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Butt Joint Plate, Right Hand

Butt Joint Plate, Right Hand
SKU # BJ-PR

    • Made to secure the end of the right hand 45 degree brace member to the right hand rafter of an open end truss.
    • Creates a strong joint between the 45 degree brace member and the rafter.
    • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
    • Smart DIY design allows easy and accurate assembly work and precise positioning.
    • 1/8” high strength steel, welded construction.
    • Black powder painted for rust proofing for lifetime.
    • Can be spray painted over, using exterior paints.
      (Qty 9) 1/4″ X 1-1/4″ Hex Hd lag screws included to secure the bracket to the horizonal beam and to teh rafter.
    • Easy to follow, highly detailed animated installation instructions are available.
    • Specifications

      Length = 9″
      Width = 5-5/8″
      Height = 1-5/8″
      Weight = 2.2 lbs.
      Steel Thickness: 1/8″
      Paint Type: Powder Paint
      Paint Color: Black

Butt Joint Plate, Left Hand

Butt Joint Plate, Left Hand
SKU # BJ-PL

    • Made to secure the end of the left hand 45 degree brace member to the left hand rafter of an open end truss.
    • Creates a strong joint between the 45 degree brace member and the rafter.
    • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
    • Smart DIY design allows easy and accurate assembly work and precise positioning.
    • 1/8” high strength steel, welded construction.
    • Black powder painted for rust proofing for lifetime.
    • Can be spray painted over, using exterior paints.
      (Qty 9) 1/4″ X 1-1/4″ Hex Hd lag screws included to secure the bracket to the horizonal beam and to teh rafter.
    • Easy to follow, highly detailed animated installation instructions are available.
    • Specifications

      Length = 9″
      Width = 5-5/8″
      Height = 1-5/8″
      Weight = 2.2 lbs.
      Steel Thickness: 1/8″
      Paint Type: Powder Paint
      Paint Color: Black

Truss End Joint Bracket, Right Hand

Truss End Joint Bracket, Right Hand
SKU # TE-UBR

    • Made to secure the end horizontal beam of an open end truss to the main right side rafter.
    • Creates a strong joint between the truss horizontal beam and the rafter.
    • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
    • Smart DIY design allows easy and accurate assembly work and precise positioning.
    • 1/8” high strength steel, welded construction.
    • Black powder painted for rust proofing for lifetime.
    • Can be spray painted over, using exterior paints.
      (Qty 10) 1/4″ X 1-1/4″ Hex Hd lag screws included to secure the bracket to the horizonal beam and to teh rafter.
    • Easy to follow, highly detailed animated installation instructions are available.
    • Specifications

      Length = 6-1/8″
      Width = 4″
      Height = 1-3/4″
      Weight =  1.1 lbs.
      Steel Thickness: 1/8″
      Paint Type: Powder Paint
      Paint Color: Black

Truss End Joint Bracket, Left Hand

Truss End Joint Bracket, Right Hand
SKU # TE-UBR

    • Made to secure the end horizontal beam of an open end truss to the main right side rafter.
    • Creates a strong joint between the truss horizontal beam and the rafter.
    • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
    • Smart DIY design allows easy and accurate assembly work and precise positioning.
    • 1/8” high strength steel, welded construction.
    • Black powder painted for rust proofing for lifetime.
    • Can be spray painted over, using exterior paints.
      (Qty 10) 1/4″ X 1-1/4″ Hex Hd lag screws included to secure the bracket to the horizonal beam and to teh rafter.
    • Easy to follow, highly detailed animated installation instructions are available.
    • Specifications

      Length = 6″
      Width = 4″
      Height = 1-3/4″
      Weight =  1.1 lbs.
      Steel Thickness: 1/8″
      Paint Type: Powder Paint
      Paint Color: Black

Truss End Joint Bracket, Right Hand
SKU # TE-UBR

    • Made to secure the end horizontal beam of an open end truss to the main right side rafter.
    • Creates a strong joint between the truss horizontal beam and the rafter.
    • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
    • Smart DIY design allows easy and accurate assembly work and precise positioning.
    • 1/8” high strength steel, welded construction.
    • Black powder painted for rust proofing for lifetime.
    • Can be spray painted over, using exterior paints.
      (Qty 10) 1/4″ X 1-1/4″ Hex Hd lag screws included to secure the bracket to the horizonal beam and to teh rafter.
    • Easy to follow, highly detailed animated installation instructions are available.
    • Specifications

      Length = 6-1/8″
      Width = 4″
      Height = 1-3/4″
      Weight =  1.1 lbs.
      Steel Thickness: 1/8″
      Paint Type: Powder Paint
      Paint Color: Black

Truss Center Joints Bracket

Truss Center Joints Bracket
SKU # TC-JB

    • Made to secure and support the truss center joint of two 2×6 or 2×8 horizontal beam and provide support for two 45-degree truss brace members.
    • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
    • Smart DIY design allows easy and accurate assembly work and precise positioning.
    • 1/8” high strength steel, welded construction.
    • Black powder painted for rust proofing for lifetime.
    • Can be spray painted over, using exterior paints.
      (Qty 22) 1/4″ X 1-1/4″ Hex Hd lag screws included to secure the bracket to the truss horizontal beam and the two 45-degree brace members.
    • Easy to follow, highly detailed animated installation instructions are available.
    • Specifications

      Length = 16-1/4″
      Width = 10-3/4″
      Height = 1-7/8″
      Weight = 7.1  lbs.
      Steel Thickness: 1/8″
      Paint Type: Powder Paint
      Paint Color: Black

Butt Joint Cross Tie Bracket

Butt Joint Cross Tie Bracket
SKU # BJ-CT

    • Made to secure the end of a 2×6 or 2×8 cross tie beam to the side of a reafter eam at 90 degree angle in a Partial Octagon or Partial Hexagon  roof structure.
    • Creates a 90 degree angle joint between a cross tie beam and a rafter.
    • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
    • Smart DIY design allows easy and accurate assembly work and precise positioning.
    • 1/8” high strength steel, welded construction.
    • Black powder painted for rust proofing for lifetime.
    • Can be spray painted over, using exterior paints.
      (Qty 4) 1/4″ X 1-1/4″ Hex Hd lag screws included to secure the bracket to post top and rafter to the bracket.
    • Easy to follow, highly detailed animated installation instructions are available.
    • Specifications

      Length = “
      Width = “
      Height = “
      Weight =  lbs.
      Steel Thickness: 1/8″
      Paint Type: Powder Paint
      Paint Color: Black

Partial Octagon Ridge Rafter Skirt Tie Bracket

Octagon Roof Skirt Tie Bracket
SKU # PO-RRST

    • Made to secure the end of a ridge rafter to a roof skirt beam in Partial Octagon roof structures.
    • Easy to install at the end of each ridge rafter; provides two roof skirt mounting flanges at precise angles.
    • Uses 1/4″ x 1-1/4″ Lag Screw to connect the rafter and roof skirt together with precision and high strength.
    • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
    • Smart DIY design allows easy and accurate assembly work and precise positioning.
    • 1/8” high strength steel, welded construction.
    • Black powder painted for rust proofing for lifetime.
    • Can be spray painted over, using exterior paints.
      (Qty 6) 1/4″ X 1-1/4″ Hex Hd lag screws included to secure the bracket to post top and rafter to the bracket.
    • Easy to follow, highly detailed animated installation instructions are available.
    • Specifications

