12 Ft. Octagon Bayside Gazebo Assembly Manual

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12ft Octagon Bayside Gazebo Assembly Manual Page 1 Thank you for purchasing a 12 ft Octagon Panelized Gazebo. Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly. Safety Point s and Other Considerations Our products are built for use based on proper installation and normal residential use, on level ground. Please follow the instruction manual when building your Gazebo and retain the manual for future maintenance purposes. Some of the safety and usage measures you may wish to consider include: -snow load ratings vary by geographical location. If heavy or wet snowfall occurs, it is advisable to sweep the snow off the roof(s). -if the product is elevated, any structural and building code requirements are solely the customer's responsibility, and should be abided by. -in high or gusty wind conditions it is advisable to keep the structure securely grounded. -have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws, doors, windows and parts are tight. Customer agrees to hold Outdoor Living Today Partnership and any Authorized Dealers free of any liability for improper installation, maintenance and repair. March 20, 2008 Revision #3 In the event of a missing or broken piece, simply call the Outdoor Living Today Customer Support Line @ 1-888-658-1658 within 30 days of the delivery of your purchase. It is our commitment to you to courier replacement parts, free of charge, within 10 business days of this notification. Replacement parts will not be provided free of charge after the 30 day grace period. Gazebo Replacement Canopy Gazebo Replacement Canopy

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12ft Octagon BaysideGazebo Assembly

Manual

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Thank you for purchasing a 12 ft Octagon Panelized Gazebo. Please take the timeto identify all the parts prior

to assembly.

Safety Points and Other ConsiderationsOur products are built for use based on proper installation and normal residential use, on level ground. Please follow the instruction manual when building your Gazebo and retain the manual for future maintenance purposes. Some of the safety and usage measures you may wish to consider include:

-snow load ratings vary by geographical location. If heavy or wet snowfall occurs, it is advisable to sweep thesnow off the roof(s). -if the product is elevated, any structural and building code requirements are solely the customer's responsibility, and should be abided by. -in high or gusty wind conditions it is advisable to keep the structure securely grounded. -have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws, doors, windows and parts are tight.

Customer agrees to hold Outdoor Living Today Partnership and any Authorized Dealers freeof any liability for improper installation, maintenance and repair.

March 20, 2008Revision #3

In the event of a missing or broken piece, simply call the Outdoor Living TodayCustomer Support Line @ 1-888-658-1658 within 30 days of the delivery of your purchase. It is our commitment to you to courier replacement parts, free of charge, within 10 business days of this notification. Replacement parts will not be provided free of charge after the 30 day grace period.

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Thank you for purchasing our 12ft Octagon Bayside Gazebo Kit.Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly.

Gazebo Parts List

A. Floor Joist Section 1 - 5 1/4” - Diameter Octagon Core Block 8 - 1 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 68 7/16” - Main Floor Joist8 - 1 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 23 13/16” - “T” Post Mount Plate / Main Floor Joist8 - 1 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 53 3/16” - Mid Floor Joist8 - 1 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 13 1/16” - Interior Core Brace - angle cut on ends8 - 1 ”t x 5 1/2”w x 59 5/8” l Outer Rim Joists8 - 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 91” - Posts - Angle Cut on Top / Drilled on Bottom1 - Plywood Post Spacing Template - Angle cut on ends

B. Rafter Section8 - 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 70 5/16” - Corner Rafters (30 & 22 1/2 degree cut)8 - 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 66 9/16” - Mid Rafters (31 degree cut both ends)8 - 1 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 14 7/8” - Octagon SkyBox (Cut,Dado and Drilled)

C. Rail Section7 - 54 7/8” x 36” - Hand Rail Section14 - 5/8” x 3” x ???” - Hand Rail End Caps - Dog Ear and Router edges.8 - 54 7/8” x 15 3/4” - Upper Rail Section

