How to Build a Gazebo
There is nothing more attractive for an outdoor space than a well-crafted gazebo. A gazebo can be an open or enclosed structure with a variety of uses. Large or small, for parties or quiet evenings sitting in a garden, a gazebo adds character and dimension to a yard. Building a gazebo can be a relatively quick and easy project with the right materials. Read on to learn how to build a gazebo. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Order a gazebo kit from a home improvement store or online. Kits come with most of the supplies needed and measured detailed drawings for gazebo construction.
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Purchase the rest of the needed supplies using the list provided with your gazebo kit. Ask an in store expert for help in gathering the items.
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Choose an area for your gazebo before the kits arrives. The area should be level and well away from power lines.
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Prepare the area for the gazebo by framing out the spot with 2 by 4 pieces of plywood. Clear the area of rocks and debris. Depending on the kit you purchased you may also need to pour concrete footings to secure corner posts.
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Get friends to help you on the day of delivery and to assist with the actual construction. This is definitely a two man or more job.
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Unpack the boxes, keeping items for the floor, walls and ceiling separate.
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Begin by assembling the floor. Most gazebos are an octagon shape and the kit floor will come in eight sections. The floor boards will be nailed on top of each section to assemble the deck.
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Follow remaining kit instructions for assembling the walls and ceiling.
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Tips & Warnings
It is possible to build a gazebo from a measured drawing and gather all needed materials from a home supply store. If this is your first building project, consider using a kit instead.
Most outdoor construction of this type requires a permit. Check with your local government before beginning any building project.
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Comments
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hsl9999
Oct 17, 2008
I agree with oldguy. A How to Article show be just what it says. Telling people to buy a kit is uselless, Why not just add the words ...and follow the kit instructions. That wold make this How to even shorter. I went to this how to article to see "HOW TO" build a gazebo. This should include what materials, other supplies and tools are needed and/or recommended. The advice of choosing an area for the gazebo on level ground and away from power lines is good advice. But more should be said such as how to determine what size the gazebo should be and what direction the gazebo should face or at least how the builder should determine that. Once this is determined, or perhaps even before you should determine if your area requires a city, county or state permit. You don't want to build anything only to find out later on that someone reported it (perhaps an unfriendly neighbor) and that the in -
oldguy
Dec 18, 2007
I would remove my last comment if I could. So far I have not found a way. I guess I expected too much.
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oldguy
Dec 18, 2007
I would remove my last comment if I could. So far I have not found a way. I guess I expected too much.
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oldguy
Nov 29, 2007
This has to be the worse how to article yet. My 3 yr old could have given the the same instructions!
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oldguy
Nov 29, 2007
This has to be the worse how to article yet. My 3 yr old could have given the the same instructions!
