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STEP 7
ATTACH
PURLIN
HOLDERS
a.
For maximum shade, determine
primary direction of sun
and install purlin holders to
angle purlins accordingly.
b.
Determine desired length
of purlin holders. Note:
holders must be held back a
minimum of 1 ½" from end
of rafter to allow installation
of curved rafter end cap.
c.
If necessary, cut purlin holders
to desired length, ensuring
that you cut between holes.
d.
Note: For easiest purlin
installation make sure that holes
in purlin holders line up. This
is what the string line in the
tool list is for. Install the two
outside purlin holders and run
a tight string between them.
Place all other purlin holders
almost touching string.
DO NOT
depend on rafters or face of your
structure to be perfectly in line.
e.
Using provided 5/8" holes screw
holders to rafter with 3/8" x 1"
hex screws. If purlin holder was
cut down it may be necessary to
drill a new 5/8" mounting hole.
f.
Plug holes with 5/8" plugs.
STEP 8
INSTALL
PURLINS
g.
Measure and cut purlins
to desired length.
h.
Note: Purlin overhang from
holder should not exceed 24".
i.
Install cap on both ends of
purlins. These caps help
guide purlins through the
holes and make purlin
installation MUCH simpler.
j.
Slide purlins into secured
holders ensuring that the ends
have a uniform overhang.
k.
Fasten purlins through top of
purlin holder with tan or white
1 ½" phillips pan head screws.
l.
Note: It is only necessary to
screw purlins through one
holder as long as purlins have
not been cut or spliced.
Note: If is it necessary to splice
a purlin, measure and cut to
allow for the splice in the center
of the purlin holder; this is the
best area to screw the purlins, as
any extreme cold temperatures
will not pull the splice apart.
STEP 9
CAPS AND
FINISHING
m.
Glue on beam and
rafter end caps.
n.
Glue in plugs for column
cap and bases.
o.
Wipe off any construction marks.
•
Note:Window cleaner and
Mr. Clean Magic Erasers®
work excellent on any
hard to remove marks.
