wow!!! looks good and it feels good. i myself put together a yardistry 12x14, i didnt know what to expect at the beginning when i opened the box. it came with a ton of hardwares i was overwhelmed at the beginning since ive never tackle a project that big. i took my time i studied the manual that came with it which is very helpfull. also i did some praying. i took my time and took me two weeks. it was all worthed. the key is to make sure that everything is leveled and square. thanks to the help of my wife and kids and my brother.........enjoy youre gazeebo brother...
Great job! This is by far the best video I have seen for this particular gazebo. Mine got delivered today and I will be assembling it this weekend. Will definitely be referring to this video a lot 😁
Thank you for this clear video segment by segment helps very much. I am building a 11x13 same model gazebo just a couple inches bigger. I am only 5' 3 ½". With watching this video, it helps me build the Gazebo by myself and with my wife. Thank you for sharing your help with other's.
Thank you for this video. I'll be using it as my guide over the next couple of days. This just saved me some time and probably some frustration, although it looks like a well-designed product, so I'm cautiously optimistic it'll come together with little fuss.
This was by far one of the better videos I’ve seen for this project. Very efficient. Do you think a strong wind would bring it down? We’d like to put it on our flagstone patio but securing it to the flagstone with masonry screws would probably split them apart. Thanks for the video!
Thank you! I have it on a brick paver patio and elected not to secure it. Attaching it to the brick wouldn't provide any real security, and anchoring it into the paver base and ground below the brick was more trouble than it's worth. I live in Florida and of course there is always the concern of hurricane winds blowing it away. It is pretty sturdy, and if the location you're looking to install isn't in a regularly high wind area it would probably be ok.
Hello, I saw your gazebo sits on a raised patio. Would it be too heavy if I put it on a deck. It is a 3 years old composite deck with solid foundations.
Hello - I just got the same gazebo and after getting the whole thing assembled, I can't get the lower roof panels to line up evenly. I've gone so far far as to loosen every bolt on the undercage just to see if I could shift it slightly, but when I get the left flat, the right lifts up, and so on. And the mfg doesn't answer the phone. Any ideas seeing as you've clearly done this more than once, lol.
I struggled with the top cover because I put it after putting in the the other four covers. I ended having to use 2 of the large roof bolts instead of 2 small large roof bolts. So I had to buy 2 additional stainless steel M6 bolts at ACE hardware. I still don’t see how the 2 small roof bolts would work though. I also bought some self-taping stainless screws to secure the middle panels because I felt they could fall otherwise. I also touched up the scratches on the roof panels that were there already and some that I accidentally made with my tools. I don’t want the roof to rust too quickly.
I had trouble with the bolts holding the very top cover as they were too short. However, the product I bought came with extra bolts and I ended up using two of the longer extras to secure the top cover. Fortunately, mine was packaged very well and the panels had no scratches or damage.
Screen shot the first seconds of the video. Zoom in. U will see there are cutouts or slots for the roof panels to slide into on that top piece. Hampton bays done fucked up. Im an installer and they gave everyone with the crownhill the top for the Chatham
Your video is a Godsend. We are at the point of attaching the bottom rail where the roof parts rest on. Of course the very last rail doesn't fit. Did all your pieces fit together perfectly or did they need a little encouragement...aka hammer/mallet ?
Your video was very helpful!! The curtain rods are my issue. The center beams have holes for the rods but no holes for the corners near the posts. Do I need to drill holes?
No, no gutters. There is a hole on the sides for water to channel. But remember, the top part of the roof is open to allow air flow so when wind blows the rain, it gets wet underneath.
I'm also having an issue with getting the bolt into the Top plate. I managed to get one in but it just doesn't seem that the Plate holes are aligned with the holes in the frame. It's also tough to play around with the piece considering I'm on a 10ft ladder. I think if I had a longer bolt, I could angle it in slightly and the plate would adjust itself. Any other suggestions? What size bolt should I get? The instructions do not highlight the diameter of the bolt. Or, will it be easier if I remove the corner brackets and start with the top bracket? Not sure if anyone else had this issue but I had an issue with the top roof panels not aligning where they fit into each other. I'm thinking about using weather stripping to fill the gap to keep water from getting through.
