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 A ‘U’: Insert your lumber into the TRIO brackets. See figure 1.
Add SOLO brackets. See figure 2.
Secure bracket to lumber with provided screws.
Figure 1: Building the Top
Figure 2: Insert the Posts
Section 2: Insert the Posts
Insert your vertical posts.
Secure bracket to lumber with provided screws.
Figure 3: Mounting to Wall
Section 3: MOUNTING TO WALL
Carefully walk your pergola up the wall. Level and anchor your wall-mounted SOLO brackets to the wall.