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STEP 4, CONT. - COLUMN SETUP: SIDE POST PLATES
If your pergola has side plates, start by cutting the plates to the proper length. The plates must be 8" less than the post
length above the grade. Next, drill 5/8" diameter holes through the side plates beginning 12" up from the bottom with one
hole every 24" (see Fig. 4-8). Center two side plates per post against the post; the headers will rest directly on top of the
side plates. Anchor the plate's inside face to the post through the holes with #10 x 1 1/4" Tek Screws. Insert the 5/8" hole
plugs into the outside face of the plate (see Fig. 4-9).
3" Sq. Post
Side Plate
5/8" Dia. Holes
5/8" Hole Plug
1 1/4" Tek Screw
Centerline
of Side Plate
Fig. 4-8
Fig. 4-9
When finished, the assembly should look like that shown in Fig. 4-10.
Fig. 4-10
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