Mark out an even 8 by 8 ft (2. 4 by 2. 4 m) square where you want the gazebo to go and then dig holes for the posts using a post hole digger. Level the posts in the holes such that 8 feet (2. 4 m) is above ground and the inside corners are 8 feet (2. 4 m) apart. Then, use quick cement to anchor them, making sure that they remain straight and of equal height. The quick cement should fill ⅔ of the hole around the post and the remainder can be covered with dirt after it sets.
This is definitely a 2 or 3-person job. At least 1 person will need to hold the beam while the other attaches the bolts. You may have to pre-drill the bolt holes. [2] X Research source The distance between the 2 beams will be dependent on whether or not you add windows, and what the dimensions of those windows are if you choose to add them. If adding windows, measure their height, add 1. 5 inches (3. 8 cm), and make this the distance between the bracing beams.
The nails should stick up by 1⁄4 inch (0. 64 cm). Fit them as close as possible to the window itself so that the window won’t move. Use 3 or 4 for each side of the window. You can seal it with wood glue or caulk if you want to.
