New England Arbors VA42033 Installation Guide
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1. 4 1 5 x 4 5 x 57 5 10 Shade Slat Joiners 8 11 Rafter Brackets 8 12 Posts 4 5 x 5 x 94 Not to Scale 8 x 8 Flat Top Pergola New England Arbors Leadership by Design www newenglandarbors com Aa Ff 0 8B H E Pergola Additional Materials List Hardware in plastic bag NOTE WE HAVE INCLUDED 10 EXTRA SCREWS BEYOND WHAT IS IDENTIFIED BELOW All Screws Included with this Kit are Self Auguring A Vinyl Weld Glue 3 B 5 8 Self Auguring Stainless Steel Screws 32 for Rafter Brackets C 1 1 2 Self Auguring Stainless Steel Screws 48 for Main Beam Joiners with Steel Stiffener Inserts D 2 1 2 Self Auguring Stainless Steel Screws 48 for Shade Slats 2 1 2 Self Auguring Stainless Steel Screws 16 to secure vinyl posts Toa to internal wood posts F 4 Self Auguring Stainless Steel Screws 64 for Posts and Rafter Joiners G 1 8 x 2 Drill Bit 7 to pre drill holes on bottom of Main Beam Joiners for screws to penetrate Steel Stiffener Inserts as necessary VinylWeld Glue m Extra Materials You will Need Purchase separately from www newenglandarbors com or retailer of our products If Mounting Pergola on Concrete or Wood Deck J 4x4x4 Pressure Treated Wood Posts 4 purchase at local building center K 4x4 Bolt Down Bracket Kit purchase from www newenglandarbors com or a retailer of our products 1 4 x 2 3 4 Concrete Screws 12 3 162. Concrete Drill bit Min 3 long 1 If Mounting Pergola in Ground L 4x4x8 Pressure Treated Wood Posts 4 purchase at local building center M Concrete Ready Mix 4 purchase at local building center Tools You Will Need e Level Hammer e Tape Measure L_ Jee String Line Wood Stakes 4 temporary support for string line Purchase Separately Purchase Separately Step Ladders 2 Cordless Drill Tools You May Need e Circular Saw with Fine Tooth Blade Framing Level e Framing Square Purchase Separately at Purchase Separately e Hacksaw or a motorized cutting device designed to cut steel www newenglandarbors com Notte Scale 8 x 8 Flat Top Pergola Wood Post Layout amp Installation for In Ground Application This pergola can also be installed on a pre existing wood or concrete surface using our bolt down bracket system with 1 a 4x4 wood post sold separate See page eight for more details 96 1 4in 244 5 cm Overhead View Post location and placement is the most critical step in the overall installation process Please double check for the x possibility of any underground utilities such as sprinkler gas or telephone lines STEP ONE Measure and mark out the location of the pergola posts using string line and temporary wood stakes Diagonal distances must 136 12 in 345 7 cm from corner of wood post to corner of wood post ee be the same to ensure a square ins
3. this stage the columns should be properly installed as per the following illustration Fy with the columns 96 in 243 8 cm apart Also notice that the holes at the top of each post should be facing the same direction STEP FOUR Vinyl Beam Assembly Insert the end of the vinyl beam marked A into a joiner Pre drilled holes should be facing up Install the joiners so that the side with the four holes are facing up Pushfirmly so the extrusion bottoms out inside the joiner Insert one steel stiffener with steel block facing up into the lower pocket of the vinyl beam Push until steel block hits the internal ribbing Slide the other end of vinyl beam marked A with pre drilled holes facing up over the steel insert and into the joiner to create one full beam Using 1 1 2 screws fasten the joiner to vinyl beams and steel insert The bottom and top holes will need to be pre drilled use drill bit provided Repeat for other beam Using 5 8 screws install the rafter brackets to the main beams Follow the pre drilled holes to identify locations New England Arbors Leadership by Design www newenglandarbors com Note If you have base molding on your posts measure above moldings as the measurement is to be from post to post o gt Four holes facing up Pre drill holes on bottom and top to accomodate for internal steel stiffener STEP FIVE Viny
