OLT 10ft X 16ft Breeze Pergola Assembly Manual

Revision #10
March 16th, 2018

10ft X 16ft Breeze Pergola

Assembly Manual

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Note: Post Mounting Hardware is NOT included in this kit. Please confirm with your

local building permit office to determine the correct hardware in your area.

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top edge of Joist where Stub Joists and Ladder Blockings are pre-marked. Painting or
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C

A

A

F

D

D

I

E

G

B

H

10X16 BREEZE PERGOLA

6 LADDER
SECTIONS

120” OUTSIDE

POST TO POST

192” OUTSIDE

POST TO POST

D

109” Inside

Post to Post

Parts Lists:

Thickness Width Length Qty.

A - Posts 5 1/2” 5 1/2” 108” 6
B - Girder (square cut one end) 1 1/2” 5 1/2” 105” 4
C - Girder (deep notch on bottom) 1 1/2” 5 1/2” 138” 2
D - Joist (shallow notch on bottom) 1 1/2” 5 1/2” 138” 14
E - Stub Joist 1 1/2” 5 1/2” 14 1/2” 16
F - Blocking 1 1/2” 5 1/2” 20 1/4” 48
G - Left Brackets 1 1/2” 5 1/2” 34 3/4” 6
H - Right Brackets 1 1/2” 5 1/2” 34 3/4 6
I - Corner Bracket Post Mount 3/4” 4 1/2” 10 1/2” 12
Post Skirting Kits - 6 Kits / Each includes:

J - Post Skirtings with Cleat 1 1/2” 9” 10” 2
K - Post Skirtings- Dado Cut 1 1/2” 9” 10” 2
L - Post Skirting Caps 1 1/2” 2 1/2” 10 1/2” 4

Thank you for purchasing one of our
Breeze Pergola's. Please take the time to
identify all the parts prior to assembly.

Specifications:

Wood Species - Western Red Cedar
Grade - Architectural Knotty or Better
Posts - Laminated Western Red Cedar
Lag Screws and Washers - Zinc Plated
4” & 2 1/2” & 2” - Brown Screws
2” Screws - Stainless Steel
2 1/2” Finishing Nails - Stainless Steel

Overall Outside Dimensions:

120” x 192” x 108”high
Height (Ground to Bottom of Girder)
94”
Post Mounts - Not Included with Kit
Recommended Post Mount
Simpson Strong Tie - ABU66

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87 3/4” Inside

Post to Post

96” Outside Post to

Center of Center Post

J

K

L

Safety Glasses

Work Gloves

Ladders

Screw Gun/Drill

Tape Measure

Hammer

Wood Clamp

Level

Pliers

Tools Required (Not Provided)

Safety Equipment Required (Not Provided)

1/8” & 1/4” Drill Bits

9/16” Wrench

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10x16 BREEZE PERGOLA HARDWARE PACKAGE

Square
Drive Bit

2 1/2”

4”

2”
Stainless

Lag Screw
and Washer
(24 each)

Wooden
Dowel (8)

Hardware Kit (Provided)

Note: screws and nails shown actual size.

2 1/2” SS
Finishing Nail

2”

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Laying out your Footprint

To determine the proper placement of your
5 1/2” x 5 1/2” Posts, see the exploded view
on Page 2 to find the measurements and to
determine their correct positions. Outside
Post to Post measurements for the 10’x16’
Breeze are: 120” x 192”.
Overall Inside Diagonal Post to Post
measurement is 211”. Diagonal Post to inside
Center Post (inside to inside) is 140”. Take
diagonal measurements to check your layout
for square.
We recommend that you fix Posts to ground
using Steel Post Bases or Saddle Brackets
fixed on concrete footing. If attaching Posts
to pre-existing deck, we recommend that you
purchase Post / Deck Mounting Brackets. In
both cases, Post Mounting hardware can be
found at most Hardware Stores.

192”

120”

Important - Western Red Cedar Lumber and Timbers will
have surface splitting that occurs as lumber seasons
and drys to the moisture content in your area. Splitting
or “checking”, as it is referred to, can be 1/8” to 1/4”
wide and can run several feet. This does not diminish
the structural integrity of the material in any way.

211”

Typical Patio
Footing Config.

