This was probably the most helpful video we watched. We're in our mid 60s, and we put this together this week. Organization is key. The 2 of us did everything up to putting together the structure. Our very tall son lent a hand, along with daughter, to do the rest. Totally worth the trouble.
I had this sitting in my house for about 2 weeks now. This video definitely gave me the push I need to start it this coming weekend. Thanks for the upload
Nice job. I just finished mine this last week, and I thought I would add a helpful suggestion. When you get to the final small roof assembly, I found it was very difficult with 3 people to get it shoved all the way up to the peak. I drilled a hole in the extra support piece that is screwed onto one of the 2 large roof panels and screwed in a large 3/8" thick eye bolt with lag screw into that piece and did the same in the middle roof panel frame. I then attached a nylon "tie down" strap that had a hook on each end and a ratcheting come along handle in the middle. It was then very easy to use the come along to pull the 4th panel into place. Also, I made an adjustable 10' 4" support pole out of a piece of 2" pvc with another piece of 1 1/2" pvc slid inside of it, with a screw driver stuck through holes drilled in the side to lock it in place. This support pole came in very handy to hold up the roof panels while I was getting them lined up to attach the bolts that hold them together. I hope this all makes sense.
Great Job illustrating and pointing out some of the challenges to be aware of. Also, liked how you broke down the time components; as such, I will follow your lead and build the sections noted from the garage during the week. Great to know that I can handle most by myself, as I had planned to do it that way. Great points on the roof attachment and the time it took to do with 3 helpers, that will definitely come in handy when planning accordingly. I like the look and quality as seen at Costco and I don't think you can beat the quality & look for under $3 to $3.5k. Thanks for sharing!
Just finished putting the roof sections together and am excited about the project. Just need to get a gang together to assemble it. Hope it comes out looking as good as yours.
I’ve put together 3 of them. All by myself. The roofs are a little difficult but I managed without too much trouble. I am 6’3” 250 pounds. With a decent wingspan I think that helps on the roof assembly. It can be done with only 1 or 2 people. Don’t be afraid.
I'm building the 12'x12' by myself to see if I can do it. So far I've got the four posts up and beams, etc. I've just put up the first roof section without the metal panels. This first section is held up by a supporting crude jig made of 2x4's. I'll attach removable wood brackets to it that will support the 2nd and 3rd completed roof panels with removable wood brackets. And also attached to them to support the 4th roof panel. When the 2nd, 3rd and 4th panels are bolted together, I'll remove the 1st panel, install the metal roofing and re-install it. I have 12' 2x4's cut to size laying across the support beams for safety in case a roof panel should fall inwards.
just ordered this one today, gave thought to the 12x12 but went w 12x14 , bit bigger and everything can be covered, your video definitely helpful! We want to hang some type of Sunbrella or similar fabric to adjoin 2 walls
I actually did myself, and only had 1 person help me during 2 stages. One stage was putting up the legs to create the 4 leg frame. The other stage was putting up the 4 pies of the roof. Used a beam jack to hold the roof sections up, and 2 little giant ladders through both stages. It was like putting a 1,000 piece puzzle together, but turned out great! Alot of fore thinking was done...lol. But, definitely one more person would of been nice.
Can u explain "pulling" the rafter to beam brackets on the last piece of roof during install? I am having some trouble on last piece lining up on corners, but noticed the brackets slid in but are not flush along beam end. I plan on loosening all bolts and trying to raise it a little higher and screwing in brackets again. What a pita!
I have 17 solo hours in this project so far. Next step is to set the 4 posts and cross members. I did read somewhere that it's a 20 hour project. Looks like that will be pretty accurate.......I least I hope!
These things were selling out like crazy around where i live! Costco sold me the floor model for half off since they know me and my dad! So i got this for a steal! I made a video of doing my patio installing this! My video includes building this, doing a mosaic granite floor, building a wood fired pizza oven and some other stuff! I did use your video as tips for installing mine!
We had a 60+ MPH roll through that knocked out power for 3 days, but our unit held up with no problems. It may depend on the direction of the wind, but ours has held up for two tough seasons.
Lol,I built this gazebo ass a side job with only myself and another person, it's easy on the last roof don't put the brackets and it slides easily in we do it in four hours. But bean doing it for over 20 years. The only thing that takes time is pealing the plastic of all the metal stuff.
Again, really well done JMS! We are trying to decide whether we want to go with this and buy 2, since 12 x 14 isn't big enough for the new outdoor kitchen we're having put in by landscape contractor. At first I thought they would have to be side to side (with roof pitches adjacent) but we have a big 1/2 acre and thinking a lot better look to do them one right in back of another, or deep if that makes sense. So the look from our house/kitchen widows, it would be 14' W x 24' Long. My question to you, because you know this product SO WELL is 1) How do you think this will look, aesthetically and will it still 'feel' same? and 2) What, if anything could a contractor do about the gap between the two? A way to make them flush so no water leakage is possible? Or maybe modify with metal cuts and caulking? I really appreciate it if you have thoughts about this. Of maybe someone out there bought 2 of these and did something to prevent a gap? I'm so torn. These will be available only 2 more days at the great price of $1299. Comparable pavilions online are $10-$12,000. thanks for any suggestions!!
Me and my dad are very experienced builders so we did it ourselves pretty easily. But if your not that experienced or strong than 4 or even 5 would be a good idea.