      Length = “
      Width = “
      Height = “
      Weight =  lbs.
      Steel Thickness: 1/8″
      Paint Type: Powder Paint
      Paint Color: Black

Partial Hexagon Ridge Rafter Skirt Tie Bracket

Partial Hexagon Ridge Rafter Skirt Tie Bracket
SKU # PH-RRST

  • Made to secure the end of a ridge rafter to a 2x roof skirt beam in Partial Hexagon roof structures.
  • Intended to attach a 2×6 or 2×8 roof skirt only.
  • Easy to install at the end of each ridge rafter; provides two roof skirt mounting flanges at precise angles.
  • Uses 1/4″ x 1-1/4″ Lag Screw to connect the rafter and roof skirt together with precision and high strength.
    • Smart DIY design allows easy and accurate assembly work and precise positioning.
    • 1/8” high strength steel, welded construction.
    • Black powder painted for rust proofing for lifetime.
    • Can be spray painted over, using exterior paints.
      (Qty 4) 1/4″ X 1-1/4″ Hex Hd lag screws included to secure the bracket to post top and rafter to the bracket.
    • Easy to follow, highly detailed animated installation instructions are available.
    • Specifications

      Length = “
      Width = “
      Height = “
      Weight =  lbs.
      Steel Thickness: 1/8″
      Paint Type: Powder Paint
      Paint Color: Black

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Hexagon Roof Skirt Bracket

Octagon Roof Skirt Tie Bracket
SKU # H-RST

        • Made to secure the ends of two roof skirts to the end of ridge rafters in hexagon or partial hexagon roof structures.
        • Easy to install at the end of each rafter; provides two roof skirt mounting flanges at precise angles.
        • Uses 1/4″ x 1-1/4″ Lag Screw to connect the rafter and roof skirts together with precision and high strength.
        • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
        • Smart DIY design provides two U-channels which hold the roof skirt members and free your hands to allow safe, easy, and accurate assembly work and precise positioning.
        • 1/8” high strength steel, welded construction.
        • Black powder painted for rust proofing for lifetime.
        • Can be spray painted over, using exterior paints.
        • (Qty 6) 1/4″ X 1-1/4″ Hex Hd lag screws included to secure the bracket to the end of a rafter and the ends of the roof skirt beams.
        • Easy to follow, highly detailed animated installation instructions are available.

Octagon Roof Skirt Bracket

Octagon Roof Skirt Tie Bracket
SKU # O-RST

    • Made to secure the ends of two roof skirts to the end of ridge rafters in octagon or partial octagon roof structures.
    • Easy to install at the end of each rafter; provides two roof skirt mounting flanges at precise angles.
    • Uses 1/4″ x 1-1/4″ Lag Screw to connect the rafter and roof skirts together with precision and high strength.
    • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
    • Smart DIY design provides two U-channels which hold the roof skirt members and free your hands to allow safe, easy, and accurate assembly work and precise positioning.
    • 1/8” high strength steel, welded construction.
    • Black powder painted for rust proofing for lifetime.
    • Can be spray painted over, using exterior paints.
    • (Qty 6) 1/4″ X 1-1/4″ Hex Hd lag screws included to secure the bracket to the end of a rafter and the ends of the roof skirt beams.
    • Easy to follow, highly detailed animated installation instructions are available.

Specifications

Length = 7″
Width = 3-7/8″
Height = 2-7/8″
Weight = 1.5 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 1/8″
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black

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DIY LOUVERS: APPLICATION & BENEFITS 

  1. Sunlight Control
    When installed on walls or ceilings, the louvers can be used to control sunlight flow into any space.
  2. Privacy Control
    The louvers can be employed to control privacy. Install over widows, hottub sides, pool sides, pergola walls, or anywhere part time privacy is desired.
  3. Wind Control
    The louvers can be employed to stop wind flow and wind flow direction. Especially useful if a deck or outdoor living space is constantly exposed to wind.
  4. Storm Shielding
    For areas of the country where high velocity windstorms are prevalent, installing these louvers as hinging or sliding storm shutters over windows and closing the louvers during storms can help prevent damage to the window glass and structure by flying stones and other debris.

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RL24 RIGHT SIDE BRACKET

RL24 Right Side Bracket

A novel 24-inch long bracket with revolving Smart U-Clips which are factory assembled for easy installation.

Contains a control arm which ties all U-Clips together for synchronous motion.

Uses permanently lubricated washers at all pivot points for smooth and quiet operation.

The one and only DIY-Smart design louver brackets  created to allow DIYers to build a functional rotating louver system easily, fast, and for 1/4 the cost of contracted labor.

Specifications

Length = 23-7/8″
Width = 5-3/16″
Height = 1-5/8″
Weight = 2.6 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 14 Ga.
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black

RL24 LEFT SIDE BRACKET

RL24 Left Side Bracket

A novel 24-inch long bracket with revolving Smart U-Clips which are factory assembled for easy installation.

The one and only DIY-Smart design louver brackets  created to allow DIYers to build a functional rotating louver system easily, fast, and for 1/4 the cost of contracted labor.

Specifications

Length = 23-7/8″
Width = 3-3/4″
Height = 1-5/8″
Weight = 2.4 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 14 Ga.
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black

RL36 RIGHT SIDE BRACKET

RL36 Right Side Bracket

A novel 36-inch long bracket with revolving Smart U-Clips which are factory assembled for easy installation.

Contains a control arm which ties all U-Clips together for synchronous motion.

Uses permanently lubricated washers at all pivot points for smooth and quiet operation.

The one and only DIY-Smart design louver brackets  created to allow DIYers to build a functional rotating louver system easily, fast, and for 1/4 the cost of contracted labor.

Specifications

Length = 35-7/8″
Width = 5-3/16″
Height = 1-5/8″
Weight = 4.0 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 14 Ga.
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black

RL36 LEFT SIDE BRACKET

RL36 Left Side Bracket

A novel 36-inch long bracket with revolving Smart U-Clips which are factory assembled for easy installation.

The one and only DIY-Smart design louver brackets  created to allow DIYers to build a functional rotating louver system easily, fast, and for 1/4 the cost of contracted labor.

Specifications

Length = 35-7/8″
Width = 3-3/4″
Height = 1-5/8″
Weight = 3.5 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 14 Ga.
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black

RL48 RIGHT SIDE BRACKET

RL48 Right Side Bracket

A novel 48-inch long bracket with revolving Smart U-Clips which are factory assembled for easy installation.

Contains a control arm which ties all U-Clips together for synchronous motion.

Uses permanently lubricated washers at all pivot points for smooth and quiet operation.

The one and only DIY-Smart design louver brackets  created to allow DIYers to build a functional rotating louver system easily, fast, and for 1/4 the cost of contracted labor.

