Forever Redwood THE STOA PAVILIONS User manual

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Assembly instructions for:
THE STOA PAVILIONS

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CONTENT OF BOXES
QUANTITY
DESCRIPTION
DRAWING
4
Posts
2
Small Posts
4
Dual Support Beams (usually ship
in 2 parts that include blocking
timber(s) attached to one of the 2
dual supports)
4
Dual Support Beams (usually ship
in 2 parts that include blocking
timber(s) attached to one of the 2
dual supports)
4
Corner Rafters
Quantity will
vary depending
on size
Rafters
1
Central beam
Quantity will
vary depending
on size
Tongue and groove boards
4
Trim pieces for
bottom of posts
Depending on
size
Hardware: Bolts and deck screws
Deck Screws Bolts, washers and nuts
2
(if you ordered)
Anchors (U brackets, Gale Wind or
hurricane anchors)
Hurricane anchors
1
(if chosen)
Ceiling Fan base
U
brackets
Gale
Wind

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
All Pavilions are completely erected in the shop prior to 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 Pavilions 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 pavilions 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.
Note: print the drawings that you approved before start the construction, they are needed to see the distances
between the posts.
Step 1.Attach the post to the ground. There are different ways to do it. Please see the How to anchor your
pergola document.

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Step 2. Attach dual support beam to posts with four bolts (8 ”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 dual support beam.
One the 2 supports have one large beam already attached or a few 18” pieces depending on size, this add support
and strength to the structure. This beam must be in the interior of the support and bolted after you attach the
supports to posts as shown below:
Blocks between the
supports
Attach with carriage bolts, washers
and nuts. The quantity of bolts
depends on supports length.

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Step 3. Attach dual support beam in the other direction to posts with two bolts (8 ”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 dual support beam.
Step 4. Attach small post to dual supports with two bolts (8 ”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 side.
Attach with carriage bolts, washers
and nuts. The quantity of bolts
depends on supports length.

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Step 5. Attach center beam to small posts with galvanized deck screws (3" x #8) at 45 degree angles to attach
to the center beam. There are 8 screws used per center beam (4 per small post).
Step 6. Attach corner rafter to dual supports and center beam with galvanized deck screws (3" x #8).
Repeat this step in the other side (Corner rafter and dual supports).

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Step 7. Attach rafters to dual support beams and center beam with galvanized deck screws (3" x #8) at 45
degree angles to attach to the dual support beams. There are 8 screws used per rafter (2 per dual support beam).
Make sure each rafter's notches are snuggly into the dual support beams before adding the deck screws. The dual
support beams have lines marking the exact spot to attach the arched 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 dual
support beams to keep the spacing exactly the same (default rafter spacing is 24” 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 Rafters.
Step 8. Attach Tongue and groove boards to rafters with deck screws (1 5/8" x #8).The tongue and groove
boards are all notched identically. The tongue and groove boards are notched to fit into each other. Place the
center board first (the board with groove on one side and angle on the other) and then the rest for both sides.
This completes the pavilion 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.