Pergola kits USA GRAND CEDAR PAVILION User manual

GRAND CEDAR PAVILION
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
Thank you for the purchase of your new Grand CedarPavilion. Depending on
the size of your structure, installation can usually be completed in 1-3 days.
Additional options may have a bearing on installation.
(Shown above is a 16'x24' Grand Cedar Pavilion)

These instructions are meant to serve as a guide for people with a basic knowledge of
general handyman skills. This assembly requires a minimum of two people to complete.
(Extra help with installing the roof sections is suggested.)
Please always check with your local building codes. These will vary from state to state.
An air-nailer or stapler may be used for roong material.
(Air nails and staples are not included in the kit.)
You will receive a parts list with your pavilion. All hardware is included in each pavilion kit. The specic
hardware will vary depending on the pavilion. Please see your parts list for details.
Tools Needed for Assembly
Screw Gun/Drill, Hammer, Level, Tape Measure, C Clamps, Socket Set, Ladder, Circular Saw, Vinyl Snips
Before You Begin
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Consider a few details before beginning assembly:
The base for the pavilion must be solid and level. If installing on a concrete slab or on concrete footers, they
should be level where the posts will rest. If they are not, it may be necessary to cut the bottom of the posts so
that the tops are all level. No cutting is necessary unless noted. If you feel that you will need to make
any additional cuts, please contact us before doing so. Making cuts without calling rst may make
installation difcult or impossible, and can void our warranties.
Hardware Included
(Hardware may vary)
Post Brackets
Wedge Anchors
GRK Screws
2" Screws 21⁄2" Screws
31⁄2" Screws
Site Preparation
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1. Your pavilion kit includes a
wooden template that you
will use to mark your post
locations. You will notice that
two of the 2x4 boards have a
marking near the ends. You
will build a box that will reveal
the outside corners of the posts
when properly placed.
Arrange the template pieces
so that they are positioned in
the exact location of where
your pavilion will be placed.
The boards with the marking
on the end will be across from
each other. The marks will show
where the other boards will be
attached to create th is box.
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Template Assembly
Connect the corners of the
template pieces by driving two
2½" screws through the side of
the template boards. On larg-
er pavilions, your template will
be spliced. Match the letters,
then fasten them together with
21⁄2" screws.
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Once the template is in position, you will
need to square the template. Do this by
measuring diagonally from one corner to its
opposite corner. Then measure diagonally
between the other two corners. These two
dimensions MUST be the same. Adjust the
template until the diagonal measurements
are identical.
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Once the template is "square", mark the
post locations (using the INSIDE corners of
the framed box) on the concrete slab with
a pencil. After you have all the post loca-
tions marked on the concrete slab.
NOTE: If you have more than four posts,
please mark per the template.
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Remove and set the wooden template
aside. You are now ready to assemble your
pavilion.
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The next step is to put the bottom post
base and the top trim ring on.
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NOTE: If you ordered a pavilion with heavy duty
anchors, please turn to page 12.
The next step is placing the post at the marks you
made with the template. When placing the post,
make sure you turn it the correct way. There should
be a 3" notch and 1" notch on top of post. The 3"
notch gets turned to the outside to receive the
header beam.
NOTE: If you ordered a pavilion with more than
four posts, you will have center posts. Make sure
you turn the 3" notch toward the outside.
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You are now ready to install the header
beams. If you do not have a couple extra guys
to hold the post, you can use the template. Put it
together like you did before. Then just screw it to
the top of the post underneath the top post trim. If
your template is spliced, add a spare 2x4 approx-
imately 2' long at your splice. Attach with four 21⁄2"
screws to give your template more support.
NOTE: If you ordered a pavilion with more than
four posts, your header beam will be spliced for
your center post.
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Assembly
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The next step will be fastening the top
trim to the bottom of header with two 3½"
screws.
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Once you have both long headers up,
you are now ready to put the return
beams in. Make sure the posts are level
and at the marks. Fasten the return beams
with four 3½" screws. Four per side.
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Once you have the header beam up in
place, fasten it to the upright post with four
3⁄8" x 6" GRK screws in each post. Be sure
to use the outside set of pre-drilled holes
only. Continue with the header on the oth-
er side of the structure. Be sure to let the
center set of 4 holes empty for this step.
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You can now go back and put the remain-
ing four 3⁄8" x 10" GRK screws in. Use the
four center pre-drilled holes.
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NOTE: If you ordered heavy duty
anchors, please skip this step.
When you have all the brackets attached
to post, use a ½" mason bit and drill down
about ½" farther than length of anchor
bolt.
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NOTE: If you ordered heavy duty
anchors, please skip this step.
When holes are all drilled, put the
anchor bolts in. Make sure the nut and
washer are on. Use a hammer to tap bolt
in hole. When you have it down against,
tighten nut with a wrench. Do that with all
brackets.
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Locate your braces. You’ll need two brac-
es per post. Fasten brace to header and
post with 3⁄8" x 6" GRK screws.
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NOTE: If you ordered heavy duty
anchors, please skip this step.
Lift bottom post base up approximately
16". You can put a screw in to hold it if
you want to. Fasten four of the black L
brackets to bottom of post with ve 2½"
screws.
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You should be ready to assemble the roof
structure now. Locate the two pieces about
two to three feet long. These go on top of
return beam. There should be a mark on
top of return beam. Make sure it is right in
the center or your rafters won't t. Fasten it
to return beam with two 3½" screws.
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Locate the ridge beam. Make sure the
marks on top of ridge beam are turned
up. Set it on top of the ridge beam sup-
ports. Fasten with two 3½" screws, one on
each side.
If you ordered a pavilion with a return
gable, turn to page 14.
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Fasten the rafter to ridge beam with one
3½" screw. Make sure to keep the long
point of the rafter ush with the top of the
ridge beam. THERE IS A PRE-DRILLED HOLE
IN RAFTER. DO NOT USE THAT NOW. Fasten
rafter to header with four 3½" screws, two
on each side. Make sure rafter sits in tight
against header.
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Put the four outside rafters on rst. There will
be marks on top of headers. Put the rafters
on the X. Next begin placing the middle
rafters across the structure using the "X"
marks for placement.
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There should be four 2x4 y rafters the
length of the main rafters. Fasten these y
rafters to the end of ridge beam with two
3½" screws. Do not fasten the bottom to
header.
NOTE: Measure from the main rafters and
make sure your y rafter is the same dis-
tance on the bottom as it is on the top.
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Install the 1x6 tongue and groove boards.
On larger pavilions they will be spliced.
Turn the rough side down. Keep ush on
bottom of rafter. Fasten with two 2" screws
into each rafter.
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NOTE: This step only applies to structures
with metal roofs. If you do not have a
metal roof skip this step.
Fasten horizontal roof lath pieces with two 2"
screws at each rafter. Place the rst piece
of lath directly on top of the lowest deck-
ing board. Space each lath board roughly
20-24" apart with the longest piece placed
at the bottom and the shortest piece at the
top. (Lath boards may need to be cut to
length.)
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The next step will be the GRK screws. One
5" GRK screw on top of each rafter going
into the ridge beam. And one 8" GRK
through the rafter and into the header
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