D. Floor Section8 - Pre-assembled Deck Floor Panels - Triangular Shaped8 - 1” x 5 1/2” x 60 11/16” - Perimeter Deck Board- notched for Post8 - 1” x 5 1/2”w x 14 1/8” - 2nd to last Deck Board8 - 1” x 5 1/2”w x 9 1/2” - Last Deck Board1 - 1” x 12” - Octagon Center Deck Piece

E. Roof Section 16 - Roof Panels (8 left / 8 right)16 - 1 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 23” - Corner Brackets - 8 left / 8 right8 - Facia Boards - 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 64 1/2” long - Angle Cut on Ends

F. Cupola Parts List8 - Side Rail Sections1 - Small Core Block- Octagon8 - 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 24” - Rafter - (Angle Cut Both Ends)8 - 3/4” x 1 1/2” x 17 1/2” - Facia8 - Small Roof Panels8 - Ridge Caps1 - Top Cap & Ball Top

G. Miscellaneous Section32 - Filler Shingles- Main - 6” w x 18” l8 - Filler Shingles - Top - 6” w x 11 1/2” l8 - Facia Corner Detail Plates - 80 - Ridge Cap Shingles - 40 Left Sided and 40 Right Sided

(8 need to be trimmed for last row)

Hardware Package3” Screws 2 1/2” Screws2” Screws -1 1/2” Screws- 3/4” Screws2 1/4” Deck NailsFinishing Nails 40 - 5 1/2” long Carriage Bolts with Washers and Nuts16 - Simpson Strong Tie Plates 16 - Simpson Strong Ties For Mid Rafter / Upper Baluster

Tools Required:Work Gloves and Safety GlassesScrew Gun with square drive bit and drill bitsWrench for Carriage BoltsLevel2 Large LaddersHammer and Wood ClampsUtility Knife / Small Handsaw for Shingles

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A. Floor SectionLong Main Floor Joist 68 7/16 ” long

“T” Post Mountwith Holes Drilled

Drilled Holes

Measure to center of Plate

3. Locate the 5 1/4” DiameterOctagon Core Block. Place atend of one of the Long MainFloor Joists.

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Joist evenlyspaced betweenbolts.

1. Locate both the Long Main Floor Joist andthe “T” Post Mount Plate. Angle cut ends mustbe positioned to the outside. Pre-drilled holes willalign with Posts later in Step 15. Please reviewthis step to confirm correct “T” Post Mount Plateorientation. Use 4 - Carriage Bolts to align Joistwith “T” Plate prior to attaching. Joist must beevenly spaced between bolts. Remove CarriageBolts when correctly aligned.

2. With pieces properly orientated, screw“T” Plate and Joist together with 2 - 3” screws. Makesure pieces are flush with each other on the top andbottom. Complete all 8 Long Main Floor Joist and “T”Post Mount Plate Connections. Once again, checkalignment prior to attaching together.

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4. Position end of joist equally on one side of theCore Block. Toenail with 3 - 3” screw from the topand sides. Joist and top of Core Block should sitflush with each other.Note, Drill pilot holes in joist prior to screwing toprevent splitting.

5. Lay completed Core Block / Joist assembly onflat level surface.

6. Position and toenail the second joist assembly to oppositeside of Core Block.

7. Continue to add Joist assemblies toCore Block.

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8. At this stage, yourgazebo floor should looksimilar to the illustration toleft.

9. Locate and position a Mid Floor Joist (53 11/16” long) and a Long Interior Core Brace. Make surethe longer side of Core Brace is flush with the end of the joist and attach together with 2 - 3” screws.Once again, make sure Core Brace is centered and flush with joist. Complete all 8 attachments.

Interior Core Brace(angle cut on ends)13 1/16” long

Mid Floor Joist

10. Slide one Mid Joist / Core Braceassemblies between Main Joists.

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11. Slide Mid Joist assembly untilangle cut ends of Core Brace contactMain Joists.

Do not attach until all Mid JoistAssembly Sections are positionedevenly as shown in Step 13.

