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.
Figure 1
SECTION 1: BUILDING THE TOP
Insert your lumber into the first side of the TRIO 30 Left and Right brackets.
Attach the lumber to the first angled TRIO 30.
Figure 2
Attach the PEAK TRIO 30 with the center lumber.
Add lumber to the opposite PEAK TRIO 30.
Figure 3
Insert each section into each other.
Secure bracket to lumber with provided screws.
SECTION 2: INSTALLING TOP
Insert temporary short pieces of lumber to elevate your pergola.
Attach the side mounting brackets to the outside of the temporary pieces of lumber just under the TRIO brackets.
Spread the water repellant top over the center beam of the pergola. Then pull each corner buckle through the appropriate side mounting bracket and attach. Tighten all four corners evenly until you have reached your desired tension. Pull the side of the top tight and insert a screw through each grommet.
For builds over 10 ft., mark out where your grommets are and then distribute the support beams using KNECTs evenly outside the marked grommet areas. Secure brackets to lumber with provided screws. See figure 2.
Once the top of the repellant top is installed, unclip all of the buckles and remove the side mounting brackets from the temporary posts.
Replace your temporary posts with your appropriately sized lumber.
SECTION 3: INSERTING THE POSTS
Insert your vertical posts on the first side.
Secure bracket to lumber with provided screws.
SECTION 4: COMPLETE
Insert your lumber into side 2 to complete your pergola.
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.