Outdoor living today Breeze 12ft X 16ft User manual

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12ft X 16ft Breeze Pergola
Assembly Manual
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Note: Post Mounting Hardware is NOT
included in this kit. Please confirm with your
local building permit office to determine the
correct hardware in your area.
Important - If you receive a broken or missing
part. Please contact our Customer Service
Center immediately @ 1-888-658-1658 for
assistance.
Important - Western Red Cedar Lumber and
Timbers will have surface splitting that occurs
as lumber seasons and drys to the moisture
content in your area. Splitting or “checking”, as
it is referred to, can be 1/8” to 1/4” wide and can
run several feet. This does not diminish the
structural integrity of the material in any way.
Revision #3
Feb /2007

Parts Lists: Finished Size
Part T W L Qty.
A - Posts 5 1/2” 5 1/2” 108” 6
D - Main Joist (shallow notch on bottom) 1 1/2” 5 1/2” 162” 14
E - Side Girder (deep notch on bottom) 1 1/2” 5 1/2” 105” 4
F - Blocking 1 1/2” 5 1/2” 20 1/4” 60
H - End Girder (deep notch on top) 1 1/2” 5 1/2” 162” 2
I - Stub Joist 1 1/2” 5 1/2” 14 1/2” 20
J - Corner Bracket 1 1/2” 5 1/2” 36” 8
K - Corner Bracket Post Mount 3/4” 4 1/2” 10 1/2” 12
L - Corner Bracket Joist Mount 1 1/2” 5 1/2” 5 1/2” 8
N - Center Post Corner Bracket (w / spacer) 1 1/2” 5 1/2” 36” 4
(2 Left / 2 Right)
O - Post Skirting (new) 6 Pkgs (4 skirting pcs / 4 top caps - 45 degree cut)
Thank you for purchasing one of our
Breeze Pergola's. Please take the time to
identify all the parts prior to assembly.
H
A
A
F
D
D
I
E
J
L
K
Plus Hardware Kit that includes;
( 2” , 3”, 4” Deck Screws)
2” Stainless Steel Screws for Post Mounts
Handful of Finishing Nails
3/8” Lag screws
3/8” flat washers
Tools Required:
Work Gloves,
Screw Gun with square drive bit
9/16” wrench
Level
2 Tall Step Ladders
Hammer
Assembly Time:
1 Day (does not include site preparation)
Specifications:
Outside Dimension: 192” x 144” x 108”
12X16 BREEZE PERGOLA
Note, Only 6 LADDER SECTIONS
(Not 8 as shown in picture)
144” OUTSIDE
POST TO POST
192” OUTSIDE
POST TO POST
D
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133” Inside
Post to Post
N
”87 3/4” inside
Post to Post
96” Outside Post to
Center of Center Post
Important - Western Red Cedar Lumber and Timbers will have surface splitting that
occurs as lumber seasons and drys to the moisture content in your area. Splitting or
“checking”, as it is referred to, can be 1/8” to 1/4” wide and can run several feet. This
does not diminish the structural integrity of the material in any way.

Laying out your Footprint
To determine the proper placement of your
5.5” x 5.5” Posts, see the exploded view on
Page 2 to find the measurements and to
determine their correct positions. Outside
Post to Post measurements for the 12’x16’
Breeze are: 192” x 144”.
Take diagonal measurements to check your
layout for square.
We recommend that you fix Posts to ground
using Steel Post Bases or Saddle Brackets
fixed on cement footing. If attaching Posts to
pre-existing deck, we recommend that you
purchase Post / Deck Mounting Brackets. In
both cases, Post Mounting hardware can be
found at most Hardware Stores.
144”
192”
1. On flat level ground, lag-bolt Side Girder (E) to two Posts (A) approximately 8” from top of Post.
Side Girder is square cut on one end. Complete 2 sets of Side Girder / Post sections. Make sure
Girder / Post connections are square.
E
Lag
Bolts
13.5”
8”
A
Deep Notch facing
down and inside
flush with post.
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E
E
Side Girder (E) positioned
1/2 way on Post.
Completed Post/ Side
Girder Section.

2. Lift up a completed
Post/Girder section slowly
and carefully. Make sure Side
Girders are facing outward.
3. Position bottom of Posts in your
existing Post Hardware.
4. Secure Post to Post Hardware with appropriate
hardware such as lag bolts or a sufficient number
of screws.
Post
Hardware
Lag Bolts
5. Locate End Girder
(H) and lift into
position between both
Side Girders. The
End Girder has a
deep notch facing up
on each end.
Lift, position and attach the
second Post/ Side Girder
section to post hardware. Deep Notch facing Up.
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Side Girder to outside
E
Important: you will need the help
of 2-3 people while lifting and
positioning the completed Post /
Side Girder Sections into place.

6. Carefully slide End Girder up into notch
of Side Girders. Be careful not to twist the
End Girder when pushing up into place.
Lag bolt (2) the Side Girder to Post when
both pieces are flush with each other.
Lag Bolt
to Post
7. Lift, position and Lag
bolt the second End Girder
to Posts.
8. On level ground, position 1 Main Joist (D) and
10 Stub Joists (I).
Main Joists are pre-marked for Stub Joist and
Blocking position.
Side Girder
End Girder
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End Girder
I
D
pre-marked for Stub
Joist placement
Notches facing down 9. With Stub Joists positioned correctly on
Joist, attach each Stub Joist with 2 - 3” screws.
Stub Joists should be flush with top and bottom
of Main Joist with all notches facing down.
Expert Advice:
Leave 1 end Stub Joist connection
off until Step 11 & 12.

