- The solid roof brackets kit is a unique and novel creation by RioOutdoors.com.
- When constructed as instructed in the installation instructions, this solid roof structure will withstand any snow load and will be an all-weather structure.
- This novel hexagon-specific roof joinery bracket kit simplifies roof construction work and yields a super-strong roof structure which can withstand snow loads exceeding 165 lbs./sq. ft.
- This strong roofed structure will be a permanent structure for any geographic location.
- The novel hexagon-specific steel brackets eliminate all wood joinery skills and work making it ideal for all DIY projects and for contractors.
- All steel parts are made of 1/8″ thick steel and powder painted for permanent rust proofing and durability.
What Hexagon Size will this roof kit fit on?
- The size shown in the Kit Description (e.g., 8ft. to 9ft. Wide Hexagon, Solid Roof) defines the width of the base hexagon wall structure.
- The roof kit that you select (e.g., 8ft. to 9ft. Wide Hexagon, Solid Roof) is designed to create a solid roof that can cover an hexagon shape that is between 8ft. and 9ft. wide.
- The roof outer edges will overhang the hexagon walls by 12″. The “8ft. to 9ft. Wide Hexagon, Solid Roof” dimension does not include the 12″ overhang dimension.
- To determine what size hexagon will fit in the space available in your yard, include and add the extra space required for the roof overhangs past the hexagon walls. We recommend a 12″ roof overhang past the hexagon walls.
- The roof kit brackets bundle includes:
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- 1 Qty of Roof Peak 6-Way Spider Bracket.
- 6 Qty of post top Rafter Tie Brackets.
- Cross-tie Support Brackets (Qty varies by size):
- Qty 12: 8ft. to 9 ft.
- Qty 18: 9-1/2ft. to 12-1/2ft.
- Qty 24: 13ft. to 15-1/2ft.
- Qty 30: 16ft. to 19ft.
- Qty 36: 19-1/2ft. to 20 ft.
- 6 Qty of Roof Skirt Tie Brackets.
- 1/4″ x 1-1/2″ Black Lag Screw (Qty varies by size).
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- Roof Framing Lumber Requirements:
- Roof rafter and crosstie lumber to be kiln dried lumber (pine, cedar, redwood, etc.).
- Roof skirt members to be pressure treated pine, cedar, or redwood.
- Roof rafters’ size to be 2×6 for widths up to 14 feet and 2×8 for widths more than 14 feet.
- Roof skirt members’ size to be 2×6 or 2×8 and must be the same size as Roof rafter size.
- Cross support beams are required every 24″ between adjacent rafters to support roof deck plywood/OSB boards.
- Roof rafters’ pitch angle is fixed at 20-degrees.
Scott Jones –
Very unique, highly detailed, and professional parts. High strength and high quality. Contruction work was super-simplified by following their professional custom cutlist and installation instructions.
Ralph Werner –
We receieved our order on a pallet with multiple boxes wrapped with shrink-wrap. The delivery instructions by manufacturer said to cut the shirnk wrap and break the pallet load into individual boxes and deliver to customer. The truck driver was very happy to be able to carry small individual boxes to our door rather than one massive and heavy box.
We had a family gathering and we all worked togather to assemble our new pergola. The best thing was that each box had a label with a QR Code that individuals could scan with their phones and watch a video showing how to install that part. Everyone understood their individual job and everyone installed their assigned part exactly as depicted in the videos. We had a great time together building. Afterwards, we all relaxed and enjoyed a few beers together.
We are all impressed, as a family, with this new product and their approach to customer service. Everything was top notch.
We highly recommend this company and their products.
Ron Shimmick –
Very happy with our solid roof. Went up fast and easy.
Jason Beach –
High quality parts. Easy to install. Fast work. Great instructions.
Randy Kohler –
Very professional company. very helpful and responsive. Great parts and instructions.
Rick Mattos –
Order was shipped the next day after ordering. Package arrived in 4 days. Parts were packaged well. It was very easy to install the roof. Followed their install instructions and everything went smoothly. It took about 1 day for roof framing and adding OSB board for roof deck. Another day or so for adding shingles and gutters. The instructions made us very organized and moved smoothly step by step through the whole process. Roof is solid and very professional looking. No doubt this roof will easily withstand any snow load. We are happy.
James Lark –
Ordered on Monday, shipment arrived on Saturday. Bought all lumber, plywood, shingles, tar paper etc on Sunday. By end of next week, we had it completed. Nice parts, easy to locate and assemble. The spider bracket is very heavy duty. Cross tie brackets make it so easy to add the cross tie beams. Roof skirt bracket holds the roof skirt lumber by itself. Makes is super easy to align and attach roof skirt. Impressed with all parts and this is definitely the finest DIY kit out there.