Installation Guide
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WELCOME The Four Seasons Building Products Twin-Vee Panel solid patio cover installation guide recommends 1-to-2 physically fit individual(s) with some experience in Do-it-Yourself (DIY) home projects and should complete installation within 1 weekend with proper planning and support. Please review this installation guide thoroughly and understand each step’s task before the start of the installation process.
TOOLS Recommended & required tools are not included but necessary for a successful installation of this solid cover patio kit as each structure & location is unique.
ORGANIZE Organize and familiarize yourself with inventory of all hardware materials and “Step” before you begin the installation process. Each “Step” page begins with Components List & Tools Required to complete the step task.
MATERIALS Organize & check-in all materials received in your shipment within a safe distance from work area before you begin the installation process.
STEP 1: WALL ATTACHMENT Plan the location for patio cover to be clear of all swinging doors and windows and finish with a minimum height of 6’8” to underside of front fascia.
STEP 2: PREPARE FRONT FASCIA Components Needed Tools Recommended Front fascia Front fascia splice insert Fascia drain Fascia dams Caulking tube & gun Top post connector FIRST: Lay the hanging channel and front fascia parallel and evenly on a flat level nonabrasive surface or slab. Mark top of front fascia & hanging channel every 12” from end to end with a small permanent marker. Marks will be needed during STEP 9 for locking-in roof panels.
STEP 3: HANGING CHANNEL Components Needed Tools Recommended Hanging channel Hanging rail Front fascia Foam rubber gasket Determine and Measure center point for installation on desired structure wall FIRST: Place hanging rail in desired position on structure wall or roof fascia board and mark first hole to be drilled in hanging rail relative to rafters or wall studs. Place a mark 1” down from top hanging rail and drill ¼” into each rafter or studs across length of hanging rail.
STEP 4: PREPARE POST Components Needed Tools Recommended Front fascia Bottom post bracket Square post A minimum of ½” per foot slope recommended for proper water drainage FIRST: Slide bottom post bracket up into post, drill 3/8” diameter holes through both post and bottom bracket. Use two 3/8” x 31/2” bolt and but to fasten. Determine length of post by measuring the distance from patio floor to the bottom of hanging channel, then deduct 4” for the back leg of fascia and also deduct min.
STEP 5: FIRST ROOF PANELS Components Needed Tools Recommended 12” wide twin vee panels #10 x 3/8” sheet metal screw FIRST: Begin this step on far LEFT side of hanging channel when facing the structure. Begin with “female” lock edge of panel flush to hanging channel and front fascia. Top of panel slides below ledge of hanging channel to sit on groove for screw location. SECOND: Insert and press first panel firmly into foam rubber gasket within the hanging channel interior.
STEP 6: LAST ROOF PANELS Components Needed Tools Recommended 12” wide twin vee panels #10 x 3/8” sheet metal screw FIRST: Begin this step on far RIGHT side of hanging channel when facing the structure leaving large space from first roof panel. Last roof panel needs “male” lock edge flush to outside edge of hanging channel and front fascia. Top of panel slide below top ledge of hanging channel to sit on groove for screw location.
STEP 7: ALL ROOF PANELS Components Needed Tools Recommended 12” wide twin vee panels #10 x 3/8” sheet metal screw Caulk tube & gun FIRST: YOU MUST ALWAYS ADJUST THE INTERLOCKING JOINT BETWEEN THE TWO PANELS TO ALIGN WITH THE 12” MARKS ON THE HANGING CHANNEL AND THE FRONT FASCIA. SECOND: Remove the sheet metal screw from the installed first roof panel from the “male” side of panel at the front fascia.
STEP 8: SECURE POSTS Components Needed Tools Recommended Square Posts Bottom Post Brackets 3/8” x 2-3/4” anchors FIRST: Attach square post at ground to secure assembly. Mark post position on slab. Insure that post are plumb in both directions. SECOND: Using the pre-drilled holes in bottom bracket as a guide, mark both holes on the slab or surface.
STEP 9: ATTACH SIDE FASCIA Components Needed Tools Recommended Side fascia #10 x 3/8” sheet metal screw Preformed flashing FIRST: Place the top flange of the side fascia over the top flange of the hanging channel at the wall. Place the top flange of the side fascia under the top flange of the front fascia. SECOND: Using adaptor and #10 x 3/8” sheet metal screw, fasten the side fascia to the hanging channel and front fascia. Also, fasten at approx. 24” spacing to panel.
STEP 10: CLIPS & CORNERS Components Needed Tools Recommended Fascia clips #10 x 3/8” sheet metal screw Corner angles FIRST: Secure top of roof panel pans to front fascia with fascia clips. Place top of clip over top leg in fascia where pans connect together and secure using #10 x 3/8” sheet metal screw. Caulk the top of screw heads. SECOND: Attach the corner angle to the front and side fascia using the socket drive and four #8 x 5/8” tek screws. Caulk the top of screw heads. THIRD.
WRITE YOUR REVIEW Patio Care and Maintenance Your patio cover has a paint finish to resist the effects of damaging weather and aging. It is recommended you clean your patio cover at least twice a year by using a soft brush with water/mild dish detergent mixture rinsed off with water. THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING FOUR SEASONS BUILDING PRODUCTS Need help with installation? Call 1-844-4-pergola or fourseasonsbp.