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Leveling the Header

Question:

• My patio concrete is not very level (long story).  Given that I have 3 header posts, they will have to be cut fairly exactly in order for all 3 posts to be flush against the bottom of the header and level.  Would you recommend putting up the posts first (without attaching at the base yet), then placing the header on top to see if they are level?  It seems difficult given that I can’t secure the posts until I’m sure they are the right size.  I don’t know how to tackle this.

lay out and install your post brackets.

Lay your header, (seam side down) next to it.

Use a speed square to transfer the post locations from the post brackets to the top (smooth or bottom side) of your header.

As you are doing this you can place a level on your header, have someone hold it level or shim it up.  Measure the difference at each post location and add this measurement to each post, respectively.  This will give you a straight and level post height.

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