Installation Guide

Traditional Pergola Installation Guide
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Step 7 – Attach
Purlin Holders
a) For maximum shade, determine
primary direction of sun
and install purlin holders to
angle purlins accordingly.
b) Determine desired length of purlin
holders. Note: holders must be
held back a minimum of 1 ½" from
end of rafter to allow installation
of curved rafter end cap.
c) If necessary, cut purlin holders
to desired length, ensuring
that you cut between holes.
d) PRO-TIP: For easiest purlin
installation make sure that holes in
purlin holders line up. This is what
the string line in the tool list is for.
Install the two outside purlin holders
and run a tight string between
them. Place all other purlin holders
almost touching string. DO NOT
depend on rafters or face of your
structure to be perfectly in line.
e) Using provided
5
/
8" holes screw
holders to rafter with
3
/
8" x 1"
hex screws. If purlin holder was
cut down it may be necessary to
drill a new
5
/
8" mounting hole.
f) Plug holes with
5
/
8" plugs.
Step 8 – Install
Purlins
a) If necessary, measure and cut
purlins to desired length.
b) PRO-TIP: Purlin overhang from
holder should not exceed 24".
c) Install cap on both ends of purlins.
These caps help guide purlins
through the holes and make purlin
installation MUCH simpler.
d) Slide purlins into secured
holders ensuring that the ends
have a uniform overhang.
e) Fasten purlins through top of
purlin holder with tan or white
1 ½" phillips pan head screws.
f) PRO-TIP: It is only necessary to screw
purlins through one holder as long as
purlins have not been cut or spliced.
g) PRO-TIP: If is it necessary to
splice a purlin, measure and cut to
allow for the splice in the center
of the purlin holder; this is the
best area to screw the purlins, as
any extreme cold temperatures
will not pull the splice apart.
Step 9 – Caps
And Finishing
a) Glue on beam and rafter end caps.
b) Glue in plugs for column bases.
c) Wipe off any construction marks.
d) PRO-TIP:Window cleaner and Mr.
Clean Magic Erasers
®
work excellent
on any hard to remove marks.
STEP 10
ENJOY THE SHADE!