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Anchor remaining Posts to Concrete
15.) Sliding the base up towards the top you
can fasten it to the post with a screw to keep
it from falling down. Make sure the posts are
level and still at the L-shaped pencil mark.
Screw the second bracket to the post using
(5) 2 ½” screws. It does not matter which side
of the post, however we recommend going
caddy-corner. Keep in mind you should stay
approximately 4” away from the edge of the
concrete. Refer back to step 6 for setting the
brackets. Once completed remove the screw
and place the base in its correct 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 the beam
to the end of the rafter, or to the beginning of
the scroll cut on both sides (as shown above).
Slide the rafter until the overhang is the
same on both ends.
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21.
Now you would be ready to install the
return beams. These go in between the
header. Keep it flush on bottom of 2x8
header center of post. Attach it with 4
3½" screws.
Section 6 - Setting Runners
22.
Use a level to insure that the posts are
parallel with the other posts. Check
that one of the posts is plumb.
Measure the distance between the
posts at the bottom, by sliding the
post base up and measuring the
distance at the bottom of the post. Be
sure that the posts are the same
distance apart near the top. Double
check all posts with the level before
attaching runners.
23.
A helper may be needed to hold
the posts in place when positioning
the first runner. Make sure that the
overhang is the same on both ends of
the runner. Measure from the beam
to the end of the runner, or to the
beginning of the scroll cut on both
sides. (as shown to the right) Slide the
runner until the overhang is the
same on both ends.
24.
Attach one side using a screw on an
angle as shown. Attach each runner
to both beams on each side.
Using 3½" screws
4 per runner
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