building a gazebo roof rafters
Designing gazebo roofs to have an uncluttered look like the one above requires special construction details. all roof framing needs to be braced in order to neutralize the splaying forces that the rafters exert on the tops of the walls. in effect, the rafters act like a big pair of scissors that tend to pry the tops of the walls outward. this. Due to the width of the roof, we had to use 2 rafters rather than 1. bottom rafter needed bird's mouths cut so as to rest on the wall plate installed way back when.. Building a gazebo roof. 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..
building a gazebo roof rafters
Jul 6, 2016 - explore susantracey64's board "gazebo rafters" on pinterest. see more ideas about gazebo, rafter, gazebo roof.. Nail the roof decking to the rafters with 8d nails. be sure to screw (use 3/4-in. screws) the steel strap to the lower roof boards for extra support. the strap ties the narrower boards together to prevent sagging. cut your lower fascia from 1x10 cedar. hold it 7/8-in. above the ends of the rafters so your roof decking will be flush with the fascia..
