New England Arbors VA42062 User Manual
10 x 10 Flat Top
Louvered Pergola
Models: Avalon
O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S
• Arch Kit System (2 Arches)
• Privacy Fence Panel System (2 Panels & Middle Post)
• Bolt Down Bracket Kit (4 for Pergola)
Ver 1.0/JAN 2013
A S S E M B LY G U I D E
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10 x 1 0 Fl at Top Louv e red Pe rgo la
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Introduction & Overview……………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .………. . . . . .
Pergola Materials Overview………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pergola Materials Breakdown………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Pergola Additional Materials List………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wood Post Layout & Installation for In-Ground Application………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wood Post Layout & Installation using Bolt Down Post Brackets for Concrete or Wood Surface……………
Vinyl Column Assembly and Installation Over Wood Posts………………………. . . . . . . . . . ………………….
Vinyl Beam Assembly…………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vinyl Rafter Assembly……………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vinyl Beams & Rafter Placement……………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Louver Assembly …………………………………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Turn Bar Holder Installation . . . . . . . .………………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operations …………………. . . . . . . ……………………………………… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Modification …………………………………………………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Int ro duc t io n & Over v ie w
(Aval on Perg ola Sh own)
Getting Started
First off, allow us to say thank you for the investment you have made in one
of our fine pergola kits. This kit is designed to be assembled and installed
ideally by two people with basic carpentry knowledge and tools. Do not
attempt alone, especially during the installation stage. Should you decide to
moderately modify the dimensions of your pergola from the standard kit size,
a circular saw with a sharp fine-tooth blade is all that is needed to cut, shorten
or modify the vinyl components.
non-abrasive surface (ie: shipping box) to avoid scratching. We recom mend a 15’ x 15’
use excessive force
area for unobstructed assembling. You should not need to
when
assembling any components.
When assembling components place on a
Planning & Preparing
The Avalon Pergola is made to stand independent of your home and you
can
either locate it near your house or let it stand alone in the garden. By keep-
ing
it unattached from your home you will not have to deal with moving exis-
ting
gutters or matching eave heights. If you plan to build your pergola close
to the house, please keep the outer extremities of the pergola a minimum of
4 inches back from your eaves.
What looks like the toughest part of this project is actually the easiest, the
graceful, solid-looking columns. We’ve designed these columns to simply be
slipped over treated 4x4 wood posts that are either embedded in concrete or
directly mounted to a concrete or wood surface using our bolt down brackets.
See pages 7, 8 and 9 for more details.
Restriction of Use
This product is not designed to carry additional
weight loads such as swings, people or other
objects.
Please take the time to read this instruction
guide thoroughly prior to the construction
of your pergola. If you have any questions,
feel free to contact our technical dept by calling
1 800 282 9346, ext #20 (Mon to Fri 8:00 A.M
to 4:00 P.M. EST).
It is critical before you start that you consider the current slope of elevation
where the pergola is planned - if there is any. Also utility or sprinkler line
location is important to identify prior to excavating holes if necessary.
You should also check to verify
hood covenants, or height restrictions regarding this type of structure.
local building codes, ordinances, neighbour-
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Avalon Pergola Materials Overview
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1. Post Caps (4)
2. Main Column Tops (4)
3. Post Trims (8)
Rafter & Beam Decorative End Caps
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5. Main Support Beams (8)
6. Beam & Rafter Joiners (10)
7. Main Column Bottoms (4)
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Rafters
(12)
(20)
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9.
One Way 4”x4 “ Internal Wood Post Guides
Louver Turn Bar
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Turn Bar
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Pre-assembled Louver Bars
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Steel Holder Brackets
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Louver Boards
15. Pre-assembled Louver Bars - With Short Louver Bar (3)
16. P
re-assembled Louver Bars - With No Louver Bar
(1)
Holder (1) - Found in Hardware Kit
- With Long Louver Bar (6)
(36)
(72)
(4)
(3)
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Avalon Pergola Materials Breakdown
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Check Boxes (Total of 7) for These Contents
In the event of missing or defective parts please call our customer service
dept. at
1 800 282 9346, ext #20 (Mon. to Fri. 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST).
1. Post Caps (4)
2. Main Column Tops (4)
3. Post Trims (8)
Rafter & Beam Decorative End Caps
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5. Main Support Beams (8)
6. Beam & Rafter Joiners (10)
7. Main Column Bottoms (4)
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Rafters
(12)
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One Way 4”x4 “ Internal Wood Post Guides
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Louver Handle Bar
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Pre-assembled Louver Bars
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Steel Holder Brackets
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Louver Boards
14. Pre-assembled Louver Bars - With Short Louver Bar (3)
15. P
re-assembled Louver Bars - With No Louver Bar
(1)
- With Long Louver Bar (6)
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(72)
(20)
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(3)
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ote the distant to
the first louver bracket
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Pergola Additional Materials List
Hardware (in plastic bag)
NOTE: WE HAVE INCLUDED 10% EXTRA SCREWS
BEYOND WHAT IS IDENTIFIED BELOW.