140”

96” to center

1. On flat level ground, position 3 Posts (A) and 2 Girder with

Deep Notches on top and square cut one end (B) as shown.

Position Girder approximately 8” from top of Posts with girder notch
flush to outside of post on one end and equally spaced on center
post. With a 9/16” Wrench, attach Lag Screws with Washers through
pre-drilled holes in Girders. Tighten until snug. Complete 2 sets of
Girder/Post Assembly’s. Note; Pilot small hole in Post with 1/4”

drill bit.

Sonotube Form

Post Mount Bracket

5 1/2”x 5 1/2” Post Included.

Concrete Footing

B

B

Girder (B) positioned 1/2
way on Post.

Completed Post/Girder (B) Section.

Use 2 Washers
and Lag Screws.

B

Lag
Screws
with
Washers.

13.5”

8”

A

Deep Notch
facing up
and inside
flush with
post.

Post
Hardware

Lift, position and attach the
second Post/ Girder
section to post hardware.

Deep Notch facing down.

Girders to outside

2. Lift up a completed

Post/Girder Section slowly and
carefully. Make sure B-Girders
are facing outward.

3. If Post Mount Hardware is

installed, position bottom of Posts in
Hardware.

4. Secure Post to Post Hardware with appropriate

hardware such as lag bolts or a sufficient number
of screws.(Hardware Not Supplied)

Lag Screws
(not included)

5. Locate Girder (C)

and lift into
position between
both B-Girders. The
C-Girder has a deep
notch facing down on
each end.

Important: you will need the
help of 2-3 people while lifting
and positioning the completed
Post/Side Girder Sections into
place.

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E

D

pre-marked for Stub
Joist placement

Notches facing down

9. With Stub Joist positioned correctly on Joist,

attach with 2 - 2 1/2” screws. Stub Joists should
be flush with top and bottom of Main Joist with
all notches facing down.

Lag screw into
Pre-Drilled Holes.

Girders
flush on top.

6. Carefully slide C-Girder down into notch

of B-Girders. Be careful not to twist the
Girder when pushing up into place. Lag
Screw with Washers (2) the C-Girder to
Post when both pieces are flush with each
other.

7. Lift, position and Lag

screw the opposite
C-Girder to Posts.

8. On level ground, position 1 Joist (D) and

1 Stub Joists (E).
Joists are pre-marked for Stub Joist and Blocking
position.

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4” long
screws

1 - 4” screw

Completed
Joist/ Stub Joist
connections.

9. Complete the remaining 7 Stub Joists

aligning and attaching as per Step 8.
There are two Joist / Stub Joist
Assembly’s, complete both now.

11. Carefully lift up completed Joist/Stub Joist

Assembly and fit notches onto Girder.

12. Attach all Stub

Joists and Joist to
Girder with 1 - 4”
screw per piece.
Complete both
assembly’s.
Note: Drill pilot holes
in Joists and Stub
Joists to make it
easier to screw in 4”
screws.

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F

D

D

Completed Ladder Section

Joists are pre-marked
for correct Blocking
placement.

2 - 2 1/2”
screws
per side

13. On a flat surface, position Ladder Blocking (F)

where marked on Main Joist (D) and screw with
2 - 2 1/2” screws per piece. Blocking should be flush
with top and bottom of Main Joist with all notches
facing down.

14. Complete all 6 Ladder Sections on

the ground prior to moving to Step 15.

15. Carefully lift up one of

the Ladder Sections between
Girders. You will require a

helper to assist in lifting
Ladder Sections.

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16. Carefully slide Joist notches of Ladder Section

onto Girder. Try to align notches so they fall into place
all at once. With notches of Ladder Section all sitting
correctly on Girder, slide Section approximately 7” from
Post. Check alignment of opposite end of Ladder
Section.

Notch slides onto Girder

7”

5 1/2”

Joist should sit
flush against Post.

17. Set remaining Ladder Sections in

place for side. Ladder Section adjacent to
Middle Post should sit flush against Post.
Equally space Middle Ladder Sections.

18. With all Ladder Sections in place,

check once more for equal spacing. When
satisfied with Ladder Section positioning,
attach to Girders with 4 - 4” screws per
Ladder. Screw from top edge of Joist down
into Girder.
Pilot hole screws first to help with screwing.

