Installation Guide

Traditional Pergola Installation Guide
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Step 5 – Install Beams
5
⁄
8
" Plugs
3
⁄8"x1"
Hex Screw
(2)
3
⁄8"x1" Hex Screw
Column
5"x5" Post Sleeve with
Aluminum Mount
2"x6" or 2"x8" Beam
with Reinforcement
White Panhead Screw
into each Purlin
(8)
3
⁄8"x2" Hex Screw
5
⁄8" Plugs
Column Cap
Cap
Figure 5
Beam Attachment To Post
There are two methods of
attaching a beam to the post:
a) TRADITIONAL METHOD - use the
template provided with each kit
to mark and drill a 4-hole pattern
for each beam to post attachment
location and screw beam to post
with fasteners provided. Holes in
beam are then covered with plugs.
b) BEAM ATTACHMENT BRACKETS -
These brackets are powder coated
stainless steel and are installed with
matching self-drilling screws. They
are an additional option on each kit
add slightly to the cost. The benefit
is that these brackets eliminate
the need to pre-drill the 4-hole
pattern for each beam to post
attachment. This saves installation
time and makes for a slightly
more DIY friendly installation.
Traditional Method
a. Determine desired beam
length and overhangs. Trim
beams if necessary.
b. Mark and drill OUTSIDE FACE
ON LY of beam and aluminum
insert with
5
/
8" diameter
bit. Four holes per beam
connection. NOTE: Ream holes
larger in ALUMINUM ONLY
for easier plug installation.
c. Attach beam to post with
provided heavy
3
/
8" x 2" hex
screws and cover with
5
/
8" plugs.
PRO TIPS:
If flat caps are desired on ends of a
beam, cut aluminum insert short by ½"
per end to allow for insert of cap.