Gazebo Creations Vinyl User manual

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KIT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
We have designed these instructions as a stepby
step procedure to simplify the assembly process.
Nevertheless, we do recommend including someone
with carpentry expertise on your crew.
BEFORE YOU START
Please read the entire set of instructions before you
start to assemble your gazebo. Also, make sure that
your site has been properly prepared and leveled.
REQUIRED TOOLS
(not provided)
Cordless or electric screw gun(s)
Step ladders
Level
12' 4x4 post or two 2x4s for
propping roof sections
11" vise clamps and/or
C-clamps
Hammer
Utility knife
Measuring tape
Prybar
Pencil or pen
7/16" socket or wrench
3/4" drill bit
HARDWARE FOR ASSEMBLY
(provided)
2 1/2" screws Use to:
• Fasten joist together
• Fasten posts to outside joist
• Fasten rafter headers
• Fasten roof sections to top railing
2" screws Use to
• Screw down remaining deck boards
• Fasten rafters together
• Fasten railings to posts
• Fasten skirt board trim
NOTE: Caution See note 1 on page 8
1/4" x 6" lags with washers - Use to
• Fasten posts to outside joist
Rectangle vinyl gazebo
Rectangle gazebo kit unwrapped
CAUTION Be sure you have enough help before
starting to unpack your kit because some sections
are heavy. Take extra care to prevent gazebo parts
or sections from falling.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 ASSEMBLING GAZEBO FLOOR
Step 1 Laying out floor sections p2
Step 2 Laying out remaining deck boards p2
Section 2 ERECTING POSTS & RAILINGS
Step 3 Inserting posts in pockets p3
Step 4 Installing bottom & top railings p3
Step 5 Fastening skirt boards p4
Section 3 ASSEMBLING ROOF
Step 6 Positioning roof sections p4
Step 7 Installing roof sections p5
Step 8 Fastening rafter plates & ceiling ties p6
Section 4 INSTALLING ROOF SHINGLES & OPTIONAL
CUPOLA
Step 9 Installing hip capping p6
Step 10 Installing optional cupola p6
Section 5 INSTALLING OPTIONAL SCREENING & DOOR
Step 11 Installing screen door p7
Step 12 Installing screen panels p7

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ASSEMBLING GAZEBO FLOOR Section 1
step1Laying out floor sections
Arrange the floor sections in place,
as they are numbered (Figure 1a).
(You’ll find the numbers towards
the center, on top of the joist.)
Before assembling, be sure to place
the door opening(s) correctly.
Align the corners and top of the
joists, then use vise clamps to hold
the joists together (Figures 1c, 1d,1e
and 1f). Then, using 2 1/2" screws,
fasten the joists together, at the
outside first, then the center. Use
four screws, two from each side
(Figure 1g).
step2Laying out remaining deck boards
Lay remaining deck boards in place, keeping nicest side
of the wood up. Use 2" screws to fasten boards to the
joist. If needed, pre-drill pilot holes to prevent splitting.
IMPORTANT If your gazebo has an electrical
package or receptacles, do not fasten remaining deck
boards until posts are in place because you may need
access under the floor to connect wiring.
Fasten the “border” deck boards in place, keeping the
corners aligned (Figures 1b and 1h).
NOTE If you ordered your gazebo with a doorway on
the gable wall, be sure to place the doorway-related
deck board and post pockets correctly.
Figure 1a
Figure 1b
Figure 1c
Figure 1d
Figure 1g
Figure 1e Figure 1f
Figure 1h

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ERECTING POSTS & RAILINGS Section 2
step3Inserting posts in pockets
Insert posts into pockets until vinyl sleeves rest on the
floor—keeping doorway positions in mind (Figure 2a).
Be sure that the top of the posts are level with the top of
the vinyl sleeves.
If you have an optional electrical package, position the
posts that will support the wiring and receptacles in the
right place and facing the right way. Figure 2b shows a
post channeled for wiring.
Do not fasten posts yet.
step4Installing bottom & top railings
Lay out the bottom railing, keeping in mind the correct
doorway position(s). Fasten all the bottom railings tothe
posts using painted 2" screws four on each board eight
per railing (Figures 2d and 2e) NOTE: Caution See
note 1 on page 8. The bottom of the end boards (legs)
will rest on the floor. Keep the railing legs centered on
the post.
TIP Do not countersink the screws—a flush-driven
screw is more appealing.
Install all top railing sections using four 2" screws on
each side (Figures 2f and 2g) NOTE: Caution See note
1 on page 8. Be sure to align the top of each railing
section with the top of each post.
NOTE If you purchased a screen kit, be sure to put
the top railing with no brace where you will place the
doorway .
Figure 2d
Figure 2a
Figure 2b
Figure 2c
Figure 2e Figure 2f Figure 2g

