What is a gazebo?

A gazebo is a open-sided, freestanding structure, with a solid roof and floor. The traditional material for construction is wood. Equally popular are those built of metal, stone or even reinforced concrete. Nowadays, some people even use plastic and cloth accents for the sides. It all depends on how you wish to use and the â€Å"look” and purpose for which it will be used. The aesthetic look is important but safety is key too.

Gazebo kits are readily available and make this project a very real dream for all you do it yourself hopefuls and homeowners. For those with resources, you can also commission an original design by ordering one through specialized computer aided designing offered by manufacturers. Wow! You want to make sure that the gazebo fits in with the look of the adjacent house, yard and trees.

Do it yourself requirements for a gazebo

Building a Sacramento Gazebo from scratch requires excellent carpentry skills so the easier option for the do-it-yourselfer approach is to assemble a gazebo from a kit. Before ordering a Sacramento Gazebo kit, it is advisable that you consult the local building department about the need for a permit as some towns require these for structures larger than 10 feet across and they also dictate the kind of foundation you’ll need. Do not want to get you in trouble now.

Gazebos in Sacramento Features kit

You will see endless choices when pursuing the gazebo manufacturer’s website. Color, design and budget factors all come into play. Pre-fabricated gazebos have the convenience of pre-cut pieces and parts, with comprehensive instructions to help out the inexperienced homeownerâ€"from start to finish. Very often, the larger components- roof, floor and sides- are pre assembled in sections so that no cutting or sawing is required. Higher-end models are made of weather- and rot-resistant cedar with stainless or galvanized steel fasteners and due to precision cutting and fitting, these do it yourself gazebo kits can deliver extremely well-engineered structures.

Gazebo project Structural elements

The support columns are held by gusset plates bolted directly onto the foundation piers, deck, patio, or concrete floor and the sections bolt together through predrilled holes wherein smaller pieces screw together. Simple square latticework structures cost $1,500 and up for a 6-footer and the octagon gazebos, with decorative millwork and two-tiered, cupola-topped roofs, can put you back anywhere between $3,500 to $10,000 for a 12-footer.

Usually, a small to midsize model can be put up by two people within a couple of weeks with a cordless drill, wrench and sockets. A hammer and nail set is needed for most cases. The guidebook gives step-by-step detailed instructions. The most challenging part is getting the floor section perfectly level. The end result is what makes most DIY gazebo assemblers plough through the time consuming, muscle bound efforts as it provides the ultimate resting spot for celebrations while saluting creativity and beauty. If it seems like a lot of work, it can be. If you decide you need to â€Å"call in the big guns” there are plenty of experts that can assist with completing the job more quickly or even doing it for you in the end.