bottom of the posts. Slide the bottom trim down until it rests on the base.
12.
Next, slide the 5x5 vinyl sleeve over the tops of the post. This sleeve
will slide inside the base. Next, slide the top trim over the posts and onto
the vinyl sleeve (beveled side up). This should be a tight fit. Only slide
the top trim part way down the vinyl sleeve. (shown at right)
13.
Raise the vinyl sleeve up until the top of the sleeve is flush with the top
of the post. Using one 2 ½" white head screw, attach it so that the sleeve
is secure. Place the screw so that it does not face to the outside of the
pergola, so to be covered when installing the beams.
14.
Slide the top trim down and snap over the post base. Do this for all the
posts. This completes the posts (at right). The wooden posts are
“padded” so the base trim fits tight. Attach the bottom trim, or let it sit
on the patio. If planning to attach the bottom trim, DO NOT do this until
the pergola is complete. The posts may need to be moved so it is best to
leave the trim unattached until the pergola is complete. Attach using two 1" white
headed screws.
SECTION 2 – BEAMS
When installing beams. Ideally there should be a minimum of 3
people – one to hold each end of the beam in place and one to
screw to the posts. Some of the beams can be up to 16' long and
weigh over a hundred pounds. Read over the steps in this
section before beginning, so as to know what to expect.
1.
The beams are prebuilt and include double 2x6 beams, with
treated pine inserts, double 45 degree corner braces and
bottom trim. The 1x4 vinyl end pieces (“Legs”) go against the
posts.
2.
Beams have an inside and an outside. Note that there are screws
used to keep the double braces together. The screws face
towards the inside of the pergola. (As shown at right)
3.
Although there is no set pattern, it is probably best to do the
shorter beams first to get a feel for how they are done using the
lighter beams. Do opposing sides first – not in clockwise or counter clockwise order.
4.
The 1x4 legs will be used to attach the beams to the posts. Because they can be heavy it is
best to attach with 2 screws per side, be sure they are secure enough to let go, and then
go back and add the other screws.
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