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Step 5.
Attach main knee brace to post & dual support beam with two bolts, washers & nuts. (Match
numbers).Tap the bolt all the way into the wood to set it, then add a washer and nut and lightly tighten.
Repeat this step with the other main knee braces.
OPTION A: GARDEN PERGOLA WITH RAFTERS AND SLATS
Step 6.
Attach rafters to dual support beams with galvanized deck screws (3" x #8) at 45 degree angles to
attach to the dual support beams. There are 8 screws used per rafter (2 per dual support beam). Make sure
each rafter's notches are snuggly into the dual support beams before adding the deck screws. The dual support
beams have lines marking the exact spot to attach the rafter. The interior rafters do not have numbers. They
are all cut identically and are interchangeable. Just make sure to stay to the markings on the dual support
beams
to keep the spacing exactly the same (default rafter spacing is 18” on center unless custom ordered
differently). Start at one end and attach one rafter at a time from both sides and on both ends before moving
to the next rafter
.
And repeat the process in all Rafters.
8”x 3/8” Bolt,
washers & nut.
6
” x 3/8” Bolt,
washers & nut.
