PLANS FOR AN 8ft gazebo.pdf

PLANS FOR AN 8' OCTAGON GAZEBO

Here are plans to build an 8' octagon gazebo from scratch.

Because gazebos are exterior structures, you should use a

wood that is best for exterior use. A soft, decay resistant wood

such as redwood is the best choice. However, you can also use

cedar, or treated pine. One of these three is most likely

available in your area.

We predrill all of our screw holes and use 3" screws to

assemble our gazebos. We recommend you do the same. With

these simple plans and some basic woodworking tools you can

construct a gazebo at a substantial savings in three to four

weekends. ( If you prefer to purchase one of our precut kits,

assembly takes approximately a day. )

These plans are going to give you a big head start, but they will

not provide information on things such as skip sheeting the

roof, application of roofing materials or any decorative trim

such as a finial or a cupola. We leave the custom touches to

you.

We recommend that you have some basic carpentry or

woodworking skills before attempting this project.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Assemble and level floor.

2. Attach rail sections to posts.

3. Attach arches to posts.

4. Attach two rafters to the kingpin - one opposite the other lift the

rafters and kingpin into the notches at the top of the posts, then attach

the remaining six rafters.

5. Attach fascias. The bottom of each fascia should be flush with the

bottom of each rafter tail.

6. Attach post and fascia trim.

7. Skip sheet roof with the material of your choice.

8. Roofing - use material of your own choice.

We suggest topping your gazebo with a finial, weather vane, or cupola.