Tools Required:

Caulk Gun
25' Tap Measure
4' Level
Chalkline
Speed Square
1/4", 5/16", 3/8" Hex Head Drivers
#2 Phillips Driver Bit
5/8" Fostner Bit
3/8" Drill Bit
1/4" Drill Bit
7/8" Hole Saw
Mite Saw
Skilsaw
6' Step Ladder
Cordless Drill
Extension Cords
Tools Bags
Tin Snips

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How to Install Lattice Cover

1. Install Ledger Board. (Not included) (see note under step 2)
Note: Use a 2"x8" (1.5"x7.5" true size) Douglas Fir #2 or better for ledger board. Do not used pressed board, OSB or particle board.
A. Select mounting area on wall. Snap a level chalk along the wall to loacte the
    bottom of the ledger board. Remember, for proper drainage, the panels must
    be installed at a minimum 1/2" slope per foot of projection.
B. Attach ledger board to the side of the house or ends of the roof rafters as 
    marked by the chalkline. Fasten the ledger board to the wood framing using
    1/4"x4" lag screws. Refer to Table A below to determine how many lag screws
    per stud are required. Studs are assumed to be 16" o/c.

2. Mark Header and Ledger
A. Using a straight edge, mark the Ledger
    as shown. with 24” on center, the ends
    should be of equal length.
B. Mark the Header, seam side up, in the
    same way.

3. Mount the Rafter Hangers
A.   Pre-drill the rafter hangers using a 1/8” bit. Align the rafter hanger on the center of
      the marks on the ledger board made in the previous step.
B.  Install the top screw of each racket using a #10 x 2”screw. Do not tighten. Locate
     additional rafter hangers on 24” centers.
C.  Use a level or a framing square to straighten the bracket and install t he bottom    
     screw. Tighten the top screw.
D. Apply a bead of caulk to the top and bottom of the ledger as shown.

5. Install Sideplates on Posts
Note: Sideplates should be stuffed with foam.
A. Place the sideplate so that it is centered
    on the post. Measure 12" from the bottom
    of the sideplate and drill a 5/8" hole
    through one side and the foam, making
    sure not to puncture the other side or dent
    the sideplate.
B. Place a #14x3/4" SM screw through the
    sideplate into the post.
C. Measure and mark up 24" on center. Drill a
    5/8" hole.
D. Use a level to make sure the sideplate is
    centered on the post and plumb.
E. Place a #14x3/4" SM screw through the
    remaining holes.
F. Drill four holes into the sideplate as done
    previously but for the header/sideplate
    attachment. (As shown)
G. Place a #14x3/4" SM screw into the four
    holes.
H. Place the 5/8" plugs into the holes.
I.  Repeat these steps on the opposite side 
    and for all remaining posts.

Newport Cover Installation

4. Install Rafter Brackets to Header
A. Attach the Rafter Header Brackets to the seam side of the Header using two 
    #8 x 3/4” sheet metal screws per bracket. These should be spaced equally 
    from each end with 24” on-center spacing exactly the same as the Ledger.

Install Bottom Post Brackets
Note: These posts must be at least 4 ” from the edge of the concrete slab.
A. Snap a chalk line on the slab parallel to the 
    ledger board. This distance is generally 12”
    less than the length of the rafters. Then
    snap a chalk line perpendicular to the
    building along the cen¬ter lines of the first
    and last Rafter Hangers. For post spacing
    refer to the table on page 10.
B. Drill 2 holes 2 1/2” deep into the concrete
    using a 3/8” masonry bit through the holes
    in the post bracket. Brush away concrete
    debris and blow the debris out of the hole.
C. Make sure the brackets are square to the
    building wall and attach the post bracket
    to the concrete with the 3/8” concrete
    anchor. Tighten nut as shown.

6. Install Rafters
Note: The ends of the ledger board may be painted to match the house.
A.  Place a rafter with the seam side up on a
     rafter hanger and in a rafter bracket on one
     side of the unit
B.  Secure the rafter to the rafter hanger at the
     ledger board using one #8 x 3/4” sheet metal
     screw.
C.  Secure the other end of the rafter at the
     header using one #8 x 3/4” sheet metal screw D. Install 3 more #8 x 3/4” sheet metal screws
     into the rafter hanger and 3 more #8 x 3/4”
     sheet metal screws into the rafter bracket
E. Set the rafter in place at the other side of the
    unit. Install as above. Then install the re-
    maining rafters as above
F. Caulk around each rafter at the ledger board

7. Installing Lattice Tubes
Note: Uniform placement of the lattice will overhang equally on each side. The maximum overhang is 16”
A. Install the end caps into both ends of the Lattice
    tubes.
B. Starting 3” away from the ledger board, set the
    first lattice tube in place with the seam side up.
C. Secure the lattice tube to the rafters using the
    #8 x 2 1/2” sheet metal screws with rubber
    washers. Be careful to not over tighten.
D. Install the remaining lattice tubes with a 3”
    space between the each tube. Check peri-
    odically to maintain uniform overhang

Now, stand back and admire your work!

Note: Ledgers are not always required. In most cases ledgers are not required on two story homes and eave attachments and some cases single story homes also.