Instructions / Assembly

Introduction & Overview
3
12 x 24 Flat Top Pergola
Getting Started
First off, allow us to say thank you for the investment you have made in
one
of our fine pergola kits. This kit is designed to be assembled and
installe
d
ideally by two people with basic carpentry knowledge and tools.
Do not
attempt alone, especially during the installation stage. Should you
decide to
moderately modify the dimensions of your pergola from the standard
kit size, a circular saw with a sharp fine-tooth blade is all that is needed to cut,
shorten or modify the vinyl components. When assembling components
place on a non-abrasive surface (ie: shipping box) to avoid scratching. We
recommend a 15’ x 15’ (4.5x4.5m) area for unobstructed assembling. You
should not need to use excessive force when assembling any
components.
Planning & Preparing
This Pergola is made to stand independent of your home and you can either
locate it near your house or let it stand alone in the garden. By keeping it
un attached from your home you will not have to deal with moving existing
gutters or matching eave heights. If you plan to build your pergola close to
the house, please keep the outer extremities of the pergola a minimum of 4
inches back from your eaves.
What looks like the toughest part of this project is actually the easiest, the
graceful, solid-looking columns. We’ve designed
these columns to simply be
slipped over treated 4x4 (10x10cm) wood posts that are either embedded in
concrete or directly mounted to a concrete or wood surface using our bolt down
brackets. See pages 7, 8 and 9 for more details.
It is critical before you start that you consider the current slope of elevation
where the pergola is planned - if there is any. Also utility or sprinkler line
location is important to identify prior to excavating holes if necessary.
You should also check to verify local building codes, ordinances,
neighborhood covenants, or height restrictions regarding this type of
structure.
Restriction of Use
This product is not designed to carry additional
weight loads such as swings, people or other
objects.
Please take the time to read this instruction
guide thoroughly prior to the construction of
your pergola. If you have any questions, feel
free to contact our technical dept by calling 1 800
282 9346 (Mon to Fri 8:00 A.M to 5:00
P.M. EST).