PVC 4x4 post sleeve
wood 4x4 post
PVC post base
Fastener
(A)
(4 places - top row)
Fastener
(M)
(8 places)
Fastener
(L)
(8 places)
Fastener
(C)
(wood)
(4 places)
Fastener
(D)
(concrete)
(4 places)
Optional Post Anchor
Fastener
(H)
(wood mount)
3/8” x 2-1/2” lag bolts
Fastener
(I)
(concrete mount)
3/8” x 3” wedge anchors
Step 5 - Preparing 4x4 wood posts
* Skip to step 7 if you are using post anchors. *
A
Use the desired height from step 2 to determine how
tall your posts need to be. If you are setting posts into
concrete, make sure your posts are 3’ taller than your
desired height.
B
Make sure your posts are not over 3-1/2” thick as this
will make it very difficult to slide the PVC post sleeve
over the wood 4x4 post. -
If your lumber is over
3-1/2” thick, we recommend that you shave 1/8” off
of the width with a circular saw. Repeat this, if
necesarry, to all posts over 3-1/2” thick.
A
Dig holes, based on center marks determined in step 1,
to a depth of 3’.
B
Insert posts into holes, and fill with concrete.
(Mix
concrete according to manufacturer specifications)
C
Check that posts are plumb and stabilize with tempo-
rary bracing as shown below.
D
Let concrete set and cut posts down to desired height.
Make sure that the posts are level across the top
before cutting.
Refer to the diagram on page 4, step
2 for more information.
Step 6 - Setting 4x4 wood posts in concrete
* Skip to step 8 if your posts are set in concrete*
Step 7 - Attaching 4x4 posts to anchors
A
Place 4x4 post onto anchor and pre-drill for fastener
(F)
using a 3/16” drill bit.
B
Install fastener
(F)
in all 4 holes through the post
anchor into the 4x4 wood posts.
Step 8 - Prepare and assemble vinyl posts
A
Cut PVC post sleeve down to fit 4x4 wood posts. The
PVC post sleeve
MUST
be cut 1” longer than the wood
posts in order to allow clearance for the vinyl 4x4 post
cap to snap on as shown in the figure below.
B
Slide PVC post base and sleeve over the wood 4x4 post
and post anchor if applicable then assemble as shown
in the figure below.
Fastener
(B)
(4 places - bottom row)
* Assemble with fasteners M & L
* If used with anchor, pre-drill all
holes
vinyl 4x4 post cap
temporary brace
concrete
wood 4x4 post
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ShadeTree Canopy Systems
Assembly Instructions
Basic Pergola - Freestanding
