Can I put the gazebo up myself?
Yes, depending on the size of the gazebo and your carpentry skills. Most of the gazebos can go up with one person, but you will need help with the roof sections. All the wall sections are preassembled and the roof panels are preassembled and shingled. Everything else is pre-cut. So if you have some basic carpentry skills... meaning you can handle a hammer and use a screwgun, you'll have little trouble with assembling your gazebo.
Do the gazebos need to treated or sealed?
Yes! We highly recommend that the gazebo be sealed with some kind of sealer. It is best to check with a quality paint store in your area for their suggestion of what product works best for your region.
Do you need a building permit?
We highly recommend that you check with your local building department for their building codes. Every building department has different requirements and some require a permit and some may not. We provide standard building permit specifications necessary for you to obtain a building permit at no extra charge. In some instances, local building departments may require architectural stamps, or additional upgrades and these services are available. (an extra fee may be charged for architectural stamp)
How does cedar weather and how long will it last?
Cedar is a wood with a well-deserved reputation for durability and natural rot resistance. It has been used for generations for roofing and shingles, fences, fence posts, planking for small boat hulls and, of course, for outdoor furniture. Department of Agriculture tells us that a cedar fence post will last up to 16 years in the ground. We have found that left out year round, untreated and uncovered, cedar will last a minimum of 8 to 10 years. Cedar that is brought inside or covered for the winter will last twice that long.
I want the shingles to match the asphalt shingles on my house, is this possible?
Yes, but we do not manufacture roof panels with the asphalt shingles on them. The roof panels would still be preassembled, but the asphalt shingles would be the customers responsibility and installed at the job site. We do have other roof options available, so please check out the Roof Options section.
What are the floor and foundation requirements?
Gazebos are designed to attach on top of some kind of floor. It can be an existing deck, or a wood floor built especially for the gazebo, a concrete slab or paving bricks.
We provide the floor and foundation specifications, depending on what type of gazebo floor you choose. Post holes are necessary for a wood floor and paving bricks. You will need to check with your local building codes for the foundation requirements.
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