Building the roof of the rectangular gazebo is a complex project as there are many things that you should take into account.
Gazebo roof rafters.
Designing gazebo roofs to have an uncluttered look like the one above requires special construction details.
Rafters from splaying out the tops of the walls.
Calculate the gazebo lay out the length of the sides the length of the the center rafter and the length of the hips.
How to build a gazebo roof.
Gazebo connectors make six sided gazebo construction easier safer and stronger.
All roof framing needs to be braced in order to neutralize the splaying forces that the rafters.
Connects six 2x rafters at the top of a six sided gazebo use two connectors with one above and one below the rafters made from 18 gauge steel.
The roof of a gazebo can be its most defining visual element.
Striking gazebo roofs can be constructed with hand cut rafters sawed roof planks wood shake shingles and a raised second roof or cupola for visual appeal and ventilation.
Align all components at both ends before locking them into place with screws.