Framing

 View from below of gazebo roof with roof boards installed. View from below of gazebo roof with roof boards installed.
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Gazebos: How to Install the Gazebo Roof Deck

Use standard 5/4 cedar decking boards for your roof deck. This will provide a solid foundation for the remaining two layers. Install the boards so that the good face is turned toward the ground. The underside is visible and the top side is not only out of view, but will be covered by felt and wood shingles.

Completed second tier of gazebo roof, before installation.
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Gazebos: How to Frame Your Gazebo Roof

Detailed steps with images detailing how to build a gazebo roof, including ripping corner posts, the gazebo foundation ring, single and two-tiered gazebo roofs, blocking gazebo rafters, fascia boards, and more.
Base structure of Gazebo, framed, before deck boards go on.
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Gazebos: How to Build a Gazebo Foundation

Gazebos are a fairly traditional garden structure used for outdoor entertaining. They are defined by their solid roof and open sides, are typically free standing and can have from four to eight sides. Our gazebo plans feature a traditional octagon pattern. Gazebo construction is more complex than most deck building, due to the angled framing and eight sided structure.

Deck joists with Shadoe Track hidden fasteners.
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Hidden Fasteners: Shadoe Track Hidden Fasteners

The Shadoe Track hidden deck fastening system provides a water resistant deck board installation that protects deck boards and joists from water damage, extending the life of your deck.
Deck sub-structure showing joist cap on deck joists to protect from water damage.
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How to Install Joist Cap

Hot to install Joist Cap the right way to reduce water infiltration and damage to the sub-structure of your deck.
Deck sub-structure framed around a tree.
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Custom Deck Framing

Framing decks for decking installed at a 45 degree angle, around trees, and framing decks not attached to the house.
Framing for a second story deck with posts, beams, and some deck joists installed.
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How to Frame a High Deck

How to build a high deck. Build a second story deck that is strong, safe, and visually appealing. Tips for framing and finishing a high deck.