I bought a the similar grill gazebo. It says 2 or 3 people needed but I did mine by myself. I had some leftover 2x8's I used to make 3' long temporary "feet". I screwed each leg base into one of these and then the posts would stand on their own. The cross bar can be installed with one loose screw and the other end swung up to line up and attach to the other post. When you're done with all four, just remove the temporary wooden feet and finish the shelter.
Got the same exact one, altho ours is labeled as a "Kozyard" brand. Definitely helps to leave the bolts...ALL of them...loose until you have it completed. Can go back and tighten them down then. That little bit of wiggle room really helps and it's noted in the instructions to leave them loose until complete.
Thanks for the video. I have to take a10x10 down and then assemble it again at my house again. This gave me an idea of what I was going to be up against. Thanks for posting this. A big help.
Thank you for the video. Between this video, Sojag's "official" video, and the written instructions, my wife and I were able to put our 10 x 12 Messina model together this past weekend. As noted in this video, step 12 is definitely out of sequence. The installation of the small upper roof panels and and frame were the most difficult part of this assembly, in my opinion. We ended up doing it as shown in Sojag's video...standing the panels in the frame piece, and then putting each section up as a unit.
Good video, thanks for sharing you experience. I purchased the same shelter but haven't assembled it yet as I'm trying do decide whether to paint my house first. The shelter is going on my back patio so if I install it then paint later I'll have to unbolt it and move it a few feet out of the way temporarily. Question, is the weight of the shelter such that with a person at each leg you could pick up the shelter and move it a few feet?
Just ordered 10x12 and should get it this weekend, what size / type bolts would you recommend anchoring into deck? Might not be able to get all 4 corners lined up directly on top of a joist / beam.
Why didnt you put in the longer bolts of the roof panels that run along the middle while you were up there? In my opinion that was the main part that required 2 people because you need someone on the other side to tighten those bolts. And it's easier doing those bolts as you go before having all the panels installed.
One of my posts was made wrong. You could see where the guy putting in the rivet at the shop pressed too hard because the tool slipped and marred the finish noticeably. Probably had a close to dead battery on a Friday and he wanted to go home so he tried to force it. Anyway, Sojag asked for pics and then shipped me a new one. Great customer service.
@@drambuild9800 Hello I just bought one this week and is planning to anchor it on my paver stone. Apparently the anchoring hardware was not provided. Could you tell if you have bought the bolts separately and what size of bolts I should buy. Thanks
We have the same one, just fabricated a cross-plate at the top to mount the fan. didn't take too much to get it done and looking nice. would be nice tho if it came with such a plate/crossbar from the factory.
@@1767SR i could email you pics if you'd like. in short tho, i used perforated round angle (metal L shaped supports, with lots of holes like an erector set) to build a framework that goes across the inside of the cupola area. I used more of it to make crossmembers for added support and support of the electrical box for the fan itself. we bought a slightly smaller ceiling fan since a standard sized one would have to hand further down due to the pitch of the roof. once i had it built to size, i prmed and painted it with a textured spray paint that matched the dark brown color of the gazebo and ran power to the fan using an exterior grade extension cord with one in plugged into an exterior outlet and the other end (plug cut off) wired into the electrical box of the fan. to attache the frame to the roof, i was able to use only existing bolts that were factory so I didn't have to drill any added holes. the whole thing blends in and looks like it was made to be there. After awhile I didn't like seeing the holes in the round angle bars so i bought some strips of metal that were the same width, painted them and bolted them to the bottom of the round angle frame for a cleaner look. all in all, came out very well.
@@trooper5157 Thanks for the quick reply! And thanks for the detailed information. So the framework you built goes inside the cupola area, correct? I assume that means you had to do away with the mosquito netting that normally covers the opening?
you really can't put together the roof without the base first. also you'd probably need a minimum of 4 people to lift the roof up if you did the roof first. I assembled my 12x16 mostly by myself. You just need another person when it comes to the roof panels to tighten some of the bolts.
I bought a the similar grill gazebo. It says 2 or 3 people needed but I did mine by myself. I had some leftover 2x8's I used to make 3' long temporary "feet". I screwed each leg base into one of these and then the posts would stand on their own. The cross bar can be installed with one loose screw and the other end swung up to line up and attach to the other post. When you're done with all four, just remove the temporary wooden feet and finish the shelter.
Great idea Robert. Nothing like the satisfaction of doing it all by yourself.
Got the same exact one, altho ours is labeled as a "Kozyard" brand. Definitely helps to leave the bolts...ALL of them...loose until you have it completed. Can go back and tighten them down then. That little bit of wiggle room really helps and it's noted in the instructions to leave them loose until complete.
Thank you for sharing 👍🏽
Thanks for the video. I have to take a10x10 down and then assemble it again at my house again. This gave me an idea of what I was going to be up against. Thanks for posting this. A big help.
Thank you for the video. Between this video, Sojag's "official" video, and the written instructions, my wife and I were able to put our 10 x 12 Messina model together this past weekend. As noted in this video, step 12 is definitely out of sequence. The installation of the small upper roof panels and and frame were the most difficult part of this assembly, in my opinion. We ended up doing it as shown in Sojag's video...standing the panels in the frame piece, and then putting each section up as a unit.
