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Building the perfect gazebo : a complete step-by-step guide / David Schiff.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : Lark Books, ©2004.Edition: 1st edDescription: 160 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 1579903428
  • 9781579903428
  • 1579906311
  • 9781579906313
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 690.89 22
LOC classification:
  • TH4963 .S35 2004
Online resources:
Contents:
A brief history of gazebos in America -- Choosing a site -- Choosing materials -- Starting out on the right footing -- Building the floor -- Building beams, plates, brackets, and friezes -- Constructing railings -- Building the roof -- One gazebo start to finish.
Summary: From floor to ceiling, this is the guide that will take backyard builders step by step through the entire process of constructing an individualized, impressive gazebo. Every picture-filled chapter hones in on a particular aspect, explaining how to choose the style; pick a site; select materials; lay out the gazebo; erect and install floors and posts; make railings; assemble the roof; and much more. Then, in meticulous detail, the manual follows the building of one gazebo from start to finish. Beautiful photographs showcase a variety of styles, while sidebars feature images of innovative details. You’ll even discover how to meet special challenges, such as fancy frieze boards.
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Non-Fiction Non-Fiction Waimate Event Centre - Long term storage Non Fiction 690.89 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not For Loan Not for loan A00371667

Includes index.

A brief history of gazebos in America -- Choosing a site -- Choosing materials -- Starting out on the right footing -- Building the floor -- Building beams, plates, brackets, and friezes -- Constructing railings -- Building the roof -- One gazebo start to finish.

From floor to ceiling, this is the guide that will take backyard builders step by step through the entire process of constructing an individualized, impressive gazebo. Every picture-filled chapter hones in on a particular aspect, explaining how to choose the style; pick a site; select materials; lay out the gazebo; erect and install floors and posts; make railings; assemble the roof; and much more. Then, in meticulous detail, the manual follows the building of one gazebo from start to finish. Beautiful photographs showcase a variety of styles, while sidebars feature images of innovative details. You’ll even discover how to meet special challenges, such as fancy frieze boards.

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