Create a beautiful DIY pergola with a post wall for added visual interest and privacy.
Please note: The Toja Grid KNECT brackets are not a safety railing bracket. Review your local railing/building codes for regulations regarding railing requirements.
Toja Tip: Ensure lumber is fully inserted into the bracket cavity, resting on metal tabs for proper installation. We recommend taking down your SHADE SAIL in high winds (50km/30mph) and winter. Do NOT use SHADE SAIL on top of or around a source of heat or flame.
The parts included in kits ship as retail packages.
Included
INCLUDED
- 4x TRIO corner brackets
- 4x SOLO base/wall brackets
- 16x 4x4 KNECT accent brackets
- 1x SHADE SAIL of chosen size(s) and colour
- 1-1/2” Pan Rob/Phil combo drive 304 S.S Wood screws with Black plastic head caps
NOT INCLUDED
- Wood
Shipping wood is costly. Most of the population has access to stores that sell wood locally where they live. Buying your lumber allows you the freedom to select the type of wood you want to use for your build and budget. There are also regional limitations for what kind of lumber is ideal for your build; different species of lumber would be used in tropical climate vs. a cold one. - Anchoring Hardware
Due to different building materials and requirements based on location, we advise on checking building codes and talking to your local hardware store for the best securing hardware for your specific surface.
Tips
TIPS
GENERAL
WOOD
SCREWS
- Each bracket only requires 2 screws per each side/set of eight holes.
- Insert screws in holes closest to the wood.
- Hardware to secure to wood is included.
- Additional screws are available for purchase
Instructions
SINGLE TOP SHADE PERGOLA WITH POST WALL BUILD
what you need
Ladder(s)
Drill(s)
Measuring Tape
Cardboard (to be placed under the brackets to not scratch your surface or the brackets)
LUMBER
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 2 screws per each side/set of eight holes.
1-1/2” Pan Rob/Phil combo drive 304 S.S Wood screws with Black plastic head caps are included
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 ATTACHING THE SHADE SAIL
Attach corner mounts. See figure 3.
Attach buckles. With buckles facing the sky, loop strap around corner mounts, secure with buckle and pull tight. See figure 4.
Line up side mounts to the remaining buckles on SHADE SAIL. See figure 5.
Loop strap around side mounts, secure with buckle and pull tight.
SECTION 3 INSERT THE POSTS
Insert your vertical posts on the first side.
Secure bracket to lumber with provided screws.
SECTION 4 POST WALL
Insert your lumber into side 2.
Secure bracket to lumber with provided screws.
Build privacy wall posts. Secure bracket to lumber with provided screws. See figure 6.
Space privacy posts out evenly across the side of your pergola and secure bracket to lumber with provided screws. See figure 7.
SECTION 5 COMPLETE
Anchor to your surface. Remember Anchoring hardware is NOT included as surfaces will vary from build to build. A local building supply retailer will be a helpful resource.