I did it myself, no help. I did use leverage and props, but no problem. Also, I am a general contractor, so maybe I had an edge :) It is possible. 2 would be faster and 2 experience people would definitely suffice. I need 4 people for building a house, not a gazebo :)
Any tips on putting up the roof panel? I only have 1 1/2 people. LOL. I was thinking putting the 2 long roof up first, with a piece of wood standing up in the middle to kinda support it while we connect the 2nd long roof at the very top. Will securing the 2 long panel, like an upside down V, help?
Kevin Chan You need something to prop up one side while the other is sat on the ground. A post longer than the supplied corner posts does the job. a ladder maybe and attach the corner posts, and then raise the other side and attach remaining 2 corner posts using same method. You need to be strong though
I plan on buying this unit from online. I read that assembly needs to be NOT on patio pavers. How can this be done to secure it then. I read that the installer group you prepay online when purchasing it expects a solid surface.
How is it now? Is this not damage when strong wind? I have vinyl aluminum 12x10 and every time has the wind my gazebo keep moving and damaged the top. I keep replaced it every year so i decided to purchase one of this. Is this really strong?
Thanks for the video. I have one being delivered soon. Would it be possible to remove the aluminum roof panels, replace them with plywood sheathing and shingle it? It would look so much better. The only thing that makes this look like a somewhat 'cheapish' kit is the aluminum roof, IMO.
It would look better, but the thing you would have to factor in is weight. This was engineered for a lite-weight material and ply + shingles could be considerably heavier depending on the route you go. Might see if the company has any engineering specs.
another thing I want to mention is if you are able to put all your tin pieces out in the sun for 15 minutes or so the plastic peels off much much easier
Me and my husband did it entirely by our ourselves. I fought it but my husband is stubborn. I was amazed we did it with just us but we did. Our ladder ended up assisting us as a third person. It was the perfect height to hold the center.
Almost done with my installation. Don't even try to do the beam installation yourself, I would worry about the post tipping over. How's the gazebo holding up after a year? I plan on painting mine to seal the wood as I think the paint will last much longer that a sealer.
Hello, I am using this gazebo as part of a paver patio project. I am pouring footers and bolting the gazebo down then installing pavers around columns. Do you think I can run electric and Ethernet through the column? Was going to put pvc conduit as part of the footer. Is there room at the top to drill a hole and pull the wires out the top of column. Thank you your videos are very helpful.
Edwich Pierrelouis hey, I never went through with it. It was a crazy day getting it all set up and that was a step I just decided I didn’t need. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work though. If your going to run Ethernet just look into that it’s not supposed to be too close to 110v electric. May cause interference. I am going to run conduit up behind an outside post so not as nice as inside but it will still be out of the way. Good luck.
Hello. I know the center peak height is 125 inches high. What is the height from ground to the crossbar. Putting this side by side to an elevated deck with two stairs. I want to see how low that bar is once you walk up steps. Thank you
Thank you!! How far into the project do you need all 4 people?...Just me and my handyman to start the project on Friday...when should I get other rounded up or 'on call" lol..?
You only need the extra people when hoisting the rafters/putting the roof on (I set the cross members to the pillars by myself, but 2 people would go quicker and would perhaps be a bit more safe). Another person said they pulled it off with three people. I can see where it would be doable with 3 tall/long armed people. The only potential liability to 3 vs 4 relates to any unexpected alignment issues in which it's nice to have the extra hands or if the people are all shorter. I found the forth person to be most valuable when placing the 2nd & 3rd rafter as he could guide it from the 2 people hoisting to the person in the middle, and then could quickly set the bolts from that same position while the other two grabbed the next rafter. The reality to this project is that once you start setting the rafters you need to keep going until at least three are set at the center and can bear their own weight. By having 4 people we were able to move really fast and thus alleviate the guy in the middle from holding things for very long.
How loud is this thing when it rains? Thinking about putting one on my patio which is near the master bedroom. Concerned about potential noise as I am a light sleeper
We have a metal roof in our house. This roof on gazebo isn't metal. Ask yourself how often does it rain in your area? When I grew up I live on the top floor next to roof with asphalt shingles and I could hear it rain but it didn't take long to fall asleep when I was tired.
No, it won't hurt anything. It will just give you that nice blue hue :) In time the plastic might bubble a little if the metal gets really hot in the sun, but I wouldn't worry about it too much.
My husband and I were going to try installing this ourselves but after it sat for a month and a half, we decided to call the company that delivered for Costco to come install it for us. They are here now and they are SO FAST! I asked them how any they have done and they said they install two a day!! My question is whether anyone has installed a fan/light in their Yardistry Gazebo? I would really like to have a fan but not sure it it is difficult to do? Thanks!
So sorry, just seeing this now. The company/brand name is Yardistry. You can ask them questions on their website. They are very helpful. If you want it installed by the people who install at Costco, you need to call your local Costco and ask who they use. T'hat is what I did.
Did you level and shim the posts, or did you just set it on the patio? It says in the instructions about a hundred times to level it, but I was thinking it'd be easier to just set it on the patio. My only concern is it would cause the beams to be catawampus making it difficult to put the roof on.
I live in WildWood city(Missouri). I am not getting permit to install it until I get licensed Engineer sign-off on it for 12 by 14 foot gazebo? Any suggestions?
