gazebo

[parlapa]

I want to build a gazebo, there are those who have some ideas for me?
Measures are 3x3 mt
Thanks in advance

 

[mailee]

I have built a few of these in the past. They last two were to house hot tubs and were all built on site. Is this the sort of gazebo you are talking about?

Or this one which is less elaborate.

Both of these were a little larger than the one you suggest and took me about one week to complete off and on. They are built out of treated timber and use ply, felt and felt roofing shingles. HTH :wink:

 

[parlapa]

Yes, this is what I mean, but 'some' more ' "light" and not massive like this that is beautiful, but not in my needs'

 

[neilc]

Mailee,
I'm thinking of taking on a project like this in the summer. Just wondering about the posts you used. I've been having problems sourcing chunky 5x5 posts. Did you laminate? Also what kind of timber is it? I'm just in the planning stage at the moment so any info would be great.
Neil

 

[mailee]

Hi Neil, the posts for these jobs were 6X6 tannalised timber and were available from the timber merchants to order. I am afraid I couldn't tell you a price on them as the customer bought the timber. HTH. :wink:

 

[neilc]

Thanks Mailee.
Neil

 

[Gary M]

Just wondering about the posts you used. I've been having problems sourcing chunky 5x5 posts.
Neil

Hi Neil,
Woodford Timber, County Cavan will be able to supply you with whatever posts you need 5"x5" or bigger. They specialise in tanalised timber, and if they dont have it they will make it for you. 5"x5" smooth posts are generally stock items anyway.
HTH
Gary.

 

[neilc]

That's great thanks a million Gary.
Neil

 

[parlapa]

Having thought for a few moments I decided to make my gazebo, is not yet complete 100%

 

[MikeG.]

Parlapa,

please, please put some diagonal bracing in that structure!! Otherwise, the first good wind will push the whole thing over.

At the very least, it needs eight substantial 45 degree "knees" or braces properly jointed into all four corner posts and the roof plates. I reckon if you push on one of the posts you can make the whole thing shake? Think what a good wind will do to it!!

Mike

 

[parlapa]

Parlapa,

please, please put some diagonal bracing in that structure!! Otherwise, the first good wind will push the whole thing over.

At the very least, it needs eight substantial 45 degree "knees" or braces properly jointed into all four corner posts and the roof plates. I reckon if you push on one of the posts you can make the whole thing shake? Think what a good wind will do to it!!

Mike

at the bottom (not seen in the photo) there are 45 °

 

[MikeG.]

Parlapa,

not enough!!

All four corners need bracing in both directions. They would need bracing even if your posts were set in the ground in concrete.............yours are bolted on at ground level, which is effectively a hinge.

That is, of course, unless the wind never blows in Italy!!! :wink:

Mike

 

[mailee]

I have to agree with Mike on this. Those braces at the bottom are just not enough. You need diagonal bracing at the top of the posts and in both directions. If you look at mine the corners are much larger than the centres of the rails for this purpose and inside out of view there are diagonals from one rail to another. Also out of site the rails are 'L' shaped giving a more robust structure. Something like a Gazebo will act like a parachute in a wind as it has no sides to block the wind. Sorry to be a killjoy but I would beef it up a little. :wink:

 

[parlapa]

diagonal bracing for what you want to say? intend reinforcements in the corners at the top? or reinforcements ranging diagonally from the bottom up?

 

[mailee]

I would put some diagonal braces at the top of the posts. I would also fit diagonal pieces across the corners at the top of the posts effectively connecting the two side rails together. With your diagonal bracing at the bottom it will not have as great an effect on rigidity. HTH :wink:

 

[parlapa]

I apologize for my English, but I write using the translator google

 

[mailee]

Parlapa, no probem with your English I understand fine. I think maybe it is my explanation that is at fault. They say a picture paints a thousand words so here is a simple picture to explain my meaning. It is not to scale and does not show any joints but may give you some idea of the bracing the structure needs. This is at the top of the posts where the bracing is needed. HTH.

 

[parlapa]

thanks for the foreseeable we lighthouse 'improvements to the gazebo

 

[parlapa]

well, finally finished the gazebo, now you can stick with your criticisms (which are always useful)

 

[mailee]

Very nice Parlapa, and much more sturdy with the diagonal braces in the corners. It still looks light but certainly a sturdier structure. Well done.