4. 8 x 8 Flat Top Pergola ASSEMBLY GUIDE OPTIONAL ACCESSORY Bolt Down Bracket Kit Models Mirage Mandalay New England Arbors Leadership by Design Ver 8 1 051713 Table of Contents 8 x 8 Flat Top Pergola PAGE Introduction Q OVET EW 1 cxtrssiitcc nsec oaint ainia EEEE GE EOE DEEE BERRES Pergola Materials Overview sssssssssssssrssrrressssrresssrrrrt ssr rru preieieeiceinpbheenidwesereieveievers Pergola Materials BreakdOWil n sontscsscnrvmnsaesiacstes sas ansacssiearnseep doer mageaiareecheneasiearieimrcerenewis Pergola Additional Materials Listiic lt lt lt eisctiveteinsasaaveastvetirasseconistpeivmordeesd sede eieeed clause seawlaeniane a Wood Post Layout amp Installation for In Ground Application ccccceeeceseeceseeeneeeeeeeeeseaaneeeees Wood Post Layout amp Installation using Bolt Down Post Brackets for Concrete or Wood Surface 8 Vinyl Column Installation Over Wood POStS deisdscevmeacssussnnsersr terstswavislaveanencasiinreinedtiimaseans S Vinyl Beam ASSEMDLY ic ciniieceorsecsdinstieaatviyaweadenlanbidsneaswidybinenidubia phia tase iets eieeeie T Vinyl Rafter AsSEMDIY cenres go eredi EE EE EE EEES ENEE EEE ERRU EREDE Vinyl Beams amp Rafter Placement lt xiccaservisaweiciasdeeriiaieniniunnaeliiaidesacSeicemebeieevaaetiniiegeeeners Fastening Vinyl Beams Rafters amp Caps saucnsssavovemsanasas coheumuduetsiacdse euweseinarasedatienrsdincwiridanad Shade Slat Assembly am
5. ase keep the outer extremities of the pergola a minimum of 4 inches back from your eaves What looks like the toughest part of this project is actually the easiest the graceful solid looking columns We ve designed these columns to simply be slipped over treated 4x4 wood posts that are either embedded in concrete or directly mounted to a concrete or wood surface using our bolt down brackets See pages 7 8 and 9 for more details It is critical before you start that you consider the current slope of elevation where the pergola is planned if there is any Also utility or sprinkler line location is important to identify prior to excavating holes if necessary You should also check to verify local building codes ordinances neighbour hood covenants or height restrictions regarding this type of structure Restriction of Use This product is not designed to carry additional weight loads such as swings people or other objects Please take the time to read this instruction guide thoroughly prior to the construction of your pergola If you have any questions feel free to contact our technical dept by calling 1 800 282 9346 ext 20 Mon to Fri 8 00 A M to 4 00 P M EST New England Arbors Leadership by Design www newenglandarbors com 8 x 8 Flat Top Pergola Mirage Pergola Materials Overview 800 9890 6 006 1 Main Rafters 72 2 Shade Slats Including Decorat
6. be the post location Eroitiicornerof cera bottom flange PA to corner of bracket 247 7 cm Mark out the location of bolt down brackets as illustrated Using a 3 16 masonry drill bit drill 3 deep holes to allow installation of 2 3 4 concrete screws Not included Proceed to install three 2 1 2 concrete screws into the bottom base of the bolt down bracket not included Please Note Concrete patios generally have sloped surface for water run off If this is the case when you secure the bolt down bracket to the concrete the bracket may be at an angle This can be corrected for level using galvanized steel washers not provided acting as shims underneath the base to level VERY IMPORTANT OR PERGOLA BEAMS AND RAFTERS WILL NOT BE LEVEL With the four post brackets installed plumb proceed to set the 4x4 x4 wood post in place Secure using the same concrete screws included in the kit Repeat for all 4 posts Posts should be approximately 48 in height In order to create a snug fit between the wood posts and the inner cavity of the vinyl posts it will be necessary to build out the 4x4 posts near the bottom and the top using 1 2 x 3 1 2 x 12 shims on all four sides not supplied New England Arbors Leadership by Design www newenglandarbors com 8 x 8 Flat Top Pergola New England Sa ors Leadership by Design Vinyl Column Installation www newenglandarbors co