12. Proceed by sliding the opposite sideof Mid Joist Assembly against Main Joist.Continue sliding and attaching Mid JoistAssemblies until complete.

13. Position and attach all other Mid Joist assembly sections. Attach opposite sides asopposed to going in a clockwise direction. Whenproperly aligned, screw together with 2 - 3” screwsper side. Screw on angle to properly secure.Note, Drill pilot hole to avoid splitting Core Brace.

14. Locate Posts and become familiar withtheir orientation. Pre-Drilled holes to bottomand angle cut end to top. The high end of theangle cut post will be the inside of the Post.

Angle Cut of Post(high side = inside)

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15. With the correct orientationof Post, place against “T” PostMount Plate. Line up Pre-drilledholes of Post and Plate and side5.5” long Carriage Bolts throughholes. You may have to use ahammer to bang the bolts in completely.

16. From the inside, slide awasher over bolt and hand screwa nut into place.Important: Only hand tighten Carriage Boltsat this stage. After Handrail andUpper Baluster Section areinstalled, come back and firmlytighten with wrench,

17. Complete both sides of “T”Post Mount and Post attachments.

Important:Once again, only hand tightenCarriage Bolts at this stage. AfterHandrail and Upper Baluster Sectionare installed, come back and firmlytighten with wrench.

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4 - 5.5” LongCarriage Bolts

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18. Continue to attach Posts around the perimeter of thegazebo. Mount Posts with 4 Carriage Bolts per attachment.

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4 Carriage Bolts

19. Locate Plywood Post Spacing Template. Fromthe inside of your Gazebo, position between Postsas shown below. Push both posts so they sit flushagainst the template.We suggest starting at your entrance way.

Template ends flushagainst both Posts.

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20. Locate Outer Rim Joists (1” x 5 1/2” x 60 1/8”long with angle cuts on both ends). Starting at entranceway, position so angle cut ends line up at the midpointof the post. When correctly positioned, screw Rim Joistto Posts with 2 - 2 1/2” screw per end.

22. Complete both Rim Joist connections adjacent to entrance wayas per Steps 19-21. Rim Joists shouldmeet together at ends.Important -Line up Rim Joist equallyon both posts. Note, small gaps mayoccur where Rim Joists meet.

Mid Point

21. Line up Mid Rafter with position indicator on Template. When aligned correctly, screw Rim Joist to end of MidJoist with 2 - 2 1/2” screws.

Line up Mid Rafter withTemplate position marker.

Entrance Way

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24. With Rim Joists secured around theperimeter of the gazebo, screw the “T”Post Mount into Rim Joist from inside with2 - 2 1/2” screws on angles. Be careful toscrew on angle so the hardware does notcome through Rim Joist. Complete all 8sides.

23. Complete all remaining Rim Joists.Expert Advice- consider tacking allremaining Rim Joists to posts and Mid Rafterto confirm correct positioning prior to completely attaching.

Important - Prior to starting the Rafter Section (Steps 25-34), complete the HandRail and Upper Rail Sections first (Steps 35-48).

Caution - Before Upper Rails Sections are secured, Rafters are vulnerable when justsitting on Posts.

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Octagon Skybox

Rafter

Notch on bottom

“V” Notch in end

24. Locate 8 Skybox Pieces placing them withDado cut facing out and to the top.

25. Position 2 piecestogether so angle cut endsline up. When Correctlyaligned, screw togetherusing 2 - 3” screws and 12” screw in top dado ledgeas shown in left illustration.Attach remaining pieces tocomplete Skybox.

26. With your helper, lift the Octagon Skyboxup with the dado or “notch” of the Skybox facingup. Place the “V” end of the Rafter in a corner ofSkybox

3” screws

B. Rafter Section

2” screw

3” screws

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27. Secure Rafter with 2 - 3” screws from the inside ofSkybox. Toenail 1 - 3” screw through rafter into Skybox. Note, drill pilot hole in Rafter to avoid splitting.

