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Summary of Contents for Peaceful Patios PERGOLA
- Page 1 PERGOLA INSTALLATION GUIDE...
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Page 3: Tools Needed
TOOLS NEEDED INSTALLATION • Hammer TOOLS FOR TOOLS FOR • Tape Measure ASSEMBLY DIGGING AND • String Line SETTING PIER • Drill(s) • Hammer Drill if necessary for TYPE FOOTINGS • Miter or Circular Saw with concrete or footing mounts carbide blade (cut slowly) •... - Page 4 – Make note of width and depth of the roof. For the following measurements example, a 12' x 16' pergola will as you will want these later: It is common that existing have a roof area of 12' x 16' and a post spacing of 10' x 14'.
- Page 5 STEP 2 INSTALL POST MOUNTS 2A MOUNT TO DECK Add blocking below deck flooring under each post mount. 5x5 Post or Column Sleeve Minimum blocking thickness Aluminum Post Mount of 3" (this is two 2x10's thick) 5x5 Post Sleeve or Inset mount as necessary to Column Base ensure post skirt does not...
- Page 6 NOTE: FOR A POURED SLAB, concrete must be a MOUNT TO SLAB OR LANDSCAPE minimum 4" thick. COLUMN TOP FOR A LANDSCAPE COLUMN we recommend a one-piece cap of concrete or natural stone Inset mount as necessary to ensure post skirt does (4000 psi or greater).
- Page 7 Aluminum Post Mount Concrete The main goal in this method is to Column Base Anchor (4) isolate the pergola posts from the 10½" sq. - 7" Column (not included) patio area without looking like 12½" sq. - 10" Column it. This allows the patio to move...
- Page 8 NOTE: This type of footing is best when building MOUNT TO FOOTING pergola in conjunction with a paver patio or a concrete patio that is less than 4" thick. This is also the best application if you have any concerns of frost heaving the patio.
- Page 9 POST MOUNT – 5X5 POST OVER POST MOUNT – 7" SQUARE AND 7" & 10" Double check desired height of pergola roof and mark each aluminum post mount at top of beam ROUND COLUMNS – simplest way (short of using a laser level) is to...
- Page 10 [ATTACHED PERGOLAS ONLY] Secure ledger to structure ensuring it is centered on pergola – Note: layout and mark rafter hanger locations prior to installation of ledger plate. Fasteners – Necessary fasteners for Ledger are NOT provided in kit.
- Page 11 STEP 5 INSTALL BEAMS On second beam, measure BEAM TRADITIONAL and mark location of beam ATTACHMENT METHOD attachment bracket. TO POST Install beam attachment Determine desired beam bracket to beam. length and overhangs. Trim There are two methods of beams if necessary. Raise beam into place and attach attaching a beam to the post: beam attachment bracket to post.
- Page 12 Set rafter on top of beam with desired overhang. Trim rafters if necessary. Mark hole locations directly above each beam. If pergola is attached to a structure always attach rafters to ledger before Drill through TOP ONLY of rafter with step bit, securing them to the beam.
- Page 13 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9 ATTACH INSTALL CAPS AND PURLIN PURLINS FINISHING HOLDERS Measure and cut purlins Glue on beam and to desired length. rafter end caps. For maximum shade, determine Note: Purlin overhang from Glue in plugs for column primary direction of sun holder should not exceed 24".
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Page 14: Fan Mount
Use a qualified electrician for rough in during Cut aluminum and vinyl 2x6 piece 1/8" shorter than pergola construction. You will need a loop of the distance between hanger plates, to ensure electrical wire pulled into one of the rafters enough room to fit the 2x6 into place. - Page 15 OPTIONAL These clips, when installed properly, dramatically with the right angle drill attachment (provided increase your pergola’s uplift resistance under extreme with hurricane clip kit), this makes installation wind loads. Refer to your warranty for more information on the inside of the beams easy.