OLT 12ft Octagon Bayside, 12ft Octagon Bayside Gazebo Assembly Manual

12ft Octagon Bayside

Gazebo Assembly Manual

(Wind/Snow Load Bracket)

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Thank you for purchasing
a 12 ft Octagon Panelized
Gazebo. Please take the time

to identify all the parts prior

to assembly.

Safety Points and Other Considerations
Our products are built for use based on proper
installation and normal residential use, on level
ground. Please follow the instruction manual
when building your Gazebo and retain the manual for future
maintenance purposes. Some of the safety and usage measures
you may wish to consider include:

-snow load ratings vary by geographical location. If heavy or wet snowfall occurs, it is advisable to sweep the
snow off the roof(s).

-if the product is elevated, any structural and building code requirements are solely the customer's
responsibility, and should be abided by.

-in high or gusty wind conditions it is advisable to keep the structure securely grounded.

-have a regular maintenance plan to ensure screws, doors, windows and parts are tight.

Customer agrees to hold Outdoor Living Today Partnership and any Authorized Dealers free
of any liability for improper installation, maintenance and repair.

Oct 20th, 2017
Revision #25

In the event of a missing or broken piece, simply call the Outdoor Living Today
Customer Support Line @ 1-888-658-1658 within 30 days of the delivery of your
purchase. It is our commitment to you to courier replacement parts, free of charge,
within 10 business days of this notification. Replacement parts will not be
provided free of charge after the 30 day grace period.

We recommend reviewing this Assembly
Manual thoroughly before starting this
project. Become familiar with the tools
required and where and when assistants
are necessary. If you’re planning on
finishing the Gazebo in a weekend, we
recommend completing up to Step 41
on your first day.

Thank you for purchasing our 12ft Octagon Bayside Gazebo Kit.
Please take the time to identify all the parts prior to assembly.

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Parts List

A. Floor Joist Section (Page 4-11)

1 - 5 1/4” - Diameter Octagon Core Block
8 - 1 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 68 7/16” - Main Floor Joist
8 - 1 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 23 13/16” - “T” Post Mount Plate / Main Floor Joist
8 - 1 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 53 1/16” - Mid Floor Joist
8 - 1 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 13 1/8” - Interior Core Brace - angle cut on ends
8 - 1” x 5 1/2”w x 58 3/8” - Outer Rim Joists
8 - 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 91 1/4” - Posts - Angle Cut on Top / Drilled on Bottom
1 - Plywood Post Spacing Template - Angle cut on ends

B. Rafter Section (Page 12-14)

8 - 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 74 1/8” - Corner Rafters (30 & 22 1/2 degree cut)
8 - 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 70” - Mid Rafters (31 degree cut both ends)
8 - 1 1/2” x 6” x 14 7/8” - Octagon SkyBox (Cut,Dado and Drilled)

C. Rail Section (Page 15-19)

7 - 53 7/8” x 36” - Hand Rail Section
14 - 5/8” x 3 1/8” x 40” - Hand Rail End Caps - Dog Ear and Router edges.
8 - 53 7/8” x 10” - Upper Rail Section
8 - 5/8” x 3 1/8” x 15 1/4” - Upper Rail End Caps -Right Side (Angle Cut One End with Hole)
8 - 5/8” x 3 1/8” x 15 1/4” - Upper Rail End Caps -Left Side (Angle Cut One End with Hole)

D. Floor Section (Page 20-23)

8 - Pre-assembled Deck Floor Panels - Triangular Shaped
8 - 1” x 5 1/2” x 60 1/2” - Perimeter Deck Board- notched for Post
8 - 1” x 5 1/2”w x 14 1/8” - 2nd to last Deck Board
8 - 1” x 5 1/2”w x 9 1/2” - Last Deck Board
1 - 1” x 12” - Octagon Center Deck Piece

E. Roof Section (Page 24-29)

16 - Roof Panels (8 left / 8 right)
16 - 1 1/2” x 5 1/2” x 22 5/8” - Corner Brackets - 8 left / 8 right
8 - Facia Boards - 1” x 4 1/2” x 64 1/2” long - Angle Cut on Ends

F. Cupola Parts List (Page 30-34)

8 - Side Rail Sections
1 - Small Core Block- Octagon
8 - 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” x 24” - Rafter - (Angle Cut Both Ends)
8 - 3/4” x 1 1/2” x 18” - Facia
8 - Small Roof Panels
24 - Cupola Ridge Caps (2 1/2’ wide “V” shaped) 8 - 16” long / 8 - 14 1/2” long / 8 1/2” - 10” angle ends
1 - Top Cap & Ball Top

G. Miscellaneous Section (Page 35-37)

48 - Filler Shingles- Main - 5 1/2” x 16”
8 - Filler Shingles - Top - 5 1/2” x 8 1/4”
8 - Facia Corner Detail Plates (Small)
8 - Rim Joist Corner Detail Plates (Large)
88 - Ridge Cap Shingles - (8 caps cut to 10” long for row against cupola)

12’ BAYSIDE GAZEBO HARDWARE SHEET

Safety Glasses

Work Gloves

Safety Equipment Required (Not Provided)

Ladder

Screw Gun/Drill

Tape Measure

Hammer

Wood Clamp

Level

Pliers

Tools Required (Not Provided)

1/8” Drill Bit

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Utility Knife

1/2” Wrench

2”

1 1/2”

1 1/4”

Finishing

Shingle

Hardware Kit (Provided)

3”

Carriage Bolts x 40 pcs.