28. With your helper still supporting the Skybox,attach a second rafter to the opposite side.Position and secure as per first Rafter.

29. Complete 4 Rafters, each in opposite corners, securing as per Step 27.

The partially completed rafter section will be liftedup and placed on Posts. You will require 2 ladders and having an extra pair of hands is veryhelpful.

Screw from inside ofSkybox into Rafter

Rafter should be beplaced so flush withtop ledge of Skybox.

Toenailthroughrafter intoskybox onangle.

Important - Depending on the # of helpers you have available will determine how many rafterscan be attached to Skybox prior to lifting up. Our illustration shows 4 Rafters = 3 additionalhelpers. If using only 1 additional helper, attach Rafters as per Step 28 and lift up as per Step 30.Be sure to have Step Ladders ready as you will need them during these Steps.

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30. Lift up your partially completed rafter section and place Corner Rafters on top of 4 posts.The Post will sit in the notch of the Corner Rafter.

31. Temporarily tack each Rafter/Post connection together by toe nailing 1 - 3” screwfrom rafter side into post.

33. Complete remaining Corner Rafters attachments and secure as per Step 27.

Post will sit innotch of rafter.

32. Place a fifth Corner Rafter into place andsecure as per Step 27. Step Ladder will berequired.

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34. Locate 1 Upper BalusterSection. Lift up and placebetween the Rafters and Posts.

35. Position Upper Baluster Section so Pre-drilledholes of side framing line up with Pre-drilled holesof Rafter.

36. With holes aligned, hammer CarriageBolt through Upper Baluster Section andRafters. Do not secure nuts of Carriage Boltsuntil Step 37.

37. Place a second Upper Baluster Section into placeand complete attachment of Carriage Bolt from firstUpper Baluster Section. Hand tighten nut only.

38. Hammer in 3rd Carriage Bolt into leftside of second Upper Baluster Section.

Hammer Carriage Boltsthrough holes.

Nut

3rd CarriageBolt

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39. Lift up, position and secure all remainingUpper Baluster Sections following Steps 34-37.Important - ONLY HAND TIGHTEN BOLTS.

40. On your last Upper Baluster Section, Usethe Carriage Bolt from the first section tosecure. Once again, only hand tighten bolts.

41. To completely secure Rafter / Postand Upper Baluster Sections, place 2 - 2” screws from the side framing ofUpper Baluster Section into the Posts.

42. Lift and position a Mid Rafter (66 9/16”l) end flush against Skybox. Use a straight edge to confirmsame height as Corner Rafters. Position Mid Rafter centered on Skybox. When correctly positionedattach rafter to Skybox with 2 - 3” screws (screw from inside Skybox).

Mid Rafter

2 - 3” screws

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43. Equally space Mid Rafter on Upper Baluster Section. Attach 2 Simpson Strong Ties to each sideof Rafter screwing into outer edge of Upper Baluster Rail. Use 1 1/2” screws to secure.

equally spacedon Baluster

44. Complete remaining 7 Mid Rafters following Steps 42 -43. Important- make sure each rafter is properly positioned from side to side and up and down.

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47. Starting on right side of Doorway, position first Handrail Section between Posts. Position bottom ofHandrail Section 5” above top of the Rim Joist. Side framing of Handrail Section will sit flush with Posts.

Doorway Measure 5” fromtop of Rim Joist

Flushwith Post

45. To complete Handrail Section, locate Hand Rail End Caps. Position End Cap flush with BottomRail. End Cap should also position evenly from side to side with both Top and Bottom Rails.

46. When correctly positioned, attach with 4 - 2” screws. Complete all Handrail Sections now.Important- Drill Pilot Holes in End Caps to prevent splitting. Also be sure to drill into wood.

Flush

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49. Complete remaining Handrail Sections positioningand securing as per Step 47-48.

