2 x 12 Flat Top Pergola A S S E M B LY G U I D E Model: Freemont OPTIONAL ACCESSORY • Bolt Down Bracket Kit (4 for Pergola) Ver 1/NOV 2010 AI-BP42044-1011-1 www.edenarbors.
Ta b l e o f Co n t e n t s 12 x 12 Flat Top Pergola PAGE Introduction & Overview……………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .………. . . . . . 3 Pergola Materials Overview………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Pergola Materials Breakdown………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I n t r o d u c t i o n & O ve r v i e w (Freemont Pergola Shown) Getting Started First off, allow us to say thank you for the investment you have made in one of our fine pergola kits. This kit is designed to be assembled and installed ideally by two people with basic carpentry knowledge and tools. Do not attempt alone, especially during the installation stage.
Freemont Pergola Materials Overview 12 www.edenarbors.com 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. Post Caps (2) 2. Main Column Tops (2) 3. Post Trims (4) 4. Rafter & Beam Decorative End Caps (10) 5. Main Support Beams (4) 6. Beam & Rafter Joiners (8) 7. Main Column Bottoms (2) 8. Rafter Brackets (4) 9. Rafters (12) 10. Shade Slates (28) 11. One Way 4”x4” Internal Wood Post Guide (2) 12. Shade Slat Joiners (14) 13. Rafter Hanger (6) 8.73 in 164 in 25.8 in 171.5 in Top View 94 in 88 in 145.
Freemont Pergola Materials Breakdown www.edenarbors.com 1 2 6 Check Boxes (Total of 5) for These Contents In the event of missing or defective parts please call our customer service dept. at 1 800 282 9346, ext #20 (Mon. to Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
Pergola Additional Materials List www.edenarbors.com Hardware (in plastic bag) NOTE: WE HAVE INCLUDED 10% EXTRA SCREWS BEYOND WHAT IS IDENTIFIED BELOW. A D B C F E G H All Screws Included with this Kit are Self-Auguring. A. Vinyl Weld Glue (2) B. 2 1/2” Self-Auguring Stainless Steel Screws (16) (to lock vinyl column and wood post together at bottom of each post) C.
Wood Post Layout & Installation for attached Pergola www.edenarbors.com This pergola can also be installed on a pre-existing wood or concrete surface using our bolt down bracket system with a 4x4 wood post (sold separate). See page eight for more details. 1 Overhead View 147 in. 373.3 cm. Post location and placement is the most critical step in the overall installation process. Please double check for the possibility of any underground utilities such as sprinkler, gas or telephone lines.
OPTIONAL STEP 1 www.edenarbors.com 134 11/16 in. 342.1 cm. Wood Post Layout & Installation using Bolt Down Brackets for Concrete or Wood Surface for Attached Pergola 1 Measure and mark out the location of the pergola posts using string or chalk line. Adjust string lines accordingly. The inside corner of the string lines will be the post location. 2 135 5/16 in. 343.7 cm. Wall Mark out the location of bolt down brackets accordingly using the base of the bracket accordingly.
*Ensure that holes at top of column are orientated correctly for future beam and rafter placement. STEP THREE Vinyl Column Assembly & Installation Over Wood Posts * 1 Using the vinyl weld glue, insert the One Way 4”x4” Internal Wood Post Guide in the one end of the main column posts. This step is only applicable if your wood 4x4 post are embedded into the ground. If your pergola is going to be installed on wood or concrete surface, please dispose of these four pieces.
At this stage, the columns should be properly installed as per the following illustration, with the columns 134” in. (340.4 cm) apart. www.edenarbors.com Critical: Note the opening direction of the holes on the top of the posts. Four holes facing up 146 7/8 in. 373 cm. Pre-drilled holes on the top 134 in. 340.4 cm. STEP FOUR 1 Vinyl Beam Assembly Distance to first hole 1 Insert one 2x6x12 pressure treated wood into a beam followed by the joiner and another beam section.
2 STEP FIVE Vinyl Beam Assembly 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 from the previous step. 2 Install the rafter hanger to the main beams using four 1 1/2” screws. Follow the pre-drilled holes to identify locations. 3 3 Screw the joiner to vinyl beams and wood insert using 1 1/2” screws. 4 4 Remove and set aside pergola ends for the time being. www.edenarbors.
1 STEP SEVEN Vinyl Beams & Rafter Placement Using a helper and two ladders proceed to complete the following steps: 1 Slide the vinyl beam with rafter clips pre-installed through both holes of the vinyl column (overshooting), and then back through both holes of the opposite column. 2 Please Note: The top of the vinyl columns may need to be tensioned in opposite directions to each other to allow the beams and rafters to be installed on a slight angle.
STEP SEVEN Vinyl Beams & Rafter Placement Using a helper and two ladders proceed to complete the following steps: 1 1 Mount the other pergola beam which has the rafter hangers onto the wood beam as shown. The top of the wood beam should be flush with the top of the pergola beam. Align the two pergola beams such that they are centered to each other. To fasten, use a minimum of six 3½” lag screws through the vinyl beam and wood beam. Space the lag screws between the rafter hangers.
STEP EIGHT Fastening Pergola ends and Caps 1 Install decorative pergola end caps using vinyl weld. 2 Install the post caps using vinyl weld. 3 Final position your post trims. 2 1 To glue pergola end in place: 1. Apply a generous amount of vinyl glue to the pergola end as shown. 2. Slide the pergola end into the beam/rafter and allow a few minutes for glue to cure. 14 12 x 12 Flat Top Pergola 3 To position post trim in place: 1. Slide the post trim down. 2.
STEP NINE www.edenarbors.com Shade Slat Assembly 1 1 Assemble shade slats by inserting the two slats into one joiner. Push firmly until extrusion bottoms out inside joiner. No screws are necessary. Shade Slats Installation The 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 shade slats are designed to be installed with 8 3/4” spacing between each slat. 2 Shade slats are designed to extend approximately 8 1/4” past the last rafter. Measurement includes the pre-installed pergola ends.