Specifications

Length = 47-7/8″
Width = 6-7/8″
Height = 1-5/8″
Weight = 5.5 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 14 Ga.
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black

RL48 LEFT SIDE BRACKET

RL48 Left Side Bracket

A novel 48-inch long bracket with revolving Smart U-Clips which are factory assembled for easy installation.

The one and only DIY-Smart design louver brackets  created to allow DIYers to build a functional rotating louver system easily, fast, and for 1/4 the cost of contracted labor.

Specifications

Length = 47-7/8″
Width = 3-3/4″
Height = 1-5/8″
Weight = 4.9 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 14 Ga.
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black

Customer Service

RioOutdoors will respond within 24 hours to all customer service requests.

A full resolution to the  customer service request will be communicated within 24 hours if the servicce request is received during the work week and within 48 hours if the request is received during weekends.

Installation Instructions

The availability and access to accurate and thorough installation instructions is very important to DIY’ers.

RioOutdoors strives to provide professional, highly detailed, easy to follow, and comprehensive installation instructions in downloadable .pdf and video formats.

Ease of access to installation instructions is equally important. RioOutdoors provides acces to .pdf and video installation instructions for every product  in its store within each product details page.

RioOutdoors does not include hardcopy installation instrutions with its products. Instead, the instructions are provided online for viewing and downloading. Storing the installation instructions in one online location allows RioOutdoors to continually improve and update the installation instructions.

Order Fulfilment

Once a customer completes an order on our website store, an order confirmation will be emailed to the customer.

Orders for in-stock items will be fulfilled within 48 hours of order placement. Upon fulfilment, an email containing the shipment tracking number will be sent to the customer.

Orders for back ordered items will receive an order confirmation and, within 24 hours, additional information related to order fulfilment dates will be sent to the customer.

Website Layout

The RioOutdoors website has been created as an interactive educational portal for its customers.

Within each Collection page, you will find topic buttons which link to popups containing all information for that topic. The topics are related to product-specific details.

In the Collection pages, under each product image, you will find an “Explore” button.
The “Explore” button opens a new page which contains interactive Hotspots, image gallery, and product specific technical information.

 

 

 

Each “hotspot” links to a popup containing a video and technical specifications of each bracket.

Product Quality

RioOutdoors prides itself in creating innovative and high quality products.

Every single part design is intended to provide high-end benefits to all DIY’ers.

All parts are constructed from 1/8″ thick, high strength steel. They are precision laser cut, precision formed, precision welded, inspected, and powder painted with exterior grade powder paint, which passes 200 hours of salt spray test, for a lifetime of rustproofing.

All products designed and manufactured by RioOutdoors will last beyond a lifetime. In fact, after 20 years of weather exposure, the lumber members may degrade or rot away, However, the RioOutdoors produced parts will last well beyond the lifetime of lumber members.

You may wish to rebuild the pergola structure again, in the future, using new lumber members.

Packaging Quality

Packaging quality comprises of correct parts, correct quantities, proper fillers and box, and accurate and informative labels.

RioOutdoors uses double-walled cardbord boxes to place each bracket with all hardware required to assemble and attach the bracket, in bags, taped to the inside surface of the bracket. The box label contains the bracket part number, description, and a QR Code which links to the bracket’s specific installation instructions video or .pdf file.

The value of packing the requried hardware with the individual bracket translates to the DIY customer finding the bracket and hardware together where and when it is needed. Unlike a large bulk packaged hardware bag that the DIY’er would normally have to sort through, we do the work of sorting the hardware in our factory to make it easy for our DIY customers.

The value of the QR Code link to the installation instructions is obvious. When you need to see how the part is installed at the construction site, simply take a pictue of the QR Code with your smartphone camera. This will automatically open the installation instructions for you to review and use.

Maintenance

Maintenance Information
  • The joinery brackets supplied by RioOutdoors.com do not require any maintenance. All brackets are coated with durable powder paint for rust-proofing.
  • The lumber members of the solid roof structure (rafters, cross tie beams, post top headers) do not require any maintenance because they are shielded permanently from sunlight and weather.
  • Other lumber members which are exposed to sunlight and weather, however, may require periodic maintanence depending on the type of lumber you selected and the type of sealant or paint you applied.
Adding vinyl sleeve protection
  • Various vinyl sleeves are available in the market which are designed to wrap around wood members. You may choose to add vinyl sleeves around posts to protect the post lumber members and eliminate future maintenance work. Just remember that vinyl sleeves must be installed during initial installation around the post lumber members and trimmed to the steel post-end brackets. The steel brackets are not designed to accept the extra thickness of the vinyl sleeves.
Lumber Maintenance
  • Maintenance requirements for lumber depends on the wood species used and the extent of sun and weather exposure to the lumber.
  • Cedar and redwood lumber require less maintenance due to their natural resistance to sun and weather.
  • Pressure treated pine is very resistant to rotting but discolors rapidly when exposed to sun and weather, thus requiring frequent resealing or painting.

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Louvers Configurations

Fixed Frame Mounting

Mounting on a fixed frame in square or rectangle openings in walls and ceilings, or over windows is possible.

Window Storm Shutters

Vertical Wall Mounting

This louver kit can be mounted on any fixed vertcial framed square or rectangle opening. In this configuration, the louver slats can be oriented horizontally or vertically.

Ceiling Mounting

This louver kit can be mounted in ceilings between rafters or in a framed opening to act as sunshades and partial rain shields. Although these louvers will stop rainfall from directly entering the living space when closed, the gaps between the 1×4 slats, the gaps between the U-clips, and the main brackets will allow water to drip into the living space.

Sunlight Control

Hinging Frame Mounting

This louver kit can be mounted to a door-type or window-type hinged frame. This will allow you to open and close the frame like a window or a door.

Sliding Frame Mounting

This louver kit can be mounted to a door-type or window-type sliding frame. Sliding mechanisms can be of any type available in the market. Commonly available types are:
1. Bypass Door Type
2. Pocket Sliding Door Type
3. Sliding Bi-Fold Door Type

4. Patio Sliding Door Type
5. Accordion Door Type
6. Barn Door Type

Barn Door Style

Louver Slats Orientation

Horizontal Orientation

The most common applications will employ the horizontal orientation, meaning that the louver slats are mounted horizontally, the slat length runs left to right, and the slats rotate up and down.

Vertical Orientation

Depending on the functionality desired, the louver slats may be oriented vertically. In the vertical orientation, the louver slat length runs up and down and the louver slats rotate left to right. Vertically orienting the louver slats will allow wind flow direction control, horizontally. 

Louvers Slat Sizes

The DIY Louver Bracket kits are designed to use dimensional 1×4, actual 3/4″ x 3-1/2″ lumber members.

A maximum length of 60 inches is recommended for each louver slat.

DIY Louver Kits Sizes

RioOutdoors.com stocks Louver Bracket Kits in three unique sizes:

  1. 24″ ….Kit #24RL
  2. 36″ ….Kit #36RL
  3. 48″ ….Kit #48RL

The actual dimensions of each bracket kit and the opening size requirements are provided in the table, below:

Note: On mobile devices, scroll the table to the left to view additional details.