50. With both the Upper Baluster and Handrail Sections complete, go back and tighten all the CarriageBolts in the “T” Post Mount Plate and Rafter with a Wrench. Be careful not to over tighten bolts. Completeone side and then the opposite side. This will create an equal tightening of all the components.

48. With Handrail Sectionpositioned correctly, screw sideframing of section and Poststogether with 3 - 1 1/2” screwsper side. Position a secondHandrail Section between Postsand moving in CounterClockwise direction. Securesection once again with 3 - 1 1/2” screws per side.

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Tighten withWrench

In Florida, additional hardwaremay be required that is notincluded in kit due to hurricanewinds. Please check with localbuilding code to confirm.

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51. Locate and place 8 pie-shapedFloor Panels around the perimeter ofthe gazebo.

Floor Panel

52. Lift up and lay your first PanelizedFloor Panel on Floor Joists.

53. Position Panelized Floor Panel soit sits equally on Floor Joists.

Sits equally on Joists

Floor Joist

Important- Do not securePanelized Floor Panel to FloorJoists until all Floor Boards are inplace and properly positioned.

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D. Floor SectionImportant- If you have purchased a Screen KitOption, Floor Screening must be installed prior toStep 48 (Floor Panel installation), please refer toScreen Kit Option Assembly Manual for instructions.

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54. Place and position 2nd Floor Panelon Floor Joists. Position as per Step 53.

2nd Floor Panel

55. Place and position remaining FloorPanels around the Floor Joists. Positionas per Step 50.

8th Floor Panel.

56. With all panels evenly spaced andand in their correct position, secureeach panel down to floor joists with 8 - 2” screws per panel.

Note, drill pilot holes to prevent splitting.

57. Place the 2nd to Last DeckBoard on Floor Joists and positionbetween joists..

2nd to Last Deck Board

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58. Place Last Deck Board on FloorJoists and position between joists.Do not secure until all remaining DeckBoards are positioned.

Last Deck Board

59. Position all remaining Deck Boardsaround the center of the floor. Positionso they fit evenly around the floor.

2nd Sections

60. Secure each Deck Board with 4 - 2” screws per piece (2 per side).

Note, drill pilot holes to prevent splitting.

61. Place the Center DeckPiece into place an secure with4 - 2” screws.

Note, drill pilot holes to preventsplitting.

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62. Locate a Perimeter DeckBoard - Notched for Posts andplace so it rests on the Rim Joistand against Posts.

63. With Perimeter Deck Board positionedcorrectly, secure board with 5 - 2 1/4” nails.

64. Place 2nd Perimeter Deck Board intoplace and secure with 5 - 2 1/4” nails.

2nd Perimeter Deck Board

65. Complete positioning and securingremaining Perimeter Deck Boards as per Step 63.

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66. Starting at next to the entrance, lift and position 1stLeft Side Roof Panel up so it sits equally betweenCorner and Mid Rafter. The top of the panel will sit in thedado of the Skybox frame. Panel sits in Dado

of Skybox.

67. With Left Roof Panel positioned equally onrafters, secure panel to Corner Rafter and MidRafter on bottom row of shingles Only with 1 - 3”screw per side. Screw from shingles into rafters.

Roof Panel Section positioned so itsits approx. on half the Rafter.

68. Lift and position a Right Side RoofPanel and place so equally centered onMid and Corner Rafters.

Note , Screw locations.

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69. Position and attach as per Step 66-67. Use 2 - 3”screws in Corner and Mid Rafter through bottom shingle.

70. Lift and place 2nd Left Side Roof Panelin adjacent pie shape section.

71. Position and attach as per Step 66 - 67. Use 2 - 3” screws in Corner Rafter and Mid Rafter through bottom row of shingles. Lift and position 2nd Right Side Roof Panel on Center and Corner Rafter.

72. Position and attach as per Step 66-67. Use 2 - 3” screws in Corner and Mid Rafter throughbottom row of shingles.

Small Gap

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73. Complete next set of Roof Panels over entrance way. Since this will be a focal point of the gazebo, be sure to install panels carefully. Follow Steps 66-67 when positioning and attaching panels.

