Tools and Supplies Needed
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Helper (we recommend at least 2 helpers)
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Tape measure, hammer, level
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Ladder (tall enough to work the top of your pergola during assembly)
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Screw gun (a star drive bit is supplied with kit)
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3/4”
Wrench
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For new footings: post hole digger, dry concrete mix, gravel, trowel, shovel and mixing bin
or wheel barrow
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For installing rebar into post (if posts going into new concrete foundations): drill, 5/8" drill
bit
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For ledger board: drill and
5/8”
concrete drill bit (masonry walls), or
1/2”
drill bit (wood
frame walls)
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For all kits using post bases on concrete: drill;
5/8”
masonry drill bit; and
15/16”
wrench
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For Pressure Treated Pine kits using post bases on concrete: you will also need a 5/32"
masonry drill bit, and a #2 Philips bit or #2 Philips screw driver
Kit Components
