Installation Guide
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WELCOME The Four Seasons Building Products Attached Open Lattice Pergola Patio Cover installation guide recommends 1-to-3 physically fit individual(s) with some experience in Do-it-Yourself (DIY) home projects and should complete installation within 10-15 hours with proper planning. 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.
MATERIALS Inventory all materials received in your shipment within a safe distance from work area before you begin the installation process. Each “Step” will note components to complete the task on each page. Item No.
ORGANIZE Organize and familiarize yourself with inventory of all materials by “Step” from pervious page before you begin the installation process. Each “Step” page begins with Components List & Tools Required to complete the step task.
WALL ATTACHMENT Plan the location for pergola lattice cover to be clear of all swinging doors and windows and finish with a minimum height of 6’8” to underside of front fascia. METHOD 1: Select this installation option METHOD 2: Select this installation option when installing a ledger board kit at house wall if attaching directly to existing fascia board. NOTE: Skip next page and begin on Step 1 if METHOD 1 installation is selected Need help with Installation? Call 1-844-4-pergola or fourseasonsbp.
SKIP THIS STEP FOR METHOD 1 Components List Tools Required Ledger Board Kit Plan for lattice height should clear of all swinging doors and windows and finish at a minimum height of 6’8” to underside of front fascia. METHOD 2 NOTE: Locate the first rafter hanger 12” on center from the edge of your starting point and mount with 3 each #10 x 1-1/4” SMS. Locate additional rafter hangers on 24” center. *Starting Point = Desired location of patio cover on fascia board.
STEP 1: LEDGER & RAFTER HANGERS Components List Tools Required Ledger board 5/16” x 5-1/2” Hex lag screws #10 x 1-1/4” SMS FIRST: Select mounting area on house wall, snap a level chalk line along wall at desired ledge height. (Min. 88” to underside of ledger. SECOND: Attach the ledger board to house wall, using 5/16” x 5-1/2” hex head lag screws @ 16” on center THIRD: Locate the first rafter hanger 12” on center from edge of ledger board and mount with 3 each #10 x 11/4” SMS.
STEP 2: RAFTER TO BEAM BRACKETS Components List Tools Required Header beam Rafter beam brackets Post brackets FIRST: Attach the rafter to beam bracket to the top of the 3”x 8” header beam (seam towards the top side) using 4 each #8 x 5/8” TEK screws per bracket. These brackets should be 12” on center from each end with 24” on center spacing similar to the rafter brackets on ledger board. SECOND: Attach the top post bracket to bottom of 3” x 8” header beam.
STEP 3: POST ASSEMBLY Components List Tools Required 3” x 3” square post Bottom post brackets FIRST: Now fasten the bottom post bracket to the 3” x 3” sq. post with 4 each ¼” x ¾” TEK screws with 2 on each side. NOTE: If your concrete slab has slope in it and is not level, the post will have to be various lengths to compensate for the uneven surface. SECOND: Determine the length of the 3” x 3” sq.
STEP 4: RAISE POST & HEADER Tools Required FIRST: Raise the post and header beam assembly from the ground. NOTE: All seams on rafters are to face towards the top side. Attach one rafter to each end of 3” x 8” header beam and to each end rafter hanger at ledger location. Fasten with 4 each #8 x 5/8” TEK screws 2 on each side. Rafters should extend past 3” x 8” header beam. (12” typ.) SECOND: At this point, move the post and 3” x 8” header beam to insure that the end rafters are square with building.
STEP 5: FOAM SIDE PLATE Components List Tools Required Foam filled side plate FIRST: PRIOR TO INSTALLING SIDE PLATES TO POST, PUT 2” X 6-1/2” END CAPS ON MITERED END. The 2” x 6-1/2” foam filled side plates should be cut 8” taller than the 3” x 3” sq. post (mitered end on top side). When drilling holes in side plates, lay two side plates next to each other with the seams facing each other. This will allow for the seams to run in the same direction on all of the side plates once installed.
STEP 6: TUBE INSTALLATION Components List Tools Required Lattice tubing End caps FIRST: Starting 2” away from ledger board, install the lattice tubes with 2” spacing between each lattice tube. Measuring at each end of lattice tube to ensure both sides have equal overhang. Place the 2” x 2” lattice tube so that all the seams face towards the top side. Secure tubes using the 8# x 21/2” SMS with neoprene washers to each rafter.
WRITE YOUR REVIEW THANK YOU FOR CHOSING FOUR SEASONS BUILDING PRODUCTS Lattice 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. Need help with Installation? Call 1-844-4-pergola or fourseasonsbp.