Instructions / Assembly

Main Support Beams & Rafter Placement
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12 x 24 Flat Top Pergola
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Using a helper and two ladders proceed to complete the
following steps:
Slide the main support beam with rafter clips pre-installed
through both holes of the vinyl column (overshooting), and then
back through both holes of the opposite column. Repeat for all beams.
Please Note:
The two MODIFIED Beams should meet in the center of the middle
posts as shown. Main support beams should overhang 4 1/4” (10.8cm) on
all four corners.
Slide the two outer and middle rafters through both holes of the
vinyl column and thr
ough both holes of the opposite column.
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STEP SIX
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Please Note:
The top of the vinyl columns may need to be tensioned in opposite
directions to each other to allow the beams and rafters to be
installed on a slight angle. The vinyl columns naturally allow
some measure of flex.
Beam ends meet
in the center of
the middle
post.
Modified
Beams
Full
Beams
4 1/4 in
(10.8cm)
Overhang