2 x 12 Flat Top Pergola A S S E M B LY G U I D E Model: Regency, Roosevelt OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES: • Bolt Down Bracket Kit • Canvas Weave (4 for Pergola) • Shade Kit • Privacy Wall (Regency Only) • Pergola Planter (Regency Only) Ver 1.8-091416 www.newenglandarbors.
Ta b l e o f Co n t e n t s PAGE 12 x 12 Flat Top Pergola 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 (Regency 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.
Regency Pergola Materials Overview www.newenglandarbors.com 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Regency Pergola Materials Breakdown www.newenglandarbors.com 1 2 6 Check Boxes (Total of 6) for These Contents In the event of missing or defective parts please call our customer service dept. at 1 800 282 9346 (Mon. to Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST). 7 1. 2. 3. 4.
Pergola Additional Materials List www.newenglandarbors.com Hardware (in plastic bag) NOTE: WE HAVE INCLUDED 10% EXTRA SCREWS BEYOND WHAT IS IDENTIFIED BELOW. D B C A F E G All Screws Included with this Kit are Self-Auguring. A. Vinyl Weld Glue (3) - 20000 White / 20022 Composite B. 2 1/2” Self-Auguring Stainless Steel Screws (16) - 20009-1 White / 20032 Composite (to lock vinyl column and wood post together at bottom of each post) C.
Wood Post Layout & Installation for In-Ground Application www.newenglandarbors.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 135 1/2 in. 344.17 cm. Post location and placement is the most critical step in the overall installation process.
OPTIONAL STEP www.newenglandarbors.com 1 Wood Post Layout & Installation Using Bolt Down Brackets for Concrete or Wood Surface * * 134 3/8 in 341.3 cm * Orientate brackets accordingly to reduce offset motion of posts. (direction of arrows denote flange opening) 190 in (482.7 cm) 1 Measure and mark out the location of the bolt down brackets using string or chalk line. Diagonal distances must be the same to ensure a square installation. Adjust string lines 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. Also, notice that the holes at the top of each post should be facing the same direction. www.newenglandarbors.com Pre-drilled holes on the top 134 in. 340.4 cm. 134 in. 340.4 cm. STEP FOUR 1 Main Support Beam Assembly 1 Distance to first hole Insert one 2x6x12 pressure treated wood into a main support beam section followed by the joiner and another beam section.
STEP FIVE www.newenglandarbors.com Rafter Assembly 1 Insert one 2x6x12 pressure treated wood into a rafter section followed by the joiner and another rafter section. Center the 2x6x12 within the rafters. 2 Screw the joiner to rafters and wood insert using 1 1/2” screws 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the remainder of the rafters.
STEP SIX Main Support Beams & Rafters Placement Using a helper and two ladders proceed to complete the following steps: 1 1 Slide the main support beam with rafter brackets pre-installed through both holes of the vinyl column (overshooting), and then back through both holes of the opposite column. Repeat for opposite main support beam.
STEP SEVEN Fastening Rafters & Caps 1 1 Using 5/8” self-auguring stainless steel screws attach the pergola rafters to the rafter brackets. 2 Install decorative pergola end caps using vinyl weld. 3 Install the post caps using vinyl weld. 4 Final position your post trims. 3 2 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. 4 To position post trim in place: 1.
STEP EIGHT www.newenglandarbors.com 1 Shade Slat Assembly 1 Assemble shade slats by first gluing the decorative end caps as shown, and then 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 11/16” spacing between each slat. Shade slats are designed to extend approximately 8 1/4” past the last rafter.
