Forever Redwood ARCHED PERGOLAS WITHOUT LATTICE PANELS User manual

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Assembly instructions for:
ARCHED PERGOLAS WITHOUT LATTICE
PANELS

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Quantity
Description
Drawing
4
Posts
4
Braces(28”)
4
Shorter Braces (22”)
4
Supports
Quantity will
vary depending
on size
Roof Slats
Quantity will
vary depending
on size
Rafters
4
Trim pieces for
bottom of posts

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
All Pergolas are completely erected in the shop prior to be crating for shipping. All hardware is
included. All parts are fully sanded, routered, notched, drilled and numbered for ease of
reassembly. The parts that go together have the same numbers/letters written next to the
predrilled holes they attach to.
All Pergola parts are notched into the part they connect to. You'll find the numbers next to the
notches and/or drill holes. Before beginning re-assembly, place the parts that go together on the
ground with one another so you don't have to be searching around in the middle of the
reassembly. Most pergolas take less than one day to reassemble with one helper. Very large
pergolas (6 posts or larger) usually require a second day to finish up.
STEP 1: Attach the four posts to concrete
Anchor (5 ½” x
5 ½”) opening
made with ¼”
thick steel
Lag Bolts
Wood trim to
hide metal when
finished

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STEP 2: Attach supports to posts
with four bolts (6 ½” x 3/8”) washers &
nuts. (Match numbers). Tap the bolt
all the way into the wood to set it, then
add a washer and nut and lightly
tighten.
Repeat this step with the other
supports.
STEP 3: Attach corner rafter to posts
with one bolt per post (6 ½” x 3/8”)
washers & nuts. (Match numbers).
Tap the bolt all the way into wood to
set it, then add washer and nut and
lightly tighten.
Repeat this step with the other
supports.
STEP 4: Attach brace (28”) to post & rafter two bolts, washer & nuts. (Match numbers). Tap the bolt all the
way into the wood to set it, then add a washer and nut and lightly tighten.
Repeat this step with the other supports.
STEP 5: Attach shorter brace (22”) to post & rafter two bolts, washer & nuts. (Match numbers). Tap the
bolt all the way into the wood to set it, then add a washer and nut and lightly tighten.
Repeat this step with the other supports.

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STEP 6: Attach rafters to supports with galvanized deck screws (3”x 8”) at 45 degree angles to attach to
the supports. There are 8 screws used per rafter (2 per support).
Make sure each rafter's notches are snuggly into the supports before adding the deck screws. The
supports have lines marking the exact spot to attach the rafter. The interior rafters do not have numbers.
They are all cut identically and are interchangeable. Just make sure to stay to the markings on the
supports to keep the spacing exactly the same (default rafter spacing is 18” on center unless custom
ordered differently). Start at one end and attach one rafter at a time from both sides and on both ends
before moving to the next rafter. And repeat the process in all roof Rafters.
STEP 7: Attach roof slats to rafters & with deck screws (3” x 8”). The roof slats are all notched identically.
The roof slats are notched to fit into each of your rafters. Ther rafter tops are marked in ink every 18
inches with 2 lines. Place one roof slat into lines on one end and begin to attach. And repeat the process
in all roof slats.
This completes the pergola assembly.
Hope you enjoy your set for many decades. If you ever have a problem or a question, don't hesitate to call
us (866 332 2403) or email us. We are here to support you.