10. There are 2 Main Joist/ Stub Joist
assemblies, complete both now.
Completed
Main Joist/
Stub Joist
connections.
11. Carefully lift up completed Stub Joist /
Main Joist assembly and place Main Joist
between Side Girders flush against posts
and notch sitting down into girder.
4” long
screws
12.Attach all Stub
Joists to girders with
1 - 4” screw per Stub
Joist. Screw from
the top down into
girder.
1 - 4” screw
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Completed
Main Joist/
Stub Joist
connections.

15. Carefully lift up one of
the Ladder Sections and
place between Side Girders.
You will require a helper to
assist in lifting up the ladder
section.
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13. On a flat surface, position Blocking (F)
where marked on Main Joist (D) and screw with
2- 3” screws per piece. Blocking should be
flush with top and bottom of Main Joist with all
notches facing down.
F
D
D
14. Complete all 8 Ladder Sections on
the ground prior to moving to Step 15.
Completed Ladder Section
Main Joists are pre-
marked to correct
Blocking placement.
2 - 3”
screws
per side

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Joist should sit
flush against Post
16. To properly position Ladder on Side
Girders, use a Corner Bracket Joist Mount -
5 1/2” wide as a template. Position against
Main Joist and mark. Lower complete Ladder
section down so notch of joist sits on Side
Girder.
18. Attach Ladder to Side Girders with
4 - 4” screws per Ladder. Screw from top
down into girder.
5 1/2”
Main Joist
4” screws
17. Set remaining Ladder Sections in place for
side. Ladder Section adjacent to Middle Post
should sit flush against Post. Equally space
Middle Ladder Section.
2nd Ladder
Section
Equally Space
Middle Ladder
Sections.
Use only as
guide, space
may vary.

20. Complete Corner Bracket attachments prior to mounting Corner
Brackets to Breeze. There will be 8 Standard Bracket setups. To
complete standard brackets, attach Corner Bracket Joist Mount (L) and
Corner Bracket Post Mounts (K) to each end of a Corner Bracket (J).
Joist Mount should be centered on bracket. Use 2 - 3” screws to
secure. Corner Bracket Post Mount will be attached from the back to
bottom of Brackets with 3- 2” screws. Complete 8 Corner Brackets
prior to installing.
J
L
K
2 - 3” screws
3 - 2” screws
Corner
Bracket
Post
Mount
Corner
Bracket
Joist Mount
Position Bracket
so Joist Mount is
flush with bottom
of Blocking or
Main Joists.
Please note that
bracket can
mount up higher
but using the
bottom will make
it easier to align
all brackets later.
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19. Complete remaining
Ladder Sections as per
Steps 16-18.

22. With Bracket centered on Post, attach Bracket Post
Mount to Post with 6 - 2” Stainless Steel Screws. Attach
remaining Corner Brackets to all 4 corner posts. There
will be 2 brackets per post.
Be sure to align Bracket Post
Mounts equally on posts.
21. Position Corner Bracket so
Joist Mount is flush with bottom of
Blocking or Main Joist and Post
Mount is flush against Post. When
in correct position, attach joist
mount to girder and joist/blocking
with 2 - 3” screws per side.
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23. Center Post Corner Brackets (2 left /2 right) do not require Joist Mount to be attached. You
must attach the Corner Bracket Post Mount (K) as per Step 20. however. Position Bracket so even
with outside brackets and attach post mount to post with 6 - 2” Stainless Steel Screws. Attach
Bracket at top using 2 - 4” screws.
Joist Mount
not required

Birds Eye View of Breeze showing
position of Brackets, Ladder
Sections with Blocking and outside
Stub Joists.
Joist Mount
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24. Complete both the left
and right side Center Post
Corner Brackets on each
post. Once again, make
sure both brackets are
centered on post and are
the same height as the
outside corner brackets.

Congratulations and thanks for purchasing a Breeze Pergola!
Note; The Breeze Pergola is an unfinished product. If exposed to the elements, the western red cedar
lumber will weather to a silvery-gray color. If you prefer to keep the cedar lumber looking closer to the
original color, we suggest that you treat the wood with a good oil base wood stain. You may also wish to
paint your new Pergola rather then stain it. In both cases we recommend that you consult with your local
paint and stain dealer in your local area for their recommendations.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions about the Breeze Pergola, please contact our
customer support line @ 1-888-658-1658 or email us at [e-mail].
Thanks again!
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12x16 Breeze
25.To complete your Breeze, attach Post Skirting around each post. Position 2 skirting pieces together to
form an “L” shape and attach with 2 finishing nails. Complete second “L” section and attach both sections
together with 2 finishing nails. Skiriting pieces will fit together in what is refered to as “windmill fashion”.
26. Nail top cap pieces (45 degree cut on both ends) down to Post Skirting. Use 2 finishing nails per
piece. Screw completed Post Skirting to post with 2 - 3” screws. Complete all Post Skirting attachments.