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1.5
FLOATING SYSTEM
1.5.1
What is a floating system?
Floating means that the vertical posts for the pergola are secured to 4x4s that are laid on the ground and floating; employing 2-
way elbow brackets to secure the posts to the floating floor 4x4s. You may choose to create a wooden deck within the pergola
walls. To do so, you must add support beams every 24” to support the deck boards. You may toenail the beams in place or
choose an easier and more precise mounting method using our Beam Support Brackets (SKU# 24BS, available at
RioOutdoors.com).