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Laying out your Footprint
To determine the proper placement of your
5 1/2” x 5 1/2” Posts, see the exploded view
on
Page 2
to find the measurements and to
determine their correct positions. Outside
Post to Post measurements for the 10’x16’
Breeze are: 120” x 192”.
Overall Inside Diagonal Post to Post
measurement is 211”. Diagonal Post to inside
Center Post (inside to inside) is 140”. Take
diagonal measurements to check your layout
for square.
We recommend that you fix Posts to ground
using Steel Post Bases or Saddle Brackets
fixed on concrete footing. If attaching Posts
to pre-existing deck, we recommend that you
purchase Post / Deck Mounting Brackets. In
both cases, Post Mounting hardware can be
found at most Hardware Stores.
192”
120”
Important - Western Red Cedar Lumber and Timbers will
have surface splitting that occurs as lumber seasons
and drys to the moisture content in your area. Splitting
or “checking”, as it is referred to, can be 1/8” to 1/4”
wide and can run several feet. This does not diminish
the structural integrity of the material in any way.
211”
Typical Patio
Footing Config.
140”
96” to center
1.
On flat level ground, position
3 Posts (A)
and
2 Girder with
Deep Notches on top and square cut one end (B)
as shown.
Position Girder approximately 8” from top of Posts with girder notch
flush to outside of post on one end and equally spaced on center
post. With a
9/16” Wrench
, attach Lag Screws with Washers through
pre-drilled holes in Girders. Tighten until snug. Complete 2 sets of
Girder/Post Assembly’s.
Note; Pilot small hole in Post with 1/4”
drill bit.
Sonotube Form
Post Mount Bracket
5 1/2”x 5 1/2” Post Included.
Concrete Footing
B
B
Girder (B) positioned 1/2
way on Post.
Completed Post/Girder (B) Section.
Use 2 Washers
and Lag Screws.
B
Lag
Screws
with
Washers.
13.5”
8”
A
Deep Notch
facing up
and inside
flush with
post.
