Build instructions

6DZ Instrucciones

How to assemble the Jurrque 6-post double pergola bracket kit with your own 4x4 or 6x6 lumber: build the top, add the posts to the first half, build the second side and slide it into the first.

  • 5 steps
  • 5 part types in the kit
  • Lumber not included
Start with step 1
6-Post Pergola Bracket Kit – for 4x4 wood posts, assembled frame view

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What's in the box

  • 43-way corner brackets TRIO
  • 24-way center brackets QUAD
  • 6Post-base brackets
  • 256Screws
  • 30Expansion bolts
6-Post Pergola Bracket Kit – for 4x4 wood posts, brackets, post bases and screws

The kit includes brackets and hardware only. Lumber is not included.

Lumber you'll need

PieceQtySizeLength
Posts Qty6 Size4x4 (actual 3.5 x 3.5 in.) or 6x6 (actual 5.5 x 5.5 in.), matching your kit LengthYour choice; the product diagram shows 8 ft
Top beams4 along the long sides (2 per section) and 3 across Qty7 SizeSame size as your posts LengthYour choice; the product diagram shows spans up to 12 ft per section

Counts are for the standard layout shown in the product diagram. Choose lengths to suit your space.

  • When purchasing your lumber, always take a bracket with you to ensure a proper fit.
  • You can select whatever lumber suits your style and budget. It must be dry and straight.
  • The brackets are sized for dressed lumber: 4x4 lumber measures 3.5 x 3.5 in. (bracket cavity 3.61 x 3.61 in.); 6x6 lumber measures 5.5 x 5.5 in. (bracket cavity 5.62 x 5.62 in.).
6-Post Pergola Bracket Kit – for 4x4 wood posts, wood span diagram

Tools & hardware

What you need

  • Ladder(s)
  • Drill(s)
  • Measuring tape
  • Cardboard (placed under the brackets so they don't scratch your surface or the brackets)

Screws

  • Each bracket only requires 3 screws per side (each set of three holes).
  • 1-1/2 in. pan-head wood screws with a Robertson/Phillips combo drive.
  • Hardware to secure the brackets to the wood is included.
  • Additional screws are available for purchase.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. Step 1 Build the top

    • Build a “U”: insert your lumber into the brackets, creating a U.
    • Build an “I”: insert your lumber into the remaining brackets.
    • Secure each bracket to the lumber with the provided screws.

    Tip: Place cardboard under the brackets so they don't scratch your surface or the brackets.

  2. Step 2 Insert the posts on the first side

    • Insert your vertical posts on the first side.
    • Secure each bracket to the lumber with the provided screws.

  3. Step 3 Add the center posts

    • Add vertical posts into the QUAD brackets.
    • Secure each bracket to the lumber with the provided screws.
    • The first half of the double pergola is now built.

  4. Step 4 Build the second side

    • Insert lumber into the second side.
    • Secure each bracket to the lumber with the provided screws.

  5. Step 5 Complete the frame

    • Lift the second side and slide it into the first side.
    • Secure each bracket to the lumber with the provided screws.
    • Anchor to your surface.
    Step 5: completed double pergola frame on six wood posts joined by black steel brackets

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