The roof of a gazebo can be its most defining visual element.
Gazebo roof rafters.
Building the roof of the rectangular gazebo is a complex project as there are many things that you should take into account.
How to build a gazebo roof.
Rafters from splaying out the tops of the walls.
As you can notice in the image you should fit the rafters plywood sheets and asphalt shingles.
Align all components at both ends before locking them into place with screws.
Calculate the gazebo lay out the length of the sides the length of the the center rafter and the length of the hips.
Based on the width of the gazebo and the pitch of the roof this tool automatically returns critical information.
I didn t do that because i decided my carpentry skills weren t up to it.
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.
Gazebo connectors make six sided gazebo construction easier safer and stronger.