CPC E04D 13/0354 (2013.01) [E04B 7/163 (2013.01); E04D 13/0305 (2013.01); E04D 13/0325 (2013.01); E04D 13/064 (2013.01); F21V 33/006 (2013.01); E04D 13/17 (2013.01); E04H 4/082 (2013.01); F21W 2121/004 (2013.01); F21W 2131/10 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A method for assembling a louvered patio cover, the method comprising:
assembling a frame configured to be coupled to support posts, the support posts configured to be installed in or on a ground surface, the frame comprising support beams;
rotatably coupling louvered panels to the support beams;
attaching support beam couplers to the support posts, a support beam coupler of the support beam couplers comprising first and second receivers, the first receiver configured to receive an angled end of a first support beam of the support beams, and the second receiver configured to receive an angled end of a second support beam of the support beams, such that the angled ends of the first and second support beams face each other when received by the first and second receivers; and
providing cap connections configured to couple the support beam couplers to the support posts, a given cap connection of the cap connections comprising a planar surface configured to couple to an end of a corresponding support post between the support post and the support beam coupler.
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