  

Required Opening Dimensions

Required Materials

  

AS HORIZONTAL LOUVERS

AS VERTICAL LOUVERS

Included in Kit

Customer Supplied

Louver Kit SKU#

Side Bracket Length (in.)

HEIGHT

WIDTH

HEIGHT

WIDTH

# Wood Screws

# of 1X4 Wood Slats

24-RL

23 7/8

24″

60″ MAX

60″ MAX

24″

28

7

36-RL

35 7/8

36″

60″ MAX

60″ MAX

36″

44

11

48-RL

47 7/8

48″

60″ MAX

60″ MAX

48″

60

15

Additional Sizes Capability

Additional taller or longer openings can be filled by stacking one Louver Kit on top of another Louver Kit. The video, below, shows you how to stack one louver bracket kit on top of another.

The designs of RL24, RL36, and RL48 Louver kits allows stacking one side mount bracket on top of another to create taller or longer louver systems.

The table, below, provides the stacked lengths yielded by stacking different lengths or same length louver kits.

   

Required Opening Dimensions

   AS HORIZONTAL LOUVERS

AS VERTICAL LOUVERS

Bottom Louver Kit SKU#

Top Louver Kit SKU#Combined Side Bracket Length (in.)HEIGHTWIDTHHEIGHTWIDTH

RL24

RL2445-3/445-7/8″60″ MAX60″ MAX45-7/8″
RL36RL2457-15/1658″60″ MAX60″ MAX

58″

RL36

RL3670-3/1670-1/4″60″ MAX60″ MAX70-1/4″

RL48

RL2470-3/1670-1/4″60″ MAX60″ MAX

70-1/4″

RL48

RL3682-7/1682-1/2″60″ MAX60″ MAX82-1/2″
RL48RL4894-11/1694-3/4″60″ MAX60″ MAX

94-3/4″

DIY LOUVERS GALLERY

Louver Slats Material Types

The louver bracket kits are designed to use dimensional 1×4 lumber measuring 3/4″ x 3-1/2″.

There are many varieties of wood slats available in dimensional 1×4 size.

The types of wood you can use are limited only by their availability in the required dimensional 1×4 size.

The wood you select is determined by cosmetic requirements, durability requirements, and your budget.

Research online to discover the wood slat options available.

The types of wood available in the market which you can consider using are:

  • Softwood
    Birch, Cedar, Fir, Pine, Redwood
  • Hardwood
    Alder, Balsa, Beech, Hickory, IPE, Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Teak, Tigerwood, Walnut, and others.

Composite Wood Slats are NOT recommended
Composite wood slats are NOT recommended because they are too flexible  in the length direction. This flexible characteristic causes sagging and bowing which is not desirable.

List of Recommended Tools

Measuring Tape

A tape measure in good condition is required to accurately measure lengths of lumber members and framed openings.

 Miter Saw

A miter saw is recommended for making straight cuts as required a the louver slats’ ends. Do not use a circular saw to make louver slats’ end cuts. A miter saw provides accurate straight cuts when compared to a common circular saw.

Drill Gun

A drill gun (electric drill) is required to predrill pilot holes in the louver slats and to drive screws, as needed.

Framing Level

A framing level is recommended to check plumb and level of framed openings.

1/16″ Drill Bit

A 1/16″ pilot hole is required before driving the #6 screws in dry wood slats. The pilot hole will prevent the wood slats from cracking.

#2 Phillips Screwdriver

A #2 Phillips Screwdriver is required to drive #6 Phil Hd screws to secure louver slats to the louver U-clips.

Post Mount, Wall Hugger Bracket

Post Mount, Wall Hugger Bracket
SKU # 6WM

  • Designed to attach a 6×6 Post to a concrete pad, footing, or deck and adjacent to a wall.
  • An open u-channel heavy duty bracket.
  • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
  • Smart DIY design allows easy, accurate, and safe assembly work.
  • Open U-channel allow easy and safe placement of post.
  • Decorative laser cut profiles provide refined aesthetics.
  • Can be use anywhere a post butted against a wall is required.
  • Heavy welded construction provides high load resistance and sway resistance. 
  • Four predrilled 7/16” holes present, 2 holes in each side face, for securing the post to the bracket using 3/8”X 2” Lag Screws.
  • Four 9/16” holes present in the base plate to secure the bracket using 1/2″ diameter concrete anchors or lag screws to secure the bracket to the floor.
  • 1/8” high strength steel, fully welded construction.
  • Black powder painted for corrosion resistance.
  • Can be spray painted over, using any exterior grade paint.

Specifications

Length = 7-3/4″
Width = 6-1/8″
Height = 8-1/2″
Weight = 6.2 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 1/8″
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black7

Post Mount, Wall Hugger Bracket

Post Mount, Wall Hugger Bracket
SKU # 4WM

  • Designed to attach a 4×4 Post to a concrete pad, footing, or deck and adjacent to a wall.
  • An open u-channel heavy duty bracket.
  • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
  • Smart DIY design allows easy, accurate, and safe assembly work.
  • Open U-channel allow easy and safe placement of post.
  • Decorative laser cut profiles provide refined aesthetics.
  • Can be use anywhere a post butted against a wall is required.
  • Heavy welded construction provides high load resistance and sway resistance. 
  • Four predrilled 5/16” holes present, 2 holes in each side face, for securing the post to the bracket using ¼”X 1-1/4” Lag Screws.
  • Four 9/16” holes present in the base plate to secure the bracket using 1/2″ diameter concrete anchors or lag screws to secure the bracket to the floor.
  • 1/8” high strength steel, fully welded construction.
  • Black powder painted for corrosion resistance.
  • Can be spray painted over, using any exterior grade paint.

Specifications

Length = 7″
Width = 3-7/8″
Height = 6″
Weight = 3.2 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 1/8″
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black

Wall Attach Bracket

Wall Attach Bracket
SKU # WAB

  • 90o heavy duty L-bracket.
  • Designed to create a strong joint between 4×4 or 6×6 posts and building walls.
  • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
  • Two 5/16” holes present in one face to secure the bracket to a using ¼”X 1-1/4” Lag Screws.
  • A long 7/16″ wide slot present in the face which butts against the wall to receive 3/8″ hardware.
  • 1/8” high strength steel, fully welded construction.
  • Black powder painted for corrosion resistance.
  • Can be spray painted over, using any exterior grade paint

Specifications

Length =3″
Width = 2″
Height = 1-1/4″
Weight = 0.4 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 1/8″
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black

Partial Hexagon Ridge Rafter Tie Bracket

Partial Hexagon Ridge Rafter Tie Bracket
SKU # PH-RRT

  • Made to secure two 2×6 or 2×8 rafters to the ridge beam of a Partial Hexagon roof structure.
    • Creates a strong, permanent joint between the ridge beam and two rafter top ends.
    • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
    • Smart DIY design allows easy and accurate assembly work and precise positioning.
    • 1/8” high strength steel, welded construction.
    • Black powder painted for rust proofing for lifetime.
    • Can be spray painted over, using exterior paints.
      (Qty 12) 1/4″ X 1-1/4″ Hex Hd lag screws included to secure the bracket to ridge beam and two rafters to the bracket.
    • Easy to follow, highly detailed animated installation instructions are available.

