Amish Country Gazebos Vinyl User manual

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Gazebos
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Gazebo-in-a-Box
Assembly Instructions
www.AmishGazebos.com
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2023

Getting Started
Gazebo Parts
8' Ladder Impact Driver Mallet Clamps Hammer Measuring
Tape
Utility
Knife
8 roof rafters
Gazebo Hardware
We recommend having at least 2 people working on this project.
Tools Required
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8 Posts
ceiling center block (rafter joiner)
plywood
roof panels
8 left braces
8 fascia boards
8 upper rail header boards
8 right braces
2x3 handrail plates (7 top, 7 bottom)
cupola
(we send cupola
already together)
2” screws
2½” screws
¾” roofing nails
shingles
8 Post Base
Please read the entire assembly manual before starting assembly.
Thank you for ordering an Amish Country Gazebos In-A-Box structure! Our
hope with your new structure is that you are able to Relax, Connect, and
Entertain!
If you have questions regarding the installation of your gazebo kit, please call our
Customer Service Team at: 1(800)700-1777 ext: 4
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm EST
Please make sure the area where your gazebo is being installed is flat and level. If it is not level,
the roof rafters and the fascia boards may not fit as nicely as they will when your site is level.
8 Left Upper Rail Endcaps
8 Right Upper Rail Endcaps
balusters
16 Handrail Endcaps

Indicate the location of your gazebo foundation by doing the following:
Carefully consider the recommendations listed below prior to choosing the ideal foundation for your gazebo.
FLOOR DIMENSIONS TABLE
1.Cut 8 boards at a 22.5˚ angle. Each should be the
length of dimension ‘C’ at their longest point.
2.Place the boards around the perimeter of the
site to be prepared for your gazebo.
Verify that the boards are positioned in an
octagonal shape by using dimensions ‘A’ and ‘B’.
3.Spray paint along the outside of the boards to
indicate the precise perimeter of your gazebo floor
and then remove the boards.
These dimensions are ideal to use for your
foundation, whether you have a gazebo floor
or not.
8 ft.
10 ft.
12 ft.
Size A B *
C
It is most important to have a solid, flat and level foundation for your gazebo.
CRUSHED STONE CONCRETE PAD
(to be used with a floor) (to be used with or without a floor)
1. Dig out 3”– 6” of ground.
2. Plant concrete blocks at each octagonal point and in
the center (9 blocks total).
3. The top of the blocks will be the highest point of your foundation.
All blocks must be level with each other.
4. Place 3”– 4” of crushed stone around the blocks and throughout
the foundation. Make sure none of the crushed stone are higher
than the blocks.
1. Dig out 4”– 5” of ground so it is level all through
out its lowest point.
2. Temporarily plant wood forms around the perimeter
of your gazebo foundation area.
3. Dig a 12”x12” continuous footing around the
perimeter of the pad.
4. Use rebar as needed.
5. Pour concrete throughout the base, making sure
all points of the top are level.
3” to 6” depth
12” x 12” continuous footing
Note: The top of your concrete pad
should be 1” above grade
4”– 5”
concrete pad
12”x12” cement blocks 2” thick
Stretch a string around the
perimeter according to the chart
above. Place the blocks against
the string.
Our kits with floors are designed to have all the floor joists in contact with crushed stone or concrete.
If you are installing on a deck or elevated surface please contact your designer, as each situation is site specific.
Site Preparation
97 3/16"
125 15/16"
144 1/8"
89 13/16"
116 5/16"
133 1/4"
37 3/16"
48 3/16"
55 3/16"
*Note: If you choose the concrete pad option, refer to the
instructions in the bottom right
corner of this page.
*When you cut the form boards
for your concrete pad, make sure the
short points of each board are cut to
the “C” dimension. This will ensure
that your concrete pad is made
precisely to the dimensions shown
above.
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Gazebo Deck (Optional)
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If you ordered a floor with your gazebo, you will have received (8)
triangular shaped floor panels.
3. Remove and
discard the small
nails from each
removed floor board.
1. Place each of the (8) triangular
shaped floor panels, next to each
other, on your foundation.
5. Fasten the floor panels
together using 2½” screws.
Place (1) screw on each side of
the floor joist at each opening.
4. Start by aligning (2) floor
panel sections. Ensure that the
points of the floorboards line up
with each-other. Use clamps to
tightly secure them together.
2. Place each floor panel on
its side and tap the
underside of these
floorboards to remove
them from the floor panel.
6. Repeat steps four & five
until all floor panels are
complete.
Note: Each floor
panel has (2)
boards that are
temporarily
fastened with
small nails.
7. After the entire floor is fastened together, put in place the (16)
floorboards that were removed earlier and the octagonal shaped floor
center piece, then fasten them in place using 2½” screws.
Gazebo Handrails
Depending on the size of your gazebo, the crimped baluster will
not be centered.
First locate the (7) balusters that are 'crimped' at each end. While assembling the handrails, use (1) crimped
baluster per section, inserting it into the center hole in the handrail plate, making sure each end is properly
'snapped' into place.
Note:

2. Fasten one end of each end cap to one of the handrail
plates with (2) 2 1/2" white screws in each end. Then
insert all of the balusters into the pin routed holes of
this plate.
1. Organize each handrail component as
shown in this photo.
Handrail end cap
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Handrail baluster
Handrail crimped baluster
Handrail plate
3. As you assemble the other end of your
handrail section, you need to simultaneously
insert each baluster into place.
4. Use a total of (8) 2 1/2” white screws to
assemble each of your (7) handrail sections.
2. Attach the upper rail end caps to the
upper rail header with 2½” white screws
Gazebo Top Rails
1. Organize each upper rail component as
shown in this photo.
Upper rail header
Right upper
rail end cap
Right brace
Left upper
rail end cap
Left brace
7. Insert (1) left & (1) right brace into the designated
cut-outs in the end-caps and attach the lower end
of the brace to the upper rail end-cap with 2” white
screws.
8. To finalize the assembly of your upper rail,
center and attach the upper end of the brace
to the upper rail header with (1) 2" white screw.
Note: If you have the optional screen package do not install the angled braces in the
upper rail for the doorway. You will also need to cut the endcaps for this section. Cut
them flush with the bottom of the upper rail plate as shown on step 7 of pg. 6.

Note: Make
certain that the
high point of
each post is
facing in toward
the center of
your gazebo.
3. Begin by installing the upper rail by the
doorway. Make certain that the high point
of the upper rail end cap is kept
approximately 1/8” below that of the high
point of the post.
2. Center and attach
each of your handrails
to the posts using 2½”
white screws.
4.Center and install all of the upper rails
using 2 ½” white screws. When you are
finished you will need to back out the top
screws a little bit so you can insert the
rafters.
1. Attach each of the post bases to
the bottom of each post using 2 ½”
white screws.
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Gazebo Wall Sections
1. Flush the top of the rafter with
the top of the ceiling center block
and attach the two together by
driving (1) 2½” white screw
through the rafter top and into
the ceiling center block.
2. Repeat this process with
a second rafter that is
placed directly across from
the first rafter.
3. Now lift these (2) rafters and ceiling
center block into place. Secure the
position of the rafters by placing the
notched portion of the
rafter over the post top.
Roof Installation
4. Install the third and fourth rafters at a 90˚ angle from
the first two rafters.

5. Now install the
remaining (4) rafters.
6. Next, using a step ladder, reach to
the roof peak and drive (1) 2½” white
screw through the remaining rafter
top into the ceiling center block.
7. Lastly, drive (1) 2½” white
screw through each upper rail
end cap and into the post. Do
this on both sides of each post.
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Gather the (8) fascia boards. Each board has (2) pre-drilled holes on
both ends and a tapered cut along the top edge.
1. Manually place 2” white
screws in each of the (4) pre-
drilled holes of one fascia
board.
Fascia Boards
2. Position the highest point
of the tapered cut evenly
with the highest point of (2)
rafters.
3. Next, center the fascia
board on the (2) rafters then
drive the (4) screws into the
rafters.
Note: Sometimes you will need to
back out the screws a little bit before
you attach the next board. You can
then retighten them when all the
boards are on. Only in extreme cases
will you need to cut the boards if
they are still too long.
4. Neatly align the vertical
joints of each fascia board and
repeat this assembly process
for all (8) boards.
Now your plywood roof panels can be attached to the roof rafters using the 2” tan screws. Be sure
to place the best side of the plywood down since this will be the ceiling of your gazebo.
1. Install the largest plywood panel first. Align the bottom edge
of the plywood with the outside edge of the fascia board. The
bottom corner points of the plywood should line up with the
ends of your fascia board.
2. Attach each bottom corner of the
plywood to a rafter with 2” tan screws - (1)
screw into the left rafter and (1) screw
into the right rafter.
Roof Panels