Hi, I just finished building the same gazebo from costco, and it is definately more work than it looks. There are many areas where you can go wrong during assembly , esp using wrong hardware etc. Double checking each step takes time. The actual assembly is relatively easy. The main area i had trouble with was the roof sections. 2 reasons...make sure the foam strips are installed correctly and keeping the center pushed up at the correct angle helps line up on the corners. Off the topic, I see you have a fireplace in your gazebo? Where did you get it and how do you like it so far? Ive been thinking about doing the same but not sure what to buy. Does the smoke enter in the gazebo? How close do you have it from the edge? Thanks!
did you experience a problem with aluminum roof panel being mis-aligned, where the holes don't match over the short straps 431-432 but the top is fluch and the hole aligns? If so what was your remedy? Ron
We have had wind storms with gusts of over 60MPH that took down trees in the yard, but this has been fine. I admit, however, were in a densely wooded area thus the wind may act in those conditions very differently than in a non-wooded windy environment.
Great set of videos on putting this together. Would you know the height from the patio floor to the bottom of the peak of the roof? Looking to make a pole to help the person holding those sections up in the middle during roof panel construction. Thank you!
I did not, but I'm going to. I'm just going to tap some holes with a concrete bit and then drive bolts into the slab. I did that with the last patio cover I had.
I used your technique with some large pavers for additional support. I almost lost it twice, but kept going into the dark until it was up. Question for you: Do you happen to know the pitch of the roof? I'm trying to figure out how close I can get it to the house without interfering with the overhang on the second floor. By chance do you know the measurement from the top of the post in the corner to the top of the roof in the corner?
it's 35 Degrees (as per their support chat online) I did some measurements with the roof brackets in place and found that it is roughly 8" higher than the center of the vertical beam. Thanks for your response and videos.
Awesome video thank you. Quick question though - when it rains is it noisy on the aluminum roof ? I see it’s close to your house like mine would be so I’m wondering if the aluminum is nosy in the winter during storms
They are hollow for the majority of the length, but you will need a pretty long bit to punch through if you go straight down the top of a pillar. Then you will need to drill a hole out the side at the bottom since the pillar sits so close to the ground.
Hi, Good video. How are you enjoying the gazebo? Any issues? Also, what kind of fireplace is that??? Im ordering the same gazebo online and looking for a similar fireplace to put adjacent to it. Cheers
I am putting together the gazebo but running into an issue with aligning the metal roof. do you have any tips? did all of the holes align for you? thanks! your videos have been helpful!
When you say aligning are you talking about aligning the rafters to one another (i.e. the 4 finished roof components being bolted together on top of the structure)? The key to getting the first three to bolt together is pushing up hard on the center peak. When we did that the holes lined up well. The forth rafter is a bit more tricky. I needed to remove the three brackets sit on and connect to the cross member. I then reinstalled those once I had all four rafters bolted together.
sorry, I should have been clearer. our issue is putting the metal pieces on the frame. the holes for the trim around the edge do not seem to be aligning, unless we are doing something wrong. thanks for your response!
I assume it's the holes along the bottom/long portion of the rafter frame. And if I guessed a little bit more you're probably having problems only with the center (rectangular) metal piece for the longer 14 foot rafter, correct? If so, rotate that center metal piece 180 degrees. The holes on the center piece for the 14 foot rafters are inset slightly deeper from the edge on one end of the sheet vs the other. Rotating it should get the holes to align, if it is what I think it is.
The only thing I would be concerned about is the need to reinforce the structure when you actually move it. The pillars are pretty long with all the bracing being up top, opposite of where the casters would be. As soon as you began to push those pillars may want to twist, bend or crack at the top bracing. If you rigged a way to temporarily lock the pillars together toward the bottom (i.e. run 2x4s as braces that locked the lower parts of the pillars together while you moved it and then removed the 2x4s after moving) that might work. Seems like a lot of extra effort, but it could work.
1 more question for now. How did you slide your ridge caps up on the house side? I saw the tip about bending the ridge clips a little but am not too crazy about doing that unless I have no other option.
I had plenty of space since each ridge clip is actually two pieces (a long and a short). I did bend the clips on one edge just a bit to get enough clearance to push them up to the cap.
Jim Brantner i had to screw the ridge cap on i had no other way because it was too close to house worked great i layed down on roof and drilled both down
We actually moved the gazebo out a bit on one side to get the caps on, then put it back and walked out the other side to do that one. It's heavy and hard to do but we did it with 2 people.
Great vid. Mine is sitting in my garage. Does your patio slope away from your house like mine does and if so, curious to know why you did not level it on the far side. Also....I thought I would have to put gutters on it so I would not walk out into a water fall in rainy weather. Give me your thoughts. Thanks
My patio was level and so I was good. Depending on the slope you could perhaps use treated plywood to use as a shim (cutting it to the size of the pillar footprint) or even a concrete paver to elevate the sloped side depending on how dramatic the slope. As to gutters - yeah, I was just looking at the gutter thing myself last week with all the rain since I assembled mine. It would be super easy with the way the wood runs just under the flashing. I think full sized gutters would look weird on it I so I'm looking for something I can manipulate to do the same thing without looking disproportionate to the structure.
My patio slopes slightly away from my house (on purpose, for the rain flow), so we trimmed the base of the two poles closest to to the house and just re-drilled the pre-drilled holes slightly above where they were from the manufacturer at the bottom of the poles BEFORE we put the anchor plates and trim on.
