NANTUCKET ARBORS AND PERGOLAS CARE AND INSTALLATION

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Before you start, you will need:

• Arbor kit
• Exterior adhesive (not included) - We recommend 3M 5200 or PL 400

Instructions:

Step One: Preparing the Site

1. Dig four 6 inch to 8 inch diameter holes that are 18 inches to 36 inches deep.

Step Two: Assembling the Posts and Lattice

1. Check to be sure that the top of the posts are square.
2. Predrill each lattice panel (four front and four back) for 3 inch galvanized screws.
3. Assemble the arbor sides to the posts as shown in illustration 2, making sure that the post end with the hole is facing up.
4. You can decide what the distance of the panel to the top of the post should be, depending on how you want the arbor to look.
5. Install the caps onto the posts with the dowel pins and construction adhesive.

Step Three: Setting in Place

1. Install both side panels in the ground, and plum up level.
2. Set the spacing between the assembled panels to the same as the arbor size. For example, a 3 foot arbor would have a 3 foot space.
3. Level the top of all the posts and set the heights to your desired height. The suggested height from the top of the post to ground level is from 5 feet to 5 feet 6 inches.

Step Four: Assembling the Arbor Top

1. Assemble the arbor top and spindles as shown. You can use waterproof glue or a small amount of caulk in the predrilled holes in the arch.
2. Position the assembled arbor onto the posts.
3. Attach the arbor to the posts with eight #10 galvanized finish nails.
4. Cover any seams with caulk