Installation Guide

Traditional Pergola Installation Guide
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d) Mount In Footing (5X5 Post)
a) The 5x5 post comes with a movable post skirt and
(optional) trim ring. These can slide up or down the
post and allow you to finish your patio height at any
level and simply slide the skirt down to meet the
finished surface. Because the trim will move up and
own with ease, you can set your posts and build your
patio around them. Make sure to leave the top of
your footings low enough that they do not interfere
with the patio being installed around them.
b) Dig a 12" round footing to frost depth making sure to
clean any loose dirt from the bottom of your hole.
c) Fill holes with concrete to top of forms and trowel smooth
d) Once cured, attach post mounts to footings using
3
/
8" dia. hot dipped galvanized wedge or screw type
anchors, minimum 2
1
/
2" embedment. Use composite
shims as necessary to plumb mount. Tighten anchors.
NOTE:
This type of footing is best when building pergola in
conjunction with a paver patio or a concrete patio that
is less than 4" thick. This is also the best application if
you have any concerns of frost heaving the patio.
5x5 Post Sleeve
Aluminum Post Mount
5x5 Post Skirt.
(Measures 6½"sq.)
slides up and down
Top of Footing below
grade or patio height
PATIO
DIRT
GR AVEL
Footing to Frost Line
or 36" Minimum Depth
Figure 2d