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Note: Only (1) screw is required per
section to connect the plywood to
the fascia board.
3. Next, go to the center of the plywood panel
where it meets the fascia board. Push or pull
the fascia board slightly to properly align it,
then drive (1) 2” screw through the plywood
and into the fascia board.
4. Continue by installing the
remainder of the large
plywood panels around the
lower roof perimeter.
5. Fasten each of these large
plywood panels to the
rafters with 2” screws
spaced at 12”-16” on center
of the rafter.
6. Either use a ladder or
climb up onto the roof and
fasten the remaining
plywood panels into place.
You need to make certain that your gazebo is ‘square’ or truly octagonal in shape.
Attaching the gazebo to the deck
1. To confirm this, measure diagonally from inside of
one post to the inside of the opposite post. This
needs to be done at four points to include all eight
posts. Make sure the distance between each post is
the same to within ¼”. Also, make sure the bottoms
of the door opening posts are the same distance
apart as the other posts.
2. Now secure each post
into place using (4) screws
per post.
Note: If you are attaching your posts to a wood deck, you can use 2½” white
screws (provided) for this step. If you are attaching your posts to concrete, you will
need to purchase concrete screws to secure your post bottoms to your
foundation.

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Shingles
Note: If you ordered additional accessories, such as electrical, screens and/or benches, please
refer to those instructions prior to installing the shingles. Both screens and benches need to be
installed prior to electrical installation, and electrical prior to shingle installation.
Starter Shingle Architectural Shingle
Identifying your shingles
Ridge Cap Shingle
Nail the shingles to the plywood roof panels using the roofing
nails that we have provided, or if you use your own fasteners,
just make sure the fasteners do not protrude through the
underside of the plywood.
2. 3. Nail the starter shingle to the
roof with (5) ⁄” nails placed
along a line parallel to and 2”
above the roof edge. Starter
shingles should then be
installed around the entire
perimeter of your gazebo roof.
With the tar strip facing up,
and toward the edge of
your roof, extend your
shingles out ¾” past the
roof edge.
Place the shingles flush at the
bottom with the starter shingle.
Architectural Shingle application
4.
¾ Inch
1.
Break the starter shingles in half (horizontally) along the perforated line through the middle, to make (2)
long strips.
Using your starter shingles
Attach with (5) ⁄” nails at
the center line marked on the
shingle. Do not fasten below
the white line or the nails will
be exposed.
5. Cut excess shingle off at the
corner.
6.
At least 4 inches
Line up the bottom of the next
shingle with the architectural
line on the shingle below.
7.
Follow the same procedure with the remaining
(7) sides to complete your roof shingling.
8. Note: Keep the end of each
shingle at least 4” from the
end of the shingle below it.

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Make your ridge cap shingles by cutting a 3 tab shingle into (3)
individual pieces.
1. Turn the shingle over to expose the reverse side. Then
use a utility knife to cut each ridge cap piece. Begin your
cut at the manufactured cutout and cut at a slight angle
toward the top of the shingle.
Ridge Caps
2. Place the first ridge cap shingle at the
bottom edge of your roof ridge so that
the black tar area of the shingle is very
near the roof edge. Ridge caps need to be
centered on the roof seam.
3. Secure this shingle with (1)
roofing nail on each side
approximately 2” up from the
roof edge.
4. With a sharp knife or shingle
shears, cut the bottom of this first
shingle along a line parallel to the
roof edge.
5. Now place the second ridge-cap
directly on top of the first ridge-cap
that you installed and secure this
shingle with (1) roofing nail on each
side.
Note: Keep the end of each
shingle at least 4” from the
end of the shingle below it.
6. Apply the remaining ridge cap shingles with a 5 5/8” exposure and secure each shingle with (2) roofing nails.
Cupola Install Use ridge cap shingles to roof your cupola.
1. Cut triangular pieces out of ridge cap shingles
to create your (8) large and (8) small shingles. 2. Nail the (8) large shingle pieces to the cupola
first. Then apply the (8) small pieces as shown
below. Keep the nails close to the edge of the
shingle so they get covered by the ridge cap
piece.

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3. To create ridge cap shingles for
your cupola, cut (3) 1½” wide strips
out of (1) ridge cap shingle.
4. Use roofing nails to apply (1) of these strips over each
ridge seam of your cupola roof.
5. After you apply shingles to the cupola, you
can secure it to your gazebo roof using (4)
2½” screws. Insert the designer finial into the
top of the cupola. This finial does not need to
be fastened with nails or screws if the base
of the finial is securely inserted into place.
Note: If you have a staple gun, you can
use it for the cupola shingles. We suggest
a ⁄" wide and ⁄" long stainless steel
staple.