Page 1: ...s will rest If not it may be necessary to cut the top 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 doi...
Page 2: ...on of the posts Arrange them so that they are positioned in the approximate location of where the pergola will be Connect the corners of the template using 2 screws As shown at right Note If the pergo...
Page 3: ...ted until they are aligned properly Keeping the template in place will ensure that the brackets do not spin Once satisfied with their location install one tapcon screw not included in one of the remai...
Page 4: ...ic beam assembly is the same 1 Install the Beams Though there is no set order it usually works best to install the shorter beams first Allowing a better feel for how they are done using lighter beams...
Page 5: ...o the end predrill a 1 8 hole 5 Attach Top Plates Position the assembled top plates so that the seams in the corners are centered across the corner posts The top plate P a g e 5 top plates as some of...
Page 6: ...arranged correctly It is a good idea to lay all the runners down next to each other to make sure the lines and X s are aligned Make sure not to flip the direction when installing P a g e 6 SECTION 3 M...
Page 7: ...rside of the top plate up into the runner on both sides For the two outside runners only use screws through the top plate into the runner for the full length of the runner approx every 24 Note about m...
Page 8: ...nners It is best to work from one side of the pergola to the next in order to make sure that any bows in the runners are worked out Attach the top 2x4 runners onto the main runners using 3 P a g e 8 5...
Page 9: ...led holes Do this until all the top runners are in place SECTION 5 FINISHING TOUCHES If installing on pavers or a brick patio fill in the patio components around the post and then slide the post base...
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