Gazebo Number One

[EddieWalker]

I'm not sure what you mean by hurricane straps and what is the ledger?

After the roof is framed, I will wrap a strap over the top of the rafter down to the post. I will fasten it to the beam so it's all held together. Is this the same as a hurricane strap?

Thanks,
Eddie

 

[EddieWalker]

The railing is killing me. I don't like to cut or weld metal, and with the temps in the 110 range, I've been putting it off. Instead, I decided to start on the roof.

I want the Cupola to be open from below and not just resting on the peak of the roof. I also want it to be square on an octogon roof, so that complicates things just a bit. To get it centered, I used a plumb bob and measured the center of the gazebo and put a screw into the gravel. I then cut my rafters at 4:12 to get my pitch and kept measuring until I had the height where I wanted it. I started out at 12 feet and was withing a couple of inches of what I ended up at.

Then I cut and installed the rafters. Getting the Cupola where I wanted it took forever, but now that it's there, I'm very pleased.

Eddie

 

[radioman]

nice start on roof eddie! I see oscar like the smell of fresh cut pine! what a natural wood worker !:thumbsup:

 

[bindian]

Eddie,
Octagon to square. I like it. Totally amazing design idea.
Does Oscar still carry off tools? What about wood scraps?
hugs, Brandi

 

[EddieWalker]

Oscar is better about running off with my tools, but we've come to an understanding on what "NO" means. I can't hurt him physicaly. He's too tough and it's just a game to him. I have learned that he absolutely hates to be pushed over sidewasy from his hidquarters. If he does something wrong, then I give him a strong NO, and then shove him sideways. He falls down, squeels like he's going to die, and runs off as fast as he can get back up again!!!!!

I put in some more rafters today and then framed in the cuploa.

It was 103, but not as bad as it has been, so I stuck it out until 5pm.

Eddie

 

[bindian]

Oscar is better about running off with my tools, but we've come to an understanding on what "NO" means. I can't hurt him physicaly. He's too tough and it's just a game to him. I have learned that he absolutely hates to be pushed over sidewasy from his hidquarters. If he does something wrong, then I give him a strong NO, and then shove him sideways. He falls down, squeels like he's going to die, and runs off as fast as he can get back up again!!!!!

I put in some more rafters today and then framed in the cuploa.

It was 103, but not as bad as it has been, so I stuck it out until 5pm.

Eddie

Hehehe. Booger learned with me chasing him with a boom when he barked at the wrong time or things.

We had lots of thunder here on all directions. No rain yet.

hugs, Brandi

 

[ronjhall]

Looking good Eddie. :thumbsup:
Will have to stop by and check it out when we head south this coming winter. Do not need any of those 100 + temperatures.

 

[EddieWalker]

Look forward to seeing you Ron. The place looks a little different since the last time you where here!!!!

Another shot of the Gazebo from my driveway.

Eddie

 

[jinman]

Haven't you had a couple of rain storms lately? I'm sure I saw a nice storm over Tyler/Lindale a couple of days ago.

 

[MarkV]

I hadn't seen the lamp post before, very nice! I've built some similar gazebos before and it isn't the easiest build. Yours looks great.

MarkV