Thanks Donnelly. That's a good thought but I think I am going to build up the far end. I have about a 3.5" slope and I don't want to lose the height on the house side. Thanks
Jim, can you update us on how you raised the "far end?" Photos would be great if possible. I'm about to begin building a 12x12, and my patio slopes too. I'm really concerned about lifting the front legs. I posted this in the comments of video 4: Nice job! And, thanks for posting. You've helped give me courage to assemble a 12x12. I hope to start soon. Questions: My patio slopes, so front legs will be lower than the back legs. 1) How level is your patio, did you have to do any leveling? 2) Am I safe to assume if it's not level, I will encounter alignment problems during assembly, so I'll have to add some kind of spacers to elevate the front legs to make it level? 3) Any ideas on what might work? I haven't started building yet, so not sure how much lift I'll need in the front, but I'm guessing it could be up to an inch. I've seen 6x6 post bases that sit up a bit (like these: www.fastenersplus.com/Simpson-ABU66Z-6x6-Adjustable-Post-Base-\Zmax-Finish?gclid=CMaVl6m70tMCFdCCswod3vYKSg) but can't find any for 6x9 posts. Any tips you might have regarding the "level-ness" would be great. Thanks again for the info.
I am going to set it up Saturday or Sunday. My patio slopes about 3" so I bought 4 12"x12" paving squares. I plan to put 2 under each of the far posts. You will have issues during set up if it's not level. I will post a pic when complete
Thanks for the videos. Question: Any issues with the surface...I imagine it has to be a very level surface? Also are the 4 beams secured to the ground?
Yes, you will need a very stable and level surface. You could put it on grass or dirt, but you will want to dig out where each pillar will go and either pour a small concrete slab or use a thick concrete riser that can handle the overall weight. As to securing the beams to the slab, I'm doing that this weekend with a concrete drill bit and stainless bolts. I chose not to bolt them down till after I had it fully assembled so I could manipulate the overall structure while being assembled.
Do you feel that you need to secure this to the patio? It seems so heavy that I can't imagine the possibility of it moving even in a super strong wind. Am I wrong on this?
@@randyzone3485 - did you end up securing ? I agree with you - being so heavy - I would think it does not need it - have you confirmed - I need to get mine up soon and was curious.
We are getting terrible glare from the sun that is reflecting off the aluminum roof and through our neighbors window. Is anyone else having the same issue?
Thanks for the video! I shall begin the process soon. You live in a moist areas .... Did you have any issues with moisture and the wood during the assembly process. I would like to start working on my under the carport this week and know we will have moisture in the air the entire project?
The Yardistry site says the word is pre-treated so it should be fine (aside from the fact that it will be in the damp air once it's constructed). After I constructed the rafters and cross members I left them under a cover on my driveway for 2 weeks and nothing twisted or warped in the damp air.
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This was probably the most helpful video we watched. We're in our mid 60s, and we put this together this week. Organization is key. The 2 of us did everything up to putting together the structure. Our very tall son lent a hand, along with daughter, to do the rest. Totally worth the trouble.
Fantastic tips! We are having 4 friends come over this Saturday to raise our roof, and your tips are appreciated!
I had this sitting in my house for about 2 weeks now. This video definitely gave me the push I need to start it this coming weekend. Thanks for the upload
Doesn’t help with assembling anything
Nice job. I just finished mine this last week, and I thought I would add a helpful suggestion. When you get to the final small roof assembly, I found it was very difficult with 3 people to get it shoved all the way up to the peak. I drilled a hole in the extra support piece that is screwed onto one of the 2 large roof panels and screwed in a large 3/8" thick eye bolt with lag screw into that piece and did the same in the middle roof panel frame. I then attached a nylon "tie down" strap that had a hook on each end and a ratcheting come along handle in the middle. It was then very easy to use the come along to pull the 4th panel into place. Also, I made an adjustable 10' 4" support pole out of a piece of 2" pvc with another piece of 1 1/2" pvc slid inside of it, with a screw driver stuck through holes drilled in the side to lock it in place. This support pole came in very handy to hold up the roof panels while I was getting them lined up to attach the bolts that hold them together. I hope this all makes sense.
Excellent post. Any photos you can share? I'll be assembling soon.
Assembled my 12x16 myself as well, now at the roof raising part which needs helpers. The set goes together really well!
Great Job illustrating and pointing out some of the challenges to be aware of. Also, liked how you broke down the time components; as such, I will follow your lead and build the sections noted from the garage during the week. Great to know that I can handle most by myself, as I had planned to do it that way. Great points on the roof attachment and the time it took to do with 3 helpers, that will definitely come in handy when planning accordingly. I like the look and quality as seen at Costco and I don't think you can beat the quality & look for under $3 to $3.5k. Thanks for sharing!
I built mine over the course of 4 days. My boys came over on day 4 to raise the roof and we knocked it out of the park! I love it!
Have one sitting in boxes waiting for my brothers to have a free weekend--your advice has certainly helped.
Me too
Just finished putting the roof sections together and am excited about the project. Just need to get a gang together to assemble it. Hope it comes out looking as good as yours.
Thanks man. I'm sure yours will turn out awesome. Have fun.
I’ve put together 3 of them. All by myself. The roofs are a little difficult but I managed without too much trouble. I am 6’3” 250 pounds. With a decent wingspan I think that helps on the roof assembly. It can be done with only 1 or 2 people. Don’t be afraid.
Looks very nice bro. Love those large trees.
