YARDISTRY 12X16 CEDAR GAZEBO FROM COSTCO

[SmokinAl]

Looks Great Al !!
Take a Well deserved Break!!
Does that roof have much of a pitch, or isn't it needed in FL.
I realize you don't get much "Snow Load" down there.
Nice Job.

Bear

No, we don’t get snow here, reason for the gentle slope is in high winds the air just passes over & under the roof. If it had a steep pitch, it would blow away easier. Now another hail storm, that’s a different story!
Al

 

[Bearcarver]

Mine is a little different than Al's as mine is a little smaller at 12' x 14'. I know several friends here on Long Island that have had it up for a few years and has held up well with 2'+ snow storms.

I'm not sure of the Size of Bear Jr's, but he has a pretty steep Pitch on his:

Bear

Hmmm, on Edit---That's interesting. Makes sense though, about not wanting much pitch because of High Winds.

 

[bill1]

No way just 2 people could do this no matter how much skill they had...

But what about with a couple come-along's or winches? I'm surprised to not see more ropes, pulleys, levers, and jacks in these assembly pics. But I'm impressed with the muscular strength this apparently involved.
I don't have much overhead strength standing on terra firma; let alone on a ladder. I have to make machines do the work for me.

 

[bill1]

I'm not sure of the Size of Bear Jr's,...
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Snow or wind, I like the placement along with the outdoor fireplace. Beautiful indeed, Bear.

 

[SmokinAl]

No way just 2 people could do this no matter how much skill they had. I would think a seasoned crew of 4 could do it in a day. Just removing the plastic from each side of every panel is a chore.

I totally agree!
Al

 

[clifish]

I'm not sure of the Size of Bear Jr's, but he has a pretty steep Pitch on his:

Bear
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Hmmm, on Edit---That's interesting. Makes sense though, about not wanting much pitch because of High Winds.

That is very nice, did he make that from scratch. The fireplace is very cool and I like the pond. Is that a natural pond or did he put it in?

 

[Bearcarver]

That is very nice, did he make that from scratch. The fireplace is very cool and I like the pond. Is that a natural pond or did he put it in?

Thank You Cliff !
I hijacked Al enough-----Here's the whole back-yard project he did:
Bear Jr's Back Yard Landscaping Project
Bear

 

[driedstick]

Nice job guys!!! and gals!!! enjoy a cold drink under them,,,,

 

[clifish]

Thank You Cliff !
I hijacked Al enough-----Here's the whole back-yard project he did:
Bear Jr's Back Yard Landscaping Project
Bear

Thanks for the redirect...long before my time here, but OMG that was some build.

 

[SmokinAl]

Thank You Cliff !
I hijacked Al enough-----Here's the whole back-yard project he did:
Bear Jr's Back Yard Landscaping Project
Bear

No problem, that is some project!
Al

 

[clifish]

Put up that exact one on my in-laws patio last summer. Pretty nice kit. It was pretty much me, my pregnant wife, and two of their teenage nephews (who were about as useful as having an extra thumb most of the time but needed the extra muscle). Picture Lenny from “Of mice and men” but with ADHD and no work ethic and you’re in the ballpark. Took a real long day. If you had a couple handy buddies with their own tools, you could do it in half that or less. You need at least three able bodied folks to get it up. Preferably with some height/strength. You also need a fair amount of room to lay everything out (specifically for assembly of the roof panels after the frame is up). It’s fairly heavy also. You’re not moving it far, if at all, once it’s up.

I don't think 4 big guys could lift it even to move a couple inches. So far it has been stellar in any winds and snow so far.