How to Build a Wooden Gazebo

You have a garden and landscaping to be proud of, and now you need a spectacular way to share it with friends and family. A wooden gazebo is not only a nice place to relax with loved ones, but will make a beautiful addition to any garden landscape. You can purchase a gazebo kit or build from scratch. Plan for the job to take two to three days, round up some friends to help and use the following steps to guide you through the process.

Instructions

Design your gazebo or acquire design plans through a provider. There are several websites online that offer free gazebo design plans). Make sure you determine the measurements for all of the wood pieces.

Purchase wood precut from a local hardware store or cut it yourself. Most hardware stores will cut wood pieces for you if what they have available doesn't quite fit the measurements you need. Your measurements depend upon the design plan you're using.

Determine where you will put the gazebo. Measure the area to match gazebo plans and mark the outer edge of the gazebo location with landscape marking paint. Clear the area of plants and large rocks. With a post-hole auger, dig 30-inch holes where each of the posts will go. The number of posts you use will match the number of sides to your gazebo, which is typically six or eight.

Place the wooden gazebo posts in the holes and set with premixed concrete. Use a level to make sure the posts are even and level. Brace the posts as necessary to make sure they stay in position. Allow the concrete to dry, which usually takes at least 24 hours, before proceeding.

Install the gazebo deck. Begin by connecting the planks, using decking screws, to the outside of the posts for the frame of the deck. Make sure each plank is level. Install the center deck post and then the joists from the center to the outside planks for the base of the deck, making sure each joist is level and screwing them into the inside of the frame planks. Add cross supports between the joists and then install the deck floor. Check that it is level.

Determine where you will put the steps for the gazebo, which can be on any side. Build a concrete slab to extend about 2 inches past the length and width of the stair case, and about 4 inches thick, where the base of the steps will be for support.

Measure the distance from one post to the post on the opposite side of the gazebo octagon. Cut or purchase your roof rafters equal to half this distance. Add cap plates to the top of the gazebo posts. Nail two opposite rafters to the center hub of the roof, forming a truss. Lift the truss to the top of the gazebo and, using ropes and help, position the truss in place and nail to the cap plates in the appropriate posts. Attach each of the remaining rafters to the hub and the corresponding posts. Nail fascia board to the exposed ends of the rafters.

Climb up on the roof, once it's fully sturdy, and install tongue and groove sheathing on the rafters. Staple on the roofing felt. Install asphalt roofing shingles with short roofing nails.

Attach the rail sections to the ground posts using screws for the outside of your gazebo. Install your stairway. Then admire your handy work.

AcousticsFREQ.com - How to Build Your Own Acoustic Panels
acousticsfreq.com/blog/?p=62
How to Build Your Own Acoustic Panels (DIY) Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 April 2013 06:15 Written by AcousticsFREQ Thursday, 13 October 2011 08:41
Gazebo KitsAssembly InstructionsVinyl and Wood Gazebo Kits ...
www.amishdesigners.com/gazebo-kits
Enjoy the experience and satisfaction of building an Amish Gazebo kit. Easy to read illustrated instructions make it easy for anyone to build their own gazebo kit.
How to Build a Biltong Box How to Make Biltong
www.biltongbox.info/how-to-build-a-biltong-box
The first thing you need to do is decide what to use as the box. You could either use wood or cardboard. I have used both in the past. There is no real preference ...
Bob Vila Home Improvement Forums
www.bobvila.com/forum
Bob Vila Home Improvement Forums - Home Repair and Renovation Projects, Featured Products Marketplace, Expert Do It Yourself, Budget and Green advice from Bob Vila ...
How to Build A Storm Shelter - LS1M
www.ls1m.com/How%20to%20Build%20A%20Storm%20Shelter.htm
About me: Mark graduated in the top 1% of his 5A high school class, is a certified ASE mechanic, and once held a medical degree before the doctor told him to put it ...
How To Videos: Instructional, DIY & How To Video eHow
www.ehow.com/videos.html
How To Videos from the How To experts eHow.com. Find practical, step-by-step video clips to show you how to do just about anything. Expert Village is now eHow Video!
BuildAHotDogCart.com How to build a hot dog cart
www.buildahotdogcart.com
You CAN Build Your Own Hot Dog Cart For $497 In Hardware Store Parts. E-Z Videos Show You How. NEW Build In Wood Or Metal. Theyre Both E-Z!
How to Make a Homemade TV Antenna TV Antenna Plans
www.tvantennaplans.com
One of the most effective "Build Your Own HDTV Antenna" plans is based on a design called the DB4. The DB4 is regarded as one of the better "general use" designs for ...
How to build a concrete table for beginnersDIY Projects with Pete ...
www.petesveen.com/how-to-build-a-concrete-table
Pete shows how to build beautiful concrete table tops that look great, are cheap to make, and don't require any specialty tools.
Amish Designers - GazebosPavilionsPergolasDesigned and
www.amishdesigners.com
Gazebos, pergolas and pavilions by Amish Designers are designed and built to last.