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remember this measurement for other runners.
2.
Attach First Main Runner
: When the runner has an equal overhang on
each side, attach it to the frame by inserting a 2 ½” screw from the
underside 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 markings:
Each mark consists of a line
and an “X”. The line represents the side of the 2x6
runner, and the X means that the board will be
placed to that side of the line.
3.
Set and Attach Remaining Main
Runners
: Set the next runner over the
markings. Ensure that the overhangs are
equal to each other and the preceding
runner’s overhang. Attach with 2 ½”
screws on the outside, up through the
bottom of the top plate and into the
bottom of the runners. Do this for the
rest of the main runners.
4.
Double Check Spacing
: Double check spacing by using two of the top
runners. Set each on the main runners and make sure that the notches in the
top runners slide down over the main runners. Do this on both ends, above
the beams. If one or more of the notches do not line up, unscrew that
runner and reposition it so that it fits.
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5.
Run Additional Screw
: Once all of the runners are in place and attached
with screws, run an additional screw from the inside of the pergola, up
through the 1” exposed top plate and into each runner. It is fine to angle
this 2 ½” screw slightly facing toward the outside of the beam.
SECTION 4 – TOP RUNNERS
Align each of the top runners over the marking on the main runners. 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 ½”
screws from the top through the pre drilled 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 trim down over the brick to hide cuts. If doing that, hold
off screwing down the base trim, using two screws per side will suffice. Also, screw
down the top ring on the base trim using two 2 ½” screws. If using the 16” post base
trim rather than the 36” trim, use two 2 ½” screws per side. There is no top trim ring.
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5.
Run Additional Screw
: Once all of the runners are in place and attached
with screws, run an additional screw from the inside of the pergola, up
through the 1” exposed top plate and into each runner. It is fine to angle
this 2 ½” screw slightly facing toward the outside of the beam.
SECTION 4 – TOP RUNNERS
Align each of the top runners over the marking on the main runners. 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 ½”
screws from the top through the pre drilled 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 trim down over the brick to hide cuts. If doing that, hold
off screwing down the base trim, using two screws per side will suffice. Also, screw
down the top ring on the base trim using two 2 ½” screws. If using the 16” post base
trim rather than the 36” trim, use two 2 ½” screws per side. There is no top trim ring.