TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide (Twin V Patio Cover) (assembly for all sizes and number of posts) 1
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TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide PARTS The Material Checklist located in Box 1 of your shipment lists the parts included with your kit. part #1 0549706_ _ _ _ _ _ EX HNGR T/V MALE A WHT/WEA/IV _ _' _ _ _" Hanging Channel part #2 6440420000 PVC FOAM WEATHERSTRIP (2-5/8") 50' rl Foam Rubber Gasket *This part is pre-installed into Part #1 for your convenience.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide PARTS (continued) part #4 0540856_ _ _ _ _ _ EX GUTR SMSN H WHT/WEA/IV _ _' _ _ _ " Front Fascia part #5 3020526700030 RA GUTR SMSN SPLICE WHT 30" Front Fascia Splice part #00 6440410000 TV EXTRUDED HANGING RAIL SPLIC 100/BX Hanging Rail Splice part #6 6440245000 6.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide PARTS (continued) part #7 101225_ _ _0000 GUTR SCUPPER SM P WHT/WEA/IV Fascia Drain part #9 3056766701110 RA VPAN TWIN 12x2.5 027 SM M WHT/WEA/IV P _ _' _ _" 12" Wide Roof Panel part #8 0528456720001 EX CLIP PAN SMSN 2.5" H WHT 00'01" Fascia Clip part #10 6440230630 6.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide part #11 6440425630 TWIN-VEE FLASHING 25" POL WHITE (100 PC) Pre-formed Flashing part #12B 2200330100 BASE HIDDEN 3" *DELUXE* (2" leg) 100bx Top Post Bracket part #12A 0567756_ _1000 EX TUBE SQ 3" FLUT WHT/WEA/IV .
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide PARTS (continued) part #18A 81953555_ _ _ part #17 81802685000 part #16 81802555000 SCW SM-AB #12x3-0/0 HWH ZN N/C SCW T2 #8x1/2 HWH ZN WHT/WEA/IV SCW SM-AB #10x3/8 H/H N/C SLT #12x3" Screw #8x1/2” Screw #10x3/8" Screw part #18B 81953370_ _ _ SCW T2 #14x1-0/0 HWH ZN WHT/WEA/IV 1c #14x1" Tek Screw part #20 CK_ _ _ _ CAULK SILICONE "C.W.S.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Read each Step carefully before beginning installation.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide For Patio Covers wider than 16’, please refer to page 41 first. STEP 1-A: Preparing the Front Fascia & Hanging Channel Lay the hanging channel and front fascia parallel and evenly on a flat, non-abrasive surface. Make sure both the front fascia and hanging channel rails remain even as shown. Tape both ends together.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 2-A: Setting the Hanging Rail & Hanging Channel Determine if mounting to house wall (Option 1) or to house fascia board (Option 2). Step 2-B: Setting the Hanging Rail & Hanging Channel If mounting per Option 1, mark the locations of the wall studs on the wall. If mounting per Option 2, mark the locations of the roof rafter truss ends to the fascia board.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 2-C: Setting the Hanging Rail & Hanging Channel Pre-drill 3 holes in the Hanging Rail using a 3/16” drill bit 2 inches from each end and one in the center. Fasten the Hanging Rail using #12 x 3” wood screws, keeping it level. Now mark the location of the wall studs or roof rafter truss ends onto the hanging rail. Step 2-C: Setting the Hanging Rail & Hanging Channel Pre-drill the 3/16” holes and fasten the rail using #12 x 3” wood screws.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 2-D: Setting the Hanging Rail & Hanging Channel If the Hanging Rail is in 2 pieces, butt them together. Caulk up and down the seam joint but not into the bottom open female groove. Caulk all screw heads in the Hanging Rail. Step 2-E: Setting the Hanging Rail & Hanging Channel Run a generous bead of sealant along the entire length of the Hanging Rail. Then, slide the Hanging Channel onto the Hanging Rail.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 3-A: Preparing the Front Fascia Measure over 15” and 18” from each end for the Top Post Bracket locations. Step 3-B: Preparing the Front Fascia Mark equal spacings for the remaining posts by dividing the entire space by the number of openings. For example, 3 posts = 2 openings; 4 posts = 3 openings, etc. Trace around the Top Base onto the Front Fascia bottom and re-check measurements.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 3-C: Preparing the Front Fascia If your Top Post Bracket does not have pre-drilled holes, proceed to drill 4 holes ¼” in the bottom of the base. Step 3-D: Preparing the Front Fascia Hold the Top Post Bracket to the marked post locations on the bottom of the Front Fascia. Mark the 4 hole locations and drill the four ¼” holes. Insert the bolts from inside the Front Fascia downward through the Top Post Bracket. Fasten with the washer and nut.