Humboldt Redwood Napa User manual

Napa Pergola Assembly Instructions
Napa Pergola Assembly Instructions

List of Tools required:
2 People
Drill
7/8”x 8” Drill Bit
15/16”Driver bit or wrench(s)
Nails or Woodscrews (Galvanized)
Hammer
Framing Square
Bubble Level
Measuring Tape
Pencil
(8) 4ft+ Long Scrap 2x4 for use as temporary bracing.
1) Layout Post Anchors
On Level ground mark location of the 4x included post anchors. Ensure that diagonal
measurements are equal to maintain square dimensions.
2) Secure Post Anchors
Install Post anchors in marked location. Consult Simpson installation instructions for proper
procedure.

3) Assemble Posts and 3x10 Headers
With two 6x6 Post [1] laid flat on the ground measure 7 ½” from the top edge and mark for the
top of the 3x10 header. Center the pre-drilled holes of 3x10 Header [2] upon post. Ensure equal
92 ½”spacing along the length of the posts and use a framing square and bubble level to
maintain square dimensions. Mark hole location and drill holes through posts using 7/8” drill bit.
Assemble two 3x10 Headers on both sides of post using provided hardware
Repeat for remaining two posts and 3x10 headers

4) Hoist Assembled Posts and Headers into Anchors
Prepare four scrap 2x4 to temporarily brace the posts after being hoisted into place.
Hoist one post and header structure upright and place bottom end of posts into anchors. Use a
level to ensure that posts are plumb and secure into anchors with choice of hardware. Consult
Simpson installation instructions for proper procedure. Brace the posts laterally using 2x4 to
keep them from falling over during assembly. Secure the 2x4 braces to both the post and the
ground.
Repeat for opposite side.

5) Assemble 3x8 Headers
Place 3x8 Header [3] across top of 3x10 Headers [2]. Center pre-drilled holes upon post and
mark location. Drill holes through posts using 7/8” drill bit.
Assemble two 3x8 Headers on both sides of post using provided hardware
Repeat for remaining two 3x8 headers on opposite side

6) Assemble 3x6 Headers
Measure 15 
” from end of 3x8 Header and locate outside edge of 3x6 Header [4]. Hang over the
edge 7 ¼” on each side to center the header. Place remaining five 3x6 Headers along length with
14 
” spacing between each. Secure 3x6 Headers to 3x8 Headers with woodscrews or nails. Pre-
drilling pilot holes is recommended to prevent splitting.

7) Assemble Lath
Measure 3 ¾” from end of 3x6 Header and locate outside edge of 2x2 Lath [5].Hang over the
edge 9 
” on each side to center the lath. Place remaining twenty six pieces of 2x2 Lath along
length with 2 ½” spacing between each.
Secure 2x2 Lath to 3x6 Headers with woodscrews or nails. Pre-drilling pilot holes is
recommended to prevent splitting.