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  • Page 1 Traditional Wood Pergola Assembly Manual GAZEBO.COM...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Anchoring Information ..........18 The Traditional Wood Pergola Our Traditional Wood Pergolas include unstained pressure-treated Southern Yellow Pine, solid laminated 5x5 posts with decorative post skirts, solid 2x6 joists span the shorter side & 2x4 purlins span the longer side, both with scalloped ends and notched intersections to resist warping.

  • Page 3: Parts & Hardware

    PARTS & HARDWARE PARTS LIST 2x6 Rafter 2x4 Stringer Top Plate Header Assembly 5x5 Post PARTS & BRACKETS Triangle Bracket Post Anchor Bracket Post Skirt TradiTional Wood Pergola assembly manual | 2...
  • Page 4 Country Lane Name Plaque Moisture Barrier Patch for structure w/ Serial # HARDWARE 1/2 x 4” Anchor Bolt 3” Brown Screw 2 1/2” Brown Screw 1 1/2” Stainless Screw (Only with Superior Posts) 1” Stainless Screw 3 | TradiTional Wood Pergola assembly manual...

  • Page 5: Post Assembly

    The post skirts have cutouts on the inside to fit over the patches and place one on top of each post to protect the anchor brackets, make sure these are aligned correctly wood. before proceeding. TradiTional Wood Pergola assembly manual | 4...

  • Page 6: Post & Header Assembly

    After both ends of the header are properly secured, set the through all the pre-drilled holes. post and header assembly upright. Optional: Build a 2x4 A-frame to temporarily support the post and header assembly. 5 | TradiTional Wood Pergola assembly manual...

  • Page 7: Top Plate Assembly

    11 sTeP 12 Measure across the corners both ways and adjust as needed Locate the top plates and place them on the structure. to square the frame. TradiTional Wood Pergola assembly manual | 6...
  • Page 8 Measure across the corners of the top plates both ways and Make sure the top plate corners line up correctly then fasten adjust as needed to square them. each end with a 3” brown screw. Note: These are not pre-drilled. 7 | TradiTional Wood Pergola assembly manual...
  • Page 9 Keep the brackets in 2” from the edge of the top plate. sTeP 19 sTeP 20 Fasten the triangle bracket using eight 1” stainless screws. Your pergola should match the illustration at this point. The two center holes get two 3” brown screws. TradiTional Wood Pergola assembly manual | 8...

  • Page 10: Rafter Assembly

    Place the remaining rafters on top of the pergola but do not top plate then fasten the rafter using 3” brown screws fasten them yet. through all the pre-drilled holes in the top plate. 9 | TradiTional Wood Pergola assembly manual...

  • Page 11: Stringer Assembly

    Fasten the rest of the rafters to the top plate once the 2x4 Your pergola should match the illustration at this point. stringers are fastened and aligned correctly. Use 3” brown screws up through the pre-drilled holes in the top plate. TradiTional Wood Pergola assembly manual | 10...

  • Page 12: Superior Post Assembly

    • 2 anchor brackets. sTeP 3 sTeP 4 Place the top and bottom trim pieces over the post making Begin placing the post panels in position. sure they are aligned correctly. 11 | TradiTional Wood Pergola assembly manual...
  • Page 13 8 Fasten the panels using three 1 1/2” stainless screws per panel Fasten the top trim to the post panels using two 1 1/2” through the pre-drilled holes. stainless screws per side. TradiTional Wood Pergola assembly manual | 12...
  • Page 14 12 Remove the protective tape from the moisture barrier Repeat the previous steps to complete all of the post patches and place one on top of each post to protect the assemblies. wood. 13 | TradiTional Wood Pergola assembly manual...

  • Page 15: Electrical Instructions

    ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS Follow these instructions if your structure has the electrical package option. PARTS 1” Stainless Screws 2” Brown Screws Electrical Box & Waterproof Cover Switch & Outlet Boxes Wire Cover Strip TradiTional Wood Pergola assembly manual | 14...
  • Page 16 Mark the location that you want the electrical boxes to be at, then drill two 1/2” holes at that location 5” apart from each other. 15 | TradiTional Wood Pergola assembly manual...
  • Page 17 2” brown screws. Angle the screws out slightly to avoid hitting the wire Angle these screws out slightly as well to avoid hitting the beneath. wire. TradiTional Wood Pergola assembly manual | 16...
  • Page 18 Fasten this box using 1” stainless screws. sTeP 11 sTeP 12 Feed the wire out through the electrical box. Finish wiring the outlet then place the outdoor cover over the box to finish the install. 17 | TradiTional Wood Pergola assembly manual...

  • Page 19: Anchoring Information

    Do not attach the structure through pavers. sTeP 3 sTeP 4 Cover the brackets with the post skirt to complete the Fasten the posts using 1/2” anchor bolts through the post anchoring step. brackets. TradiTional Wood Pergola assembly manual | 18...

  • Page 20: Care And Maintenance

    When exposed timbers start to fade, it is time to reapply another coat of stain. Wood Structures should be restained every 2-6 years depending on UV exposure. Visit gazebo.com/blog/category/maintenance/ for more information about mantaining your structure. Enjoy your New Pergola! 19 | TradiTional Wood Pergola assembly manual...

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