74. Continue positioning and securing each set of Roof Panels around the Gazebo. Leave thelast set of Panels towards the rear of the gazebo.

75. Complete remaining set of Roof Panels. Position and secure as per Step 66-67.

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76. After all Roof Panel Sections have been positionedand partially secured, slight adjustments to some panelsmay be necessary to achieve best fit. Remove previouslysecured bottom screws installed in Roof Panels and re-position if necessary.Important - Any gaps between Roof Panels will be covered later by Roof Ridge Caps and Filler Shingles.

78. Locate 62” long Facia Boards.Facia Boards are angle cut on eachend. Place 1 board over the entranceway underneath the roof and againstthe rafter ends.

Facia Board should be positionedso it is flush underneath the roofpanel and angle cut end of boardshould sit halfway on Rafter end.

77. Important - When satisfied with RoofPanel positioning, further secure panels togazebo. Screw through Roof Panels intoCorner Rafters ONLY at mid and top locationswith 3” screws. See illustration above forscrew pattern. Roof will be secured to MidRafter while securing Filler Shingles later. DO NOT SECURE ROOF TO MID RAFTERSAT THIS TIME.Reach through Skybox while securing RoofPanels at the top.

Sits equally on Rafter end

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79. With the Facia Board positioned correctly on Rafterends, secure with 2 - finishingnails per side and 2 - finishingnails into the Mid Rafter.

80. Position and secure the 2nd Facia Board to end ofRafters as per Steps 78-79.

81. Complete positioning and securing Facia Boards to Rafter ends. Use the same pattern as for the Roof Panel Sections. Secure as per Step 79. Important - it is normal for gaps to occur between Facia Boards. Later, Corner FaciaDetail Plates will be added to cover any gaps.

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Important - it is normal for gaps to occur between FaciaBoards. Later, Corner Facia Detail Plates will be addedto cover any gaps.

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82. Locate 16 Corner Brackets (8 Left / 8 RightSide). Place into position on Post and on the UpperBaluster Section bottom rail. With Bracket Centeredon Post and Upper Baluster Section, drill pilot holein Bracket to prevent splitting before securing with 2 - 3” screws.

83. Complete both left and right CornerBracket attachments making sure to position and drill pilot holes prior to securing with 3” screws.

84. Complete all CornerBracket attachments.

Corner Brackets forentrance are optional andare included in the kit.

Right SideCorner Bracket

Upper Balusterbottom rail

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85. Locate 8 Side Rail Cupola Sectionsand place in octagon shape as shown above.

86. Screw each section together with 2 - 2”screws.

87. Continue attaching sections together. 88. Complete Side Rail Section and move tothe side

89. Locate Cupola Rafters and CoreBlock. Place one Rafter against Core Block asshown above.

90. Toe nail Rafter into Core Block 2”from top with 2 1/2” screw. Important - Drill Pilot Hole in Rafter end toprevent splitting.

Core Block

Cupola Rafter2” from top

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Seat Cut in Rafterfacing down

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91. Continue attaching Rafters to Core Blocksecuring with 2 1/2” screws 2” from the top.

92. Complete all Rafter / Core Blockattachments.

93. Locate 8 Cupola Facia Pieces andplace against Rafter ends.

94. Position Rafter so it sits equally on bothRafter ends. Also, use a straight edge to make sureRafter sits approx. 3/8” below rafter top. AttachFacia to Rafter end with 2 - 2” screws per Facia.

95. Position and secure second Facia Piece. 96. Place and secure all Facia Pieces asper Steps 94-95.

Straight Edge

Facia sits below Rafter

Rafte

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97. Place completed Rafter/Facia Section on SideRail Section.

98. Line up Rafter equally on each corner ofthe Side Rail Section.

99. With Rafter/Facia Section positioned equally on Side Rail Section, attach together byscrewing with 1 - 2 1/2” screw per Rafter.