Partial Octagon Ridge Rafter Tie Bracket

Partial Octagon Ridge Rafter Tie Bracket
SKU # PO-RRT

  • Made to secure two 2×6 or 2×8 rafters to the ridge beam of a Partial Octagon roof structure.
    • Creates a strong, permanent joint between the ridge beam and two rafter top ends.
    • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
    • Smart DIY design allows easy and accurate assembly work and precise positioning.
    • 1/8” high strength steel, welded construction.
    • Black powder painted for rust proofing for lifetime.
    • Can be spray painted over, using exterior paints.
      (Qty 12) 1/4″ X 1-1/4″ Hex Hd lag screws included to secure the bracket to ridge beam and two rafters to the bracket.
    • Easy to follow, highly detailed animated installation instructions are available.

Two Way 90-Degree Elbow Bracket

Two Way Elbow Bracket
SKU # 6C2L

  • 2-way 90o heavy duty elbow bracket for 6×6 size lumber members.
  • Designed to create a strong 3-way 90-degree joint between three 6×6 lumber members.
  • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
  • Smart DIY design allows easy, accurate, and safe assembly work.
  • Open U-channels allow easy and safe placement of header.
  • Decorative laser cut profiles provide refined aesthetics.
  • Designed to create a permanent and strong 3-way 90o joints between three 6×6 members.
  • Can be use anywhere a strong 3-way joint is required.
  • Can be positioned in any orientation.
  • 11-1/4” deep tube slides over any 6×6 post end.
  • Allows bracket to be moved up or down at post ends for height adjustment, if necessary.
  • Heavy welded-on gussets under U-channel provides high load resistance and sway resistance. Eliminates the need for lumber gussets at corners.
  • Four predrilled 7/16” holes present, 2 holes in each vertical face of U-channels, for securing headers to the bracket using 3/8”X 2” Lag Screws.
  • Four 7/16” holes present in two vertical tube walls to secure post to the bracket using 3/8”X 2” Lag Screws.
  • 1/8” high strength steel, fully welded construction.
  • Black powder painted for corrosion resistance.
  • Can be spray painted over, using any exterior grade paint

Specifications

Length =13-1/4″
Width = 13-1/4″
Height = 11-1/4″
Weight = 16.8 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 1/8″
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black3/8

One Way 90-Degree Elbow Bracket

One Way 90 Degree Elbow Bracket
SKU # 6C1L

  • Designed to create a permanent and strong 90o joint between any two 6×6 members.
  • 1-Way 90o heavy duty elbow bracket.
  • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
  • Smart DIY design allows easy, accurate, and safe assembly work.
  • Open U-channel allow easy and safe placement of header.
  • Decorative laser cut profiles provide refined aesthetics.
  • Can be use anywhere a strong L-shaped joint is required.
  • Can be positioned in any orientation.
  • 11-1/4” deep tube slides over any 6×6 post end.
  • Allows bracket to be moved up or down at post ends for height adjustment, if necessary.
  • Heavy welded-on gussets under U-channel provides high load resistance and sway resistance. Eliminates the need for lumber gussets at corners.
  • Four predrilled 7/16” holes present, 2 holes in each vertical face, for securing headers to the bracket using 3/8”X 2” Lag Screws.
  • Four 7/16” holes present in two vertical tube walls to secure post to the bracket using 3/8”X 2” Lag Screws.
  • 1/8” high strength steel, fully welded construction.
  • Black powder painted for corrosion resistance.
  • Can be spray painted over, using any exterior grade paint.

Specifications

Length =13-1/4″
Width = 11-1/4″
Height = 5-1/4″
Weight = 12.8 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 1/8″
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black

2-Way 90 Degree Elbow Bracket

2-Way 90 Degree Elbow Bracket
SKU # 4C2L

  • 2-way 90o heavy duty elbow bracket for 4×4 size lumber members.
  • Designed to create a strong 3-way 90-degree joint between three 4×4 lumber members.
  • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
  • Smart DIY design allows easy, accurate, and safe assembly work.
  • Open U-channels allow easy and safe placement of header.
  • Decorative laser cut profiles provide refined aesthetics.
  • Designed to create a permanent and strong 3-way 90o joints between three 4×4 members.
  • Can be use anywhere a strong 3-way joint is required.
  • Can be positioned in any orientation.
  • 8-3/4” deep tube slides over any 4×4 post end.
  • Allows bracket to be moved up or down at post ends for height adjustment, if necessary.
  • Heavy welded-on gussets under U-channel provides high load resistance and sway resistance. Eliminates the need for lumber gussets at corners.
  • Four predrilled 5/16” holes present, 2 holes in each vertical face of U-channels, for securing headers to the bracket using ¼”X 1-1/4” Lag Screws.
  • Four 5/16” holes present in two vertical tube walls to secure post to the bracket using ¼”X 1-1/4” Lag Screws.
  • 1/8” high strength steel, fully welded construction.
  • Black powder painted for corrosion resistance.
  • Can be spray painted over, using any exterior grade paint.

Specifications

Length = 9″
Width = 9″
Height = 9″
Weight = 8 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 1/8″
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black

One Way 90-Degree Elbow Bracket

One Way 90 Degree Elbow Bracket
SKU # 4C1L

  • Designed to create a permanent and strong 90o joint between any two 4×4 members.
  • 1-Way 90o heavy duty elbow bracket.
  • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
  • Smart DIY design allows easy, accurate, and safe assembly work.
  • Open U-channel allow easy and safe placement of header.
  • Decorative laser cut profiles provide refined aesthetics.
  • Can be use anywhere a strong L-shaped joint is required.
  • Can be positioned in any orientation.
  • 8-3/4” deep tube slides over 4×4 post end.
  • Allows bracket to be moved up or down at post ends for height adjustment, if necessary.
  • Heavy welded-on gussets under U-channel provides high load resistance and sway resistance. Eliminates the need for lumber gussets at corners.
  • Four predrilled 5/16” holes present, 2 holes in each vertical face, for securing headers to the bracket using ¼”X 1-1/4” Lag Screws.
  • Four 5/16” holes present in two vertical tube walls to secure post to the bracket using ¼”X 1-1/4” Lag Screws.
  • 1/8” high strength steel, fully welded construction.
  • Black powder painted for corrosion resistance.
  • Can be spray painted over, using any exterior grade paint.