I actually purchased two of these gazebos as you can see in the video. They each came with extra bolts. I was able to use the short bolts to attach the first top plate, but I couldn't even get the second one to come close to catching. Between the two sets I had two extra of the longer bolts and used them to fasten down the second top plate. My suggestion would be take the short bolt to your local hardware store and just get a couple bolts about a half inch longer. The roof panels won't align perfectly unless you have the entire base perfectly square and level. Mine were slightly off because my patio has a drainage slope. But the structure has just enough flexibility that I could push everything into place.
@@RolandesqDIY very much appreciate the feedback. I'm glad that I'm not the only one that had a challenging time with the top plate. The company should address this issue. I was going to get a 4 inch bolt but based on your feedback, that may be too long so will look for a 3 1/2 inch bolt. I didn't get any extra hardware in my packaging unfortunately. Great video...was the most helpful guidance on the internet!
Hi Roland - do you love close by? We are installing the same model and we are stuck in installing the big roof bottom beams for the main roof panels (Step 19). We could not clip some of them and some don't even fit. We unscrewed the big roof slanting beams and it gave us a bigger problem because the holes don't line up anymore.. We really don't know what to do... We spent 3 days already building it. We were almost done but it seems like we might need to disassemble everything...
Sorry it's not working for you. When I went to put the roof panels on the holes didn't match up perfectly because I installed it on a patio which was not perfectly level for drainage purposes. Fortunately, I was able to twist the unit enough so that it could be assembled. The unit has to be square and level for everything to line up properly.
Excellent video..well done, QUESTION, do the base collars get screwed in ,or they can side up and down to just sit above the mounted screws? I want to cover my hot tub which is 84”x84” and I want to make certain the hot tub can side under when the gazebo is installed. Your thoughts please
If I understand your question correctly, you're asking about the trim piece that covers the brackets at the bottom of the legs. In answer, yes, that piece can slide up the leg.
I'm strictly a DIY'er and have no idea what the labor costs would be for assembly. If I had to guess I'd say around $300-500 or more - which is exactly why I do things myself. LOL!
Hello! I purchased the pergola from home depot online. The the mosquito netting is a universal fit product which I got online from amazon and which fit the pergola perfectly: amzn.to/2P90yHe
As against the posts, the arc support has self tapping screws into the predrilled holes. As against the cross beams, there are nuts that are placed into the beam in an earlier step.
I'm about to tackle this project, what type of screws did you use to tie down the base plates to the interlock? Tapcon or other? I know this thing weighs a lot but thought one screw/anchor in each post is a good idea to keep it from going anywhere... edit: I saw that you answered it below.. I will likely throw a few in to my interlock as they are larger in size and at the very least, a bit of piece of mind for it sliding over to smash into a fence.
I don't think anchoring to just the pavers would have much more effect than not anchoring it at all. You would need to set the anchor more deeply into the paver base below to have a secure base.
Quick question: Would you recommend assembling the entire roof and then lifting up and over if you had enough people to help with that? Working over your head is tough on some ppl's (my) shoulders... Thx again!
I don't think that is possible. You probably can put the roof frame together on the ground and lift it up and over with help, but you won't be able to put the roof panels on the roof frame before installing. You need to be able to access the attachment points to screw the roof frame to the base posts.
No, I didn't anchor it at all. The base that comes with it has predrilled holes to secure it to the ground if you choose to go that route. I have it on a brick patio and would need to secure it into the ground below, an option that I decided not to take. Securing it to the bricks only would not serve much purpose.
My pergola came with the tools needed to assemble. However, I used my own power and hand tools to speed the process a bit. For the most part, the whole thing can be assembled with an allen key wrench, a phillips head screwdriver, an adjustable wrench and a hammer.
Overall I think it is of a decent build quality. Cedar is a relatively lightweight wood, but the gazebo is fairly sturdy. That said, it hasn't been tested by the Florida storm season yet.
Thank you! It took me roughly six hours by myself. Of course I was in no great hurry to get it done and included in that time were water breaks and lunch. LOL
Absolutely! The brackets on the bottom of the posts are specifically designed just for that purpose. I did not secure down the pergola myself because (1) I haven't determined the exact placement on my deck yet, and (2) I found the overall height to be slightly too low and unsightly when looking out my house windows. I'm going to construct some leg additions in order to raise the pergola an additional foot so the view is not obstructed by the pergola roof line.
@@nullxposur I'm sure you could paint it if you wanted. I don't know if the cedar would take a different stain as the product is already prefinished with a stain. You would likely need to do some serious sanding if you wanted to stain it a different color.
