Country Lane Gazebos Artisan Vinyl Pergola User manual

Assembly Manual
Artisan Vinyl
Pergola

Tools Required for Job
6’ Step
Ladders
Ratchet with
3/4” Socket
Hammer
Drill
1/2” Concrete
Drill Bit
Cordless
Drill
25’ Tape
Measure
Utility
Knife
(4) 2”x4”x8’ Long
(2) 2x4 Approx 4’ Long
for bracing header assemblies
Thank you for your purchase of this Pergola.
This manual is designed to simplify the assembly process, however we recommend having an experienced
carpenter involved in the project. Please read through the entire manual before starting!
The Pergola put together for this manual was a 10’x14’ Rectangle. This manual can also be used for other sizes.
It took 2 men, approximately 4 hours using the tools shown. However, it may take you longer since it will be a
new project for you.
Take a deep breath and get at it; the satisfaction and enjoyment of this Pergola is only a few hours away.
Have fun!
You have purchased a product that consists of heavy, bulky pieces. With your purchase, you assume full
responsibility to have the necessary manpower and/or equipment available to unload the items. You also agree
that any damage that happens to the equipment, product, or individuals during the unloading process, or during
the entire construction process, is your responsibility , and neither the seller, nor the manufacturer, will be held
liable for any such damage.
Beefy Vinyl Pergola
Assembly Manual

2” Pan Screws
1” Pan Screw 1.1/2” Screws
3.1/2” Brown
Screws
2” Square Drive
Screw Bit
Joist Bracket
Mr. Clean Cleaning
Sponge
Country Lane Plaque
w/ Serial #
2.1/2” Brown
Screw
4” Concrete Lag
4.1/2” White Pan
Screws
Parts List
Decorative End Caps
Top Post Cap
PVC Cement
Corner Bracket
Square Post Trim Inside Corner TrimDecorative Trim Cover

Set your Vinyl Pergola Package as close to the
building site as possible.
Remove protective shrink wrap. Do not unwrap
until you are ready to build. Keep dry and protected
until you are ready to assemble the Pergola.
2x6 Rafter Joist
Main Double Header
2x4 Stringer
2x8 Header

6x6 Post Assembly
Layout Post and all Post Trim Pieces. Insert all Trim Pieces onto post from the top of the
post down.
Insert all Trim Pieces in the order shown above.
Note: Be sure the Pieces are installed correctly before you move onto to assembling the Pergola. Changing or
adding pieces is impossible once you have started assembly.
Take note the direction the pieces are facing and that you install them properly.
X2
Top Square Trim Bottom Large Trim Top & Bottom
Small Trim
Top Large Trim
6x6 Post
Top of Post Bottom of Post

Round Column Post Assembly
Layout Post and all Post Trim Pieces. Insert all Trim Pieces onto post from the top of the
post down.
Insert all Trim Pieces in the order shown above.
Note: Be sure the Pieces are installed correctly before you move onto to assembling the Pergola. Changing or
adding pieces is impossible once you have started assembly.
Take note the direction the pieces are facing and that you install them properly.
Top Square Trim Top Trim Decorative Ring Bottom Trim
10” Column
Top of Post Bottom of Post

8x8 Post Assembly
Layout Post and all Post Trim Pieces. Insert all Trim Pieces onto post from the top of the
post down.
Insert all Trim Pieces in the order shown above.
Note: Be sure the Pieces are installed correctly before you move onto to assembling the Pergola. Changing or
adding pieces is impossible once you have started assembly.
Take note the direction the pieces are facing and that you install them properly.
Top Square Trim Bottom Large Trim Top Small TrimTop Large Trim
8x8 Post
Top of Post Bottom of Post

Superior Post
Layout Post and all Post Trim Pieces.
Insert all Trim Pieces in the order shown above.
Note: Be sure the Pieces are installed correctly before you move onto to assembling the Pergola. Changing or
adding pieces is impossible once you have started assembly.
Take note the direction the pieces are facing and that you install them properly.
Insert all Trim Pieces onto post from the top of the
post down.
Top Square
Trim
Top Large
Trim
Top Small
Trim
Top Superior
Trim
6x6 Post
Bottom Superior
Trim
8x8 Superior
Sleeve
Top of Post Bottom of Post

