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Gazebo Shelter Plans
Gazebo Shelter Plans
Ever Rafter
gazebo a
Finish filling each hole and
form with concrete and smooth the
surface; then insert a mudsill an-
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Fill the holes and Sonotube forms com- Build the deck frame on the concrete foot-
pletely with concrete and insert a mudsill ings, making sure that the mudsill anchors Secure the mudsill anchors to the deck
anchor into each footing. When the con- are prepped to wrap around the boards. frame. A palm nailer works well for
crete is dry, cut away the Sonotube forms. Then ensure that the frame is square. building the deck portion of this project.
Easy- to - b uild g a z e bo
33-1/2"
80"
36"
9-1/2"
10'1
1"
Ridge
Bird’s-mouth
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13 Cut two common rafter boards and attach them to the ridge. Fit
them in place along the top plate, making sure that they are at
Attach the top plate to the 4x4 posts and add support brackets the correct height above plate (HAP). Mark and cut the bird’s-
to the corners of the gazebo. mouths (inset) for both boards.
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Install the hip boards, making sure to cut the correct compound miters that will attach to the ridge and adjacent common rafters.
Install the railing
and apply finish
We chose to use Deckorators
26-in. classic-baluster railing from
a local home center for this proj-
ect. To install the railing, start
by attaching the top and bottom
metal rails to the top and bottom
2x4s for each section of railing.
Then screw all plugs in place and
insert the balusters.
Next, mark the cut locations for
the top and bottom 2x4s for each
section and cut them to size (photo
21). Install each section of railing
by screwing it in place between the 17 18
Enlist a couple of helpers to lift the ply-
4x4 posts. Tip: Use a couple of piec-
Attach three creepers to each side of the wood panels onto the roof framing. Use a
es of scrap 4x4 to prop up each rail-
hip boards; use nails and string to mark circular saw with the depth guide set to
ing section from the deck; this will
the end cuts for all boards. 1 in. to make cuts.
ensure that all sections are installed
at the same height (photo 22).
Once the railing was installed,
we sprayed on a cedar-color semi-
transparent water-base stain from
Thompson’s WaterSeal. (To watch a
video of the process, see WEB EX-
TRAS.) You can apply the finish of
your choice. After the stain dries,
all that’s left is to furnish your ga-
zebo with a couple of chairs and
perhaps a small table or two; then
you’re ready to relax and enjoy the
fruits of your labor.
WEB EXTRAS
To watch a quick video of
contractor Mike Conner
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building this gazebo, scan Install the drip edge; use tin snips to cut Cover the plywood with roofing felt and
this tag or go to www. the corner. shingles.
HandymanClub.com and
Get the free mobile app atclick on WEB EXTRAS.
http:/ / gettag.mobi
To watch the completed
gazebo being sprayed with
stain, scan this tag or go to
www.HandymanClub.com
and click on Web Extras.