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Create an elegant outdoor space with an off-the-shelf gazebo kit. Follow these easy steps to D.I.Y. install your own gazebo this weekend.
Safety tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, gloves, ear muffs and a mask, for example) and always follow the instructions for the product or equipment.
Position base plates and secure with supplied 20mm countersunk screws using a drill and a 5mm hex-head bit with 150mm extension. Position two corner braces against the top of each post (pictured), securing with supplied 20mm hex bolts.
Set out the beams in a square with the holes facing upwards and the pivot bushing beams for the louvres opposite each other as the sides. At the corners, position L connectors inside the frame to secure with hex bolts.
To assemble the gazebo, enlist some help with an extra ladder to lift the frame. Position the left- and right-facing posts (labelled D1 and D2) diagonally, lining up the holes to secure the brackets inside the frame and the braces from underneath with hex bolts.
Check the posts are straight with a level. To install the gutters, secure the connectors to the posts with hex bolts, then hook in the gutters using a rolling motion, lightly tapping with a rubber mallet.
Position the driving louvre across the frame with the bracket flush to the cut-out, in-line with the gear box. Insert the gear pivot pin, tightening with the supplied wrench. Set out the common louvres to face the same way, slotting the ends into the cut-outs, leaving the centre cut-outs free.
Line up the beam with the gear box with the holes. Secure it from the outside with two supplied M10 screw caps, installing the strengthening pivot pin on the inside and tightening with the supplied hex key.
Ensure the lips are at the top and facing out. To secure the louvres, thread a hex bolt through the beams with the hex key. Add a plastic spacer, align the louvre and install a locking nut, hand-tightening it firmly.
Install the hand crank into the hook on the beam below the gear box. To seal the gazebo, use a caulking gun to run clear roofing silicone along the top of the gutters and around the top corners, leaving to dry thoroughly.
Ensure the gazebo is safely anchored by positioning the posts over joists, pre-drilling through the base plates with a 10mm bit. Secure through the decking and into joists with washers and 10G x 65mm decking screws using a square drive bit.
Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.
When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.