Place protective cardboard on ground or patio to
protect vinyl pieces from damage. Layout Main
Double Header.
Place Main Header on oor with Nibs facing to-
ward inside of the pergola and bottom side up.
Install Post with trim pieces already in proper
place.
Note: All Trim Pieces must be installed on the post
before completing this step.
Turn Post upside down and insert into slot of main
double header.
Slide post down against and hold in a level posi-
tion.
Slide Square Trim Piece down into position and
fasten to Main Header, Measure 3.3/4” from end of
2x8’s and 3.3/8” on both sides.
Drive (4) 2.1/2” Brown Screws into pre drilled
holes as shown with the yellow arrows. Counter-
sink screws slightly.
Nibs face
toward inside

Set Post into a level position or align squarely with
header.
Fasten Main Header to Post on outside using (5)
3.1/2” Brown Screws into pre-drilled holes.
Tighten screws so they sink slightly into vinyl. Fasten Main Header to Post on inside using (4)
3.1/2” Brown Screws into pre-drilled holes.
Install Second Post at the other end of the Main
Header. Attach using previous steps.

Lower Posts of the header assembly. Carefully set onto oor.
Lift Header side up and set into place with the Nibs
on the Header Facing the inside of the Pergola.
To keep the Header Assembly upright build an
A-frame brace using your own 8’ long 2x4’s and
fasten with (2) 2.1/2” screws.
Assemble 2nd Header and Post Assembly in loca-
tion as shown.
Carefully lay the post side down and lift the header
side up into an upright position with the Nibs on
the Main Header facing the inside of the pergola.
Nibs

Install 2x8 Header on inside.
Place into Position. Attach 2x8 header to Nibs on Main Header using
(3) 3.1/2” Brown Screws.
Measure 2x8 Header Measure spacing distance between the two Header
Assemblies.
Adjust Posts to appropriate distance apart.

Install 2x8 Header on outside. Fasten using (3) 3.1/2” Brown Screws.
Install Corner Brackets on the inside corner Using (8) 1.1/2” Screws per bracket.
Install Corner bracket on outside corner

Install Decorative Trim Covers. Place in center position of the Square Trim Piece
below.
Fasten at both corners from the bottom up using (2)
2.1/2” Brown Screws.
Top side will get fastened later.

Install Inside Corner Trim. Fasten Square Trim to Inside Corner Trim from the
bottom up using (1) 2.1/2” Brown Screw.
Top side will get fastened later.
Install Outside Corner Trim. Fasten Square Trim to outside Corner Trim from
the bottom up using (1) 2.1/2” Brown Screw.
Install Top Post Cap Fasten to pieces below using (12) 1” Pan Screws.
Adjust trim pieces to t snug against header when
fastening.

Fasten Square Trim to 2x8 Header Boards from
bottom up using (2) 2.1/2” Brown Screws through
pre-drilled holes.
Slide both Top Post Trim Pieces tight up against
Square Trim Piece.
Fasten into post using 2” Pan Screws. Fasten to post on 2 opposite sides with 1 screw per
side.
You should now have completed all Posts and
Headers.

Install Joist Brackets onto 2x6 Joists (1) close to
each end at between pre marked locations
Fasten Bracket to Joist using (2) 2” Pan Screws.
Two brackets per Joist.
Install 2x6 Rafter Joist with attached bracket face
down.
Set into Place. Slide attached Bracket into space between double
2x8 Headers below.
Prepare 2x6 Rafters Joists. Keep clean by using
protective cardboard on oor.
Slide Down.

Set all 2x6 Rafter Joists into place.
Use provided spacer board to place all 2x6 Rafter
Joists into position.
Locate Rafter Spacing Board and use the side with
2x6 Rafter Spacer written on.
Starting at one end, slide each Rafter into position
at each notch in spacer.
Tap spacer rmly down into place. Measure both ends to create equal spacing.

Fasten Rafter Joists to Header below using (2) 2”
Pan Screws per 2x6 joist at each end.
Fasten Joist through attached brackets.
Slide spacer to opposite side of Pergola.
Re- Measure both sides to create equal spacing.
Install 2x4 Stringers Using Rafter Spacing Board use the side with 2x4
Stringer Spacer written on.
Attach each 2x6 Rafter to 2x8 Header below using
(2) 2” Pan screws through attached bracket.

Place Spacer into position starting at one side
working across.
Space each 2x4 stringer into position tting prop-
erly into notch of spacer board.
Measure both sides of stringers to outside end of
2x6 Rafters below and even out both sides.
Measure distance of 2x6 Rafter joist to outside end
of 2x4 Stringer on both sides.
Space 2x4 Stringers equally on both sides. Fasten 2x4 Stingers to 2x6 Rafters below using (1)
4.1/2” Pan Screw per intersection.