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Side Panel Trellis Assembly

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Biltmore Pergola

One by one, insert five Middle Trellis Horizontal Rails over the

Trellis vertical Slat as shown. Excess force should not be used.

Slide the End Trellis Horizontal Rails over the assembly as

shown. Note that there are only one side with a routed hole.

Starting with one end, carefully ‘walk’ the assembly into the

Trellis Post while making adjustments. 

Note that the horizontal rails are tabbed; once inserted, the

horizontal rails will lock into place.

Starting with one end, carefully ‘walk’ a Trellis Post over the

assembly as shown. 

Pressure fit four end caps as shown. 

Repeat for other 7 side panel trellisses.

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Summary of Contents for Trellis Pergola

Page 1: ...10x10 Trellis Pergola A S S E M B LY G U I D E Ver 1 0 122714 ...

Page 2: ...Placement Shade Slat Assembly Installation Pergola Mounting Wood Post Layout Installation for In Ground Application Pergola Installation on Deck with access to under the deck Pergola Installation on Deck with no access to under the deck Pergola Installation on Existing Concrete Pad Additional Installation Note PAGE 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 88 1 4 in 12 in 120 in 88 in 146 1 2 in 146 1 2 in 39 in...

Page 3: ...er locate it near your house or let it stand alone in the garden By keeping it unattached from your home you will not have to deal with moving existing gutters or matching eave heights If you plan to build your pergola close to the house please keep the outer extremities of the pergola a minimum of 4 inches back from your eaves It is critical before you start that you consider the current slope of...

Page 4: ...al Rails Middle 40 10 Trellis Horizontal Rails Top and Bottom 16 11 End Caps 7 8 x 1 1 2 40 12 Braces 8 13 Brace Brackets 8 14 End Caps 2 x 3 1 2 12 15 Shade Slat Decorative End Caps 12 16 Shade Slats 12 17 Shade Slat Joiners 6 18 Aluminium Stiffener for Beams Rafters 8 19 Aluminium Stiffener Inserts for Beams 8 20 Mounting Plates Left 2 21 Mounting Plates Right 2 22 Mounting Stakes 12 5 4 7 9 8 1...

Page 5: ...osts 16 8 Trellis Vertical Slat 8 9 Trellis Horizontal Rails Middle 40 10 Trellis Horizontal Rails Top and Bottom 16 11 End Caps 7 8 x 1 1 2 40 12 Braces 8 13 Brace Brackets 8 14 End Caps 2 x 3 1 2 12 15 Shade Slat Decorative End Caps 12 16 Shade Slats 12 17 Shade Slat Joiners 6 18 Aluminium Stiffener for Beams Rafters 8 19 Aluminium Stiffener Inserts for Beams 8 20 Mounting Plates Left 2 21 Mount...

Page 6: ...ay however follow one of the options below to better suit your need If Mounting Pergola with Wooden Posts in ground K 2x4x10 Pressure Treated Lumber 12 purchase at local building center 2x4 Lumber will need to be ripped down to 1 1 2 x 3 1 4 dimensions to fit into the hollow posts L Concrete Ready Mix 12 purchase at local building center If Mounting Pergola onto Deck with access to under the Deck ...

Page 7: ...only one side with a routed hole Starting with one end carefully walk the assembly into the Trellis Post while making adjustments Note that the horizontal rails are tabbed once inserted the horizontal rails will lock into place Starting with one end carefully walk a Trellis Post over the assembly as shown Pressure fit four end caps as shown Repeat for other 7 side panel trellisses 1 2 4 STEP ONE 5...

Page 8: ... the one end to the pencil mark Fasten the trellis assembly to the post while ensuring that it is straight and level using four 1 1 2 screws through the pre drilled holes Using a helper place the assembly onto another long post on its narrow side Fasten the trellis assembly to the post using four 1 1 2 screws through the pre drilled holes Repeat this for a total of 4 panels 1 2 4 STEP TWO 3 Pergol...

Page 9: ...th four 1 1 2 screws though the pre drilled holes onto the 3 1 2 side Make sure the trellis assembly is straight and level along the post With a helper stand the assembly upright and attach a SHORT post against the trellis assembly and fasten with four 1 1 2 screws through the pre drilled holes onto the 3 1 2 side You could also use the mounting plates to stand the posts upright at this point Pres...