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 3-E&F: Preparing the Front Fascia Turn over the Front Fascia and set it on the fastened post brackets and caulk around every bolt head inside the Front Fascia. Step 3-E&F: Preparing the Front Fascia Set the Front Fascia on the slab as shown.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 4-A&B: Preparing & Fastening Posts to the Front Fascia Place a level on the front edge of the slab to determine which is the low end of the slab—the left or right side. After determining the low side, measure from the slab up to the bottom of the Hanging Channel on that low side. You are determining the measurement for “E” depicted at right.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide KEY “A” = Total width of patio cover “B” = Total projection of patio cover “C” = Eave overhang “D” = Total projection from eave “E” = Patio cover height Measure the width of the area to be covered (“A”). Round to the nearest even foot increment. “A” will be the total width of the patio cover. 9’ or 10’ tall posts to be cut to desired height (“E”). Posts are evenly spaced across the total width (“A”).
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 4-D&E: Preparing & Fastening Posts to the Front Fascia Cut the first Post, slip it over the Top Post Bracket on that low side. Drill two 3/8” holes completely through the post and the post bracket. Insert 2 3/8” x 3 ½” holes through the post and brackets And fasten using 2 3 ½” thru bolts. Insert two 3/8 x 3 ½ screws through the bolts and fasten. Insert the bottom post bracket into the bottom of the post; drill two 3/8” holes through the posts and brackets.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 4-G&H: Preparing & Fastening Posts to Front Fascia Person #1 has level on Front Fascia, telling person #2 to move it up or down to the level position. Then, Person #2 marks the Post along the bottom of the Front Fascia. Note: Cut the post ¼” below the pencil mark on the post to deduct for the bottom post bracket. Repeat Steps 4-D&E.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 5-A: Setting the First Roof Panels Raise the Front Fascia and Post assembly into position and temporarily stabilize the Front Fascia and Post in an upright position by tying each end Post to each ladder with a rope or cord. DO NOT FASTEN the Post bottom to the patio surface.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 5-C&D: Setting the First Roof Panels Make sure the Right end of the Front Fascia is square to the right end of the Hanging Channel at the house. Slide the Roof Panel into the Hanging Channel against the foam with the “female” lock edge on the Right. Keep the panel flush/even to the Hanging Channel on the Right end and Front Fascia.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 5-F&G: Setting the First Roof Panels Fasten the first section ONLY of the Roof Panel to the Front Fascia using one #8 tek screw. Have the Roof Panel FLUSH with the top lip of the front of the Front Fascia, leaving a 1” space from the Front Fascia. Use 4ft. Level to plumb/level the bottom of the end post in both directions (front and side). DO NOT anchor the post bottom yet. NOTE: The roof panel ends in line with the top lip of the Front Fascia.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 5-H: Setting the First Roof Panels Take the second roof panel, got to the LEFT end of the Hanging Channel. Slide the Roof Panel into the Hanging Channel against the foam with the “female” lock edge on the Right. Keep the MALE edge even/flush to the Hanging Channel and Front Fascia on the LEFT end. Step 5-H: Setting the First Roof Panels The pre-punched holes in the Roof Panels should be lined up with the screw groove in the bottom lip of the Hanging Channel.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 5-I&J: Setting the First Roof Panels Fasten the last section ONLY of the Roof Panel to the Front Fascia using one #8 tek screw. Set the Roof Panel EVEN/FLUSH with the top leg of the Front Fascia, leaving a 1” space from the Front Fascia. Use a 4ft level to plumb the bottom of the end post in both directions (front and side). Do NOT anchor the post bottom yet.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 6A&B: Running the Roof Panels & Pre-Formed Flashing Starting on the right end, get a new Roof Panel, FEMALE lock on the right side. Let this panel overhang a few inches OVER and past the Front Fascia. Step 6-C: Running the Roof Panels & Pre-Formed Flashing Set the FEMALE lock on top of the MALE lock of the first Roof Panel. Raise both Roof Panels Upward where they touch slightly to make a V shape, then slowly lock them together.