I nice video... I had 1 helper and our roof went up easily as all measurements were done precisely (luckily)
I'm building the 12'x12' by myself to see if I can do it. So far I've got the four posts up and beams, etc. I've just put up the first roof section without the metal panels. This first section is held up by a supporting crude jig made of 2x4's. I'll attach removable wood brackets to it that will support the 2nd and 3rd completed roof panels with removable wood brackets. And also attached to them to support the 4th roof panel. When the 2nd, 3rd and 4th panels are bolted together, I'll remove the 1st panel, install the metal roofing and re-install it. I have 12' 2x4's cut to size laying across the support beams for safety in case a roof panel should fall inwards.
just ordered this one today, gave thought to the 12x12 but went w 12x14 , bit bigger and everything can be covered, your video definitely helpful! We want to hang some type of Sunbrella or similar fabric to adjoin 2 walls
I actually did myself, and only had 1 person help me during 2 stages. One stage was putting up the legs to create the 4 leg frame. The other stage was putting up the 4 pies of the roof. Used a beam jack to hold the roof sections up, and 2 little giant ladders through both stages. It was like putting a 1,000 piece puzzle together, but turned out great! Alot of fore thinking was done...lol. But, definitely one more person would of been nice.
Can u explain "pulling" the rafter to beam brackets on the last piece of roof during install? I am having some trouble on last piece lining up on corners, but noticed the brackets slid in but are not flush along beam end. I plan on loosening all bolts and trying to raise it a little higher and screwing in brackets again. What a pita!
Dude your a Rockstar wanna do mine in southern utah with me...lol loved the videos thx
Mj
I have 17 solo hours in this project so far. Next step is to set the 4 posts and cross members. I did read somewhere that it's a 20 hour project. Looks like that will be pretty accurate.......I least I hope!
These things were selling out like crazy around where i live! Costco sold me the floor model for half off since they know me and my dad! So i got this for a steal! I made a video of doing my patio installing this! My video includes building this, doing a mosaic granite floor, building a wood fired pizza oven and some other stuff! I did use your video as tips for installing mine!
You put the frame together on your own..
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Great job, major props to you.
Nicely done, I guess it's my turn to have a go at this project.
Wondering how it copes with snow load, and can you use that fire under it safely??
Nice video thanks for ALL the info about how many guys and everything , A+ overall
We "had" one of these. Pray you never have a strong storm blow through. It DESTROYED ours.
We had a 60+ MPH roll through that knocked out power for 3 days, but our unit held up with no problems. It may depend on the direction of the wind, but ours has held up for two tough seasons.
Were they anchored down to concrete? Debating if I need do this
Lol,I built this gazebo ass a side job with only myself and another person, it's easy on the last roof don't put the brackets and it slides easily in we do it in four hours. But bean doing it for over 20 years. The only thing that takes time is pealing the plastic of all the metal stuff.
Did you put anchors screws on each post or is it just sitting on the ground.
Again, really well done JMS! We are trying to decide whether we want to go with this and buy 2, since 12 x 14 isn't big enough for the new outdoor kitchen we're having put in by landscape contractor. At first I thought they would have to be side to side (with roof pitches adjacent) but we have a big 1/2 acre and thinking a lot better look to do them one right in back of another, or deep if that makes sense. So the look from our house/kitchen widows, it would be 14' W x 24' Long. My question to you, because you know this product SO WELL is 1) How do you think this will look, aesthetically and will it still 'feel' same? and 2) What, if anything could a contractor do about the gap between the two? A way to make them flush so no water leakage is possible? Or maybe modify with metal cuts and caulking? I really appreciate it if you have thoughts about this. Of maybe someone out there bought 2 of these and did something to prevent a gap? I'm so torn. These will be available only 2 more days at the great price of $1299. Comparable pavilions online are $10-$12,000. thanks for any suggestions!!
I put the frame up by myself too I just strapped the post to the ladders to brace it Yep 4 people on roof
Me and my dad are very experienced builders so we did it ourselves pretty easily. But if your not that experienced or strong than 4 or even 5 would be a good idea.
I did it myself, no help. I did use leverage and props, but no problem. Also, I am a general contractor, so maybe I had an edge :) It is possible. 2 would be faster and 2 experience people would definitely suffice. I need 4 people for building a house, not a gazebo :)
Tony R That’s what I was thinking. I’ve built many houses with minimum help also
Any tips on putting up the roof panel? I only have 1 1/2 people. LOL. I was thinking putting the 2 long roof up first, with a piece of wood standing up in the middle to kinda support it while we connect the 2nd long roof at the very top. Will securing the 2 long panel, like an upside down V, help?
How many hours did it take you to do the job from start to finish
How did you keep it level and square if you’re patio is sloped? I assume your patio has some slope to it?
Built mine myself. Just build the roof first on the ground connected to frame. Then attach the posts 👍
T M F If you build the roof first on the ground, how do you lift it up afterwards to get the posts installed under it?
Kevin Chan You need something to prop up one side while the other is sat on the ground. A post longer than the supplied corner posts does the job. a ladder maybe and attach the corner posts, and then raise the other side and attach remaining 2 corner posts using same method. You need to be strong though
I plan on buying this unit from online. I read that assembly needs to be NOT on patio pavers. How can this be done to secure it then. I read that the installer group you prepay online when purchasing it expects a solid surface.
so do you think it should it take 4 people to do the last part of the roof?
Did you drill those holes on the post for the gussets yourself. My don't have holes on the post for the gussets only on beams
Hi ! Nicely done . Can you please share how you did those lights that you have on the corner of the gazebo ? Did you buy them? Or you install it ?
