Installation Guide

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Home Depot Pergola Assembly Instructions

List of Tools required:

2 People

Drill

7/8” x 8” Drill Bit

3/16” x 4” Drill Bit

15/16” Driver or Wrench(s)

5/16” Driver

Nails or Woodscrews (Galvanized)

Hammer

Framing Square

Bubble Level

Measuring Tape

Pencil

(8) 4ft+ Long Scrap 2x4 for use as temporary bracing

Summary of content (6 pages)

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Home Depot Pergola Assembly Instructions List of Tools required: 2 People Drill 7/8” x 8” Drill Bit 3/16” x 4” Drill Bit 15/16” Driver or Wrench(s) 5/16” Driver Nails or Woodscrews (Galvanized) Hammer Framing Square Bubble Level Measuring Tape Pencil (8) 4ft+ Long Scrap 2x4 for use as temporary bracing
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1) Layout Post Anchors On Level ground mark location of the 4x included post anchors. Ensure that diagonal measurements are equal to maintain square dimensions. 2) Secure Post Anchors Install Post anchors in marked location. Consult Simpson installation instructions for proper procedure.
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) Assemble Posts and Headers Kit will come with either 3x12 or 3x8 Headers depending on model. Lay Header [2] out flat on the ground with notched side facing up. Lay Posts [1] on header in mounting location. Ensure equal 84 ¼” spacing between the entire length of the posts and use a framing square and bubble level to maintain square dimensions. Mark hole locations on center of posts and drill through posts and header using 7/8” drill bit. Spacing between holes must be at least 3 ½” for stability.
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) Hoist Assembled Posts and Headers into Anchors Prepare four scrap 2x4 to temporarily brace the posts after being hoisted into place. Hoist one post and header structure upright and place bottom end of posts into anchors. Use a level to ensure that posts are plumb and secure into anchors with choice of hardware. Consult Simpson installation instructions for proper procedure. Brace the posts laterally using 2x4 to keep them from falling over during assembly.
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) Assemble 2x6 Joists Place 2x6 Joists [3] into notches between headers and secure with woodscrews through predrilled holes.
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) Assemble 6x6 Knee Braces Secure 6x6 Knee Braces [4] to Headers and Joists with woodscrews. Pre-drilling pilot holes is recommended to prevent splitting. Knee braces must be installed with at least two 6” screws per side through the Joists and three 8” screws into the Post for stability. Pre-drill the Knee Braces using a 3/16” diameter drill bit. Place holes according to diagram below with at least 3” of screw through the brace to ensure stability.