How To Frame A Pavilion Roof

Check out part 1 of the project to learn how to frame the pavilion.

How to frame a pavilion roof.

C 10 pieces of 2 4 lumber 98 4 pieces 55 both ends cut at at 34º rafters. In order to build a gazebo roof you need to use the following. Attach each roof panel piece to the rafters and try not to over tighten the screws as it will bend the material make it snug and fit. The pavilion s patio base is easier to build if you have a level site.

These can be whatever height or distance between that you like but we recommend 12 ft 3 7 m long 4 by 4 in 10 by 10 cm beams. Then enter those measurements into an online roofing calculator to determine how long each common rafter will need to be. Mark out an even 8 by 8 ft 2 4 by 2 4 m square where you want the gazebo to go and then dig holes for the posts using a post hole digger. Choosing a pavilion roof truss design.

Additionally timber frame arbor gazebo pavilion and gazebo kits sometimes will extend the roof extending out further on one side several sides for an extension of shade coverage. Attach corner and beam caps. If you are living in a high snowfall state like maine or wisconsin then you probably want to build a steeper roof with a pitch around 8 12 or even 12 12 in order to shed snow. This step by step diy woodworking project is about a 16 16 pavilion roof plans.

Next once you know the lengths of the rafters cut some wooden planks to size and make birdsmouth cuts in each one so. Space between the inner and outer columns. This step by step woodworking project is about 14x16 gable pavilion plans. B 4 piece of 2 4 lumber 110 1 2 long both ends cut at 61º hip rafters.

Will all this information in mind it s time to think about your pavilion s trusses. Uneven sites will have to be built up on the low side with extra landscape timbers. This is crucial for the roof framing to align. Attach roof panels to frame.

Attach ridge clips and roof edges. To build a hip roof start by measuring the width and height of the building you re putting the roof on. This pavilion has a really nice design and it is also very sturdy. Pavilions feature a completely enclosed roof and as will all shadescape shelters they can be attached or free standing structures.

This is the part 2 of the 14x16 pavilion project where i show you how to build the gable roof for the pavilion step by step. The roof has a 30 degree slope which is ideal for any area you live in. A 1 pieces of 2 6 lumber 97 3 4 long 2 piece of 2 4 77 1 4 long top ridge.