How to Build a Kit Gazebo
Even more difficult is building a gazebo from scratch, which requires extensive knowledge of woodworking and an eye for architectural detail. If this doesn’t sound like something you can do, you might want to consider building a kit gazebo.
Essentially, a kit gazebo is like a particle-board desk that you purchase at a department store. It comes with pre-cut parts as well as fasteners for faster building. You don’t have to drag out the saw and level and you don’t have to worry about building a lop-sized structure.
When you purchase a gazebo kit, you’ll discover that you have many options. Some come with electrical wiring, hanging swings, cupolas, gabled roofs and everything else you could possibly imagine. You should know that fancy upgrades, such as pre-stained wood and screen inserts, can add hundreds of dollars to your purchase, so make sure you get the full scoop from whichever vendor you choose.
It is usually easier to have your kit gazebo delivered to your home rather to try and haul it away from a home improvement store. Most vendors will ship for free as long as the delivery point is no more than fifty miles from the warehouse, but you’ll need to verify that information with your supplier. Shipping costs can be quite prohibitive, so make sure you get all of your options.
Once your gazebo kit arrives, you’ll have everything you need to get started. It will come with numbered or lettered parts that correspond with your instruction manual as well as screws, nails, hinges and other necessary fasteners. To be sure, take inventory of all parts before you begin building to ensure that you aren’t missing anything.
The worst mistake you can make when you set out to build a kit gazebo is to fail to follow the instructions. Another method of building that you’ve conceived in your time might seem more efficient, but you have to trust that the manufacturers know what they are saying. Starting with Step One and working in order will ensure that you don’t forget anything and that your gazebo comes out looking like it’s supposed to.
Another consideration when building a kit gazebo is placement. Many DIY amateurs start building without thinking of where the gazebo should go for maximum efficiency. It is much more difficult to move a finished gazebo, so make sure that the placement is satisfactory. Avoid low-hanging tree branches, large roots and uneven ground to get the most out of your kit gazebo.
Once you have erected the gazebo, you can add anything you like to it. Most of these kits are extremely well-made and will include information about the amount of weight it can bear and potential upgrades you can make. Many people choose to encourage vines to scale the roof of the gazebo while others choose to paint them.
If you are looking for an affordable kit gazebo, an Internet search might yield the best results. For example, GazeboJunction.com sells Gazebos-in-a-Box for as low as $220. You might also like the selection at ABetterBackyard.com, where the kit gazebos are slightly more ornate and customers have more options.