Specifications

Length = 8-7/8″
Width = 8-7/8″
Height = 3-7/8″
Weight = 6.2 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 1/8″
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black

Hexagon Open End Ridge Rafter Bracket

Hexagon Open End Ridge Rafter Bracket
SKU # HOE-RR

    • Made to secure a 2×6 or 2×8 rafter to the ridge beam at the open end of of a Partial Hexagon structure.
    • Creates a 22.8 degree angle which conforms to a hexagon roof which has 20 degree rafter pitches.
    • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
    • Smart DIY design allows easy and accurate assembly work and precise positioning.
    • 1/8” high strength steel, welded construction.
    • Black powder painted for rust proofing for lifetime.
    • Can be spray painted over, using exterior paints.
      (Qty 14) 1/4″ X 1-1/4″ Hex Hd lag screws included to secure the bracket to ridge beam and two rafters to the bracket.
    • Easy to follow, highly detailed animated installation instructions are available.

    Specifications

    Length = 14-1/4″
    Width = 7-7/8″
    Height = 4-7/8″
    Weight = 5.5 lbs.
    Steel Thickness: 1/8″
    Paint Type: Powder Paint
    Paint Color: Black

Octagon Open End Ridge Rafter Bracket

Octagon Open End Ridge Rafter Bracket
SKU # OOE-RR

  • Made to secure a 2×6 or 2×8 rafter to the ridge beam at the open end of of a Partial Octagon structure.
  • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
  • Smart DIY design allows easy and accurate assembly work and precise positioning.
  • 1/8” high strength steel, welded construction.
  • Black powder painted for rust proofing for lifetime.
  • Can be spray painted over, using exterior paints.
    (Qty 4) 1/4″ X 1-1/4″ Hex Hd lag screws included to secure the bracket to post top and rafter to the bracket.
  • Easy to follow, highly detailed animated installation instructions are available.

Specifications

Length = 14-1/4″
Width = 7-7/8″
Height = 4-7/8″
Weight = 5.5 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 1/8″
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black

Open End Rafter Tie Bracket

Open End Rafter Tie Bracket
SKU # OE-RT

  • Made to secure a 2×6 or 2×8 rafter to the top of each post at the open end of a Partial Octagon or Partial Hexagon structure.
  • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
  • Smart DIY design allows easy and accurate assembly work and precise positioning.
  • 1/8” high strength steel, welded construction.
  • Black powder painted for rust proofing for lifetime.
  • Can be spray painted over, using exterior paints.
  • (Qty 2) 1/4″ X 2″ Hex Hd lag screws included to secure the bracket to post top.
  • Qty 2) 1/4″ X 1-1/4″ Hex Hd lag screws included to secure the rafter to the bracket.
  • Easy to follow, highly detailed animated installation instructions are available.

Specifications

Length = 3-1/2″
Width = 3-3/8″
Height = 2-5/8″
Weight = 0.6 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 1/8″
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black

Partial Octagon Spider Bracket

Partial Octagon Spider Bracket
SKU # PO-SPD

A novel 5-way spider hub design which makes it simple to create a super-strong compressive joint between 4 rafters pitched at 20 degree angles and one horizontal ridge beam.

The one and only DIY-Smart design ever created to allow DIYers to easily build a grand solid roofed partial octagon outdoor living structure easily, fast, and for 1/4 the cost of contracted labor.

The Partial Octagon Spider Bracket is designed to resist compressive loads at the peak of the octagon roof. The high strength design of this bracket resists compressive loads applied by each rafter and permanently supports all 4 rafters.

The Partial Octagon Spider Bracket’s arms have upward facing open U-channels to easily receive 2×6 or 2×8 rafters. Each rafter is secured to the U-channel with five (5) 1/4″ x 1-1/4″ lag screws.

Specifications

Length = 21-3/4″
Width = 21-3/4″
Height = 6-3/4″
Weight = 14.8 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 1/8″
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black

Partial Hexagon Spider Bracket

Partial Hexagon Spider Bracket
SKU # PH-SPD

A novel 4-way spider hub design which makes it simple to create a super-strong compressive joint between 3 rafters pitched at 20 degree angles and one horizontal ridge beam.

The one and only DIY-Smart design ever created to allow DIYers to easily build a grand solid roofed partial hexagon outdoor living structure easily, fast, and for 1/4 the cost of contracted labor.

The Partial Hexagon Spider Bracket is designed to resist compressive loads at the peak of the octagon roof. The high strength design of this bracket resists compressive loads applied by each rafter and permanently supports 3 rafters.

The Partial Hexagon Spider Bracket’s arms have upward facing open U-channels to easily receive 2×6 or 2×8 rafters. Each rafter is secured to the U-channel with five (5) 1/4″ x 1-1/4″ lag screws.

Specifications

Length = 21-1/2″
Width = 19-1/2″
Height = 6-5/8″
Weight = 11.5 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 1/8″
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black

Hexagon Elbow Bracket

Hexagon Elbow Bracket
SKU # 4HL

  • Novel and patented unique DIY-friendly design allows any novice to create a beautiful hexagon shaped outdoor living space.
  • 2-way 60-degree heavy duty hexagon elbow bracket for 4×4 size lumber members.
  • Designed to create a strong 60-degree joint between two 4×4 lumber members and attach them to the end of a third 4×4 post.
  • Primarily to be used to create a hexagon shape or partial hexagon shape.
  • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
    Smart DIY design allows easy, accurate, and safe assembly work.
  • Open U-channels allow easy and safe placement of header.
  • Decorative laser cut profiles provide refined aesthetics.
    Designed to create a permanent and strong 2-way 60-degree joints between two 6×6 members.
  • Can be use anywhere a strong 2-way joint is required.
    Can be positioned in any orientation.
  • 8-3/4” deep tube slides over any 4×4 post end.
    Allows bracket to be moved up or down at post ends for height adjustment, if necessary.
  • Heavy welded-on gussets under U-channel provides high load resistance and sway resistance. Eliminates the need for lumber gussets at corners.
    Predrilled 5/16” holes present, 2 holes in each vertical face of U-channels, for securing headers to the bracket using ¼”X 1-1/4” Lag Screws.
  • Four 5/16” holes present in two vertical tube walls to secure post to the bracket using ¼”X 1-1/4” Lag Screws.
  • 1/8” high strength steel, fully welded construction.
  • Black powder painted for corrosion resistance.

Specifications

Length =12-3/4″
Width = 12-3/4″
Height = 8-3/4″
Weight = 9.5 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 1/8″
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black

Octagon Elbow Bracket

Octagon Elbow Bracket
SKU # 4OL

  • Novel and patented unique DIY-friendly design allows any novice to create a beautiful octagon shaped outdoor living space.
  • 2-way 45 degree heavy duty octagon elbow bracket for 6×6 size lumber members.
  • Designed to create a strong 45 degree joint between two 6×6 lumber members and attach them to the end of a third 6×6.
  • Primarily to be used to create an octagon shape or partial octagon shape.
  • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
    Smart DIY design allows easy, accurate, and safe assembly work.
  • Open U-channels allow easy and safe placement of header.
  • Decorative laser cut profiles provide refined aesthetics.
    Designed to create a permanent and strong 2-way 45o joints between two 6×6 members.
  • Can be use anywhere a strong 2-way joint is required.
    Can be positioned in any orientation.
  • 8-3/4” deep tube slides over any 6×6 post end.
    Allows bracket to be moved up or down at post ends for height adjustment, if necessary.
  • Heavy welded-on gussets under U-channel provides high load resistance and sway resistance. Eliminates the need for lumber gussets at corners.
    Predrilled 5/16” holes present, 2 holes in each vertical face of U-channels, for securing headers to the bracket using ¼”X 1-1/4” Lag Screws.
  • Four 5/16” holes present in two vertical tube walls to secure post to the bracket using ¼”X 1-1/4” Lag Screws.
  • 1/8” high strength steel, fully welded construction.
  • Black powder painted for corrosion resistance.

