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Heritage Pergola Installation Instructions Content Page General Information…………………………………………..………………......................3 Parts List……………………………………………………………..…………………..……………...4 Materials and Tools Required………………………………..…………………..…………...4 Pergola Dimensions………………………………………………..…………………..…………..
General Information Your Eye Level Pergola has been designed for installation on a cement slab, cement piers, or in ground using wood post supports. All installation methods require the installer to supply four 4"x 4" wood support posts in proper lengths and if pier or slab mounted, four metal fasteners with hardware. These and other tools and materials needed for installation are listed on page 4. Installations requiring 150 mph wind loads must follow post installation found on page 9.
Parts and Materials List Item Installation Kit Quantity [pcs] 4 1 Stainless Steel Wing Bracket 2 (Secures support Notched Beams to posts) Stainless Steel Load Plate 4 3 (Supports beams and wing bracket) Screw #12 1 1/2” Philips Pan Head 4 4 (Secures Load Plate to post) Screw #14 x 3/4” Hex Head Self Drilling Screw 16 5 (Secures Notched Beams to Wing Bracket) Screw #8 x 1 1/2” Philips Flat Head Wood Screw 32 6 (Secures Column and Stone Base metal brackets to wood support post) Screw #8 x 1
Pergola Dimensions The overall height of the basic kit from ground level to the top of the pergola cross beams is approximately 9’. Optional purlins add 1 ½ “ in height. The height from ground level to the bottom of the support beams is 8 feet. The overall dimension of your pergola (14'×14') are the outside measurements of the top support beam and cross beam measured from tip to tip. Note: The center of each support post is 28 inches inside the cross and support beams. *As shown to the left.
Pergola Layout The layout of your pergola and support posts is important. You will need to consider post locations and the slope of concrete patios and wood decks. Before digging, check for underground utilities. The North America One Call Referral Service at 1.888.258.0808 connects you to a national directory of utility companies. The support posts are positioned 28" inside the tips of the top beams.
Foundation for 4" x 4" Support Post The Heritage Pergola can be installed on a concrete patio, concrete piers, or in 31"- 48" deep holes (depends on local building codes) filled with concrete. Installation method for 4" x 4" wood support post on concrete piers 1. Construction of Piers Step 1. Using a post hole digging tool, dig a hole 12" in diameter; approximately 31"- 48" deep. Fit a 12" sonatube down into the hole for the concrete pier. Step 2.
2. Secure the Wedge Anchors to the Metal Fastener Step 1. Place each 4" x 4" galvanized metal support post fastener at the center of each pier. Mark the base holes, then drill with a masonry drill bit to the appropriate depth. Insert wedge anchors into each hole and tap tight with a hammer. Using a wrench, tighten the bolts to secure the metal fastener to the pier. Step 2. Stand up the 4" x 4" wood support post one at a time in the post fastening bracket. Level the post on two sides.
High Wind Load Installation The Heritage Pergola is designed to withstand 150 mph windloads but requires securing 4”x4” wood post into the ground with concrete. Installation method for 4" x 4" wood support post in ground 1. In ground Method Step 1. Using a post hole digging tool, dig a hole 12" in diameter; approximately 31"- 48" deep. Fit a 12" sonatube down into the hole for the concrete pier. Step 2. Dig a 16" x 16" x 3" deep square pad for pergola base (F) platform.
2. Install 4” x 4” Posts Step 4. Insert twelve 16D 3 1/2” Stainless Steel nails in the bottom of the 4”x4”. Step 5. Insert 4”x4” into the 12” Sonatube about 12” below the grade. Step 6. Square and secure posts as concrete cures. Note: Minimum post height from grade level is 8’6”. Step 7. Complete pad fill with concrete and smooth with trowel/float. * Curing times vary; follow instructions on the ready mix bag. 10 Version 3.
Installing the Pergola Parts These parts are heavy. For safety, you will need two or more people to do this assembly. 1. Assemble Base / Cap / Wing Bracket / Extension Column Step 1. Slide the Cast Stone Base (F) over the top of the 4" x 4" support post. Use four #8 x 1 1/2” Philips Wood screws (Item 5) to secure the galvanized fastening bracket at the top of the Base into the 4" x 4" support post. Item 1 Step 2. Slide the Base Cap (E) over the 4" x 4" post and seat it onto the base.
2. Dual Support & Cross Beams Assembly Item 4 Item 1 Item 3 Item 6 C Item 2 Item 5 12 Step 1. Evenly space the Notched Beam ( C ) with the Wing Bracket (Item 1). With a metal drill bit, drill a pilot holes. Duplicate this step for the second Notched Beam. Note: Make sure the notches on the beams line up perfectly so Cross Beam (B) fits. Step 2. Apply Exterior Construction Adhesive (Item 7) to the Wing Bracket (Item 1) facing the Notched Beam ( C ).
Make sure both lengths are 27” Step 4. Lay each of the nine Cross Beams (B) into the notches. [Tip end of the cross beam should be approximately 27 inches from the face of the bottom support beam on each side.] Apply Exterior Adhesive (Item 7) along the touching surfaces of (B) & (C) 13 Version 3.
3. Assembling Optional Purlin Kits Optional purlins provide additional shade and enhance the design, and are available in kits of 12 or 15. The photographs below feature kits of 15. The placement of purlins is subjective. We recommend placing two end purlins approximately 16” in from the tips of the cross beams. For a 15 unit purlin kit, the remaining 13 purlins should be spaced approximately 9" on center from the center of the end purlin (see diagram below). 14 Version 3.
Final Step: Apply Exterior Adhesive (Item 7) to the contact points between the Purlin (A) and Cross Beam (B). Care and Cleaning Your Eye Level Heritage Pergola will provide years of maintenance free use. The materials used will withstand many years of normal weathering with no additional finishing required. However, dirt and acids from rain may discolor or dirty the finish. Cleaning using STET mild detergents is recommended.
Original Owners Limited Warranty for Eye Level, LLC Pergola/Arbor Products General Conditions for Limited Warranties on all Eye Level, LLC Pergolas/Arbors COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY: Eye Level, LLC (hereinafter Eye Level) warrants the original purchaser and not any other purchaser, or subsequent owner, that its Pergola/Arbor is free from defects in material and workmanship including severe splitting, rusting, and corrosion resulting in a loss of Pergola’s/Arbor’s structural integrity for a period of f