I did not anchor this pergola. I opted to leave it free standing so it could be moved. If you want/need to anchor it, the base has predrilled holes in the base plate. You simply would need to buy some tapcon concrete screws and a masonry bit according to the size of the screws you buy and fasten the base plate to the concrete.
Thanks for taking the time to share your assembly.The video really helped my assembly.It took me and my son about 5hrs. from start to finish.
A very straight forward, comprehensive instructional video. Just what I was looking for. Thank you!
I will try to do it with Woodglut plans.
wow!!! looks good and it feels good. i myself put together a yardistry 12x14, i didnt know what to expect at the beginning when i opened the box. it came with a ton of hardwares i was overwhelmed at the beginning since ive never tackle a project that big. i took my time i studied the manual that came with it which is very helpfull. also i did some praying. i took my time and took me two weeks. it was all worthed. the key is to make sure that everything is leveled and square. thanks to the help of my wife and kids and my brother.........enjoy youre gazeebo brother...
Great job! This is by far the best video I have seen for this particular gazebo. Mine got delivered today and I will be assembling it this weekend. Will definitely be referring to this video a lot 😁
Thank you so much! Glad to be of help. :)
@@RolandesqDIY Very nice simple and detailed tutorial
How did it go. I need to put mine together
Me and my husband are gonna tackle this together!! Hope we can get it up! Thank u for the tips!!
Thank you for this clear video segment by segment helps very much. I am building a 11x13 same model gazebo just a couple inches bigger. I am only 5' 3 ½". With watching this video, it helps me build the Gazebo by myself and with my wife.
Thank you for sharing your help with other's.
Great video. Going to be putting this one over my 8x8 Jacuzzi
Thank you for this video. I'll be using it as my guide over the next couple of days. This just saved me some time and probably some frustration, although it looks like a well-designed product, so I'm cautiously optimistic it'll come together with little fuss.
Thanks for the video this really gave me the confidence to take it on myself. 🙂
Thank you. This helps a lot. Excellent video!
Excellent job! Thanks for posting!
Very clear procedure. Very smart guy! Looks like you bought tow.
Thank you! Yes, I did buy two!
Great job you make it look so easy and you work so fast...i just brought the same one
Thanks!
Awesome! Thanks for step by step
Thinking of buying what size are poles
Did you tighten the upper tier corner supports or did you have them loose u til all 4 was on and centerpiece?
This was by far one of the better videos I’ve seen for this project. Very efficient. Do you think a strong wind would bring it down? We’d like to put it on our flagstone patio but securing it to the flagstone with masonry screws would probably split them apart. Thanks for the video!
Thank you! I have it on a brick paver patio and elected not to secure it. Attaching it to the brick wouldn't provide any real security, and anchoring it into the paver base and ground below the brick was more trouble than it's worth. I live in Florida and of course there is always the concern of hurricane winds blowing it away. It is pretty sturdy, and if the location you're looking to install isn't in a regularly high wind area it would probably be ok.
@@RolandesqDIY where in FL? Can I pay you to come assemble mine? Lol, I’m in Delray Beach
@@andrewgoldin6905 Lol. I'm in Gainesville.
Hello, I saw your gazebo sits on a raised patio. Would it be too heavy if I put it on a deck. It is a 3 years old composite deck with solid foundations.
Great video! I will be doing it myself this week. Much better than the instruction sheet Thank you!
Hello - I just got the same gazebo and after getting the whole thing assembled, I can't get the lower roof panels to line up evenly. I've gone so far far as to loosen every bolt on the undercage just to see if I could shift it slightly, but when I get the left flat, the right lifts up, and so on. And the mfg doesn't answer the phone.
Any ideas seeing as you've clearly done this more than once, lol.
I struggled with the top cover because I put it after putting in the the other four covers. I ended having to use 2 of the large roof bolts instead of 2 small large roof bolts. So I had to buy 2 additional stainless steel M6 bolts at ACE hardware. I still don’t see how the 2 small roof bolts would work though.
I also bought some self-taping stainless screws to secure the middle panels because I felt they could fall otherwise.
I also touched up the scratches on the roof panels that were there already and some that I accidentally made with my tools. I don’t want the roof to rust too quickly.
I had trouble with the bolts holding the very top cover as they were too short. However, the product I bought came with extra bolts and I ended up using two of the longer extras to secure the top cover. Fortunately, mine was packaged very well and the panels had no scratches or damage.
Because it's wrong they sent everyone a top without cutouts in it for the roof panels!