Good video, thanks for sharing you experience. I purchased the same shelter but haven't assembled it yet as I'm trying do decide whether to paint my house first. The shelter is going on my back patio so if I install it then paint later I'll have to unbolt it and move it a few feet out of the way temporarily. Question, is the weight of the shelter such that with a person at each leg you could pick up the shelter and move it a few feet?
You should be able to move it easily with 4 people
@@mrsimplycity1 thanks!
does this have a built-in gutter? Can't see it from pictures and nothing was said with regards to this. thanks
Thank you for this video. I'm hoping this will help with my 12 x 16 going in this summer!
Good luck 👍🏽
I just assembled my 12x16 messina. I put together most of the base myself and had a friend help me for a few hours when it came to the roof panels.
@@donaldso718 Donald, what size screws did you use and what kind? Did you use tapcons?
Excellent video. I just ordered the same unit and was a little intimidated until watching this. Thank you.
Just ordered 10x12 and should get it this weekend, what size / type bolts would you recommend anchoring into deck? Might not be able to get all 4 corners lined up directly on top of a joist / beam.
Was this the sojag Sanibel 8x8?
Im planning to buy one. Is it a good investment? What’s your honest review ? Thank you
Just ordered this for my house as well. Cant wait!
Why didnt you put in the longer bolts of the roof panels that run along the middle while you were up there? In my opinion that was the main part that required 2 people because you need someone on the other side to tighten those bolts. And it's easier doing those bolts as you go before having all the panels installed.
Is this gazebo grey? As on costco description?
But it look black?
It is a dark greyish brown.
Final revel?
reveling in its completion
What was the foot print of the 10 x12 massina gazebo ?
What size Tapcons did you use?
1/4 - 2-3/4
What size is this Messina model that you built? Its offered in several sizes... I'm curious (looks like 12x14)?
Messina Galvanized Steel Roof Sun Shelter in Dark Gray, 10' x 12'
Should have used anchor bolts instead of the screws. Any problems with the posts?
screws r perfectly fine to use since there r 3 per post
perhaps a washer would be good tho
One of my posts was made wrong. You could see where the guy putting in the rivet at the shop pressed too hard because the tool slipped and marred the finish noticeably. Probably had a close to dead battery on a Friday and he wanted to go home so he tried to force it. Anyway, Sojag asked for pics and then shipped me a new one. Great customer service.
Great job DRAM👍
Thanks for watching 👍🏽
How long did it take you to put it together?
About 7-8hrs with two people.
@@drambuild9800 Hello I just bought one this week and is planning to anchor it on my paver stone. Apparently the anchoring hardware was not provided. Could you tell if you have bought the bolts separately and what size of bolts I should buy. Thanks
@@fanfancheong I used 1/4- 2 3/4 Tapcons
@@drambuild9800 Thank you so much.
everything was great until that giant typo in the end.
That Gazebo looks so small compared to the rest of the place lol
Wow j’adore ce jardin 👍
Does he live all year long and is not affected by the strong sun 50 degrees Celsius in the UAE summer?
I don’t see why not but I’d contact the manufacturer to confirm 👍🏽
@@drambuild9800 thank you 🙏🏻
Great video!!
no place to have a ceiling fan, deal breaker
We have the same one, just fabricated a cross-plate at the top to mount the fan. didn't take too much to get it done and looking nice. would be nice tho if it came with such a plate/crossbar from the factory.
@@trooper5157 I would be interested to get some details on what you did for the fan support.
@@1767SR i could email you pics if you'd like. in short tho, i used perforated round angle (metal L shaped supports, with lots of holes like an erector set) to build a framework that goes across the inside of the cupola area. I used more of it to make crossmembers for added support and support of the electrical box for the fan itself. we bought a slightly smaller ceiling fan since a standard sized one would have to hand further down due to the pitch of the roof. once i had it built to size, i prmed and painted it with a textured spray paint that matched the dark brown color of the gazebo and ran power to the fan using an exterior grade extension cord with one in plugged into an exterior outlet and the other end (plug cut off) wired into the electrical box of the fan. to attache the frame to the roof, i was able to use only existing bolts that were factory so I didn't have to drill any added holes. the whole thing blends in and looks like it was made to be there. After awhile I didn't like seeing the holes in the round angle bars so i bought some strips of metal that were the same width, painted them and bolted them to the bottom of the round angle frame for a cleaner look. all in all, came out very well.
@@trooper5157 Thanks for the quick reply! And thanks for the detailed information. So the framework you built goes inside the cupola area, correct? I assume that means you had to do away with the mosquito netting that normally covers the opening?
About to build one for someone, alone. Wouldn’t it be easier to build the roof then install the legs under it?
You might scratch the finish. Roof is heavy and it’s strength comes form the roofing panels.
you really can't put together the roof without the base first. also you'd probably need a minimum of 4 people to lift the roof up if you did the roof first. I assembled my 12x16 mostly by myself. You just need another person when it comes to the roof panels to tighten some of the bolts.