New England Arbors VA42035 - Manual (Page 11)

Vinyl Rafter Assembly
MAIN RAFTERS
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11 8 x 8 Flat Top Pergola
Insert the end of the vinyl rafter marked ‘B’ into a joiner.
Install the joiners so that the side with the four holes are
facing up. Push firmly so the extrusion bottoms out inside
the joiner.
Insert one steel stiffener into the lower pocket of the vinyl
rafter. Push until steel block hits the internal ribbing.
Slide the other end of vinyl rafter marked ‘B’ over the steel insert
and into the joiner to create one full beam.
Using 1 1/2” screws, fasten the joiner to vinyl rafters and steel insert.
The bottom and top holes will need to be pre-drilled (use drill bit
provided).
Repeat for other beams.
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Four holes facing up
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Pre-drill holes on bottom and top to
accomodate for internal steel stiffener.
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