Installation Guide

4 | Pergola Installation Guide
Step 2 – Install
Post Mounts
a) Mount To Deck
a) Add blocking below deck flooring under each post mount.
Minimum blocking thickness of 3" (this is two 2x10's thick)
b) Inset mount as necessary to ensure post skirt
does not overhang edge of decking
• Minimum 6.25" inset from edge to center
of mount for a 10" round column
• Minimum 5.25" inset from edge to center of
mount for a 7" square or 7" round column
• Minimum 3.25" inset from edge to
center of mount for 5x5 post
c) Detail on nailing blocking – Minimum 4
nails on each side of 2by block
d) Mount Fasteners – Carriage Bolts or ledger
attachment screw (5" Recommended)
e) Use composite shims as necessary to
plumb mount. Tighten fasteners.
Minimum
4 Nails
per Joist
2"x10" (TYP)
BLOCKING
JOIST JOIST
5x5 Post or Column Sleeve
Aluminum Post Mount
Aluminum Mounting Plate
Carriage Bolt or Ledger Screw (4)
(not included)
5x5 Post Skirt or
Column Base
BLOCKING
FLOORING
Figure 2a