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MODERN PERGOLA
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  • Page 1 MODERN PERGOLA INSTALLATION GUIDE best When only the will do.
  • Page 2: Tools List

    Sawhorses Additional tools for digging and setting pier type footings • Hand diggers/Auger • Scrap Lumber (for making forms) • Concrete stakes (for holding forms) • Wheel barrow or small concrete mixer • Shovel • Trowel Modern Pergola Installation Guide...
  • Page 3 Modern Pergola Installation Guide STEP 1 – LAYOUT Figure 1 consideration the purlin holders. To avoid having a Width Purlins "half hole" in your roof you should first remove the purlin holder and determine what trim length will allow you to cut between the holes.
  • Page 4 Aluminum Plate Aluminum Plate 1/2"x6" sq. ½"x6" sq. Carriage Bolt or Ledger Screw (4) Concrete Anchor (4) (not included) (not included) FLOORING CONCRETE SLAB OR BLOCKING Minimum LANDSCAPE COLUMN TOP BLOCKING 4 Nails per Joist 2"x10" (TYP) Modern Pergola Installation Guide...
  • Page 5 Modern Pergola Installation Guide Mount Fasteners - 3/8" hot and down over the seasons This is no problem. Simply dipped galvanized wedge while the pergola posts stay set the top of your forms or screw type anchors, plumb and level. To do this to follow the desired slope.
  • Page 6 Rafter Hanger with Siding (6) 3½" Heavy Shank Screws If ledger is installed over top (Screws Not Provided) of siding, ensure that top and sides are caulked adequately. Modern Pergola Installation Guide...
  • Page 7 Modern Pergola Installation Guide STEP 5 – INSTALL PERIMETER BOX BEAMS (FREESTANDING PERGOLA) If you trimmed the width Using the step bit drill two Using a driver extension and or depth of your pergola large holes in the top of the pre-drilled holes in the follow items 1-3 below.
  • Page 8 NOT put a screw in the top hole on the inside of the box beam as it will interfere with the outside purlin holder in step 7. Repeat this step for each beam and post connection. Ledger Plate Structure Modern Pergola Installation Guide...
  • Page 9 Modern Pergola Installation Guide STEP 6 – INSTALL RAFTERS Measure from the outside of Using this measurement, your outside box beam to the one box beam to the other. mark the center of each rafter ledger plate on the structure.
  • Page 10 (Cut tight to fit) 7" sq. Post 7" sq. Post Measure Inside Post to Inside Post 2"x6" Rafter 1¾"sq. Inside Purlin Holder Fastened on top of Rafter Cut Inside Purlin Holder to fit tightly between Box Beams 10 | Modern Pergola Installation Guide...
  • Page 11 Modern Pergola Installation Guide STEP 8 – INSTALL PURLINS NOTE: There are two purlins Raise this rafter enough to slide (one on each end of the with your kit that are cut shorter the piece labeled "rafter block" purlin) with the screws labeld than the rest.
  • Page 12 OPTIONAL – FAN MOUNT Use a qualified electrician Carefully drill through the Slide skirts over each end for rough in during pergola center hole in the rafter hanger of the 2x6 and test fit construction. You will need a into the rafter to access the the mount in place.