Summary of Contents for Pergolas Direct FREE STANDING
- Page 1 Pergolas Direct Instruction Manual Free Standing PergolasDirect.com © Copyright 2010 Pergolas Direct. All rights reserved...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
INSTALLATION OF JOIST AND JOIST BEAM BRACKETS ........11 INSTALLATION OF JOIST .................... 12 INSTALLING 3” SHADE SLATS ................... 13 INSTALLATION OF EXTERNAL COMPONENTS ............13 © Copyright 2010 Pergolas Direct. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is strictly prohibited. -
Page 3: Components
Fasteners and Hardware Provided: 2” x 6” Pergola Cap 5” Post Decorative Post Base Ring (For Concrete & Wood Patios) 2” x 6” Joist Shade Slat Joist Beam Picket End Hanger Bracket Brackets 1 1/2” Self Vinyl Glue 1 1/2” Self 5”... -
Page 4: Introduction
PERGOLA FREE STANDING Thank you for purchasing your new pergola from PergolasDirect.com. We have spent numer- ous hours in developing an installation manual which we hope will provide simple and concise instructions to help you build a beautiful new addition to your back yard. Enjoy! This instruction booklet will provide a step-by-step process for installing your new pergola. -
Page 5: Pergola Layout
PERGOLA LAYOUT PROJECTION AND LENGTH On our standard kits, the maximum projection distance is 14’. Projection is the distance from the outside of the post to the ouside of the next post, running to direction of the joists (See Diagram 1). On “attached”... -
Page 6: Installing Support Post
Post Location DIAGRAM 2A String or Chalk Lines STEP 2 Using string lines or chalk lines layout the pergola dimensions. Measure the diagonal dis- tance from corner to corner (See Diagram 2A). Diagonal distances must be the same to ensure a square installation. Adjust the lines until the diagonal distances are square. The inside corner of the string lines will be the post location. - Page 7 STEP 2 After all holes are dug and cleaned, place a post into a hole, level and mea- sure the post height to determine the amount of excess post which will be cut from the bottom. The recommended height of the pergola is 8’ from the ground level to the bottom of the support beam (See Diagram 4).
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Page 8: Installing Post Bases
STEP 5 With both post and support beam leveled (using a framing level), make a mark on the side of the post where the top of the beam is level with the post (See Diagrams 5 and 8). STEP 6 Cut off your excess post, and insert the 8’... - Page 9 1) Layout the locations for the post. 2) Take surface plate (A) and use as a tem- plate, mark the four corner holes for the (4) 3/8” x 4-1/2” threaded rod (O). 3) Drill the marked holes using a 7/16” masonry drill bit.
- Page 10 INSTALLING POST BASES ON WOOD DECKS After you have determined where each post will be located on your wood deck, you are ready to install the 36” galvanized steel post bases (See Diagram 6B). 1) Layout the locations for the post. 2) Take surface plate (A) and use as a tem- plate, mark the four corner holes.
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Page 11: Installation Of Support Post For Concrete Patios & Decks
INSTALLATION OF SUPPORT POST FOR CONCRETE PATIOS AND DECKS STEP 1 With the post bases secured, place the vinyl support posts over the post bases. Use a 2”x6” (hollow) joist and place up against the outside of each post at a distance of 8’ from the ground level to the bottom of the 2”x6”... -
Page 12: Installation Of 2"X 6" Support Beam
Note: Before you cut off post on the other support beam side you need to make sure the joists will be level when they extend over the support beams. Sometimes a con- crete patio or wood deck is not level and without making adjustments on your post heights your pergola will be at a slight angle. -
Page 13: Installation Of Joist And Joist Beam Brackets
DIAGRAM 10 INSTALLATION OF JOIST AND JOIST BEAM BRACKETS The 2”x6” joists come in lengths longer the projection of the pergola. Joists are cut to extend a minimum of 6” past the outside edge of the post. STEP 1 Insert a 2”x6” joist through each top slot on the support post. These joists are the primary joists. -
Page 14: Installation Of Joist
STEP 2 Install each joist beam bracket with two 1 DIAGRAM 11 1/2” white self-tapping screws, screwing into the vinyl sleeve and steel insert(s). Pre-drilling the holes will make it easier when you prepare to install the brackets, especially if you are going through two layers of steel insert. -
Page 15: Installing 3" Shade Slats
INSTALLING 3” SHADE SLATS The 3” shade slats are cut to extend 6” further than your pergola length. Your kit will contain enough shade slats for adequate coverage using a 3” gap between slats. On pergola lengths over 15’ splicing will be required. Additional slat material will be included to allow a splice in the middle of a 2”x6”...