New England Arbors VA42037 - Manual (Page 12)

Vinyl Beams & Rafter Placement
12 10 x 10 Flat Top Pergola
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Using a helper and two ladders proceed to complete the
following steps:
Slide the vinyl beam with rafter clips pre-installed through
both holes of the vinyl column (overshooting), and then back
through both holes of the opposite column. Repeat for opposite beam.
Please Note:
The top of the vinyl columns may need to be tensioned in opposite
directions to each other to allow the beams and rafters to be
installed on a slight angle. The vinyl columns naturally allow
some measure of flex.
Slide the two outer rafters through both holes of the vinyl column
and through both holes of the opposite column.
Final adjust the beams and rafters ensuring the overhang past the
columns is equal to the eye. Using 4” screws lock the beams and rafters
into position inside the posts by driving in 8 screws from the outside
and 8 screws from the inside of each column. Pre-drill to accom-
modate for installation of screws into steel channel located in the
lower pocket of the rafters and beams.
Place the rafters in the front and rear rafter brackets.
Complete a final adjustment of all beams and rafters. All spacing
and overhangs past columns should be equal to the eye.
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