Building
the Perfect Gazebo
A Complete
Step-by-Step Guide
by David Schiff
Softcover
215 x 255mm
160pp
Published by Lark Books, a division of Sterling Books, NY, USA
R.R.P.$29.90
ISBN 1-57990-342-8
Extract from back cover of book:
Build a beautiful gazebo to create an inviting backyard retreat.
If you want to construct an attractive gazebo that complements your garden, this is the guide you need. It explains how to pick a site, select materials, erect and install floors and posts, assemble the roof, and more. Detailed drawings and plans take you through the process of building one gazebo from start to finish. Once you're finished with this great do-it-your- self project, you'll want to spend more time relaxing and entertaining outdoors.
About the Author: David Schiff has worked in various editorial capacities for several publishing houses, including Reader's Digest, Creative Homeowner Press, and Rodale Press.
Photos: Colour
Units of Measurement: Imperial
Contents
Introduction
Chapter
1 - A Brief History of Gazebos in America
Chapter
2 - Choosing a Site
Drawing a Site Plan
Considering the Sun
Chapter
3 - Choosing Materials
Wood for Gazebos
Wood Finishes
Roofing
Fasteners
Chapter
4 - Starting Out on the Right Footing
Laying Out the Corners
Laying
Out a Four-Sided Gazebo
Laying Out an Eight-Sided Gazebo
Laying Out a Six-Sided
Gazebo
Choosing a Foundation
Chapter
5 - Building the Floor
Erecting the Floor and Posts
Installing the Floor
Building
Stairs
Chapter
6 - Building Beams, Plates, Brackets and Friezes
Choosing a System
Installing
a Ceiling Joist
Installing a Header Beam
Installing Side Boards with Friezes
and Brackets
Chapter
7 - Constructing Railings
Building with Stock Rails
The All-Purpose
Railing System
2 x 2 Balusters with a Twist
Making a Railing with a Notched
Band
Making a Sunburst Railing
Chapter
8 - Building the Roof
Understanding Roof geometry
Calculating Rafter
Length
Assembling the Roof
Rafter Overhangs
Sheathing and Roofing
Chapter
9 - One Gazebo Start to Finish
Gazebo chosen is shown on front cover
Metric
Conversion
Index