Specifications

Length = 16-1/4″
Width = 10-1/4″
Height = 8-3/4″
Weight = 9.3 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 1/8″
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black

Floor Anchor Bracket

Floor Anchor Bracket
SKU # 4FA

  • Made to secure a 4×4 Post to a concrete footing, concrete pad or wood deck with proper support structure.
  • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
  • Smart DIY design allows easy and accurate assembly work and eliminates having to embed posts into concrete footings.
  • Decorative laser cut profiles provide refined aesthetics.
    Includes a 7” X 7” bottom plate for wide load displacement and is 6” tall for high lateral support and sway resistance.
  • Four 5/16” pre drilled holes present, 2 holes on two opposing faces, for securing post to the bracket using ¼”X1-1/4” Lag Screws.
    Four 9/16” Predrilled holes for ½” X 2-3/4 Concrete Anchors.
  • 1/8” high strength steel, welded construction.
    Black powder painted for rust proofing for lifetime.
  • Can be spray painted over, using exterior paints.
    (Qty 4) 1/4″ X 1-1/4″ Hex Hd Lag Screws included to secure post to the bracket.
    (Qty 4) 1/2″ x 2-3/4″ Bull Stud Anchor Bolts included to secure bracket to concrete.
    Easy to follow, highly detailed animated installation instructions are available.

Specifications

Length = 7″
Width = 7″
Height = 6″
Weight = 4.2 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 1/8″
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black

Hexagon Elbow Bracket

Hexagon Elbow Bracket
SKU # 6HL

  • Novel and patented unique DIY-friendly design allows any novice to create a beautiful hexagon shaped outdoor living space.
  • 2-way 60-degree heavy duty hexagon elbow bracket for 6×6 size lumber members.
  • Designed to create a strong 60-degree joint between two 6×6 lumber members and attach them to the end of a third 6×6 post.
  • Primarily to be used to create a hexagon shape or partial hexagon shape.
  • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
    Smart DIY design allows easy, accurate, and safe assembly work.
  • Open U-channels allow easy and safe placement of header.
  • Decorative laser cut profiles provide refined aesthetics.
    Designed to create a permanent and strong 2-way 60-degree joints between two 6×6 members.
  • Can be use anywhere a strong 2-way joint is required.
    Can be positioned in any orientation.
  • 8-3/4” deep tube slides over any 6×6 post end.
    Allows bracket to be moved up or down at post ends for height adjustment, if necessary.
  • Heavy welded-on gussets under U-channel provides high load resistance and sway resistance. Eliminates the need for lumber gussets at corners.
    Predrilled 7/16” holes present, 2 holes in each vertical face of U-channels, for securing headers to the bracket using 3/8”X 2” Lag Screws.
  • Four 5/16” holes present in two vertical tube walls to secure post to the bracket using 3/8”X 2” Lag Screws.
  • 1/8” high strength steel, fully welded construction.
  • Black powder painted for corrosion resistance.

Specifications

Length =15-7/8″
Width = 15-7/8″
Height = 11-1/4″
Weight = 17.2 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 1/8″
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black

Hexagon Spider Bracket

Hexagon Spider Bracket
SKU # H-SPD

  • A novel 6-way spider hub design which makes it simple to create a super-strong compressive joint between 6 rafters pitched at 20 degree angles.
  • The one and only DIY-Smart design ever created to allow DIYers to easily build a grand solid roofed hexagon outdoor living structure easily, fast, and for 1/4 the cost of contracted labor.
  • The hexagon Spider Bracket is designed to resist compressive loads at the peak of the hexagon roof. The high strength design of this bracket resists compressive loads applied by each rafter and permanently supports all 8 rafters.
  • The hexagon Spider Brackets arms have upward facing open U-channels to easily receive 2×6 or 2×8 rafters. Each rafter is secured to the U-channel with four (5) 1/4″ x 1-1/4″ lag screws.

Specifications

Length = 21-5/8″
Width = 19-3/4″
Height = 6-7/8″
Weight = 14.8 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 1/8″
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black

Hexagon Cross Tie Bracket

Hexagon Cross Tie Bracket
SKU # H-CT

This is a novel bracket designed to connect two roof deck support cross tie beams to the main hexagon rafters.

The Hexagon Cross Tie Bracket is designed to attach to the bottom and side surfaces of the main hexagon rafters and provide two cross tie receiver U-channels at precise angles.

These brackets simplify addition of the cross tie beams at perfect angles to form decorative deck support structures in a perfect hexagon shape.

The cross tie bracket attaches to the rafter’s bottom and side surfaces using four (4) 1/4″ x 1-1/4″ lag screws.

The high strength design of this bracket holds the cross tie support beams securely.

The Hexagon Cross Tie Bracket’s arms have upward facing open U-channels to easily receive 2×6 or 2×8 cross tie beams. Each cross tie beam is secured to the U-channel with two (2) 1/4″ x 1-1/4″ lag screws.

Specifications

Length = 6″
Width = 6-3/4″
Height = 2″
Weight = 1.3 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 1/8″
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black

Post Top Rafter Tie Bracket

Post Top Rafter Tie Bracket
SKU # PTRT

  • Made to secure a 2×6 or 2×8 rafter to the top of each post.
  • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
  • Smart DIY design allows easy and accurate assembly work and precise positioning.
  • 1/8” high strength steel, welded construction.
  • Black powder painted for rust proofing for lifetime.
  • Can be spray painted over, using exterior paints.
    (Qty 6) 1/4″ X 1-1/4″ Hex Hd lag screws included to secure the bracket to post top and rafter to the bracket.
  • Easy to follow, highly detailed animated installation instructions are available.

Specifications

Length = 3-7/8″
Width = 3-1/2″
Height = 2-3/4″
Weight = 0.7 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 1/8″
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black

Floor Anchor Bracket

Floor Anchor Bracket
SKU # 6FA

  • Made to secure a 6×6 Post to a concrete footing, concrete pad or wood deck with proper support structure.
  • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
  • Smart DIY design allows easy and accurate assembly work and eliminates having to embed posts into concrete footings.
  • Decorative laser cut profiles provide refined aesthetics.
    Includes a 8-1/2” X 8-1/2” bottom plate for wide load displacement and is 8-1/2” tall for high lateral support and sway resistance.
  • Four 7/16” pre drilled holes present, 2 holes on two opposing faces, for securing post to the bracket using 3/8”X 2” Lag Screws.
    Four 9/16” Predrilled holes for ½” X 2-3/4 Concrete Anchors.
  • 1/8” high strength steel, welded construction.
    Black powder painted for rust proofing for lifetime.
  • Can be spray painted over, using exterior paints.
    (Qty 4) 3/8″ X 2″ Hex Hd Lag Screws included to secure post to the bracket.
    (Qty 4) 1/2″ x 2-3/4″ Bull Stud Anchor Bolts included to secure bracket to concrete.
    Easy to follow, highly detailed animated installation instructions are available.

