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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
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
Copyright 2008, OPR, Inc.
Lic. CA Contractor 917821
How to Install Newport Cover
1. Install Patio Cover Ledger Board.
(Not included) (see note under step 2)
Note: Use a 2"x 6" (1.5"x 5.5" true size) Douglas Fir #2 or better for ledger
board. Do not use 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 Patio Cover 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 1/2"x4" lag screws or per engineering.
Note: Use a 2"x 6" (1.5"x 5.5" true size) Douglas Fir #2 or better for ledger
board. Do not use 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 Patio Cover 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 1/2"x4" lag screws or per engineering.
Refer to Table A below to determine how many lag screws
per stud are
required. Studs are assumed to be 16" o/c.
required. Studs are assumed to be 16" o/c.
Optional Ledger Installations
2. Patio Cover Awning Rail/Hanger
A. Snap a chalkline across the ledger board and use it as a guide for installing the hanger.
B. Place the hanger against the ledger board and along the chalkline, ensuring the hanger is level.
C. Place a #10x2" screw every 16" for 10 psf snow load ( every 8" for 20 or 30 psf) along the hanger and snugly tighten
down.
Note: For 10 psf snow load, a ledger board is not required.
A. Snap a chalkline across the ledger board and use it as a guide for installing the hanger.
B. Place the hanger against the ledger board and along the chalkline, ensuring the hanger is level.
C. Place a #10x2" screw every 16" for 10 psf snow load ( every 8" for 20 or 30 psf) along the hanger and snugly tighten
down.
Note: For 10 psf snow load, a ledger board is not required.
3. Patio Cover Post Bracket Installation and Post Attachment
A. Posts should be plumb and bottom cut off if necessary to adjust the pitch of the panels for proper drainage and, at
the same time, to adjust the header so that it is level from end to end. (Recommended roof pitch is 1/2" for each 1
foot of panel length)
B. With the posts cut to length, plumb them again and mark the slab for attachment. The anchors should be at least 4"
away from an edge of the slab or expansion joint and 30" away from any crack. Two 3/8" holes should be drilled
through the post brackets and corresponding holes 2.5" deep into the slab. Attach the brackets to the slab using the
concrete anchors provided and hammering them into the concrete making sure not to damage the threads.
C. Next, fit each post onto its bracket and fasten with four #14x3/4" sheet metal or self drilling screw.
A. Posts should be plumb and bottom cut off if necessary to adjust the pitch of the panels for proper drainage and, at
the same time, to adjust the header so that it is level from end to end. (Recommended roof pitch is 1/2" for each 1
foot of panel length)
B. With the posts cut to length, plumb them again and mark the slab for attachment. The anchors should be at least 4"
away from an edge of the slab or expansion joint and 30" away from any crack. Two 3/8" holes should be drilled
through the post brackets and corresponding holes 2.5" deep into the slab. Attach the brackets to the slab using the
concrete anchors provided and hammering them into the concrete making sure not to damage the threads.
C. Next, fit each post onto its bracket and fasten with four #14x3/4" sheet metal or self drilling screw.
5. Install Patio Cover 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.
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.
4. Patio Cover Install Header
A. Set the Header on top of the posts. Make
sure the seam side is up and lines up with
the wall hanger on the ledger board.
B. Level the header.
C. Attach the post to the header using the
bracket as shown
A. Set the Header on top of the posts. Make
sure the seam side is up and lines up with
the wall hanger on the ledger board.
B. Level the header.
C. Attach the post to the header using the
bracket as shown
6. Install Patio Cover Roof Panels
Note: Install one panel between the hanger and header on each end of the patio using ONE #10x1/2" SM screws at
each end of the panel. Check for squareness of the structure, shifting the header until square. Then
permanently fasten one of the panels as shown. Additional panels will be installed from this end.
A. Place one screw from above into the flat of the panel into the wall hanger. In addition, place one screw through
the top of the hanger and into the mated interlock.
B. Remove the last panel and properly install it into the adjacent panel.
Note: Install one panel between the hanger and header on each end of the patio using ONE #10x1/2" SM screws at
each end of the panel. Check for squareness of the structure, shifting the header until square. Then
permanently fasten one of the panels as shown. Additional panels will be installed from this end.
A. Place one screw from above into the flat of the panel into the wall hanger. In addition, place one screw through
the top of the hanger and into the mated interlock.
B. Remove the last panel and properly install it into the adjacent panel.
7. Patio Cover Gutter/Fascia Assembly
Note: This section is only necessary if the gutter
fascia is provided in two or more section.
A. Apply a generous amount of caulk to the
inside ends of the gutters to be spliced.
B. Place the splice so that it is evenly centered
between the the two headers.
C. Fasten the splice using six #14x 3/4" sheet
metal screws.
D. Place the second header over the splice and
butt it squarely with the other section. Again,
fasten six more screws into the back leg.
Note: This section is only necessary if the gutter
fascia is provided in two or more section.
A. Apply a generous amount of caulk to the
inside ends of the gutters to be spliced.
B. Place the splice so that it is evenly centered
between the the two headers.
C. Fasten the splice using six #14x 3/4" sheet
metal screws.
D. Place the second header over the splice and
butt it squarely with the other section. Again,
fasten six more screws into the back leg.
8. Mounting the Patio Cover Fascia/Gutter
Note: you may require assistance holding the
Fascia/Gutter in place until properly
secured.
A. Place the Gutter/Fascia over the end of the
panels. Place one #10x1/2" screw through
every valley of the panel throught the
Gutter/Fascia.
B. Place one #10x1/2" sheet metal screw
through the lip of the Fascia/Gutter and
throught the interlock of the two
panels. Some Fascia/Gutters do not have a
lip but use small aluminum clips to attach to
the Fascia/Gutter and then screw into the
interlock.