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 6-D: Running the Roof Panels & Pre-Formed Flashing *IT IS IMPORTANT TO align the CENTER OF THE SEAMS of the overlapped/mated roof panels WITH THE 12” MARKS made on the Hanging Channel and Front Fascia from Step1-B before fastening the Roof Panels. Step 6-E&F: Running the Roof Panels & Pre-Formed Flashing Slide the Roof Panel into the Hanging Channel foam and line up the holes with the screw groove in the Hanging Channel.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 6-G,H&I: Running the Roof Panels & Pre-Formed Flashing Install, mate and lock the 3rd Roof Panel. *Push the Roof Panel so the mated seam of the 2 Roof Panels is in line with the 12” marks on the Hanging Channel and Front Fascia. Fasten the 3rd Roof Panel. Step 6-G,H&I: Running the Roof Panels & Pre-Formed Flashing Finish fastening the 1st and 2nd Roof Panels into the Hanging Channel as shown in Step 5-E using a #10 x 3/8” SMS into the screw groove.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 6-J: Running the Roof Panels & Pre-Formed Flashing Now you have 3 Roof Panels started on the right side. Take one Pre-Formed Flashing, holding it upright so the 5/16” leg is aligned into the Flashing Groove in the Hanging Rail. Slowly lower the Flashing down to the Roof Panel. Bend the tabs downward to go into the Roof Panel grooves to block leaves.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 6-L&M: Running the Roof Panels & Pre-Formed Flashing After you run 2 more Roof Panels, having 3 Roof Panels exposed, MAKE SURE THE MATED ROOF PANEL SEAMS ARE IN LINE WITH THE 12” MARKS ON THE HANGING CHANNEL AND FRONT FASCIA. Fasten the next 2 Roof Panels with 2 screws at each end. Run the next PreFormed Flashing, repeating Steps-J&K.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 7-A: Anchoring the Posts Drill a 3/8” hole on each side of the Bottom Post Bracket. Each post must be plumb/level in both directions. Step 7-B: Anchoring the Posts Mark the Bottom Post Bracket position on the slab at the desired location. Drill 3/8” diameter holes through the Bottom Post Bracket into the slab with a masonry bit (not included). Tap the wedge anchors 3/8” x 2 ¾” into the holes.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 7-C: Anchoring the Posts Tighten the Wedge Anchor. Step 7-D: Anchoring the Posts Repeat Steps-A,B&C for all the Posts.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 8-A: Attaching the Side Fascia With assistance, hold the Side Fascia against the house and front fascia. Check to see if you need to trim the Side Fascia at an angle to fit tight against the wall or house fascia. Step 8-B: Attaching the Side Fascia Cut the Side Fascia angles. DO NOT CUT OFF TOO MUCH. JUST ENOUGH FOR THE ANGLE. With a pencil, scribe the angle of the Front Fascia onto the Side Fascia, then cut the Side Fascia to fit.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 8-BB: Attaching the Side Fascia Fasten two (2) pieces of the SPACER TUBE 1" x 1" x 7-3/4" under the TOP LEG of the SIDE FASCIA using 2 #8 x 1/2" tek screws. Set the SPACER TUBES at 1/3 and 2/3 of the SIDE FASCIA length.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 8-C&D: Attaching the Front Fascia Fasten the Side Fascia to the Front Fascia. The male or female lock of the Roof Panel should touch against the bottom of the Spacer Tube. Step 8-E&F: Attaching the Side Fascia Push the SIDE FASCIA upward so the MIDDLE LEG hits the BOTTOM of the HANGING CHANNEL at the house side and fasten UPWARD using one #8 x 1/2" tek screw. Fasten UPWARD through the male/female roof lock into the Spacer Tube using 2 #8 x 1/2" tek screws.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 9-A: Corner Angles Place each Corner Angle flush to the Fascia bottom covering the corner joint. Step 9-B&C: Corner Angles Mark the desired height of each Corner Angle and cut with tin snips or a metal saw. Fasten the Corner Angles using 2 #8 tek screws on each side. Caulk the inside corners of the Front Fascia and the Side Fascia to prevent leaks. Caulk all screws inside the Front Fascia to prevent leaks.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 9-D: Corner Angles Cut the foam dams square and push them into the ends of the Front Fascia against the Side Fascia into the caulk, then caulk around the foam dam inside the Front Fascia.