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Pergola kits USA PREMIUM VINYL PAVILION Assembly Manual

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PREMIUM VINYL GABLE ROOF
PAVILION STICK-BUILT
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
Shown above is a 17' x 17' Open Gable Pavilion
Thank you for your purchase of a new Open Gable Pavilion. Depending on the size of your
Pavilion, installation can usually be completed in 1 to 2 days. These instructions are meant to
serve as a guide for people with a base knowledge of general handyman skills. This assembly
requires a minimum of three people to complete.

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  • Page 1 PREMIUM VINYL GABLE ROOF PAVILION STICK-BUILT ASSEMBLY MANUAL Shown above is a 17' x 17' Open Gable Pavilion Thank you for your purchase of a new Open Gable Pavilion. Depending on the size of your Pavilion, installation can usually be completed in 1 to 2 days. These instructions are meant to serve as a guide for people with a base knowledge of general handyman skills.

  • Page 2: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin Please always check with your local building codes, they will vary from state to state. The base for the Pavilion must be solid and level. If installing on a concrete slab or on concrete footers, they should be level where the posts will rest. If they are not, it may be necessary to cut the bottom of the posts so that the bottoms are all level.
  • Page 3 Notes: An air-nailer or stapler can be used for rubber or asphalt shingles. (Air nails and staples not included in the kit.) There will be a parts list sent with the Pavilion. All hardware is included in each Pavilion kit. The specific hardware will vary depending on the Pavilion.
  • Page 4 Once the template is in posi- tion, square the template. Do this by measuring diagonally from one corner to its oppo- site corner, then measure diagonally between the other t w o c o r n e r s . T h e s e t w o dimensions MUST be the same.
  • Page 5 Collect post components to be placed on posts (Bottom post trim, top sleeve trim, top square trim , and post sleeve). NOTE: If you ordered an electrical package, there will be a 6X6 post with a notch in one side. Put the sleeve with the receptable on that post as you complete step Assemble post vinyl kit.
  • Page 6 Attach short end headers with three 3 1/2” screws (in the pre- drilled holes) into the end of the other two beams. Repeat on opposite side with the last remaining beam. Locate twenty-four 8" GRK screws in the hardware box (if you have a standard 4 post struc- ture).
  • Page 7 When all posts have two L brackets on, use a drill with 1/2" masonry bit to drill down about 1/2" farther than length 1/2” of wedge anchor. Before inserting the bolt, make sure dust is removed from hole. Then screw the nut and washer on about 1/8”...
  • Page 8 Install the top plates, vinyl side down. Position one 2x12 on the eaves side of the pavilion. Center the plate so that both ends fall at the same place on the top of the post, visually split- ting the post-top from corner to corner.
  • Page 9 Set finished sections up onto plate. Screw the two sections togeth- er at the top with two 2 1/2” screws between every rafter. Keep ends even. Fasten two 2x4 temporary props at either end of ridge pole to hold in place. NOTE: If you purchased an electrical package turn to page...
  • Page 10 Fasten one “A23 Simpson” bracket to the side of each rafter with 1 1/2” screws. Then anchor the bracket to the plate with more 1 1/2” screws. NOTE: A23 Simpson Brackets not needed pavilions under 16' wide. Install the first piece of roof decking making sure not to extend past...
  • Page 11 Next, drive 2 1/2" screws every 16" along the entire length of the fascia board. Follow these same steps with the other short side fascia board as well. The long side fascia boards will overlap the short sides and will extend out past them 11"...
  • Page 12 There will be two different size half-moon trim pieces. The smaller one goes on top of the fascia. The larger one fits on the inside. Fasten the half-moon trim pieces to all three boards with one 1 1/2" screw. Repeat the same pro- cess on the inside.
  • Page 13 Keep the brace flush on the outside of the post. Fasten to post with two 3 1/2” screws and up into the header with two 3 1/2” screws. Line the top of the brace up with the header seam above staying 5/8”...
  • Page 14 Place the outside corner trim box flush against the header and the brace, being sure that the top corner point is centered on the plate seam. Fasten with six 2 3/4” Cortex screws into the pre-drilled holes on the face of the Use Cortex corner trim.
  • Page 15 Slide the 6x6 top sleeve trim up to the top square trim and fasten with 1 1/2” pan head screws one centered on every side. Repeat with all posts. Plug all countersinked Cortex screw holes with provided plugs, and using the provid- ed caulk, caulk all gaps in the trim components.
  • Page 16 Grab a collar tie and raise it up to the interior ceiling of the structure. Push the collar tie up against the bottom of T&G so that the mitred end of the collar tie is flush with the bottom of the T&G, and the 4” face of the 2x4 is flush against side of your rafter.
  • Page 17 Install the drip edge over the bottom lath piece. Cut each piece to length. Fasten with 1" screws, staples, or nails every 16". Install the ribbing roughly 1 1/2-2" from the bottom of the drip edge. Do not stretch the ribbing because the grooves of the roof must line up with the ribs.
  • Page 18 CUT TRIM AT PEAK Once you have all the tin installed, hold the gable end trim in place to mark the upper end of the trim that will need to be cut to meet flush with the other side. Once gable end trim is cut to the correct angle, attach the trim piece with one 1”...
  • Page 19 Roofing Option 2: Installing An Asphalt Roof NOTE: Before you begin the steps below, install roof paper starting at the bottom. Be sure to overlap 2" as you work upward. Drip edge will then be installed on all edges of the roof, using a fastener every 16". Roofing Fasteners Please note we do not include fasteners for asphalt shingles with our kits.
  • Page 20 Use four 5/8” roofing nails and attach to roof through shingle at the center line marked on the shingle. Do not fasten below the line or your fasteners will be exposed. Start second row, line up bottom of shingle with the architectural line shingle below.
  • Page 21 Also, be sure to use shingle instructions for further refer- ence needed. Work across, then up. Contin- ue to the top. Start at both ends of ridge and work toward the center of the ridge. Last piece will need cut in half and will bring the corners together.
  • Page 22 Heavy Duty Anchors for High Wind After placing post bases on from step 9, slide HD high wind bracket onto the bottom post. Screw 3/8”x3” hex lags into the pre-drilled holes on opposite sides of the bracket. Repeat on all posts. Continue on with regular instructions, starting at step 10.
  • Page 23 Continue on with regular instructions at step 22.
  • Page 24 Notes:...