What you need
Ladder(s)
Drill(s)
Measuring Tape
4-6 People
Cardboard (to be placed under the brackets to avoid scratching your surface or the brackets)
LUMBER
When purchasing your lumber, always take a bracket with you to ensure a proper fit.
You can select whatever lumber suits your style and budget. It must be dry and straight.
Brackets use dressed lumber.
4”x4” (3.5”x3.5”) Bracket Cavity is 3.61”x3.61”
6”x6” (5.5”x5.5”) Bracket Cavity is 5.62”x5.62
SCREWS
Each bracket only requires 2 screws per each side/set of eight holes.
1-1/2” Pan Rob/Phil combo drive 304 S.S Wood screws with Black plastic head caps are included.
Insert screws in holes closest to the wood.
Hardware to secure to wood is included.
Additional screws are available for purchase.
SECTION 1: BUILDING THE TOP
BUILDING A ‘U’: Insert your lumber into the TRIO brackets. See figure 1.
BUILDING AN ‘I’: Insert your lumber into the TRIO brackets.See figure 2.
Secure bracket to lumber with provided screws.
SECTION 2: INSERT THE POSTS
Insert your vertical posts on the first side.
Insert your lumber into side 2.
Secure bracket to lumber with provided screws.
SECTION 3: BUILD THE BASE
BUILDING A ‘U’: Insert your lumber into the TRIO brackets. See figure 4.
BUILDING AN ‘I’: Insert your lumber into the TRIO brackets. See figure 5.
Secure bracket to lumber with provided screws.
SECTION 4: BUILD THE BED
Build the bed platform for the daybed. We recommend using 2x8 lumber for the outside frame and using 2x6 lumber and joist hangers to create a “deck”. Use deck boards on top of your 2x6s to complete.
SECTION 5: COMPLETE
Before attaching the top of the bed to the base, insert the bed into the center of your pergola and screw in at the desired height.
Carefully lift the completed top half of the pergola over the base and place each vertical post into their respective TRIO brackets.
Secure bracket to lumber with provided screws.