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Before you commence the assembly process, we strongly recommend that you read these instructions
thoroughly beforehand to familiarise yourself with the assembly process and to also check that you have
the correct components. If for any reason you need assistance or you believe anything is missing, you
can find our contact details on the final page of these instructions.
As with all DIY projects ensure that all necessary health and safety precautions are taken such as, but
not limited to, the wearing of gloves, goggles, masks and appropriate footwear – particularly if you
intend to use power tools. For safety reasons, you will also need a stable platform or scaffold tower to
complete this project.
If for any reason you don't feel confident in completing this project, we would recommend consulting a
qualified professional to undertake the work.
Tools required:
Assembly Instructions
Rutland Porch – 1.8M
No2 Pozidriv screwdriver (or electric driver), Measuring tape,
Scissors or craft knife, Hammer, Spirit level or Laser, Craft knife,
10mm socket or drive bit, pencil or chalk.
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  • Page 1 Assembly Instructions Rutland Porch – 1.8M Before you commence the assembly process, we strongly recommend that you read these instructions thoroughly beforehand to familiarise yourself with the assembly process and to also check that you have the correct components. If for any reason you need assistance or you believe anything is missing, you can find our contact details on the final page of these instructions.
  • Page 2: Component List

    Front runner Wall rafters Intermediate rafters Front rafter assemblies Slate roof version only Felt roof version only Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows, Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ. Company No: 11025348 VAT No: 282569762...
  • Page 3 Collar beam Roof slate Roof slate (left) Roof slate (right) Half roof slate Felt and sealant Underlay Capping Clout nails Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows, Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ. Company No: 11025348 VAT No: 282569762...
  • Page 4 788mm above the centre horizontal line and drawn down the wall, 150mm or so in length so you can centre the apex of the rafters. Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows, Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
  • Page 5 Build Step 2 Now align the second wall rafter to the first one, using the lines where necessary and fix in place. Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows, Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ. Company No: 11025348 VAT No: 282569762...
  • Page 6 2 x 70mm coach screws to secure it in place against the post and the underside of the runner. Repeat this process so you have 2 x identical assemblies. Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows, Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
  • Page 7 At this point you may optionally fix the bottom of the rear posts to the wall using suitable fixings. Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows, Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ. Company No: 11025348 VAT No: 282569762...
  • Page 8 Drop the front runner into the slots as shown (adjust the spacing of the front posts as necessary if required) and drive a 200mm coach-screw into the countersunk holes as shown. Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows, Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
  • Page 9 Align the king post as shown here with the marks on the front runner and drive 2 x 90mm screws into the pre-drilled holes to hold it in place. Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows, Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
  • Page 10 Attach the other intermediate rafter to the other side of the structure in the same way. Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows, Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ. Company No: 11025348 VAT No: 282569762...
  • Page 11 Secure the top ends of the front runner assemblies to the rear of the king post with a 50mm coach- screw through the pre-drilled countersunk hole. Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows, Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
  • Page 12 Attach the top end of each of the fan struts to the front runner assemblies with 2 x 50mm coach- screws through the pre-drilled countersunk holes. Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows, Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
  • Page 13 3 pairs of 60mm screws into outermost and intermediate rafters (the front rafter is highlighted here in orange). Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows, Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
  • Page 14 Continue working down the roof adding slats, slotting the tongue into the slat above and fixing again with pairs of 60mm screws as shown. Step 20 Add the roof slats to the remaining side…. Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows, Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ. Company No: 11025348 VAT No: 282569762...
  • Page 15 Fix the side trims in place, butted up underneath lowermost slat and flush with the wall. Use 3 pairs of 60mm screws to secure. Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows, Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ. Company No: 11025348 VAT No: 282569762...
  • Page 16 Step 24 The fascia panel should run parallel to the roof and be around 20-25mm above the roof slat level. Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows, Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ. Company No: 11025348 VAT No: 282569762...
  • Page 17 Finish off the posts by fixing a cladding panel to each visible face of the posts with 4 x 60mm screws as shown. Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows, Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ. Company No: 11025348 VAT No: 282569762...
  • Page 18 Rutland Porch Range ROOF COVERING Slate roof – page 19 Felt roof – page 23 Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows, Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ. Company No: 11025348 VAT No: 282569762...
  • Page 19 Place a second underlay sheet over the other roof panel, aligning with the bottom of the panel as before and letting the excess fall onto the opposite panel. Tack in place with clout nails as before. Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows, Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
  • Page 20 As before, fix in place with 20mm screws through indicated circles. Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows, Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ. Company No: 11025348 VAT No: 282569762...
  • Page 21 Carry on adding rows as before, each one 160mm further up the roof than before and each row staggered from the previous one. Stop when you reach the apex of the roof as shown above. Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows, Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
  • Page 22 Place the capping onto the apex of the roof and fix in place with 4 black dome head screws through the pre-drilled holes on each side. Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows, Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
  • Page 23 Step 2 Affix the second underlay in the same way to the other roof panel. Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows, Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ. Company No: 11025348 VAT No: 282569762...
  • Page 24 Now fix everything in place with clout nails just above the centre of the strips as shown. Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows, Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
  • Page 25 Cut a piece from another strip, 196mm wide, to fill the gap between the strip and the wall and fix in place as before. Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows, Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
  • Page 26 Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows, Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
  • Page 27 Apply a bead of sealant across the width of the roof, just below the top edges of the panels before attaching the capping in place with four dome head screws per side. Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows, Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ.
  • Page 28 We hope that you found your product quick and easy to assemble but if not and you require any 01778 440803 further assistance or have any questions you can contact us by telephone on: Email: info@rutlandcountygardenfurniture.co.uk www.rutlandcountygardenfurniture.co.uk Rutland County Garden Furniture Ltd, Ashbourne House, 2 Dovecote Meadows, Aslackby, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 0HZ. Company No: 11025348 VAT No: 282569762...