I was wondering did you Anchor it down to your patio
what type of wood is it made of
How is it now? Is this not damage when strong wind? I have vinyl aluminum 12x10 and every time has the wind my gazebo keep moving and damaged the top. I keep replaced it every year so i decided to purchase one of this. Is this really strong?
Thanks for the video. I have one being delivered soon. Would it be possible to remove the aluminum roof panels, replace them with plywood sheathing and shingle it? It would look so much better. The only thing that makes this look like a somewhat 'cheapish' kit is the aluminum roof, IMO.
It would look better, but the thing you would have to factor in is weight. This was engineered for a lite-weight material and ply + shingles could be considerably heavier depending on the route you go. Might see if the company has any engineering specs.
can you please tell me the exact outside post to post measurements?
another thing I want to mention is if you are able to put all your tin pieces out in the sun for 15 minutes or so the plastic peels off much much easier
Me and my husband did it entirely by our ourselves. I fought it but my husband is stubborn. I was amazed we did it with just us but we did. Our ladder ended up assisting us as a third person. It was the perfect height to hold the center.
Almost done with my installation. Don't even try to do the beam installation yourself, I would worry about the post tipping over. How's the gazebo holding up after a year? I plan on painting mine to seal the wood as I think the paint will last much longer that a sealer.
We did it with 3 people but we are all pretty big and tall. Love ours! Great deal for sure.
is it ok to put the roof to bim brackets when all roof are up since you just slide them in?
If I want to install them on my interlocks, do I need a post (concrete) underneath?
Hello, I am using this gazebo as part of a paver patio project. I am pouring footers and bolting the gazebo down then installing pavers around columns. Do you think I can run electric and Ethernet through the column? Was going to put pvc conduit as part of the footer. Is there room at the top to drill a hole and pull the wires out the top of column. Thank you your videos are very helpful.
I plan on doing the same thing. Did you ever go through with the pvc inside the post for electrical?
Edwich Pierrelouis hey, I never went through with it. It was a crazy day getting it all set up and that was a step I just decided I didn’t need. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work though. If your going to run Ethernet just look into that it’s not supposed to be too close to 110v electric. May cause interference. I am going to run conduit up behind an outside post so not as nice as inside but it will still be out of the way. Good luck.
Hello. I know the center peak height is 125 inches high. What is the height from ground to the crossbar. Putting this side by side to an elevated deck with two stairs. I want to see how low that bar is once you walk up steps. Thank you
Is your patio sloped? If so were wedges required to plumb and level post?
Do you have any video that has what it sounds like when it is raining?
Little giqnt ladder lol
That pergola is nice. Great advice
Did you anchor your posts to your patio? If so, what did you use? Did it come with concrete anchor bolts?
Thank you for the video. I have mine sitting on the trailer waiting for it to stop raining.
How do you anchor it to the ground
With nail steaks
Thank you!! How far into the project do you need all 4 people?...Just me and my handyman to start the project on Friday...when should I get other rounded up or 'on call" lol..?
You only need the extra people when hoisting the rafters/putting the roof on (I set the cross members to the pillars by myself, but 2 people would go quicker and would perhaps be a bit more safe). Another person said they pulled it off with three people. I can see where it would be doable with 3 tall/long armed people. The only potential liability to 3 vs 4 relates to any unexpected alignment issues in which it's nice to have the extra hands or if the people are all shorter. I found the forth person to be most valuable when placing the 2nd & 3rd rafter as he could guide it from the 2 people hoisting to the person in the middle, and then could quickly set the bolts from that same position while the other two grabbed the next rafter. The reality to this project is that once you start setting the rafters you need to keep going until at least three are set at the center and can bear their own weight. By having 4 people we were able to move really fast and thus alleviate the guy in the middle from holding things for very long.
Hey looks like we are both in washington area. How is his holding up after a year? Did you perform the recommended annual staining of it?
I am having a problem getting mine squared. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
How loud is this thing when it rains? Thinking about putting one on my patio which is near the master bedroom. Concerned about potential noise as I am a light sleeper
We have a metal roof in our house. This roof on gazebo isn't metal. Ask yourself how often does it rain in your area? When I grew up I live on the top floor next to roof with asphalt shingles and I could hear it rain but it didn't take long to fall asleep when I was tired.
What type of anchors did you use.
My husband didn't take the plastic off on the underside of the gazebo top. Will it hurt anything to leave it on?
No, it won't hurt anything. It will just give you that nice blue hue :) In time the plastic might bubble a little if the metal gets really hot in the sun, but I wouldn't worry about it too much.
Did u have 4 holes left in the roof after u finished it
Great video... just wondering... could if this be used for a small 4 door vehicle as a "carport" not attached to the home?
Yeah, I think it could.
My husband and I were going to try installing this ourselves but after it sat for a month and a half, we decided to call the company that delivered for Costco to come install it for us. They are here now and they are SO FAST! I asked them how any they have done and they said they install two a day!!
My question is whether anyone has installed a fan/light in their Yardistry Gazebo? I would really like to have a fan but not sure it it is difficult to do? Thanks!
how many people were there?
So sorry, just seeing this now. The company/brand name is Yardistry. You can ask them questions on their website. They are very helpful. If you want it installed by the people who install at Costco, you need to call your local Costco and ask who they use. T'hat is what I did.
Did you level and shim the posts, or did you just set it on the patio? It says in the instructions about a hundred times to level it, but I was thinking it'd be easier to just set it on the patio. My only concern is it would cause the beams to be catawampus making it difficult to put the roof on.