All Screws Included with this Kit are Self-Auguring.
A. Tube of Vinyl Weld Glue (2)
B. 5/8” Self-Auguring Stainless Steel Screws (72)
(to lock Louver Assembly to Steel Holder Brackets
C.
1 1/2” Self-Auguring Stainless Steel Screws (40)
D.
2 1/2” Self-Auguring Stainless Steel Screws (32)
and Tops to the Wood Posts )
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2 1/2“ Self-Auguring Stainless Steel Screws (2)
F.
4“ Self-Auguring Stainless Steel Screws (32)
G. 4”
Self-Auguring Stainless Steel Screws (40)
H.
9” Stainless Steel Bolt Assembly with Nuts and Washers (4)
(to lock the Column Tops and Beams together)
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Turn Bar Holder (1)
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(for Beam and Rafter Joiners
(to lock the Main Column Bottom
(to fasten Turn Bar Holder to post)
(to lock Beams to the Posts)
(to lock Rafters to the Beams)
Extra Materials You will Need
(Purchase separately from www.newenglandarbors.com or retailer of our products)
If Mounting Pergola on Concrete or Wood Deck
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4x4x8 Pressure-Treated Wood Posts (4)
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. 4x4 Bolt Down Bracket Kit
retailer of our products)
(purchase from www.newenglandarbors.com or a
(purchase at local building center)
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If Mounting Pergola in Ground
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4x4x12 Pressure-Treated Wood Posts (4)
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Concrete Ready Mix (4) (purchase at local building center)
Rafter/ Beam Support (Required)
N.
2x6x10 Pressure-Treated Boards for Beams and Rafters (10)
local building center)
(purchase at local building center)
Tools You Will Need
• Level
• Rubber Mallet / Hammer
• Tape Measure
• String Line
• Wood Stakes (4)
string line)
• Step Ladders (2)
• Cordless Drill
• 1/2” Wood Drill Bit
• Circular Saw with Fine Tooth Blade
• Framing Level
• Framing Square
• Wrench / Socket Set
(temporary support for
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(purchase at
Purchase Separately
CONCRETE - Ready Mix
Purchase Separately
Purchase
Separately
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Purchase
Separately
NJ
Purchase
Separately
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Wood Post Layout & Installation
for In-Ground Application
This pergola can also be installed on a pre-existing wood or
concrete surface using our bolt down bracket system with
a 4x4 wood post (sold separate). See page eight for more details.
Post location and placement is the most critical step in the
overall installation process. Please double check for the
possibility of any underground utilities such as sprinkler, gas
or telephone lines.
STE P O NE
Measure and mark out the location of the pergola posts using
string line and temporary wood stakes. Diagonal distances must
be the same to ensure a square installation. Adjust string lines
accordingly. The inside corner of the string lines will be the post
location.
Please Note:
Should you decide to moderately modify the dimensions of your
pergola from the standard kit size, a circular saw with a sharp
fine-tooth blade is all that you need to cut, shorten or modify the
vinyl components.
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from corner of wood post to corner of wood post.
Overhead View
111 1/2 in.
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83.2 cm
157 11/16 in (400.5 cm.)
111 1/2 in.
283.2 cm
STE P T WO
Install Wood Supporting Posts Directly into the Ground
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After you have determined where the posts will be located,
excavate 10” diameter x 36” deep post holes.
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After holes are dug and cleaned, place the 4x4 wood post into
a hole ensuring it’s level and square to string lines. The final post
height should be no more than 102” out of the ground. If a post
is higher because of obstructed excavation of footings, please
cut down in height accordingly.
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Fill the vacant hole with pre-mixed concrete all the way to
within 3” of the top of the hole.
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Repeat for all four posts.
Please Note:
Some 4x4 pressure treated posts can be larger than 3 1/2 x 3 1/2
square due to twisting or cracking. We have allowed a tolerance
for this in the internal one way and two way 4x4 wood post guides
(see page 8). However in extreme cases you may need to shave down
the top of the 4x4 wood post slightly to get the vinyl post started
over the wood post. Before installing your wood posts in the ground,
please check to confirm this and correct at this stage if necessary.
10”
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Note:
36”
102 “ (Maximum)
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Shown is a 11’-6” length of wood, and since
the 4x4 Pressure Treated wood comes in
12’ lengths, do one of the following:
a. Cut the wood down to 11’-6”
b. Dig 42” deep holes instead of 36”
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