Gloria B.
Looking at my gazebo brings a smile to my face!
My son and his friend built it from a kit in five hours, with the exception of the roofing materials. Both are in construction and found the instructions to be as high a quality as the materials. Neither of the boys felt comfortable roofing the gazebo, so I hired a licensed contractor. The contractor added three steps not included in the kit. First, he added extra supports to the underneath side of the roof to cover the seams in the plywood for a more finished look and added stability. Second, he added metal flashings along edge of roof so plywood would not be exposed to water. Third, he glued tar paper to plywood before adding roofing shingles to keep roof more water resistant. His labor and the added materials cost an additional $400, but he finished the roofing project in a half a day, and the added effort enhanced the quality of the finished product. I am now on the process of landscaping around the gazebo with fruit trees, roses and perennials. My husband and I are looking forward to using the space year round. All of our neighbors have called to compliment us on the personality the gazebo added to our front yard. One neighbor is going to by the kit for her mother.