I live in WildWood city(Missouri). I am not getting permit to install it until I get licensed Engineer sign-off on it for 12 by 14 foot gazebo? Any suggestions?
Does it need to be weather treated? Water seal?
The rug is from Costco too
When you did the 45 angle temp brace what did you fasten the bottom of the brace with?
Guess he doesn't answer , darn
How is this Gazebo holding up after 3 years??
Still solid with no problems. Survived heavy snow and strong winds.
Hi,
I just finished building the same gazebo from costco, and it is definately more work than it looks. There are many areas where you can go wrong during assembly , esp using wrong hardware etc. Double checking each step takes time. The actual assembly is relatively easy. The main area i had trouble with was the roof sections. 2 reasons...make sure the foam strips are installed correctly and keeping the center pushed up at the correct angle helps line up on the corners.
Off the topic, I see you have a fireplace in your gazebo? Where did you get it and how do you like it so far? Ive been thinking about doing the same but not sure what to buy. Does the smoke enter in the gazebo? How close do you have it from the edge? Thanks!
did you experience a problem with aluminum roof panel being mis-aligned, where the holes don't match over the short straps 431-432 but the top is fluch and the hole aligns? If so what was your remedy? Ron
Rotate the panel 180 degrees. The holes on one end are further from one edge than the other by like an inch or so.
What did you use to anchor it?
Hello please answer my questions. Lol i just want to know if this is ok when windy?
very solid and heavy. I only anchored one leg of mine and it has never moved a hair
We have had wind storms with gusts of over 60MPH that took down trees in the yard, but this has been fine. I admit, however, were in a densely wooded area thus the wind may act in those conditions very differently than in a non-wooded windy environment.
Great set of videos on putting this together. Would you know the height from the patio floor to the bottom of the peak of the roof? Looking to make a pole to help the person holding those sections up in the middle during roof panel construction. Thank you!
Beuhler?
Great video and info. Did you bolt the columns to the floor? Thanks in advance.
I did not, but I'm going to. I'm just going to tap some holes with a concrete bit and then drive bolts into the slab. I did that with the last patio cover I had.
Here is a Pt.4 where I secured them to my patio. ua-cam.com/video/HYbLpOHl6I4/v-deo.html
I used your technique with some large pavers for additional support. I almost lost it twice, but kept going into the dark until it was up. Question for you: Do you happen to know the pitch of the roof? I'm trying to figure out how close I can get it to the house without interfering with the overhang on the second floor. By chance do you know the measurement from the top of the post in the corner to the top of the roof in the corner?
I don't know the pitch or height difference. Sorry.
it's 35 Degrees (as per their support chat online) I did some measurements with the roof brackets in place and found that it is roughly 8" higher than the center of the vertical beam. Thanks for your response and videos.
Awesome video thank you. Quick question though - when it rains is it noisy on the aluminum roof ? I see it’s close to your house like mine would be so I’m wondering if the aluminum is nosy in the winter during storms
not at all
What dimension is the 14 footer
Any chance the beams are solid or can I drill a hole on top to run cables for electrical?
They are hollow for the majority of the length, but you will need a pretty long bit to punch through if you go straight down the top of a pillar. Then you will need to drill a hole out the side at the bottom since the pillar sits so close to the ground.
Can you do the same shape..on a 14x16??
How much should I pay someone to build my gazbo by yardistry
$500
2 guys 600$ 20 hrs
Hi,
Good video. How are you enjoying the gazebo? Any issues? Also, what kind of fireplace is that??? Im ordering the same gazebo online and looking for a similar fireplace to put adjacent to it.
Cheers
I am putting together the gazebo but running into an issue with aligning the metal roof. do you have any tips? did all of the holes align for you? thanks! your videos have been helpful!
When you say aligning are you talking about aligning the rafters to one another (i.e. the 4 finished roof components being bolted together on top of the structure)? The key to getting the first three to bolt together is pushing up hard on the center peak. When we did that the holes lined up well. The forth rafter is a bit more tricky. I needed to remove the three brackets sit on and connect to the cross member. I then reinstalled those once I had all four rafters bolted together.
sorry, I should have been clearer. our issue is putting the metal pieces on the frame. the holes for the trim around the edge do not seem to be aligning, unless we are doing something wrong. thanks for your response!
I assume it's the holes along the bottom/long portion of the rafter frame. And if I guessed a little bit more you're probably having problems only with the center (rectangular) metal piece for the longer 14 foot rafter, correct? If so, rotate that center metal piece 180 degrees. The holes on the center piece for the 14 foot rafters are inset slightly deeper from the edge on one end of the sheet vs the other. Rotating it should get the holes to align, if it is what I think it is.
Nice info. I was thinking of placing it on lockable castors so I can move it from side to side along my deck. Do you think this will work?
The only thing I would be concerned about is the need to reinforce the structure when you actually move it. The pillars are pretty long with all the bracing being up top, opposite of where the casters would be. As soon as you began to push those pillars may want to twist, bend or crack at the top bracing. If you rigged a way to temporarily lock the pillars together toward the bottom (i.e. run 2x4s as braces that locked the lower parts of the pillars together while you moved it and then removed the 2x4s after moving) that might work. Seems like a lot of extra effort, but it could work.
1 more question for now. How did you slide your ridge caps up on the house side? I saw the tip about bending the ridge clips a little but am not too crazy about doing that unless I have no other option.
I had plenty of space since each ridge clip is actually two pieces (a long and a short). I did bend the clips on one edge just a bit to get enough clearance to push them up to the cap.
