Page 1: ...shims on the bottom of the posts to raise them up Other than this there is no cutting of any of the components of your pergola If you feel that you will need to make any additional cuts please call b...
Page 2: ...4 boards have a marking near the ends Build a box that will reveal the outside corners of the posts when properly placed 2 Arrange the template pieces so that they are positioned in the exact location...
Page 3: ...es 10 Attach using 2 stainless steel screws 12 screws per post 3 on each corner Do this on all posts 11 The deluxe post bases come in boxes with a top and bottom trim Slide the bottom trim piece onto...
Page 4: ...he 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...
Page 5: ...one corner position the top plate so that it is corner to corner across the posts The inside edge of the top plate will overhang the inside of the post by about Do not attach the top plate to the post...
Page 6: ...t position attach by screwing a 2 white headed screw from the underside of the top plate up into the runner Predrill a pilot hole at least on the outside runners Angle the screw as shown at right bein...
Page 7: ...he top runners are the same on both sides As shown below Secure with 2 white head screws by screwing down through the top runners and into each of the main runners Work from one end of the top runner...
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