Specifications

Length = 8-1/2″
Width = 8-1/2″
Height = 8-1/2″
Weight = 8.2 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 1/8″
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black

Octagon Elbow Bracket

Octagon Elbow Bracket
SKU # 6OL

  • Novel and patented unique DIY-friendly design allows any novice to create a beautiful octagon shaped outdoor living space.
  • 2-way 45o heavy duty octagon elbow bracket for 6×6 size lumber members.
  • Designed to create a strong 45o joint between two 6×6 lumber members and attach them to the end of a third 6×6.
  • Primarily to be used to create an octagon shape or partial octagon shape.
  • Highest quality materials and workmanship for high durability and long life.
    Smart DIY design allows easy, accurate, and safe assembly work.
  • Open U-channels allow easy and safe placement of header.
  • Decorative laser cut profiles provide refined aesthetics.
    Designed to create a permanent and strong 2-way 45o joints between two 6×6 members.
  • Can be use anywhere a strong 2-way joint is required.
    Can be positioned in any orientation.
  • 8-3/4” deep tube slides over any 6×6 post end.
    Allows bracket to be moved up or down at post ends for height adjustment, if necessary.
  • Heavy welded-on gussets under U-channel provides high load resistance and sway resistance. Eliminates the need for lumber gussets at corners.
    Predrilled 5/16” holes present, 2 holes in each vertical face of U-channels, for securing headers to the bracket using ¼”X 1-1/4” Lag Screws.
  • Four 5/16” holes present in two vertical tube walls to secure post to the bracket using ¼”X 1-1/4” Lag Screws.
  • 1/8” high strength steel, fully welded construction.
  • Black powder painted for corrosion resistance.

Specifications

Length = 16-1/4″
Width = 16-1/4″
Height = 11-3/8″
Weight = 16.25 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 1/8″
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black

Octagon Cross Tie Bracket

Octagon Cross Tie Bracket
SKU # O-CT

  • This is a novel bracket designed to connect two roof deck support cross tie beams to the main octagon rafters.
  • DIY-Smart design provides precise angles alignment and, in addition, provides a pencil mark viewing widow for precise locating of this bracket.
  • The Octagon Cross Tie Bracket is designed to attach to the bottom and side surfaces of the main octagon rafters and provide two cross tie receiver U-channels at precise angles.
  • These brackets simplify addition of the cross tie beams at perfect angles to form decorative deck support structures in a perfect octagon shape.
  • The cross tie bracket attaches to the rafter’s and cross tie beam’s bottom and side surfaces using eight (8) 1/4″ x 1-1/4″ lag screws.
  • The high strength design of this bracket holds the cross tie support beams securely.
  • The Octagon Cross Tie Bracket’s arms have upward facing open U-channels to easily receive 2×6 or 2×8 cross tie beams. Each cross tie beam is secured to the U-channel with two (2) 1/4″ x 1-1/4″ lag screws.
  • Don’t forget that you will have to drive 10D X 3″ nails at an angle to secure the top of the cross tie beams to the rafter. These 10D nails are not included.

Specifications

Length = 6″
Width = 6-3/4″
Height = 2″
Weight = 1.3 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 1/8″
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black

Octagon Spider Bracket

Octagon Spider Bracket
SKU # O-SPD

A novel 8-way spider hub design which makes it simple to create a super-strong compressive joint between 8 rafters pitched at 20 degree angles.

The one and only DIY-Smart design ever created to allow DIYers to easily build a grand solid roofed octagon outdoor living structure easily, fast, and for 1/4 the cost of contracted labor.

The Octagon Spider Bracket is designed to resist compressive loads at the peak of the octagon roof. The high strength design of this bracket resists compressive loads applied by each rafter and permanently supports all 8 rafters.

The Octagon Spider Brackets arms have upward facing open U-channels to easily receive 2×6 or 2×8 rafters. Each rafter is secured to the U-channel with five (5) 1/4″ x 1-1/4″ lag screws.

Specifications

Length = 16-1/8″
Width = 16-1/8″
Height = 6-7/8″
Weight = 16.5 lbs.
Steel Thickness: 1/8″
Paint Type: Powder Paint
Paint Color: Black

List of Recommended Tools

Measuring Tape

A tape measure in good condition with a capacity to measure at least 16 feet (5 m) is required.

Hammer

A framing hammer with, at least, a 16 oz head is required to hammer in concrete bull anchors into concrete pads and concrete footings.

Framing Level

A framing level, 4 feet long, is recommended to check plumb of posts and level of headers and ridge rafters.

Ratchet  & Socket Drivers

A racket  & socket drivers are recommended to fully drive lag screws.

7/16″ Hex Socket

The 1/4″ x 1-1/4″ Lag Screws have a 7/16″ hex head. A 7/16″ Socket is required to drive the 7/16″ head lag screws.

9/16″ Hex Socket

The 3/8″ x 3″ Lag Screws used for raftered pergola brackets have a 3/8″ hex head. A 9/16″ Socket is required to drive the 3/8″ head lag screws.

3/32″ Drill Bit

A 3/32″ pilot hole is required if driving 1/4″ diameter lag screws into lumber.

Before driving 1/4″ diameter lag screws into lumber, a 3/32″ pilot hole, hole depth equal to length of screw, must be drilled to prevent the wood from cracking and to allow full lag screw penetration.

11/64″ Drill Bit

An 11/64″ pilot hole is required if driving 3/8″ diameter lag screws lumber.

Before driving 3/8″ diameter lag screws into lumber, an 11/64″” pilot hole, hole depth equal to length of screw,  must be drilled to prevent the wood from cracking and to allow full lag screw penetration.

1/2″ x 4″ Masonry Drill Bit

1/2″ diameter x 2-3/4″ concrete bull anchor bolts are included with floor anchor brackets. These anchors are to be employed to secure floor anchor brackets to concrete pads and concrete footings.

Use the 1/2″ x 4″ masonry drill bit to drill 1/2″ x 2-1/4″ deep holes in concrete pads and concrete footings.

Hammer Drill

A hammer drill (electric drill with optional hammer mode) is required to predrill holes in concrete pads, concrete footings, and masonry walls before proper anchor hardware are installed to secure floor anchor brackets or wall anchor brackets.

10″ Compound Miter Saw

A 10″ compound miter saw is recommended for making straight, angled, and compound angled cuts as required.  A 10″ sized saw will have the capability to cut compound angles in lumber members up to 2x8s. 

Alternatively, a sliding compound miter saw can be used as a better alternative. Sliding compound miter saws have the capability to cut lumber members up to 2x12s and beyond.