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Install Specialized Trim Framing

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This Is NOT Your Average Pergola - Polycarbonate Roof and Trim

What happens here

Carefully install specially ripped wooden boards along the perimeter of the pergola. These boards are crucial for aligning with the raised ridges and flat sections of the Palram EZ Glaze polycarbonate panels. The framing must be precise to ensure the flat parts of the panels lay securely on the rafters, while the raised ridges align with the higher edges of the beam. This precise trim ensures a flush, watertight, and aesthetically pleasing fit. Use a table saw to rip the wooden boards to the necessary dimensions for this specialized trim.

Goal: Install custom-ripped wooden boards to create a specific trim profile that accommodates the unique design of the polycarbonate panels, which feature raised ridges and flat sections.

Tools and materials

  • Circular Saw
  • Nail Gun
  • Table Saw
  • Tape Measure
  • Wooden Boards