Jim Brantner i had to screw the ridge cap on i had no other way because it was too close to house worked great i layed down on roof and drilled both down
We actually moved the gazebo out a bit on one side to get the caps on, then put it back and walked out the other side to do that one. It's heavy and hard to do but we did it with 2 people.
How tall are the posts?
Great vid. Mine is sitting in my garage. Does your patio slope away from your house like mine does and if so, curious to know why you did not level it on the far side. Also....I thought I would have to put gutters on it so I would not walk out into a water fall in rainy weather. Give me your thoughts. Thanks
My patio was level and so I was good. Depending on the slope you could perhaps use treated plywood to use as a shim (cutting it to the size of the pillar footprint) or even a concrete paver to elevate the sloped side depending on how dramatic the slope. As to gutters - yeah, I was just looking at the gutter thing myself last week with all the rain since I assembled mine. It would be super easy with the way the wood runs just under the flashing. I think full sized gutters would look weird on it I so I'm looking for something I can manipulate to do the same thing without looking disproportionate to the structure.
My patio slopes slightly away from my house (on purpose, for the rain flow), so we trimmed the base of the two poles closest to to the house and just re-drilled the pre-drilled holes slightly above where they were from the manufacturer at the bottom of the poles BEFORE we put the anchor plates and trim on.
Thanks Donnelly. That's a good thought but I think I am going to build up the far end. I have about a 3.5" slope and I don't want to lose the height on the house side. Thanks
Jim, can you update us on how you raised the "far end?" Photos would be great if possible.
I'm about to begin building a 12x12, and my patio slopes too. I'm really concerned about lifting the front legs.
I posted this in the comments of video 4: Nice job! And, thanks for posting. You've helped give me courage to
assemble a 12x12. I hope to start soon.
Questions: My patio slopes, so front legs will be lower than the back
legs. 1) How level is your patio, did you have to do any leveling? 2) Am
I safe to assume if it's not level, I will encounter alignment problems
during assembly, so I'll have to add some kind of spacers to elevate
the front legs to make it level? 3) Any ideas on what might work?
I haven't started building yet, so not sure how much lift I'll need in
the front, but I'm guessing it could be up to an inch. I've seen 6x6
post bases that sit up a bit (like these:
www.fastenersplus.com/Simpson-ABU66Z-6x6-Adjustable-Post-Base-\Zmax-Finish?gclid=CMaVl6m70tMCFdCCswod3vYKSg)
but can't find any for 6x9 posts.
Any tips you might have regarding the "level-ness" would be great.
Thanks again for the info.
I am going to set it up Saturday or Sunday. My patio slopes about 3" so I bought 4 12"x12" paving squares. I plan to put 2 under each of the far posts. You will have issues during set up if it's not level. I will post a pic when complete
Thanks for the Video,
Has anyone put a fan in the ceiling?
If so post a link
Thanks
Again
Thanks for the videos. Question: Any issues with the surface...I imagine it has to be a very level surface? Also are the 4 beams secured to the ground?
Yes, you will need a very stable and level surface. You could put it on grass or dirt, but you will want to dig out where each pillar will go and either pour a small concrete slab or use a thick concrete riser that can handle the overall weight. As to securing the beams to the slab, I'm doing that this weekend with a concrete drill bit and stainless bolts. I chose not to bolt them down till after I had it fully assembled so I could manipulate the overall structure while being assembled.
Here is a Pt.4 where I secured them to my patio. ua-cam.com/video/HYbLpOHl6I4/v-deo.html
Do you feel that you need to secure this to the patio? It seems so heavy that I can't imagine the possibility of it moving even in a super strong wind. Am I wrong on this?
@@randyzone3485 - did you end up securing ? I agree with you - being so heavy - I would think it does not need it - have you confirmed - I need to get mine up soon and was curious.
me and my dad have built three of these just us two.. so yeah it's possible with two people as long as the both know what they are doing
Explain how you got the roof up with just 2 people, cause that is all the people I got. LOL
Does anyone know if the unit holds up under snow load? My concern is the weight of the snow on the roof.
I live in Wisconsin and have had no issues with the snow being too much to handle
Ours is sitting and waiting for us to start! Did you put any weather proofing on the wood? I can't remember if it has already been treated?
I didn't treat the wood, but I was wondering the same thing. I'm going to investigate this over the weekend.
Found on the Yardistry website that the wood is pre-treated.
I called Yardistry on this matter. They said that it is pretreated with a water based sealant but that you should reseal it after 3 months.
What was your estimated timeframe?
Did you pre-drill for the installation of any lag screws?
The only pre-drilling you should need to do is related to anchoring the pillars to the deck or concrete slab. Everything else should be pre-drilled.
jmsifodyas1 got it, thanks!
We are getting terrible glare from the sun that is reflecting off the aluminum roof and through our neighbors window. Is anyone else having the same issue?
The best advice was to take the women who claims to be the strongest and have her whole the roof and place.
We install these daily. It can be done with two people.
Thanks for the video! I shall begin the process soon. You live in a moist areas .... Did you have any issues with moisture and the wood during the assembly process. I would like to start working on my under the carport this week and know we will have moisture in the air the entire project?
The Yardistry site says the word is pre-treated so it should be fine (aside from the fact that it will be in the damp air once it's constructed). After I constructed the rafters and cross members I left them under a cover on my driveway for 2 weeks and nothing twisted or warped in the damp air.
Awesome thank you for the quick response and help!