Gazibo Roof Section Detail
Just as with the floor assembled gazebos have single rafters while the easy to install kits give even more support as the rafters are doubled.
Gazibo roof section detail. Roof rafters are 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 for large gazebos. Typically a gazebo has a conical eight sided shaped roof. Be sure to screw use 3 4 in. Posts and heavy corner gussets.
Shown is the standard roof framing for a gazebo with cedar shake shingles. Above the ends of the rafters so your roof decking will be flush with the fascia. Cut your lower fascia from 1x10 cedar. Vinyl gazebos have wooden rafters that can be painted or left natural.
Nail the roof decking to the rafters with 8d nails. Screws the steel strap to the lower roof boards for extra support. The strap ties the narrower boards together to prevent sagging. The stunning design features an aluminum roof 6 ft.
In a shade structure the overall architectural design and the roof style is usually what determines whether a shade structure is called a gazebo pergola or pavilion.