Screen shot the first seconds of the video. Zoom in. U will see there are cutouts or slots for the roof panels to slide into on that top piece. Hampton bays done fucked up. Im an installer and they gave everyone with the crownhill the top for the Chatham
@@doondarwood3889 so what is your suggestion
Do you mind sharing which self tap stainless screws you used ?
Does it have markings where to bolt the screws?!
Your video is a Godsend. We are at the point of attaching the bottom rail where the roof parts rest on. Of course the very last rail doesn't fit. Did all your pieces fit together perfectly or did they need a little encouragement...aka hammer/mallet ?
LOL - Yes, many parts needed a little encouragement to line up and fit together. :)
Your video was very helpful!! The curtain rods are my issue. The center beams have holes for the rods but no holes for the corners near the posts. Do I need to drill holes?
It’s not required to bolt it down to the ground?
How much should I charge to assemble this gazebo for someone?
How does it do on the rain I noticed that there aren’t any gutters? Does the water pour off the top on all for sides or is it channeled?
No, no gutters. There is a hole on the sides for water to channel. But remember, the top part of the roof is open to allow air flow so when wind blows the rain, it gets wet underneath.
I'm also having an issue with getting the bolt into the Top plate. I managed to get one in but it just doesn't seem that the Plate holes are aligned with the holes in the frame. It's also tough to play around with the piece considering I'm on a 10ft ladder. I think if I had a longer bolt, I could angle it in slightly and the plate would adjust itself. Any other suggestions? What size bolt should I get? The instructions do not highlight the diameter of the bolt. Or, will it be easier if I remove the corner brackets and start with the top bracket? Not sure if anyone else had this issue but I had an issue with the top roof panels not aligning where they fit into each other. I'm thinking about using weather stripping to fill the gap to keep water from getting through.
I actually purchased two of these gazebos as you can see in the video. They each came with extra bolts. I was able to use the short bolts to attach the first top plate, but I couldn't even get the second one to come close to catching. Between the two sets I had two extra of the longer bolts and used them to fasten down the second top plate. My suggestion would be take the short bolt to your local hardware store and just get a couple bolts about a half inch longer. The roof panels won't align perfectly unless you have the entire base perfectly square and level. Mine were slightly off because my patio has a drainage slope. But the structure has just enough flexibility that I could push everything into place.
@@RolandesqDIY very much appreciate the feedback. I'm glad that I'm not the only one that had a challenging time with the top plate. The company should address this issue. I was going to get a 4 inch bolt but based on your feedback, that may be too long so will look for a 3 1/2 inch bolt. I didn't get any extra hardware in my packaging unfortunately. Great video...was the most helpful guidance on the internet!
Installed mine it was easy how do you install k1and k3on the drain lip
Hi Roland - do you love close by? We are installing the same model and we are stuck in installing the big roof bottom beams for the main roof panels (Step 19). We could not clip some of them and some don't even fit. We unscrewed the big roof slanting beams and it gave us a bigger problem because the holes don't line up anymore.. We really don't know what to do... We spent 3 days already building it. We were almost done but it seems like we might need to disassemble everything...
Sorry it's not working for you. When I went to put the roof panels on the holes didn't match up perfectly because I installed it on a patio which was not perfectly level for drainage purposes. Fortunately, I was able to twist the unit enough so that it could be assembled. The unit has to be square and level for everything to line up properly.
Excellent video..well done, QUESTION, do the base collars get screwed in ,or they can side up and down to just sit above the mounted screws? I want to cover my hot tub which is 84”x84” and I want to make certain the hot tub can side under when the gazebo is installed.
Your thoughts please
If I understand your question correctly, you're asking about the trim piece that covers the brackets at the bottom of the legs. In answer, yes, that piece can slide up the leg.
Great job just got mine yesterday. How much would you ask for to put one together
I'm strictly a DIY'er and have no idea what the labor costs would be for assembly. If I had to guess I'd say around $300-500 or more - which is exactly why I do things myself. LOL!
I wish I could do it myself
Thanks for sharing
Where did you find the mosquito netting?
Hello! I purchased the pergola from home depot online. The the mosquito netting is a universal fit product which I got online from amazon and which fit the pergola perfectly: amzn.to/2P90yHe
@@RolandesqDIY thank you so much for responding! Your the best
Assembling mine. Having a issue with attaching the inner arc support. What does the bolt tap into? I know the lower arc support taps into the post.
As against the posts, the arc support has self tapping screws into the predrilled holes. As against the cross beams, there are nuts that are placed into the beam in an earlier step.