Page 10: ...he joiner Push until aluminium block is centered about the joiner Slide a second beam over the aluminium stiffener and into the joiner Screw the joiner to vinyl beams and aluminium insert using 1 1 2 screws The bottom and top holes will need to be pre drilled use drill bit provided Apply a bead of vinyl glue to the inside of the decorative end cap as shown and firmly attach to the end of the beam ...

Page 11: ...t the joiner Slide a second rafter over the aluminium stiffener and into the joiner Screw the joiner to vinyl rafters and aluminium insert using 1 1 2 screws The bottom and top holes will need to be pre drilled use drill bit provided Apply a bead of vinyl glue to the inside of the decorative end cap as shown and firmly attach to the end of the rafter assembly Note Aluminium block should always fac...

Page 12: ...a time and butt them up against the posts as shown Center the beam between the two posts Note that the top of the beam should be level with the short posts Fasten beam assemblies to the posts using 2 1 2 Screws 8 screws per beam assembly 1 3 STEP SIX 4 2 4 Space the post assemblies out using dimensions shown Measurements are taken between posts 2 82 in 88 in 3 Flush ...

Page 13: ...d not be used End rafters should butt up against the posts Middle rafters should be spaced out 39 apart Fasten the end rafters to the posts using 2 1 2 screws as shown 8 per end rafter Fasten all rafters to the beams using 3 screws as shown 4 per rafter 5 STEP SIX Cont d 13 Biltmore Pergola 39 in 39 in 39 in 5 6 7 7 6 ...

Page 14: ...gola and the top of the brace should be flush to the top of the beam rafter Mark the location of the bracket and temporarily remove the brace Fasten the bracket onto the post as shown using two 1 1 2 screws 1 2 3 STEP SEVEN 4 6 5 5 6 7 3 2 1 Holes x8 Re install the brace and fasten into place using one 1 1 2 screw From the inside fasten the brace to the beam rafter using two 2 screws through the p...

Page 15: ...e slat Repeat for all 6 shade slats With a helper place all six shade slat assemblies onto the pergola rafters Distribute the shade slats evenly the distance between the shade slats is 17 1 4 apart Fasten the shade slats onto the rafter using 1 1 2 screws One at every junction of where the shade slat crosses over the rafter 4 screws per shade slat 1 2 3 STEP EIGHT 4 1 3 2 x6 4 5 5 17 1 4 in www ne...

Page 16: ...nd If you are in a high wind location and require more stability please see the next page on how to install the posts into the ground Fasten the pergola with 1 hex head tek screws provided at the locations shown You will need to pre drill the holes through the mounting plates first using the drill bit provided 2 Important step ensure that your ground is level This can be accomplished by a combinat...

Page 17: ...e dug and cleaned place the 2x4 wood post into a hole ensuring it s level and square to string lines The final post height should be no more than 84 out of the ground If a post is higher because of obstructed excavation of footings please cut down in height accordingly Fill the vacant hole with pre mixed concrete all the way to within 3 of the top of the hole Repeat for all 12 posts Please Note So...

Page 18: ... to each other To distribute the weight of the pergola we recommend using 2 x 6 supports directly below the mounting plates as shown Drill 1 2 holes 3 per mounting plate through the deck and 2 x 6 supports as shown Insert a 1 2 bolt assembly into each of the hole and fasten nut into place Pergola installation with this menthod can and should be done AFTER the pergola is fully assembled STEP ONE 1 ...

Page 19: ...ed location and make sure pergola posts are standing square relative to each other Drill 3 8 holes or lag bolt manufacturer s suggestion 3 per mounting plate through the deck and 2 x 6 supports as shown Fasten 1 2 lag bolt into each of the hole Pergola installation with this menthod can and should be done AFTER the pergola is fully assembled STEP ONE 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 20: ...ative to each other Using a masonary bit and a hammer drill drill 5 8 holes or as per sleeve anchor manufacturer s suggestion 3 per mounting plate as shown Clean the holes and insert the sleeve anchors Following the manufacturer s instruction expand the anchor by tigthening nut or head Pergola installation with this menthod can and should be done AFTER the pergola is fully assembled STEP ONE 1 2 3...

Page 21: ...own the posts DRY and then add water down the posts consult cement packaging for cement water ratio This will help lock the posts and footings together One bag of ready mix cement should be used for each corner 3 posts for a total of 4 bags CONCRETE Ready Mix Purchase Separately Post caps are removable Pry cap with butter knife or putty knife ...

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