What you need
Ladder(s)
Drill(s)
Measuring Tape
6-8 People (A mechanical lift is also recommended for this build)
Cardboard (to be placed under the brackets to not scratch 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 SIDE 1
Insert your lumber for the first side into the TRIO 36 Left and Right brackets and create the peak of one end by inserting lumber into PEAK TRIO 36.
Attach the lumber to the first angled TRIO 36.
Building an ‘I’ with peak insert lumber into QUAD 36 brackets and create peak with PEAK QUAD 36 bracket.
Join the first side together.
Secure bracket to lumber with provided screws.
SECTION 2: BUILDING THE TOP SIDE 2
Insert your lumber for the second side into the TRIO 36 Left and Right brackets and create the peak of one end by inserting lumber into PEAK TRIO 36.
Attach the lumber to the first angled TRIO 36.
Building an ‘I’ with peak insert lumber into QUAD 36 brackets and create peak with PEAK QUAD 36 bracket.
Join the first side together.
Secure bracket to lumber with provided screws.
SECTION 3: INSERT THE POSTS
Insert your 3 vertical posts on the first side.
Secure bracket to lumber with provided screws.
SECTION 4: COMPLETE
Insert the second set of vertical posts.
Secure bracket to lumber with provided screws.
Anchor your ground SOLO brackets 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.