Pergola kits USA CLASSIC CEDAR PERGOLA KIT Assembly Manual Download Page 2

Thank you for purchasing the Classic Wood Freestanding Pergola. Depending on the 
size of the pergola, installation can usually be completed in a day. These instructions 
apply to both cedar and treated pine models.

There are a few things you should consider before installation:

1.) Do not store the Pergola components in direct contact with ground concrete, or 
other moisture wicking surface as this may warp the components. 

2.) The base for the pergola must be solid and level. If installing on a concrete slab 
or on concrete footers, it should be level where the posts will rest. If not, it may be 
necessary to cut the bottom of the posts so that the tops are all level. Other than this, 
no cutting is necessary. If any additional cuts are needed, please contact us before 
doing so. Making cuts without calling first may make installation difficult and
may void our warranties.

3.) These instructions show connection to asphalt using a wedge bolt. The same 
method can be used with concrete. If connecting to an existing deck, a lag bolt and 
deck screws (not included) will replace the wedge bolt.

4.) The Classic pergola does not give the ability to alter the location of the posts. 
It is important they are laid out correctly and double checked for accuracy before 
permanently attaching it to the base.

* If you purchased a Pergola with the Heavy Duty Post Brackets, refer to the additional
instruction sheet that will be included in your kit.

Summary of Contents for CLASSIC CEDAR PERGOLA KIT

Page 1: ...CLASSIC CEDAR PERGOLA KIT FREESTANDING ASSEMBLY MANUAL Shown 10 x14 Classic Cedar Pergola Kit Cedar Color Stain top runners 8 o c...

Page 2: ...bottom of the posts so that the tops are all level Other than this no cutting is necessary If any additional cuts are needed please contact us before doing so Making cuts without calling first may ma...

Page 3: ...late may spliced Be sure to match up the correc not shown 2 Square the Template Once the temp measuring the distance from one corne Remember this dimension varies by pe two corners These dimensions mu...

Page 4: ...kets 6 The brackets are the 8 L Brackets in the hardware box Place them at the outside of the pencil mark one per corner Next drill a hole into your concrete footer or slab Using a masonry bit drill a...

Page 5: ...are ready to install the Post Bases Get a ladder and slide the base over the top of the post see picture above There are 4 screws per base it does not really matter which way they are turned although...

Page 6: ...setting in the notch at the top of the post and make sure that the ends over hang the same on both ends Attach using 4 2 screws on each post per side NOTE If the pergola is longer than 16 feet set a...

Page 7: ...der center of post Attach it with 4 3 screws w you would be ready to install the rn beams These go in between the der Keep it flush on bottom of 2x8 der center of post Attach it with 4 screws Setting...

Page 8: ...8 corner braces Four braces will be larger and will go up in between the 2 x8 headers while the smaller braces will go underneath the return beams 13 First attach the smaller braces that go underneath...

Page 9: ...rect position Installing Rafters 16 A helper may be needed to hold the posts in place when positioning the first rafter Make sure that the overhang is the same on both ends of the rafter Measure from...

Page 10: ...e in two pieces They are cut so that when overhangs will be the same You will want to position all the runners s tly positioned before attaching them rner Braces will be 8 corner braces 4 of them larg...

Page 11: ...op runners will be in two pieces They are cut so that when properly positioned the overhangs will be the same You will want to position all the runners first and check that they are correctly position...

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