100. Locate and place 1st Cupola RoofPanel on Rafters.

101. Place Roof Panel so equally centeredbetween Rafters and Flush with Core Block. Attachpanel to rafter with 4 - 2 1/2” screws.

102. Place 2nd Cupola Roof Panel in place.

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103. Position and attach 2nd Cupola Roof Panelas per Step 101.

104. Continue to position and attach CupolaRoof Panels. Gaps may appear between RoofPanels but will be covered later by Roof RidgeCaps.

105. Place 8th Cupola Roof Panel in placeand Secure as per Step 101.

106. Locate 8 Cupola Ridge Caps. 4 of the8 have bevel tops and the other 4 have squaretops. Place 1st square cut top Ridge Cap onroof seam.

107. Center Ridge Cap on roof seam andagainst Core Block and attach with 2 - 2”screws.

108. Place a bevel top Ridge Cap into positionan secure with 2 - 2” screws.

Bevel TopRidge Cap

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109. Complete all Ridge Caps alternating squareand bevel top pieces as you move around. Positionand secure as per Steps 106-107.

110. Locate and place Top Cap / Ball Topon top of Core Block.

111. Prior to attaching Top Cap / Ball Top to CoreBlock, drill pilot holes to prevent splitting of wood.Once complete, secure with 2 - 2 1/2” screws.

112. With your helper, lift completed Cupolaup on top of gazebo roof. Lift Cupola from theSide Rail Sections.

113. Place Cupola so bottom of Side RailSection sits on top of Skybox.

114. With Side Rails sitting on Skybox evenly,secure with 16 - 2 1/2” screws. 2 per section.

Skybox

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115. Picture above shows illustration of completed Cupola on gazebo.

116. Next, time to install Filler Shingles to completely secure gazebo roofs and hide roofseams. Starting on bottom row of shingles, push aLong Filler Shingle underneath shingles directlyabove it until end is flush with bottom shingles.

117. With a 3” screw,secure Roof Panel downinto Mid Rafter aboveExposure line. Screw bothleft and right Roof Panelsdown to Mid Rafters. Makesure to screw into rafterabove the exposure line toconceal screw.

118. Slide in the next longFiller Shingle and attach as per Step 112. Continue until top row.On top row, slide in Short FillerShingle and attach with 3” screwinto Mid Rafter. Important - Work around thegazebo making sure to slide in allFiller Shingles and attach Roof toMid Rafter as per Step 117.

ExposureLine

119. Locate all Gazebo Ridge Caps. Note,there are left and right offset Ridge Caps.SeeStep 120 for detail illustration of the difference.Place 1st Ridge Cap on roof seam slightly overhanging roof end and attach with 2 - nails.

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1st shingle

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124. Continue to attach Ridge Caps positioningand securing as per Steps 120-121.

125. The last Ridge Cap to complete a sidemust be cut shorter to fit roughly against theCupola. Use a Utility Knife to score cap.

Cutslightlysmaller

120. Locate and place opposite 2nd RidgeCap on so slight overhanging or recessed on initial Ridge Cap.

121. Attach 2nd Ridge Cap approx. 8” frombottom above the exposure line with 2 nails.

122. Place 3rd Ridge Cap on roof seam.123. Start the 3rd Ridge Cap approx 8” frombottom of 2nd Ridge cap and attach with 2 nailsabove the exposure line.

8”

8”

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Row ofRidgeCapsshouldalign withrow ofshingles.

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126. Attach final Ridge Cap with 2 - 2” screws.

127. Complete all Ridge Caps to cover allroof seams.

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128. Locate FaciaDetail Plate andplace in each cornerwhere Facia Boardscome together.Detail Plates willhide any gaps thatmay exist betweenboth Facia Boards

Facia

129. When centeredin each corner of Facia,attach with 4 finishingnails per Plate.Complete all remainingplates to complete yourgazebo!

Facia Detail Plate

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