Instructions / Assembly

11
12 x 24 Flat Top Pergola
Main Support Beam Modification
1
STEP FIVE
1
2
Only attach 4 brackets to the
beam. (2 on each side of the
joiner)
Using a fine-toothed saw blade, cut 6 3/4” (17.1cm) off the one end
of the main support beam as shown.
Note: Cut the end which the two holes are closer to the edge.
1
2
76 in (193cm)
Cut Here
Holes
Holes
Farther from
the edge
Closer to
the edge
Holes
69 1/4 in (175.9cm)
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Main Support Beam Assembly
1
Insert one 2x6x12 (50x100x365cm) pressure treated wood into a
FULL beam section as illustrated.
Critical Note:
Note the location of the pre-drilled holes on the beam. As pictured
aside; the further distanced holes need to be closest to the beam.
This is critical to ensure equal spacing of your rafters.
Insert one MODIFIED beam section as shown. Position the
2x6x12 (50x100x365cm) wood "flush" with the open end of the
MODIFIED beam section.
Critical Note:
Note the location of the pre-drilled holes on the modified beam.
As pictured aside, the further distanced holes need to be closets
to
the joiner.This is critical to ensure equal spacing of your rafters.
Screw the joiner to vinyl beams and wood insert using 1 1/2” (38mm) screws.
Note: Wood should be flush with open end of the MODIFIED beam.
Install the rafter brackets to the main beams using 1 1/2”
(38mm) screws. Only attach four brackets to the beam as
shown. Follow the
pre-drilled holes to identify locations.
Repeat steps 1 to 4 for a total of 4 main support beam assemblies.
1
2
3
4
Repeat for a total of four main support beams.
x4
x4
5
Full Beam
Holes on top
11 3/4 in
(29.8cm)
Distance to first hole
Modified Beam
11 3/4 in
(29.8cm)
Distance to first hole
4
3
5
Wood is to be flush with open
end of MODIFIED Beam