5 Second Tier
Fig.1
Fig.2
3-C
3-C: Attach rafters 1, 2, 3, 4 to Ridge assem-
bly first. Set on Gussets and attach with 1-5/8”
screws, see 3-D for details. In windy condi-
tions, have a second person hold this assem-
bly in place until rafters 5 and 6 are installed.
Layout and attach remaining rafters according
to 3-C for easier assembly. Install rafters in
same order for 12’ and 14’ model gazebos.
NOTE: Adjust Wall corners in (or out) to fit.
3
SECOND TIER
RAFTER ASSEMBLY
CONTINUED
1
5
11
12
6
7
8
2
9
10
3
4
44-3/4"
on center
RafterRafter
Centered
over corner
VIEW FROM TOP
1-5/8"
Screws
at angle
Screen
3-D: Carefully lift the Rafter and Ridge
Block assembly on top of the Gussets at
opposite corners of the Gazebo Second
Tier. Place Rafter Ends at center of outside
corner of Gusset as shown. Once Rafter is
in place, attach to Gusset with two 1-5/8”
screws through predrilled holes from under-
side of Gusset into bottom of Rafter as
shown.
Install remaining Rafters by inserting screws
through Gusset, as shown in Fig. 2, while
holding Rafter in position. Install 3” screw
through top of Rafter or Ridge Block as
shown in 3-A or 3-B top view. Once all
Rafters are in place, install 3” screws in
underside of Ridge Block into Rafters as
shown in 3-A or 3-B bottom view.
3-D