Before you begin assembling a kit gazebo, you will need to prepare a foundation according to the manufacturer's directions. Though some kits are designed to sit on a concrete slab, most have wood floors supported by a system of concrete piers.
Proper layout of these foundation piers is crucial because the kit's components are sized to fit this layout. You will also need to check with your local building department to make sure the foundation meet local codes.One easy and sure way to accurately lay out the foundation is to do a "dry run" with the floor's framing components. Start by creating a level pad for the gazebo and then spreading about 4 inches of sand over the area's ground.
Next, loosely assemble the floor's structural members. Once they are positioned, they will automatically indicate where the piers and posts must go.
Mark their placements with stakes, and then remove the flooring components and dig holes for the footings and piers.
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