Installation Guide

Main Support Beam Assembly
Lay out two 94 1/2” main support beams (part 7) as shown. Align and
fasten mounting brackets to the pre-drilled holes on top of the beams
using the 3/4“ screws provided.
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
opposite beam.
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 for
some measure of flex.
Stop when the end of the main support beam measures 3 1/4”
from the outside edge of the post. Fasten both
ends of the beam
to the posts as illustrated using four 4“ screws per post.
Repeat step 2 for the remaining posts and main support beam.
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STEP FOUR
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6.5 x 6.5 Flat Top Pergola
At this stage, the columns should be properly
installed as per the following illustration,
with the columns 78 in (198.1 cm) apart.
Also, notice that the holes at the top of each
post should be facing the same direction.
78 in.
198.1 cm.
78 in.
198.1 cm.
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Main Support Beam & Rafters Placement
STEP FIVE
3 1/4”
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Note: If you purchased the trim kit, now
would be the ideal time to install the base
moldings and post trims.
To glue post trim in place:
1. Slide the post trim down.
2. Apply a generous amount of vinyl glue around the post
3. Slide the post trim back up to the desired location and
allow a few minutes for glue to cure.
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