The Simpson Strong-Tie Outdoor Accents Avant Collection DIY Pergola Hardware Kit (APVPK44-D1) is designed for homeowners and DIYers who want to build a beautiful, structurally sound open-top pergola up to 10 ft. x 10 ft. using nominal 4x4 lumber. Everything you need is conveniently packaged in one box - including straps, adjustable post bases, and angle connectors - all finished in a stylish black powder-coat over ZMAX galvanization for lasting corrosion resistance in exterior and treated-wood applications. Free pergola plans and cut sheets for 8 ft. x 8 ft. and 10 ft. x 10 ft. builds are available for download; access information is printed directly on the box.

Key Features

• Complete one-box solution - all hardware needed to build a pergola up to 10 ft. x 10 ft. is included in a single kit
• Designed for nominal 4x4 lumber - connectors and post bases are sized specifically for 4x4 structural members
• DIY-friendly installation - Outdoor Accents connectors and fasteners are engineered for easy installation by homeowners and DIYers
• Free downloadable plans - cut sheets and building plans for 8 ft. x 8 ft. or 10 ft. x 10 ft. pergola configurations; download information provided on each box
• Heavy-gauge steel construction - 14-gauge steel (APVA4 angles); 12-gauge steel (APVL4 strap ties); 16-gauge base with 12-gauge strap (APVB44 post bases)
• ZMAX galvanization with black powder coat - provides extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications
• Structural fasteners included - Outdoor Accents structural wood screws and hex-head washer combos are included for a complete installation
• Made in the United States

Specifications

• Model Number (MPN): APVPK44-D1
• Lumber Size: Nominal 4x4
• Max Pergola Size: 10 ft. x 10 ft. (open-top)
• Coating: ZMAX
• Finish: ZMAX Galvanized with Black Powder Coat
• Material - APVA4 Angles: 14-gauge steel
• Material - APVL4 Strap Ties: 12-gauge steel
• Material - APVB44 Post Bases: 16-gauge base, 12-gauge strap
• Country of Origin: United States

Approved Applications

• Building open-top pergolas up to 10 ft. x 10 ft.
• Exterior structural applications with nominal 4x4 lumber
• Treated-wood construction applications
• DIY homeowner pergola builds using free downloadable plans (8 ft. x 8 ft. or 10 ft. x 10 ft.)

What's Included

• (4) APVA4 Outdoor Accents Avant angle connectors
• (8) APVL4 Outdoor Accents Avant strap ties
• (4) APVB adjustable post bases for 4x4 lumber (concrete anchors sold separately)
• (24) 5-1/2-in. Outdoor Accents Structural Wood Screws (SDWS22512DBB)
• (50) 3-1/2-in. Outdoor Accents Structural Wood Screws (SDWS22312DBB)
• (64) STN22 Outdoor Accents Hex-Head Washers

Installation Notes

This kit installs

Frequently Asked Questions

What size pergola can I build with this kit, and what lumber does it require?

This kit provides all the hardware needed to build an open-top pergola up to 10 ft. x 10 ft. It is designed specifically for use with nominal 4x4 lumber. Free plans and cut sheets for both 8 ft. x 8 ft. and 10 ft. x 10 ft. pergola configurations are available for download; access information is printed on each box.

What hardware is included in the kit?

The kit includes (4) APVA4 angle connectors, (8) APVL4 strap ties, (4) APVB adjustable post bases for 4x4 lumber, (24) 5-1/2-in. Outdoor Accents Structural Wood Screws (SDWS22512DBB), (50) 3-1/2-in. Outdoor Accents Structural Wood Screws (SDWS22312DBB), and (64) STN22 Outdoor Accents Hex-Head Washers. Concrete anchors for the post bases are sold separately.

Do I need to purchase any additional hardware to anchor the post bases to concrete?

Yes, concrete anchors are sold separately. The recommended anchorage is (4) 5/8-in. x 5-in. mechanically galvanized Titen HD screw anchors (THDB62500HMG), installed into a minimum concrete thickness of 6-3/4 in.

What finish is used on the hardware, and is it suitable for treated lumber?

All connectors in this kit feature ZMAX galvanization with a black powder-coat finish, which provides extra corrosion resistance for exterior and treated-wood applications. The steel gauges vary by component: 14-gauge for the APVA4 angles, 12-gauge for the APVL4 strap ties, and a 16-gauge base with 12-gauge strap for the APVB44 post bases.