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step5Fastening skirt boards
With all the railings fastened in place, drive 2 1/2"
screws from the outside skirt board into the posts, two
on each side, four per post (Figures 2g and 2h). To insure
that the screen door will fit properly, adjust each post at
the doorway opening at the bottom (if possible) so that
it measures the same as the top. Predrill two holes, one
on each side, then drive two 1/4"x 6" lags into the post.
TIP You’ll need a 3/4" bit to countersink the lag screw
hole so you’ll be able to fasten the trim flush against
the skirt board.
Fasten the skirtboard
trim using painted 8"x2"
screws. Use two screws
about every 16" (Figure
2i). Be sure to keep the
corners aligned.
ASSEMBLING ROOF Section 3
step6Positioning roof sections
CAUTION Be sure you have enough help because
some of the roof sections are quite heavy.
NOTE The roof panels are numbered 1 to 8; you’ll
find the markings towards the top. (It’s very
important to set them up in the proper order!)
Set one large panel first, putting the rafter plate (2x8
boards at the bottom of each roof section) at the corner
of each post and inset about 1 1/2" (Figure 3a).
Use vise clamps to hold the roof section in place, then
drive 2 1/2" screws into the rafter plate. Drive the screw
upwards, right inside the spindles of the top railing—
one close to each post.
Make sure the outside of the rafter plate is aligned and
parallel with the top of the railing before you fasten any
screw. Once all roof panels are fastened together, you
may need to loosen these screws to properly position the
entire roof.
Figure 2g
Figure 2h
Figure 3a
Figure 2i

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step7Installing roof sections
Using one or more posts of the right height—either a
4x4 or two 2x4s screwed together—carefully brace up
the roof panel at the center (Figure 3b). Temporarily
fasten the post(s) to the roof panel and the floor so the
brace can’t be pushed out.
NOTE Leave the brace in place until the roof
is completely fastened and the roof capping is
installed.
Set the second large roof
panel, clamp the headers
together, then position in place
(Figures 3d and 3e). Using
2 1/2" screws, fasten the
headers together. Use four
screws, two from each side at
each rafter (Figure 3c). Then
temporarily fasten or clamp
the bottom to the top railings.
Set one end roof panel; align the corners; clamp together
using 2" screws; then fasten the roof sections together
using two screws about every 16" (Figure 3f). Repeat for
the other end roof panel.
When the roof panels are fastened together properly,
check that the overhang at all four corners is the same.
If not, loosen the screws you have fastened, shift the roof
accordingly, then fasten screws at each corner up into
the rafter plate.
Figure 3b
Figure 3c
Figure 3e
Figure 3d
Figure 3f

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step8Fastening rafter plates & ceiling ties
Finish fastening the
top rails to the rafter
plate, one 2 1/2"screw at
the inside of every other
spindle (Figures 3g and
3h). Be sure to measure
and adjust the posts in or
out before clamping and
fastening so the overhang
is the same all along the
wall.
Depending on the size of the gazebo, your kit will
include ceiling ties. Using three 2 1/2" screws on each
side, fasten the ceiling ties onto the rafter—generally
one ceiling tie for every other rafter. Keep the same
distance to thefloor on each side (Figures 3i and 3j).
INSTALLING ROOF SHINGLES &
OPTIONAL CUPOLA Section 4
step9Installing hip capping
To install the hip capping, use only 3/4" nails or staples
so the fasteners will not protrude through the
underside of the roof.
Install the starter cap, then proceed with the rest of the
capping (Figures 4a and 4b).
NOTE At the top, where the hips come together,
carefully install the capping so you eliminate any
potential leakage. Some caulking may be required.
step10 Installing optional cupola
If you purchased a cupola with your gazebo, use four 2"
screws in the predrilled holes to fasten the cupola to the
roof, making sure to center it (Figure 4c).
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Figure 3g
Figure 3i
Figure 3j
Figure 4a
Figure 4b
Figure 4c

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INSTALLING OPTIONAL SCREENING &
DOOR S e c t i o n 5
step11 Installing screen
door
With the help of another person,
carefully set the door in place.
Using three painted 2" screws,
drive the screws into the upperrail
section (Figure 5a). Then use five
painted 2 1/2" screws to fasten
the jamb into the post, keeping
the same reveal from the top down
to the floor (Figure 5c).
TIP You may want to fasten
the hinge side first.
For the door closure, use a philips-
head screw driver to adjust the
tension until you arrive at the desired
door-closing strength (Figure 5d).
step12 Installing screen panels
With the help of another person, settwo
screen panels in place, Then usefour 2"
screws to fasten a retainer strip to the
post (Figure 5f). Proceed one panel at a
time until completed.
NOTE The L-shaped retainer strip belongs on
either side of the door
At each corner, use four 2− " screws to
install a corner strip, driving the
screws into the corner post (Figures
5i and 5j).
Figure 5c
Figure 5d
Figure 5a
Figure 5e Interior
of screen door with
hardware installed
Figure 5b
Figure 5g Closeup of
T-retainer strip (left)
and L-retainer strip
Figure 5i Two screen panels
spaced in place before corner strip
is installed
Figure 5f
Figure 5j Corner strip installed,
securing screen panels
Figure 5h A rectangle corner strip
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Congratulations! You’ve finished
assembling your gazebo.

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