INSTALLATION OF ARBORS AND TRELLISES

To install an ARBOR, follow steps below:

STEP ONE

Move the arbor to it's final location (you'll need a helper). When you are satisfied with the location, mark the positions of the posts, then move the arbor aside and lay it carefully on it's side. Dig a hole at least 6" wide and 12" deep for each post.

STEP TWO

Attach the anchors to the post using the screws provided.

STEP THREE

Carefully move the arbor back to it's final position. Support it plum and level over the holes with bricks, stones or blocks of wood. The posts should be close to the level of the ground surface.

STEP FOUR

Fill each hole with a 1/2 bag of concrete mixed. The concrete should come to 1/4" of the bottom of the posts but the post should not be in the concrete.

STEP FIVE

Let the concrete cure for the remainder of the job per the instructions on the bag of concrete.

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To install a TRELLIS, follow the steps below:

STEP ONE

Create a "T" with two 6" green treated 2x4's. Screw them together in five places (this is to prevent warping).

STEP TWO

Bury the "T post" with the 4" side facing forward. 24" of the "T post" should be under ground and 48" should be above ground. Plumb the post, then compact with soil.

STEP THREE

Attach the trellis to the "T post" with screws in three places. Pre-drill to prevent splitting.

 

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