7. first shade slat adjacent to the top of the vinyl columns Install the rest of the shade slats at 11 1 2 spacing Install one 2 1 2 screw at each intersection of rafter and shade slat Suggestions for Additional Shade as Necessary Contact Eden Arbors regarding the possibility of purchasing an extra box of shade slats e White resin lattice in variety of shapes and sizes are available at your local lumberyard Cut to size and fasten directly to the top of shade slats using stainless steel screws In areas of extreme snow or wind load do not use tight diamond privacy lattice New England Arbors Leadership by Design www newenglandarbors com 8 x8 Flat Top Pergola
8. ive End Caps 76 3 Rafter amp Beam Decorative End Caps 76 4 Post Caps 4 5 Beam amp Rafter Joiners 8 6 Steel Stiffener Inserts for Main Rafters 8 7 Posts 4 8 Main Support Beams 4 9 Shade Slat Joiners 8 0 10 Rafter Brackets 8 New England Arbors Sen Top View 129 in Leadership by Design www newenglandarbors com Front View 8 x 8 Flat Top Pergola 96 in Side View m Mirage Pergola Materials Breakdown Mirage Pergola Accessories Not included Check Boxes Total of 4 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 Main Rafters 12 1 5 x 4 5 x 57 5 Shade Slats 16 1 5 x 1 5 x 57 2 Rafter amp Beam Decorative End Caps 76 Post Caps 4 Beam amp Rafter Joiners 8 au fFWN Shade Slat Decorative End Caps 76 f Mandalay Pergola Materials Breakdown The above 4 boxes amp an additional box with 4 base molds and 4 decorative post trims 13 Short Base Molds 4 14 Decorative Post Trims 4 New England Arbors Leadership by Design www newenglandarbors com 7 Steel Stiffener Inserts for Main Beams 2 8 Steel Stiffener Inserts for Rafters 6 9 Main Support Beams
9. l Rafter Assembly Four holes facing up MAIN RAFTERS Insert the end of the vinyl rafter marked B into a joiner Install the joiners so that the side with the four holes are facing up Pushfirmly so the extrusion bottoms out inside the joiner 1 Insert one steel stiffener into the lower pocket of the vinyl rafter Push until steel block hits the internal ribbing Slide the other end of vinyl rafter marked B over the steel insert and into the joiner to create one full beam Using 1 1 2 screws fasten the joiner to vinyl rafters and steel insert The bottom and top holes will need to be pre drilled use drill bit provided Repeat for other beams Pre drill holes on bottom and top to accomodate for internal steel stiffener New England Arbors Leadership by Design www newenglandarbors com 8 x 8 Flat Top Pergola STEP SIX Vinyl Beams amp Rafter Placement Using a helper and two ladders proceed to complete the following steps 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 Repeat for opposite beam 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 The vinyl columns naturally allow some measure of flex Slide the two outer rafters through both holes of
10. m Over Wood Posts Using a step ladder guide the vinyl column over the top of the wood post down into position Ensure that holes at top of column are orientated correctly for future beam and rafter placement as per illustration Ensure that holes at top of column are orientated correctly for future beam and rafter placement Please Note Ifyou installed your wood posts directly into the ground please proceed to position the vinyl column tight to the inside corner of the wood posts as illustrated below NO SHIMS REQUIRED Wood post inside the vinyl post Vinyl Columns should be tight to the inside corner of wood posts as illustrated NO SHIMS REQUIRED a ie Ifyou purchased the Mandalay follow steps 2 and 3 If you purchased the Mirage skip to step 4 Slide Base Mold down the post to the ground Slide post trim on to the post Trim should measure 12 below lowest hole in post Finally adjust post heights accordingly to ensure future level installation of beams and rafters as necessary If slope is severe causing a height difference between the posts you may need slope to trim down the bottom of two or more of your vinyl columns as necessary Secure the vinyl columns to the wood posts using 2 2 1 2 screws 4 5 at 8 up from the bottom on 2 sides and 2 more approximately 36 high on 2 sides 36 8 x 8 Flat Top Pergola At
