ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR 1x2 DOUBLE ATTACHED PERGOLA

Assembling a Zen pergola is fun and easy, even for novices with little or no building experience. You and a helper (or two) can easily have it assembled in 2-3 hours (longer if your pergola includes roof rafters and/or a privacy wall). You won't need any speciality tools, either... just a drill, tape measure, level, ladder and chop saw (aka table saw or miter saw).

Zen pergola kits include everything you'll need to assemble your own backyard pergola except the following (which you'll need to purchase locally from a building supply or home improvement store):

1. Wood (lumber)
2. Anchoring hardware

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Never leave your pergola unattended before installation is complete and the pergola is secured to the ground.
Follow instructions precisely to avoid injury to yourself or others.
Avoid scratching or bending the Zen pergola brackets to protect against potential rusting.
Safety glasses and safety gloves are encouraged during installation.
Avoid installing your Zen pergola during inclement weather including rain, snow or windy conditions.
In the event that you have pieces missing, please contact us at support@zenpergolas.com.
You agree to hold ZENPERGOLAS.COM and any authorized dealers free of any liability for improper installation, maintenance and repair of any ZENPERGOLAS.COM products.

5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

ZenPergolas.com warrants all products to be free of any defects in material or workmanship upon arrival of such products. ZenPergolas.com further warrants all products to be effective and adequate when used in accordance with design limits and when installed and maintained properly for a period of five (5) years after receiving such products.

When damage or defects are brought to the attention of ZenPergolas.com, ZenPergolas.com may choose, at their sole discretion, to repair damaged or defected parts OR to send out an entire replacement part at zero cost to the customer. ZenPergolas.com is not responsible for time or costs involved to install replacement parts.

All warranty obligations of ZenPergolas.com shall be limited to five (5) years against manufacturing defects. Any such remedies that are made shall constitute ZenPergolas.com's sole obligation and sole remedy of purchaser under this warranty. In no event will ZenPergolas.com be held responsible for incidental, consequential, or special loss or damage, however caused.

PREPARATION

You'll need the following simple tools to assemble your Zen pergola:

Tape Measure + Level

Drill

Ladder

Chop Saw

STEP 1. ASSEMBLE ROOF

Step 1A

Lay out two 6x6 posts (5.5" x 5.5" actual size) between two 3-arm brackets, as shown in this image. (The vertical arm of all brackets should be facing down.)

Step 1B

Slide the 3-arm brackets over the ends of the post such that the post fills the entire channel but will not interfere with the vertical posts (which will go all the way to the top of the bracket). Secure the post to the brackets using the provided screws.

Step 1C

Lay out two more 6x6 posts next to the 2-post structure you completed in step 1B above as shown in this image.

Step 1D

Slide the 2 posts into the open channels of the two 3-arm brackets. The posts should fill the entire channel but should not interfere with the vertical post (which will go all the way to the top of the bracket). Secure the posts to the brackets with the provided screws.

Step 1E

Lay out one 6x6 post with a 4-arm bracket on each end, as shown in this image. (The vertical arm of both 4-arm brackets should be facing down.)

Step 1F

Slide the 4-arm brackets onto the ends of the post. The post should fill the entire arm (channel) but should not interfere with the vertical post (which will go all the way to the top of the bracket). Secure the post to the 4-arm brackets using the provided screws.

Step 1G

Lay out the completed U-shaped structure (which you completed in step 1D above) next to the completed 1-post structure you just completed in step 1F, as shown in this image.

Step 1H

Slide the 1-post structure onto the ends of the 2 posts of the U-shaped structure. Each of the two posts should fill their entire channels but should not interfere with the vertical posts (which will go all the way to the top of the brackets). Secure the posts with the screws provided.

Step 1i

Lay out two more 6x6 posts next to the open channels (arms) of the two 4-arm brackets.

Step 1J

Slide the 2 posts into the open channels of the two 4-arm brackets. The posts should fill the entire channel but should not interfere with the vertical post (which will go all the way to the top of the bracket). Secure the posts to the brackets with the provided screws.

You have now completed the frame of the roof.

Screw Diagram for 3-Arm Post Brackets

The 3-arm post bracket should be oriented such that the arm (channel) with only 2 screw holes per side is at the bottom (for the vertical post going to the ground).

Each 3-arm post bracket in your kit includes 12 stainless steel screws. See the screw diagram to the right to see which 12 holes the screws should go in. (Additional holes are for attaching accessories.)

STEP 2. INSTALL VERTICAL POSTS

Step 2A

With the assistance of a couple/few helpers, lift the side of the roof assembly that has the two 3-arm brackets. Slide a 6x6 post into each of these two brackets until they hit the very top of the brackets. Secure the posts to the brackets using the provided screws (see screw diagram above).

Step 2B

With the assistance of a couple/few helpers, lift the other end of the roof assembly (i.e. the end without any brackets, which will attach to the house). Slide a 6x6 post into the two remaining brackets in the middle of the roof structure (both of which are 4-arm brackets). The posts should hit the very top of the brackets. Secure the posts to the brackets using the provided screws (see screw diagram above).

STEP 3. INSTALL BASE & WALL MOUNT BRACKETS

Step 3A

With the assistance of a few helpers (and using ladders as necessary), move the pergola frame into the exact place you want the pergola to stand, with the 2 open posts touching the wall to which you will be attaching them. Use a level to ensure that the roof is level and the posts are perfectly vertical.

Now use a pen or pencil to lightly trace:

i) the inside edges of the 4 vertical posts (on the ground); and

ii) the left, bottom and right edges of the 2 horizontal beams where they touch the wall.

Step 3B

Move the roof assembly a few feet out of the way. Set a 6x6 base bracket in each of the 4 spots you marked on the ground. Attach the base brackets to the ground using appropriate anchoring hardware (not included).

The type of anchoring hardware you'll want to use depends on what type of secure base (foundation) you're attaching the base brackets to (i.e. concrete footing, cement pad, deck footings, etc.). Ask a professional at a building supply or home improvement store what type of anchoring hardware they recommend.

Step 3C

On the wall to which you'll be attaching the pergola beams, line up the two 6x6 wall mount brackets with the marks you made in Step 2A (making sure to account for the thickness of the brackets). Attach the 2 wall mount brackets to the wall using appropriate anchoring hardware (not included).

The type of anchoring hardware you'll want to use depends on what type of secure base you're attaching the wall mount brackets to. Ask a professional at a building supply or home improvement store what type of anchoring hardware they recommend.

STEP 4. SECURE POSTS & BEAMS TO BRACKETS

Put a person on each vertical post. Simultaneously slide the 4 vertical posts into the 4 base brackets as you also slide the 2 horizontal roof beams into the 2 wall mount brackets.

Then secure the 6x6" posts to the base brackets and wall mount brackets using the provided screws.

The pergola frame is now complete.

INSTALLING ROOF RAFTERS, PRIVACY WALLS, CORNER SUPPORTS & SIDE RAILINGS

If your pergola kit includes a roof kit, a privacy wall kit, a corner support kit and/or a side railing kit, click the appropriate link(s) below for step-by-step installation instructions: