S T E P T W O
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Place the two side panels with 50 inches between the posts.
Place and fasten a beam to the outside of the posts as shown
below. The beam should extend 3.5 inches beyond the outside
face of the posts.
Note:
Make sure that the predrilled holes in the beams are
facing upwards.
While ensuring that the top of the beam is flush to the top of
the posts, fasten the beam in place with the provided 3” screws.
Each beam will use 8 screws as shown.
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The Carolina Composite Arbor
Connect Beams to Side Panels
2
1
3
5
Temporarily place the bracket and brace between the post as
shown. ensure that the three top surfaces (beam, post insert
cap and brace) are flush to each other.
Mark the location of the bracket with a pencil and remove
the brace. Fasten the bracket into place using two screws as
shown. Repeat for all four brackets.
Once all brackets are in place, insert the braces in place and
secure using two - 5/8” screws for each bracket. Screw each
side of the bracket as shown.
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4
50 in.
2
Flush
5
4
Note: Ensure that
pedrilled holes are
facing upwards.
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