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Alpine Pavilion Assembly Manual Thank you for your purchase of this Pavilion. This manual is designed to simplify the assembly process, however we recommend having an experienced carpenter involved in the project. Please read through the entire manual before starting! It took 2 men, approximately 8 hours using the tools shown.
Parts List 3/4” Roof Nail 1” Roof Nail 4’’ Timber Lock Country Lane Name Screws Plaque w/ Serial # 1.1/2” Screw 2” #6 Penny Nail 2.1/2” Brown Screws 3.1/2” Brown Screws 1/2 x 4” 3/4 x 12” Lags 3/4 x 10’’ Lags Touch Up Stain Concrete Lag W/ Washers...
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Parts List Ridge Beam Cedar Face Rafters Center Pine Rafters Cedar End Rafters Fascia Drip Edge 1x6 T&G Roof Boards Posts...
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Parts List Long Headers Short Headers Long Brace Sections Short Brace Sections Set your Pavilion Package as close to the building Remove protective shrink wrap. Do not unwrap site as possible. until you are ready to build. Keep dry and protected until you are ready to assemble the Pavilion.
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If you purchased a unit with only four Post, continue here. If you purchased a unit with six or more Post, skip to page 10. Step # 1 Step # 2 Slide the Post Skirt down the Post and into Prepare your Posts by installing the Post Skirts.
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Step # 6 Step # 7 Attach top of Long Header to Posts using (2) 3.1/2” Attach Header to Post using (10) 4’’ Timber Lock Brown Screws (toed) per side. Screws through pre-drilled holes. Ensure Post is aligned with Long Header. Step # 8 Step # 9 After both sides are properly secured, set the Long...
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Step # 11 Step # 12 Set the Short Header beside the Header Assemblies. Measure the length of the Short Header. Step # 13 Step # 14 Then measure the distance inbetween the (2) Post Adjust the distance to match the correct spacing. &...
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Step # 17 Step # 18 Attach Short Header to the Post using (10) 4’’ Fasten Header to Post from the top with (2) 3.1/2” Timber Lock Screws through all pre-drilled holes. Brown Screws (toed). Step # 19 Step # 20 Remove Temporary Brace.
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Step # 22 Step # 23 Brackets Notches Locate the Post. Slide the Post Skirt onto the Post from the top down. Be sure to align the notches in the Post Skirt with the Brackets that are installed on the bottom of the Post.
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Step # 28 Step # 29 Place the Header Beam onto the notch on the Fasten the opposite end as shown on step 28. Post. Fasten to Post with 4” Timber Lock Screws through pre-drilled holes into Post. Toe screw from top down using two 3-1/2”...
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Step # 34 Step # 35 Using previous steps, install the Header and Post Again, measure the Header and match the distance Assembly as shown. Again create a temporary between the Header and Post Assemblies. A-frame Brace as shown on page 7, step 9 to hold the assembly upright.
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Step # 38 Step # 39 Locate the Long Brace Section. Place Brace Section between Posts and tight against Header above. Brace Section should be centered on Header above, and will not be centered on the Post. Step # 40 Step # 41 Fasten Brace Section to Header from the bottom Fasten Brace Section to Post from the side using...
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Step # 43 Step # 44 12’’ 10’’ Using a 5/8” x 14’’ Drill Bit place a mark at 10’’ Pre-drill through the Brace and into the Posts to and also at 12’’. the depths shown above for all Posts and Headers. Do not over drill, bit is long enough to come out of opposite side of Post.
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Step # 48 Step # 49 You are now ready to square up the Posts Measure diagonally from corner to corner to ensure and anchor them down. the Post and Header Assembly is square. Adjust Post placement if necessary. Step # 50 Step # 51 Level the Post.
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Step # 54 Step # 55 You are now ready to install the Vertical Web. Remove (2) 4’’ Timber Lock Screws and (1) 3.1/2’’ Brown Screw from the center of the Short Headers. Step # 56 Step # 57 Install the Vertical Web by placing the dadoed end Re-install the (2) 4’’...
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Step # 60 Step # 61 Prepare Ridge Beam. Lift the Ridge Beam into position. Step # 62 Step # 63 Ensure the notch of the Ridge Beam and the Fasten together using (2) 4’’Timber Lock Screws Vertical Web are placed tightly together. through pre-drilled holes (toed) at an upward angle as shown.
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Step # 66 Step # 67 Lift Cedar End Rafter into position. Place Cedar End Rafter on Main Header. Ensure Note: There is a left and a right Rafter. Rafter is tight against the Simpson Bracket as shown. Step # 68 Step # 69 Install Cedar End Rafter using (5) 3.1/2’’...
