with the Nibs on the Main Header facing the inside of the pergola Nibs ...

Page 12: ... on inside Place into Position Attach 2x8 header to Nibs on Main Header using 3 3 1 2 Brown Screws Measure 2x8 Header Measure spacing distance between the two Header Assemblies Adjust Posts to appropriate distance apart ...

Page 13: ...Install 2x8 Header on outside Fasten using 3 3 1 2 Brown Screws Install Corner Brackets on the inside corner Using 8 1 1 2 Screws per bracket Install Corner bracket on outside corner ...

Page 14: ...Install Decorative Trim Covers Place in center position of the Square Trim Piece below Fasten at both corners from the bottom up using 2 2 1 2 Brown Screws Top side will get fastened later ...

Page 15: ...1 2 1 2 Brown Screw Top side will get fastened later Install Outside Corner Trim Fasten Square Trim to outside Corner Trim from the bottom up using 1 2 1 2 Brown Screw Install Top Post Cap Fasten to pieces below using 12 1 Pan Screws Adjust trim pieces to fit snug against header when fastening ...

Page 16: ...g 2 2 1 2 Brown Screws through pre drilled holes Slide both Top Post Trim Pieces tight up against Square Trim Piece Fasten into post using 2 Pan Screws Fasten to post on 2 opposite sides with 1 screw per side You should now have completed all Posts and Headers ...

Page 17: ...asten Bracket to Joist using 2 2 Pan Screws Two brackets per Joist Install 2x6 Rafter Joist with attached bracket face down Set into Place Slide attached Bracket into space between double 2x8 Headers below Prepare 2x6 Rafters Joists Keep clean by using protective cardboard on floor Slide Down ...

Page 18: ...ace all 2x6 Rafter Joists into position Locate Rafter Spacing Board and use the side with 2x6 Rafter Spacer written on Starting at one end slide each Rafter into position at each notch in spacer Tap spacer firmly down into place Measure both ends to create equal spacing ...

Page 19: ...through attached brackets Slide spacer to opposite side of Pergola Re Measure both sides to create equal spacing Install 2x4 Stringers Using Rafter Spacing Board use the side with 2x4 Stringer Spacer written on Attach each 2x6 Rafter to 2x8 Header below using 2 2 Pan screws through attached bracket ...

Page 20: ...to notch of spacer board Measure both sides of stringers to outside end of 2x6 Rafters below and even out both sides Measure distance of 2x6 Rafter joist to outside end of 2x4 Stringer on both sides Space 2x4 Stringers equally on both sides Fasten 2x4 Stingers to 2x6 Rafters below using 1 4 1 2 Pan Screw per intersection ...

Page 21: ...6 Joist below and adjust to match the 1st one Fasten 2x4 stringers to 2x6 Joists below using 1 4 1 2 Pan Screw at every intersection Tighten Screw until snug against vinyl Do not counter sink screw into vinyl Vinyl will break if over tightened Complete Rafter Stringer Assembly ...

Page 22: ...of lid with a hammer to help break the seal Slide Decorative End Cap onto 2x8 ends Push onto End Cap and hold for a few seconds make sure it is tightly in against 2x8 Repeat previous three steps for 2x4 stingers Use PVC Cement for all Decorative Ends Repeat previous steps for 2x6 Joist Ends again use PVC Cement on inside of all Decorative End Caps ...

Page 23: ...at least 4 of the bolt is firmly into concrete footer Use 4 Concrete Lags per Post Slide both Trim Pieces down against ground Push Small Bottom Trim down to pop onto lower Large Bottom Trim Piece Attach to post using 2 2 Pan Screws One on both sides opposite each other Using the provided Mr Clean Sponge dampen with water and use on all vinyl areas to clean any scuffs or dirt that may have happened...

Page 24: ...Enjoy your new Artisan Pergola ...

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