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.

Brackets use dressed lumber.
4”x4” (3.5”x3.5”) Bracket Cavity is 3.61”x3.61”
6”x6” (5.5”x5.5”) Bracket Cavity is 5.62”x5.62”

SCREWS

Each bracket only requires 3 screws per each side/set of three holes.

1-1/2” Pan Rob/Phil combo drive wood screws

Insert screws in holes closest to the wood.

Hardware to secure to wood is included.

Additional screws are available for purchase.

SECTION 1 BUILDING THE TOP

BUILDING A ‘U’: Insert your lumber into the TRIO brackets. See figure 1.

BUILDING AN ‘I’: Insert your lumber into the TRIO brackets. See figure 2.

Secure bracket to lumber with provided screws.

SECTION 2 INSERT THE POSTS

Insert your vertical posts on the first side.

Secure bracket to lumber with provided screws.

SECTION 3 COMPLETE

Insert your lumber into side 2 to complete your pergola.

Secure bracket to lumber with provided screws.

Anchor to your surface.