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 10-A&B: Fascia Panel Clips The Roof Panels should be flush/even with the top lip of the Front Fascia. Fascia Panel Clips should be centered where the Roof Panels overlap/mate together. Step 10-C: Fascia Panel Clips Insert the Fascia Panel Clip into the Front Fascia groove.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 10-D: Fascia Panel Clips Make sure the Clip is centered where 2 Roof Panels are mated/locked together. Then slowly push the clip down and it will lock into the groove. Step 10-E: Fascia Panel Clips Fasten through the Clip into the Roof Panels using one #8 tek screw. Caulk the screw head. Caulk all #8 x ½” tek screws fastened through the Roof Panels into the Front Fascia. There should be 2 screws in each Roof Panel.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 11-A: Installing Fascia Drains Measure 6” from both ends of the Front Fascia and mark with a pencil on the bottom in the center. Use a Hole Saw to cut a 1 1/2” or 2” diameter hole through the bottom of the Front Fascia. Step 11-B: Installing Fascia Drains Run a small bead of caulk around the flange of the Fascia Drain. Center the Fascia Drain over the hole and press it against the bottom of the Front Fascia.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 11-C: Installing the Fascia Drains Inside the Front Fascia, caulk the 2 screws that fastened each Fascia Drain. Step 12-A: Enjoyment of Your New TWV Series Patio Cover Step back and admire the GREAT JOB you and your friends did in building this kit. Please take several pictures and send them to us at support@fourseasonsols.com. Please send a review to the website where you purchased the product, including your job pictures.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Addendum for Fastening & Sealing the Splices for TWV Series Patio Covers wider than 16 feet Please refer to the following steps first, then proceed to Step 1A to begin installation. Step 1: Preparing the Front Fascia Splice Lay the Front Fascias parallel and evenly on a flat, non-abrasive surface. Measure your Front Fascia splice. If you live in the Midwest or Western US, your splice will be 12” and silver.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 2-A: Preparing the Front Fascia & Splice Hook your measuring tape inside the splice, measuring and marking at 6” inside the 12” splice. Measure over and mark at 15” inside the 30” splice. Step 2-B: Preparing the Front Fascia & Splice Hook your measuring tape inside the Front Fascia. Measure and mark inside both Front Fascias 15” if you have the 30” splice. Measure and mark inside both Front Fascias 6” if you have the 12” splice.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 3-A: Preparing the Front Fascia for 12” Splice Hook a measuring tape on the back side of the Front Fascia. Measure over 2”and 4” in both directions of both pieces and mark with a pencil. Measure up ¾” from the bottom and down ¾” from the top. Mark the locations with a pencil. Step 3-B: Preparing the Front Fascia for 12” Splice Hook a measuring tape on the back side of the Front Fascia.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 4-A: Preparing the Front Fascia Splice for 12” Splice Hook a measuring tape on the end of the Front Fascia. Measure over 2” and 4” in both directions of both pieces and mark them with a pencil. Measure up 1 ¼” from the bottom and down 1 ¼” from the top. Mark these locations with a pencil. Step 4-B: Preparing the Front Fascia Splice for 30” Splice Hook a measuring tape on the end of the Front Fascia.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 5: Caulking Inside the Fascias Caulk inside both fascias, staying one inch away from the end of both. Down both corners, up and down the front and back, with squiggly lines on the bottom.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 6-A: Inserting the Front Fascia Splice for 12” Splice Insert the Fascia Splice in half-way 6” as shown. Push the splice down into the caulking And fasten using the #8 tek screws through the Front Fascia into the splice. Step 6-B: Inserting the Front Fascia Splice for 30” Splice Insert the Fascia Splice in half-way 15” as shown.
TWV Series Patio Cover Installation Guide Step 7: Fastening the Front Fascia Splice Make sure both pieces of Front Fascia are straight. The slide the 2nd Fascia and fasten with Screws on the marks on the BACK AND FRONT OF THE FASCIA. Step 8: Caulking the Front Fascia Splice Caulk inside the Front Fascia at the ends of the splice and going up the front and back sides. Caulk all the screws protruding inside the fascia and the splice.