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Step # 71 Step # 72 Fasten the top of the Cedar End Rafter on the Install Diagonal Web from the inside, with the inside and outside using 3.1/2” Brown Screws notch up toward the End Rafter and the 45 degree (toed) through all pre-drilled holes.
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Step # 77 Step # 78 End Rafter, Web, and Ridge Beam complete. Lift Center Pine Rafter into place. Step # 79 Step # 80 Place the notch of the Rafter on the Long Header Fasten Rafter with 3.1/2’’ Brown Screws through and tight against the Simpson L-Bracket.
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Step # 82 Step # 83 Place the top of the Pine Rafter directly on the “X” Fasten Pine Rafter using 3.1/2’’ Brown Screws with the edge of the Pine Rafter aligned with the (toed) through all pre-drilled holes. line. Step # 84 Step # 85 Fasten opposite Pine Rafter using previous steps.
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Step # 88 Step # 87 Facing out Locate Fascia Board. Ensure angle cut is facing the Lift Fascia Board into place. outside of Pavilion. Step # 89 Step # 90 Place Fascia Board against Rafters. Ensure End Fasten Fascia Board to each Rafter using 3.1/2” Rafter is placed directly on the “X”...
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Step # 92 Step # 93 For a unit with 6 or more Post, there will be double Install the first Double Rafter. Fasten to the ridge as rafters at the Center Post locations. For larger shown on page 21, step 83. Pavilions this will be a triple rafter.
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Step # 98 Step # 99 Washer Install the Washer and Nut on the opposite end of Fasten the L Brackets to the Header with 1.1/2” the Through Bolt. Screws through each hole in the L Bracket. Step # 100 Step # 101 2x4 End Board Knee Brace...
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Step # 104 Step # 105 Hold the Knee Brace Assembly against the 2x6 Make a mark at the bottom and the side of the End Board and up against the Rafter. The 2x4 End Bracket. Board will sit down on top of the Post. Center the Knee Brace on the 2x6 End Board.
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Step # 110 Step # 111 Fasten with 2.1/2” SDS Screws through holes in Place the Knee Brace back onto the Post. Align the Bracket. For 16’ Wide and larger units, use 3.1/2” holes in the Brace with the holes in the Bracket. SDS Screws.
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Continue on next page for both the unit with only 4 Post, and the unit with 6 or more Post. Install Decorative Beam Trim. Insert the Dowel of the Decorative Beam Trim into the pre-drilled hole of the Short Header. Fasten Decorative Beam Trim to Short Header from the top down using (2) 3.1/2”...
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Locate the Face Rafters. Lift the Face Rafter into place as shown. Align Face Rafter with the outside and bottom of Fasten Face Rafter to Fascia Board using (2) 3.1/2’’ the Fascia Board. The top of the Face Rafter will be Brown Screws.
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Lift the Cross Tie into position. Install Cross Ties. Cross Tie location will vary depending on the size of the Pavilion. Space the Cross Ties equally from each end. Align edge of Cross Tie with Pine Rafter. Fasten Ensure Cross Tie is level. with 2.1/2’’...
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Bottom Locate 1x6 T&G Boards. Turn the Board so the Ensure the Groove is facing down and toward the nicest side of the Board is facing towards the Fascia Board. inside. Align the 1x6 T&G Board to the top edge of the Fasten to Rafters using 2”...
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Electrical Package Installation Start by using a 1/2’’ Drill Bit. Drill through the Slide the wire through the Post Skirt. Post Skirt. Take the other end over the Long Header. Take the Wire Cover Strip and at the desired height where you want your Switch and Receptacle Boxes to be located, make (2) marks spaced 5”...
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Cut the Wire. Feed both Wires through Wire Cover Strip. Place the Wire in the notch. Push Wire Cover Strip against Post. Cut off extra Wire leaving approximately 6-12”. Center Wire Cover Strip on Post. Fasten Wire Cover Strip to Post using 2” Screws through all pre-drilled holes.
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Slide Electrical Box assembly over installed Wire Attach Electrical Boxes to Post using 2.1/2” and Wire Cover Strip. Screws through (4) pre-drilled holes in Electrical Boxes. Angle Screws out and away from Wire behind Wire Cover Strip. Remove the Screw from Diagonal Web. Remove the Diagonal Web.
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Measure from the bottom point of the Diagonal Using the previous measurement, mark the center Web to the center of the hole. of the Vertical Web. Drill a hole through the Vertical Web as shown. Drill a hole through the Ridge Beam as shown. Run Wire as shown and out top of Roof.