I'm about to tackle this project, what type of screws did you use to tie down the base plates to the interlock? Tapcon or other? I know this thing weighs a lot but thought one screw/anchor in each post is a good idea to keep it from going anywhere... edit: I saw that you answered it below.. I will likely throw a few in to my interlock as they are larger in size and at the very least, a bit of piece of mind for it sliding over to smash into a fence.
I’m waiting on mine to show up looks easy but how easy is it
I didn't find it to be too difficult at all, but I suppose it depends on your skill level overall.
@@RolandesqDIY Tks got it done instruction were easy
Just purchased... what do you use to get part SS to stay in? Page 4 i believe.. connecting 4-5-6
Hi, your instructions are different than mine. I didn't have a part SS.
Do you think anchoring to the pavers would be sufficient?
I don't think anchoring to just the pavers would have much more effect than not anchoring it at all. You would need to set the anchor more deeply into the paver base below to have a secure base.
Quick question: Would you recommend assembling the entire roof and then lifting up and over if you had enough people to help with that? Working over your head is tough on some ppl's (my) shoulders... Thx again!
I don't think that is possible. You probably can put the roof frame together on the ground and lift it up and over with help, but you won't be able to put the roof panels on the roof frame before installing. You need to be able to access the attachment points to screw the roof frame to the base posts.
Did you use tapcon screws to anchor it down ? If so what size screws did you get ?
No, I didn't anchor it at all. The base that comes with it has predrilled holes to secure it to the ground if you choose to go that route. I have it on a brick patio and would need to secure it into the ground below, an option that I decided not to take. Securing it to the bricks only would not serve much purpose.
would it help to put on polyeurethane (spl) ???
This particular gazebo has already been pre-finished. Nothing additional is required.
How many boxes is this in?
It was delivered by truck and forklift on an oversized pallet. There were two large boxes.
What were all the tools you used for this project? Thanks
My pergola came with the tools needed to assemble. However, I used my own power and hand tools to speed the process a bit. For the most part, the whole thing can be assembled with an allen key wrench, a phillips head screwdriver, an adjustable wrench and a hammer.
How is the quality of this gazebo? Would you recommend it ?
Overall I think it is of a decent build quality. Cedar is a relatively lightweight wood, but the gazebo is fairly sturdy. That said, it hasn't been tested by the Florida storm season yet.
@@RolandesqDIY how has it held up throughout the storm season?
Where can I get to print installation manual
images.homedepot-static.com/catalog/pdfImages/3f/3f85ea6a-fff4-4fe4-98dd-79222f9b8c96.pdf
What could we use for the beams that connect the post?
Great video. What was the total man hours?
Thank you! It took me roughly six hours by myself. Of course I was in no great hurry to get it done and included in that time were water breaks and lunch. LOL
Can you anchor this down to a wooden deck?
Absolutely! The brackets on the bottom of the posts are specifically designed just for that purpose. I did not secure down the pergola myself because (1) I haven't determined the exact placement on my deck yet, and (2) I found the overall height to be slightly too low and unsightly when looking out my house windows. I'm going to construct some leg additions in order to raise the pergola an additional foot so the view is not obstructed by the pergola roof line.
@@RolandesqDIY I didn't think about the house windows. How close to your house is it. Mine will basically be butted up against the house.
@@RolandesqDIY Mine is due to be delivered next week. Your video is a big help since I will be putting it together alone.
Thanks, glad to be of help!
It is about two feet from the house. The roof line cuts across the top foot of my kitchen window.
How about the wood. Did you treat it at all?
This gazebo is cedar and prefinished. I did not apply any aftermarket treatments.
@@RolandesqDIY Great. Thanks
@@RolandesqDIY do you know if the cedar can be stained or painted?
@@nullxposur I'm sure you could paint it if you wanted. I don't know if the cedar would take a different stain as the product is already prefinished with a stain. You would likely need to do some serious sanding if you wanted to stain it a different color.
Wow you're fast
No one ever mentions how to anchor it into concrete?
I did not anchor this pergola. I opted to leave it free standing so it could be moved. If you want/need to anchor it, the base has predrilled holes in the base plate. You simply would need to buy some tapcon concrete screws and a masonry bit according to the size of the screws you buy and fasten the base plate to the concrete.
Did you anchor yours to concrete
@@hollywood2108 If you were asking me I haven't installed it yet I will in next couple days
Good thing you had doggie assistance
for assembly in Seattle area text my