New England Arbors VA42062 - Manual (Page 9)

Vinyl Column Assembly & Installation
Over Wood Posts
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10 x 10 Flat Top Louvered Pergola
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Using the vinyl weld glue, insert the One Way 4”x4” Internal
Wood Post Guide in the one end of the main column posts.
This step is only applicable if your wood 4x4 post are embedded
into the ground. If your pergola is going to be installed on
wood or concrete surface, please dispose of these four pieces.
Using a step ladder, guide the bottom vinyl columns over the
wood 4x4 posts.
Using a step ladder guide the top vinyl columns over the
wood 4x4 posts.
Please Note:
Ensure that predrilled holes at top of column are orientated
correctly for future beam and rafter placement. See diagram
at top of next page.
3a - If you also purchased base moldings (sold separately), they
should be inserted at this stage.
Connect the bottom and top vinyl column by using vinyl weld
and sliding together. Please Note: Vinyl Weld Glue has about a
sixty second cure time and about a 20 minute dry time.
Slide the top and bottom post trim into position. Use the bottom
post trim to cover the joint on the column. Slide the top post trim
into approximate position ±3” below the hole in the top vinyl column
assembly.
Finally adjust post heights accordingly to ensure future level
installation of beams and rafters as necessary. If slope is severe
causing a height difference between the posts, you may need
to trim down the bottom of two or more of your vinyl
columns as necessary.
Secure the vinyl columns to the wood posts using 4 – 2 1/2“
self-auguring stainless steel screws at 8” up from the base
of the posts, and 4 – 2 1/2” self-auguring stainless steel screws
just above the trim cap as illustrated. This will prevent possible
uplift during high winds, etc.
Using the predrilled hole as a template, drive a 1/2” hole
through the wood post. Make sure to drill straight through
to the hole on the opposite side of the post.
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*Ensure that predrilled holes at top of
column are orientated correctly for
future beam and rafter placement.
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