Modern Pergola
Installation Guide
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STEP 8 – INSTALL PURLINS
a)
NOTE:
There are two purlins
with your kit that are cut shorter
than the rest. These fit in the
purlin holes between your
posts and are the first and
last purlins on the pergola.
b)
If you trimmed the width of
your pergola, follow items 1
& 2 below. If not proceed to
letter c) below.
1.
To determine proper purlin
length, insert a tape measure
into the outside purlin
holder and measure to the
inside of the last box beam.
Cut purlins 1 ½" shorter
than this measurement.
2.
For first and last purlins,
cut enough off to fit
between your posts. This
should be 12" shorter
than the other purlins.
c)
Install one purlin cap on
the end of each purlin.
d)
Before sliding in your purlins,
remove the screws from the
first 2x6 rafter, closest to
the side from which you will
be sliding in the purlins.
e)
Raise this rafter enough to slide
the piece labeled "rafter block"
between the bottom of the
rafter and the rafter hanger.
This block raises the rafter
enough to allow much easier
installation of the purlins and
remaining outside purlin holder.
f)
Starting at one end with the
first purlin, slide the capped
end into the holders until it is
centered between the posts.
NOTE:
The purlin caps help
guide the purlins into each
of the holes. It is helpful to
have another person to assist
with any purlins that get hung
up during this process.
g)
Continue sliding purlins
(cap end first) in to each
hole until fully inserted.
h)
Insert the shorter last purlin
into the last hole centering
it between posts as you
did the first purlin.
i)
Install two additional purlin
caps on the ends of the first
and last purlin. These can be
fastened to the purlin holder
(one on each end of the
purlin) with the screws labeld
"purlin holder to purlin".
j)
Once all purlins are inserted
you can install the remaining
outside purlin holder. Slide
it on the ends of the purlins
and gently remove the rafter
block from under each
end of the first rafter.
k)
Once all the purlins are
inserted into the last holder
you may need to tap the
outside purlin holder down into
place. Then align and screw
it to the outside beam with
the fastener labeled "outside
purlin holder to box beam".
l)
Install 5/8" plugs into the holes
on the outside purlin holder.
m)
Re-install the screws in the
2x6 rafter that you loosened
to insert the rafter block.
n)
Peel off any remaining
stickers and clean off any
handling or pencil marks
with the Magic Eraser®.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Your pergola is now complete and you likely deserve a cold beverage!
