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TOOLS REQUIRED
Listed below, are common tools required for pergola projects. These tools are not included in this kit. Your pergola project may
not require all tools. Select and acquire the tools for your project from the “Required for” column in this table.
Description
Tool Purpose
Required for
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Tape
Measure
Measure and verify
lengths.
All pergola types
Framing
Level
Verify Level/Plumb
All pergola types
Hammer
Drill
Drill holes in concrete
pads or concrete footing
for securing floor anchor
brackets. Drill pilot holes
for lag screws.
All pergola types
Ratchet
Socket
Driver
Drive lag screws into
Pergola lumber members.
All pergola types
7/16” Hex
Socket
Drive ¼” X 1-1/4” Hex Hd.
lag screws.
All pergola types
9/16” Hex
Socket
Drive 3/8” X 3” Hex Hd.
lag screws.
Raftered pergola
(single, dual, quad
headers)
3/32” Drill
Bit
Drill pilot holes for ¼” lag
screws in soft wood.
All pergola types
11/64” Drill
Bit
Drill pilot holes for 3/8”
lag screws in soft wood.
Raftered pergola
(single, dual, quad
headers)
½” X 4”
Masonry
Drill Bit
Drill ½” X 2” deep holes in
concrete pads or
concrete footings.
Surface Mount styled
pergola
#2 Phillips
Screwdriver
Bit
Attaching pergola rafter
ties to rafters and
headers.
Raftered pergola
(single, dual, quad
headers)
Circular
Saw/Miter
Saw
Cut headers to length; cut
rafters to length.
All pergola types
Jig Saw
Optional. Cut rafter tail
designs.
Raftered pergolas
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