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Re-install Vertical Web to Rafter. Re-install Vertical Web to Header Beam. Caution: Do not drive Screws through Wire under Vertical Web. Place Wire Cover Strip over Wire. Fasten Wire Cover Strip to Post using 2” Screws through all pre-drilled holes. Fasten Wire to Header Beam using Wire Nails.
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Drill a second hole in the center of the Ridge Beam Pull Wire through hole in Ridge Beam. or desired location. Place the Wire in the Ridge as shown. Run Wire through hole drilled in the center of the Ridge. Run Wire out the bottom of Ridge as shown.
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Install Roofing Paper using a Hammer Stapler. Roll the Roofing Paper across Roof. Attach with The Alpine Pavilion Roof Pitch is steep. Hammer Stapler and cut evenly with end of Roof. We recommend installing a 2x4 or Roof Jacks to walk on.
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Install Drip Edge at the bottom of the Roof. Fasten with Hammer Stapler or 1’’ Shingle Nails Align with edge of Roof. every 2 feet. Overlap Drip Edge 3’’. Continue and cut Drip Edge Install Drip Edge on edges using previous steps. even with Roof edge at opposite end.
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Place Shingle past Drip Edge for desired overhang. To install 1st row of Shingles, turn Shingle upside down with black tar line at bottom edge facing up. Attach to Roof using (4) 3/4” Roofing Nails. Place nails approximately 3”from bottom. 6’’...
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Cut Shingles using Shingle Scissors or a Utility Install Roof Jacks. (Not provided) Knife. When using a Kife, cut on the bottom side. We recommend using (3) Roof Jacks and a 2x8 Finish Roof using previous steps. You are now Plank.
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Capping the Ridge. Fasten using (2) 1” Roof Nails per Capper. Start 1st Capper centered on ridge and flush with Fasten Nail through black tar strip. outside edge of Shingles. Place 2nd Capper into place. Align bottom of 2nd Cut the last Capper in half. Capper with small Groove of the Capper below it.
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Standing Seam Metal Roof Parts Pop Rivets Painted Hex Z-Trim 3/4’’ Stainless Steel Metal Clips Screws Screws Standing seam Drip Edge Ridge Cap Rake Trim Screw Gun Metal Bender Pop Rivet Gun Metal Break Tin Snips...
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Standing Seam Metal Roof Locate Drip Edge. Align Drip Edge with edge of Facia. Fasten Drip Edge to Facia using 3/4’’ Stainless Continue across spaced every 24’’. Steel Screws. Measure the remaining distance. Using the previous measurement, mark the Drip Edge.
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Cut the Drip Edge using Tin Snips. Using previous steps install remaining Drip Edge. (Tin Snips Not Provided) If equal spacing is desired on each end, measure Measure the Standing Seam Panel and snap a line. from the center out each way, calculate the # of Panels, times the width of each Panel, and this will give you the remaining width.
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Use a Metal Break and re-bend the cut edge. Align edge of Standing Seam Panel with the outside edge of Face Rafter. Keep the bottom edge up from the Drip Edge approximately 1/4’’. Fasten Standing Seam Panel to T&G Roof Boards Fasten Metal Clips to T&G using (2) 3/4’’...
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Take a full piece of Metal and connect together Press down firmly or use a Rubber Mallet to using the Tongue and Groove section of the Panels. connect the (2) Pieces. Fasten Standing Seam Panel to T&G Roof Boards Fasten Metal Clips to T&G using (2) 3/4’’ using (1) 3/4’’...
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Measure distance from edge of Metal to edge of Using previous steps cut and bend the last Piece. Roof. Repeat previous steps on opposite side.
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Locate the Rake Trim. Place the Rake Trim against the Face Rafter and over the bent edge of the Metal. Align Bottom of the Rake Trim with the edge of Cut the top square with the back side of the Roof. the Drip Edge.
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Face screw the Rake Trim to the Face Rafter using Mark the left side Rake Trim as shown. Ensure the 1’’ Painted Hex Screws every 24’’. bottom is flush with the Drip Edge. Cut the left side Rake Trim. Using previous steps fasten the left side Rake Trim.
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4’’ Locate the Z-Trim. Place Z-Trim 4’’ down from the Fasten Z-Trim Using (2) 3/4’’ Stainless Steel Peak. Screws. Install Z-Trim on both sides of Roof all the way Locate the Ridge Cap. across. Place the Ridge Cap on the Roof. Align The Ridge Cap with the edge of the Rake Trim.
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Using a 1/8’’Drill Bit, drill through the Ridge Cap Pop Rivet the Ridge Cap to the Z-Trim every 16 to into the Z-Trim. 24’’. Over-Lap the Ridge Cap no less than 6’’. Finish installation using previous steps. Cut the Ridge Cap if needed.
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