AMERICANA OUTDOORS COLONIAL User manual

Recommended Tools:
Before You Begin:
Note on Caulk and Sealing:
Note on Electric Drills:
Note on Roof Panel Spacing:
Note on Cutting and Drilling:
Saftey Glasses, Tape Measure, Carpenters Level, Framing Square, Hex Head Nut Drivers,
Chal Line, Electric Drill w/ Bits, Pliers, Metal Hac Saw, Silicone Caul ing,
Regular and Phillips Screw Drivers
1) Please read all instructions and notes carefully. Chec the Parts List or Bill of Materials for
any missing parts and gather necessary tools. To prevent scratching of painted materials,
place on a tarp, paper, or other protective material.
2) You may be required to obtain a building permit for this structure from your local building
authority. Contact your local building department for details.
3) Note that this shade structure is not designed to carry additional loads such as hanging
heavy plants, swings, people, or other objects.
We strongly recommend using a high grade sealant, such as our 100% Silicone Caul and Sealant.
Caul ing should be applied uniformly without s ips. A poor caul ing job can cause lea s.
We recommend lowering the speed of your drill during this installation. Installing Te screws
at a high rpm may cause the Te screws to become damaged or brea during installation.
The center to center of roof panel loc spacing MUST be maintained as the panels are
installed. If this is not done, problems may not show up until towards the end of installation
when parts may appear to be cut too short or too long. If this happens, go bac and chec the
spacing and re-set if necessary. The spacing is 24" for the W shaped panel, 10" for the
V shaped panel, and 8" or 18" for the flat panel.
Cutting and drilling will cause metal shavings. These shavings must be carefully removed by
sweeping or brushing. If this is not done, the metal shavings will quic ly rust and stain the
surface finish.
If you have any questions during installation, please call us at 1-888-442-2928 Rev. - 3/01/2012
COLONIAL SHELTER
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

-Layout footings according to the plans provided. Pour and reinforce concrete to satisfy local building codes.
Anchor bolts are not included and must be furnished at the time of installation. Consult local building codes for requirements.
-Anchor (2) base angles at each post location according to the plans provided. Attach a post to each pair of base angles using
(2) /8" x -1/2" bolts as shown in Fig. 1-1.
NOTE: The set of posts at both ends of the shelter should have the gable chord holes facing OUT.
-Attach an angle bracket at both ends of each gable chord using (2) /8" x 1-1/2" bolts per bracket. The attach the a gable chord
to each set set of posts using (4) /8" x 1-1/2" bolts per post (see Figs. 1-2 & 1-3). Attach the nuts by reaching into the post.
-Attach a side end purlin to the posts along the length of the shelter on both sides. Place (2) angle brackets on the inner face of
the purlin and attach to each post using (4) /8" x -1/2" bolts as shown in Fig. 1-4.
STEP 1
Fig. 1-3
Fig. 1-1
Fig. 1-4
Fig. 1-2

-Attach a rafter between the (2) angle brackets at each post using (2) 5/8" x 1-1/2" bolts per rafter (see Fig 2-1)
NOTE: The flat face of the rafters at both ends of the shelter should face OUT
-Attach (2) angle brackets at the peak of each rafter using (2) 5/8" x 1-1/2" bolts per rafters as shown in Fig 2-2
-Hoist the ridge beam into position and attach to the angle brackets at each pair of rafters using (4) 5/8" x 4-1/2" bolts
as shown in Fig 2-3
-Attach the ridge cap to the ridge beam using #12 x 1-1/4" HWH #5 Tek screws at 12" on center on both sides (see Fig 2-4)
STEP 2
Fig 2-3
Fig 2-1
Fig 2-4
Fig 2-2

-Attach the J-channel to the gable chord at both ends of the shelter using #12 x 1-1/4" HWH #5 Te screws at 24" on center.
-Position the gable fill panels in the J-channel with the bac s agains the flat side of the rafters. Attach the panels to the
J-channel using #8 x 3/4" HWH #2 Te screws at each rib. Attach to the rafters using #12 x 1-1/4" HWH #5 Te screws at
each valley. (See Fig. 3-1)
-Position the first roof panel on either side of the shelter so that the edge is flush with the end of the ridge cap. Attach the panel
to the ridge cap using (2) #8 x 3/4" HWH #2 Te screws at 8" on center. Attach to the side end purlin using #12 x 1-1/4" HWH
#5 Te screws at 8" on center. (See Figs. 3-2 & 3-3)
-Position the next roof panel so that the ends are flush with the previous panel. Snap the loc of the panels and attach as before.
Repeat for all roof panels. Holding a spare 2x4 board under the loc and tapping with a rubber mallet may help snap the loc s.
-Once all roof panels are installed, position the gutter at the end of the panels and attach using (2) #8 x 3/4" HWH #2 Te screws
at 8" on center as shown in Fig. 3-4.
STEP 3
Fig. 3-3
Fig. 3-1
Fig. 3-4
Fig. 3-2
Rafter
Side End Purlin
Gable Chord

-After the gutter is installed on both sides of the shelter, position the fascia trim so that the end is flush with the gutter.
Attach the fascia trim to the gutter by caulking and installing a corner cap using #8 x 3/ " HWH #2 Tek screws (see Fig. -1).
-Attach the top lip of the fascia to the roof panel using #8 x 3/ " HWH #2 Tek screws at 2 " on center.
-Repeat for the opposite side of the shelter. Attach the (2) fascia trims together at the peak using the peak cap and #8 x 3/ "
HWH #2 Tek screws (see Fig. -2).
STEP
Fig. -1 Fig. -2