Product ID 820.2170 / Instruction ID 445.35.30
Updated 11/19/19
Bowers Forest Products / PO Box 589 / Beavercreek, OR 97004 / Cust. Serv. 503-631-4408
HERITAGE PERGOLA ARBOR
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
GARDEN STRUCTURES
ENVIRONMENT ABOUT YOUR PRODUCT
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Congratulations, this garden
structure is crafted from natural
and chemical-free Western Cedar.
Wood, as a building component, is
recognized by the USDA
1
as
yielding fewer greenhouse gases
than other common materials. The
use of wood provides substantial
environmental benefits when
compared to oil-based plastics.
Using natural, untreated wood in
your garden is not only the
beautiful choice, but it reduces the
exposure of plants, people and
animals to potentially harmful
chemicals.
You can trust the Garden
Architecture name for
environmentally conscious,
exceptional outdoor products.
1
USDA.com
Release No. 0426.11
This garden structure is made
from natural and untreated
Western Cedar, a species that
is known for its natural
resistance to pests and decay.
This product features furniture-
style craftsmanship to ensure
strength and durability over the
years to come.
Like all wood products
subjected to weather, small
hairline cracks may develop.
These should in no way impair
the strength and usefulness of
the furniture.
If left unstained, your garden structure will silver within a
year or two of exposure to the elements. Silvering is a
natural occurrence and is often considered a desirable
look. The overall integrity of your garden structure is not
compromised during this process. The inherent rot and
pest resistance of the wood will provide a degree of
protection and help your garden structure to endure over
the years.
If you wish to further protect your structure from the
long-term effects of aging or to stabilize the color/finish
of your product, we recommend applying a quality
water or oil-based finish. Best results can be achieved by
using Penofin (www.penofin.com, 1.800.PENOFIN) as
per manufacturer's instructions. If you desire to paint
your product, we recommend a quality oil or acrylic
primer coat prior to applying the final coat(s). Be sure to
allow sufficient time for your product to dry.
Securing the arbor is recommended. This item may be secured using a variety of
techniques, including:
•
Anchoring permanently with concrete.
•
Anchoring with sand or gravel.
•
Anchoring directly into the ground.
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Attaching to an existing structure (for example, a deck or wall).
We recommend steel landscape stakes (sold separately) for the first three options above.
ANCHORING THE ARBOR
