What You Need
Ladder(s)
Drill(s)
Measuring Tape
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 AN ‘U’: Insert your lumber into the TRIO and QUAD brackets. See figure 1.
Add SOLO brackets. See figure 2.
Secure bracket to lumber with provided screws.
Section 2: INSERT THE POSTS
Insert your vertical posts
Secure bracket to lumber with provided screws.
Section 3: MOUNT TO WALL
Carefully walk your pergola up the wall.
Level and anchor your wall mounted SOLO brackets to the wall.
Section 4: BUILDING THE SECOND SIDE
Insert lumber into the second side.
Secure bracket to lumber with provided screws.
Section 5: COMPLETE
Lift and slide into the first side.
Secure bracket to lumber with provided screws.
Anchor to your surface. Remember Anchoring hardware is NOT included as surfaces will vary from build to build. A local building supply retailer will be a helpful resource.