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Main Support Beams Installation

12

 

10x10 Trellis

 Pergola

1

Space the post assemblies out using dimensions shown. 

Measurements are taken between posts.

Note the placement of the short posts.

With a helper, raise one of the beam assemblies and butt it up

against the outside of the posts as shown. Center the main support

beams between the two posts. 

Note that the top of the main support beam should be level with

 the 

short 

posts.

Fasten main support beam assembly to the posts using eight, 2 1/2” 

Screws.

Repeat steps for second outer beam.

1

2

STEP SIX

3

3

82 in

88 

in

2

Flush

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Short Posts

Short Posts

4

Summary of Contents for VA42081

Page 1: ...10x10 Trellis Pergola A S S E M B LY G U I D E Ver 2 1 040317 www newenglandarbors com ...

Page 2: ...Beams Installation Rafter Assembly Installation Shade Slat Assembly Installation Pergola Mounting 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 15 17 www newenglandarbors com 88 1 4 in 12 in 120 in 88 in 146 1 2 in 146 1 2 i...

Page 3: ...te 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 elevat...

Page 4: ...0 Trellis Horizontal Rails Top and Bottom 16 11044 11 End Caps 7 8 x 1 1 2 40 11047 12 Braces 8 11045 13 Brace Brackets 8 11053 14 End Caps 2 x 3 1 2 12 10102 15 Shade Slat Decorative End Caps 12 10998 16 Shade Slats 12 11048 17 Shade Slat Joiners 6 11049 18 Aluminium Stiffener for Beams Rafters 8 10996 19 Aluminium Stiffener Inserts for Beams 8 10995 20 Mounting Plates Left 2 11050 21 Mounting Pl...

Page 5: ...aces 8 11045 7 8 x 1 1 2 x 18 13 Brace Brackets 8 11053 14 End Caps 2 x 3 1 2 12 10102 15 Shade Slat Decorative End Caps 12 10998 16 Shade Slats 12 11048 7 8 x 3 x 66 17 Shade Slat Joiners 6 11049 18 Aluminium Stiffener for Beams Rafters 8 10996 19 Aluminium Stiffener Inserts for Beams 8 10995 20 Mounting Plates Left 2 11050 21 Mounting Plates Right 2 11051 22 Mounting Stakes 12 11052 1 2 O D x 18...

Page 6: ...e provided mounting plates with stakes to mount your pergola into the ground You may however follow one of the options below to better suit your need If Mounting Pergola onto Deck with access to under the Deck J 1 2 Bolts with Washers and Locking Nut 12 purchase at local building center Length of bolts will depend on thickness of decking material If Mounting Pergola onto Deck with no access to und...

Page 7: ...re 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 ON...

Page 8: ...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 Pergola Assembly 1 2 4 3 12 in Align t...

Page 9: ... by the short post as shown Place a trellis assembly between the posts as shown The trellis assemblies should be at the same height A level should be used to ensure the two trellis assemblies are level Fasten the trellis assembly onto the posts with eight 1 1 2 screws though the pre drilled holes onto posts four per side Make sure the trellis assembly is straight and level along the post Pressure ...

Page 10: ...he vinyl beam past the joiner Push until aluminium block is centered within 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 with a 1 8 drill bit not provided Apply a bead of vinyl glue to the inside of the decorative end cap as shown and firml...

Page 11: ...l aluminium block is centered within 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 1 2...

Page 12: ...one of the beam assemblies and butt it up against the outside of the posts as shown Center the main support beams between the two posts Note that the top of the main support beam should be level with the short posts Fasten main support beam assembly to the posts using eight 2 1 2 Screws Repeat steps for second outer beam 1 2 STEP SIX 3 3 82 in 88 in 2 Flush www newenglandarbors com ShortPosts Shor...

Page 13: ...e top of the brace should be flush to the top of the beam 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 SIX Continued 4 6 5 5 6 7 3 2 1 Re install the brace and fasten into place using one 1 1 2 screw From the inside face of the beam fasten the brace to the beam using two 1 1 2 screwsthroughthe braces P...

Page 14: ...d butt it up against the inside of the posts as shown Center the main support beams between the two posts Note that the top of the main support beams should be level Fasten main support beam assembly to the posts using eight 2 1 2 Screws Repeat steps for second inner beam 1 2 STEP SIX Continued 3 2 1 Flush ...

Page 15: ...s should butt up against the outside of 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 1 STEP SEVEN 39 in 39 in 39 in 1 2 3 3 2 www newenglandarbors com 15 10x10 Trellis Pergola ...

Page 16: ...t and temporarily remove the brace Fasten the bracket onto the post as shown using two 1 1 2 screws Re install the brace and fasten into place using one 1 1 2 screw From the inside face of the rafter fasten the brace to the rafter using two 1 1 2 screws through the braces Pre drilling may be required if you screw hits the steel insert in the beam Repeat for all four corners 1 2 3 STEP SEVEN Contin...

Page 17: ... the shade 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 ...

Page 18: ...has been designed to be easy to install and anchor to the ground Fasten the pergola with 1 hex head tek screws provided at the locations shown Beforesettingthescrews you will need to pre drill pilot holes through the posts and mounting plates using the 1 8 drill bit not provided 2 Important step ensure that your ground is level This can be accomplished by a combination of building up the ground wi...

Page 19: ...ther 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 2 3 2 x 6 ...

Page 20: ...n 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 www newenglandarbors com ...

Page 21: ...ach 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 1 2 3 www...

Page 22: ...sts 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 www newenglandarbors com CONCRETE Ready Mix Purchase Separately Post caps are removable Pry cap with butter knife or putty knife ...

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