Pilot Hole Joist
first and secure
with 4” screws/
Ladder Section.

5 1/2”

Equally Space
Middle Ladder
Sections.

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(H) Right Side
Bracket

(I) Corner
Bracket
Post
Mounts

Wooden
Dowel

20. To assist you with Bracket and Post Mount alignment, both the

end of the Bracket and Post Mount have been drilled for a Wooden
Dowel. Wooden Dowels are found in the Hardware Kit Bag. Insert

a Wooden Dowel in end of Bracket first and then push Post Mount
onto Dowel until Bracket and Post Mount are flush together. Align
Post Mount parallel with Bracket.

19. There are 6 Left (G) and 6 Right Sided

Brackets (H). Corner Bracket Post Mounts (I)

must be attached to the bottom end of each
Corner Bracket before attaching to Posts.

Hole

Bracket
and Post
Mount
aligned
parallel
with each
other.

21. With Bracket and Post Mount correctly aligned, screw Post Mount to Bracket with 2 - 2 1/2”

screws. Important: Drill pilot holes in Post Mounts and Bracket to prevent wood from splitting!
Complete all remaining Bracket/Post Mount connections.

2 - 2 1/2” screws

Important: Drill pilot
holes to prevent
wood from splitting.

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22. Lift completed Left Sided Bracket up and align bottom of

Bracket Spacer flush with bottom of Girder. At bottom of Bracket,
align Post Mount evenly and tight against Post. When correctly
aligned, secure at top with 2 - 4” Screws. To secure Post Mount,
use 6 - 2” Stainless Steel Screws. Note: Post Mount and Top of
Bracket are pre-drilled.

Bracket
Spacer flush
with bottom
of Girder.

Important: Posts may need to be aligned so they are
true and square to mount Corner Brackets correctly.
Use a Level to determine correct Post position.

23. Align and attach a Right Sided

Bracket on Post as per Step 22.
Make sure both Brackets are
aligned on Post at the same height
before attaching.

Align Bracket on Post at same height.

Left Sided Bracket

Right Sided
Bracket

24. Position and attach Bracket to center post as per Steps 22-23.

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4” screws countersunk
1/2” below surface.

25. Complete both the left and right

Brackets on each remaining center post.
Once again, make sure both brackets
are centered on post and are the same
height as the outside corner brackets.

10 x16 Breeze with all Brackets attached.

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26. Locate all Post Skirting pieces. Position 2 post skirtings around the base of post as shown above.

Use 1 Post Skirting with Cleat - 1 1/2” x 9” x 10” (Part J) and a Post Skirting with Dado Cut -
1 1/2” x 9” x 10” (Part K) initially. Cleat piece should be aligned opposite post mount hardware and

dado piece aligned with post mount bolts (hardware).

Post Skirtings with dado cuts - (K)

Post Skirtings with Cleat (J)

27. With your helpers assistance, screw Part J & K pieces together with 2 - 2” screws at pre-drilled

locations. Make sure pieces are aligned on edges and top and bottom. Cleated skirting piece are
pre-drilled. Complete remaining skirting pieces around the post. Position skirting unit evenly around
post. Secure to post by screwing 1 - 2 1/2” screw into the center of each cleated skirting piece (J).

Post
Skirting
Caps (L)

Post mount bolts

28. Position Post Skirting Caps - 1 1/2” x 2 1/2” x 10 5/8” (Part L) on top of skirting unit and

against post. Do a dry run first to confirm fit. There will be a small gap between post and inside of cap.
Attach caps down into skirting tops with 3 - 2 1/2” Stainless Steel Finishing Nails per piece.
Complete remaining post skirtings.

dado cut

Skirting with
Cleat (J)

Dado cut skirting(K)

same height

2” screw

2” Stainless Nail

2 1/2” screw

small gap

Congratulations on building your 10X16 Breeze Pergola

Note: Our Pergola's are shipped as an unfinished product. If exposed to the elements, the Western

Red Cedar lumber will weather to a silvery-gray color. If you prefer to keep the cedar lumber looking
closer to the original color, we suggest that you treat the wood with a good oil based wood stain.
You may also wish to paint your new Pergola rather than stain it. In both cases we recommend that
you consult with a paint and stain dealer in your area.

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