C. Repeat B along the entire length of
Fascia/Gutter as shown.
Note: you may require assistance holding the
Fascia/Gutter in place until properly
secured.
A. Place the Gutter/Fascia over the end of the
panels. Place one #10x1/2" screw through
every valley of the panel throught the
Gutter/Fascia.
B. Place one #10x1/2" sheet metal screw
through the lip of the Fascia/Gutter and
throught the interlock of the two
panels. Some Fascia/Gutters do not have a
lip but use small aluminum clips to attach to
the Fascia/Gutter and then screw into the
interlock.
C. Repeat B along the entire length of
Fascia/Gutter as shown.
9. Install Patio Cover Side Fascia and Corners
Note: Flat Panel Roof Panels do not use side
Fascias Gutter, only the W Panel Roof will.
Only the front will have a gutter
A. Place the side fascia in position as indicated.
The opening of the side fascia should overlap
the hanger at the house above and below
and fit snugly against the end of the hanger.
Cope cut the side fascia to meet the
Fascia/Gutter.
B. At the opposite end, the side fascia should
overlap the Fascia/Gutter.
C. Attach the side fascia with #8 x 1/2" sheet
metal screws through the side fascia and
gutter where they overlap. One on the top
and two on the bottom. Place screws every
12" on center along the length of the top of
the side fascia into the panel.
D. Install side fascia to the opposite end of the
patio in the same way.
E. Install Corner Caps using four #8x 1/2"
sheet metal screws. Place two throught the
side of the Fascia/Gutter and two throught
the side fascia.
F. Repeat this step with opposite corner.
Note: Flat Panel Roof Panels do not use side
Fascias Gutter, only the W Panel Roof will.
Only the front will have a gutter
A. Place the side fascia in position as indicated.
The opening of the side fascia should overlap
the hanger at the house above and below
and fit snugly against the end of the hanger.
Cope cut the side fascia to meet the
Fascia/Gutter.
B. At the opposite end, the side fascia should
overlap the Fascia/Gutter.
C. Attach the side fascia with #8 x 1/2" sheet
metal screws through the side fascia and
gutter where they overlap. One on the top
and two on the bottom. Place screws every
12" on center along the length of the top of
the side fascia into the panel.
D. Install side fascia to the opposite end of the
patio in the same way.
E. Install Corner Caps using four #8x 1/2"
sheet metal screws. Place two throught the
side of the Fascia/Gutter and two throught
the side fascia.
F. Repeat this step with opposite corner.
10. Install Patio Cover Aluminum Wood Trim
Note: This step is nonstructural and may be
modified.
A. Drill several 5/8" holes into one of the
2"x6.5" Rafters and attach to the side fascia
as shown. This rafter should extend past the
side fascia to the desired projection. Repeat
for the other side.
B. Cut on of the 2"x6.5" rafters so it fits snugly
between the two side rafters. Attach to the
Fascia Gutter.
C. Attach Rafter Brackets at 24" o/c to the front
of the front rafter. Use two #10 SMS.
D. Attach Rafter Tails to the rafter brackets.
Use four #10 SMS.
Note: This step is nonstructural and may be
modified.
A. Drill several 5/8" holes into one of the
2"x6.5" Rafters and attach to the side fascia
as shown. This rafter should extend past the
side fascia to the desired projection. Repeat
for the other side.
B. Cut on of the 2"x6.5" rafters so it fits snugly
between the two side rafters. Attach to the
Fascia Gutter.
C. Attach Rafter Brackets at 24" o/c to the front
of the front rafter. Use two #10 SMS.
D. Attach Rafter Tails to the rafter brackets.
Use four #10 SMS.
11. Install Patio Cover Rain Flashing
A. Fasten rain flashing to the house wall or
fascia board directly using #10 screws
every 6".
B. Fasten flashing to patio roof using #8x1/2"
sheet metal screws at the roof panels
interlock.
C. Overlap lengths of flashing at least 1" and
fasten through to panel interlock.
D. Caulk generously all along the attachment
to house.
A. Fasten rain flashing to the house wall or
fascia board directly using #10 screws
every 6".
B. Fasten flashing to patio roof using #8x1/2"
sheet metal screws at the roof panels
interlock.
C. Overlap lengths of flashing at least 1" and
fasten through to panel interlock.
D. Caulk generously all along the attachment
to house.
12. Install Downspouts
A. Cut two 1" diameter holes in the bottom
of the Gutter Fascia. This should be close
to an end post.
B. Place the downspout flange over the hole
and fasten with #8x1/2" sheet metal
screws.
C. Insert the downspout elbow into one end
of the downspout tube and fasten from
the sides with #8x1/2" sheet metal
screws.
D. Hold the downspout assembly in place to
check for proper length and cut as
required.
E. Slip the upper end of the downspout
assembly over the downspout flange and
fasten from the two sides with #8x1/2"
sheet metal screws.
F. Attach the downspout tube to the post
with the strap. Fasten on two sides with
#8 SMS.
A. Cut two 1" diameter holes in the bottom
of the Gutter Fascia. This should be close
to an end post.
B. Place the downspout flange over the hole
and fasten with #8x1/2" sheet metal
screws.
C. Insert the downspout elbow into one end
of the downspout tube and fasten from
the sides with #8x1/2" sheet metal
screws.
D. Hold the downspout assembly in place to
check for proper length and cut as
required.
E. Slip the upper end of the downspout
assembly over the downspout flange and
fasten from the two sides with #8x1/2"
sheet metal screws.
F. Attach the downspout tube to the post
with the strap. Fasten on two sides with
#8 SMS.
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