What you need
Ladder(s)
Drill(s)
Measuring Tape
4-6 People (A mechanical lift is also recommended for this build)
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
Before you begin please MAKE SURE you are using the correct bracket orientation for the UPs and DOWNs (left and right).
BUILDING A ‘U’: Insert your lumber into the TRIO brackets. Use the “Up” angle brackets to create the U. This will be the low side of your angled pergola. See figure 1.
Before you begin please MAKE SURE you are using the correct bracket orientation for the QUAD UP and DOWN.
BUILDING AN ‘I’: Insert your lumber into the TRIO brackets. Use the “DOWN” angle brackets to create the I. This will be the high side of your angled pergola. See figure 2.
Secure bracket to lumber with provided screws.
100 Degree Brackets
SECTION 2: INSERTING THE POSTS
Insert your vertical posts on the first side.
Secure bracket to lumber with provided screws.
SECTION 3: INSERTING THE POSTS
Add vertical posts into QUADs.
Secure bracket to lumber with provided screws.
The first half of the double pergola has now been built.
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.