11. p Installations sscivewraiiasinensiaewidcvews cedeesaanvani wiadeea ovina eauiades uaakuniserasaveadeeeds New England Arbors Leadership by Design www newenglandarbors com 8 x 8 Flat Top Pergola Introduction amp Overview 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 Should you decide to moderately modify the dimensions of your pergola from the standard kit size a circular saw with a sharp fine tooth blade is all that is needed to cut shorten or modify the vinyl components The steel stiffeners for the main beams can be cut down using either a hacksaw or a motorized cutting device designed to cut steel When assembling components place on a non abrasive surface ie shipping box to avoid scratching We recommend a 15 x15 area for un obstructed assembling You should not need to use excessive force when assembling any components Planning amp Preparing Because this project is made to stand independent of your home you can either locate it near your house or let it stand alone in the garden By keeping it unattached from your home you will not have to deal with moving existing gutters or matching eave heights If you plan to build your pergola close to the house ple
12. tallation Adjust string lines ee accordingly The inside corner of the string lines will be the post location Please Note Should you decide to moderately modify the dimensions of your pergola from the standard kit size a circular saw with a sharp fine tooth blade is all that you need to cut shorten or modify the vinyl components The steel stiffeners for the main beam can be cut down using either a hacksaw or a motorized cutting device designed to cut steel STEP TWO ie Install Wood Supporting Posts Directly into the Ground After you have determined where the posts will be located excavate 10 diameter x 36 deep post holes p After holes are dug and cleaned place the 4x4 wood post into a hole ensuring it s level and square to string lines The final post height should be about 48 out of the ground Fill the vacant hole with pre mixed concrete all the way to within 3 of the top of the hole Repeat for all four posts New England Arbors Leadership by Design www newenglandarbors com 8 x 8 Flat Top Pergola OPTIONAL STEP i 97 5in Wood Post Layout amp Installation MI m Using Bolt Down Brackets A for Concrete or Wood Surface Measure and mark out the location of the pergola posts using string or chalk line Diagonal distances must be the same to ensure a square installation Adjust string lines accordingly f The inside corner of the string lines will
13. the vinyl column overshooting and then back through both holes of the opposite column Using 4 screws lock the beams and rafters into position inside the posts by driving in 8 screws from the outside and 8 screws from the inside of each column Place the rafters in the front and rear rafter brackets Complete a final adjustment of all beams and rafters All spacing should appear equal to the eye New England Arbors Leadership by Design 8 x 8 Flat Top Pergola www newenglandarbors com STEP SEVEN Fastening Vinyl Beams Rafters amp Caps Using 5 8 self auguring stainless steel screws attach the pergola rafters to the rafter brackets Install the post caps using vinyl weld Install decorative pergola end caps using vinyl weld New England Arbors Leadership by Design www newenglandarbors com 8 x 8 Flat Top Pergola STEP EIGHT Shade Slat Assembly Assemble shade slats by first gluing the decorative end cap as shown and then inserting the two slats into one joiner Push firmly until extrusion bottoms out inside joiner No screws are necessary in the joiners Shade Slats Installation Shade slats are designed to extend approximately 8 1 4 past the last rafter Measurement includes the pre installed pergola ends Your goal is to ensure that all the shade slats overhang equally to the eye Install
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