Square Drive Bit

Flange Nuts x 40 pcs.

In Florida, additional hardware may be required that is
not included in kit due to hurricane winds. Please
check with local building code to confirm.

2”

Stainless Steel

5 1/2” long

380 pcs

460 pcs

50 pcs

70 pcs

270 pcs

2 pc

Wind/Snow Load Rafter Brackets x 8 pcs.

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A. Floor Section

1. Locate both the Long Main Floor Joist and

the “T” Post Mount Plate. Angle cut ends
must be positioned to the outside.
Pre-drilled holes will align with Posts later in Step

10. Please review this step to confirm correct “T”

Post Mount Plate orientation. Use 4 - Carriage
Bolts to align Joist with “T” Plate prior to attach­ing. Joist must be evenly spaced between bolts.
Remove Carriage Bolts when correctly aligned.

2. With pieces properly orientated, screw

“T” Plate and Joist together with 2 - 3” screws. Make
sure pieces are flush with each other on the top and
bottom. Complete all 8 Long Main Floor Joist and “T”
Post Mount Plate Connections. Once again, check
alignment prior to attaching together.

Long Main Floor Joist
68 7/16” long

“T” Post Mount
with Holes Drilled

Drilled Holes

Measure to center of Plate

Joist evenly
spaced between
bolts.

3. Locate the 5 1/4” Diameter

Octagon Core Block. Place at
end of one of the Long Main
Floor Joists.

“T” Post Mount Plate 23 13/16” long

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4. Position end of joist equally on one side of the

Core Block. Angle screw with 3 - 3” screws from
the top and sides. Joist and top of Core Block
should sit flush with each other.
Note, Drill 1/8” pilot holes in joist prior to screwing
to prevent splitting.

5. Lay completed Core Block / Joist Assembly on

flat level surface.

6. Position and angle screw the

second joist assembly to opposite
side of Core Block.

7. Continue to add Joist Assemblies to

Core Block.

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8. At this stage, your

gazebo floor should look
similar to the illustration to
left.

9. Locate and position a Mid Floor Joist (53 1/16” long) and an Interior Core Brace (13 1/8” long).

Make sure the longer side of Core Brace is flush with the end of the joist and attach together with 2 - 3”
screws. Once again, make sure Core Brace is centered and flush with joist. Complete all 8 attachments.

Interior Core Brace
(angle cut on ends)
13 1/8” long

Mid Floor Joist

10. Set completed Mid Joist / Core Brace

Assembly between the main Joist
Assemblies but do not attach.

Important: To confirm
Doorway location, refer
to Step 16.

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12. Locate 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” Posts. Align

first Post with four drilled holes in bottom
aligned with “T” Post Mount Plates.
Important: Be sure to align Post so top
angle cut is high to the inside.

Angle Cut of Post
(high side = inside)

11. Position remaining Mid Joist / Core Brace Assemblies

roughly between the main Joist Assemblies. Some adjusting
will be necessary to form a symmetrical pattern.

4 Holes Drilled
in bottom of
each Post

Do not
attach until

Step 22.

17.75”

Outside Core Brace
to center core block
= 17.75”.

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13. When holes are

aligned, slide 4 - Carriage
Bolts from the outside
through Post and “T” Post
Mount Plates.

15. From the inside, slide a

Flange Nut over bolt and tighten.

Important:

Only snug Carriage Bolts at this
stage. After Handrail and Upper
Baluster Section are installed,
come back and firmly tighten all
Carriage Bolts with a wrench.

14. Complete all four “T” Post

Mount and Post Carriage Bolt
attachments.

Important:

Once again, only snug Carriage Bolts
at this stage. After Handrail and Upper
Baluster Section are installed, come
back and firmly tighten with wrench.

Flange Nut

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16. Locate 2nd Post and Plywood Post Spacing Template. Align and secure Post to Joist Assembly

as per Steps 12-15. Using the Post Spacing Template, slide between posts as illustrated above.

17. Locate one Outer Rim Joist (1” x 5 1/2” x 58 3/8”) and position evenly from side to side between each

Post. Level Rim Joist with top of “T” Post Mount. Screw Rim Joist to Post with 2 - 3” screws.

2nd Post

Plywood Post
Spacing Template

Push posts together
tight against Template.

18. Before attaching opposite end of Rim Joist to Post, push Post tight against Template and then

attach Rim Joist to Post with 2 - 3” screws. Line up Mid Joist with Mid Joist Template Marker and
when correctly centered attach Mid Joist to Rim Joist with 1 - 3” screw.

Line up
Mid Joist
with
Template
Marker.

1 - 3”
screw into
Mid Rafter.

Level with top of “T”
Post Mount. See

Step 23.

Door Way

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21. Continue to attach Posts and

Outer Rim Joists until all 8 are
complete. Continue to use Post Spacing
Template to confirm correct spacing.
Remember- Align Post with high side to
the inside.

19. Locate 3rd Post. Align and secure Post as per Steps 12-15. Using the Post Spacing Template,

position 3rd Post as per Step 16.

3rd Post

20. With 3rd Post correctly positioned,

align and attach the Outer Rim Joist as per

Step 17 - 18.

Any gaps between the ends Rim Joists
will be covered by Rim Joist Detail
Plates in Step 121.

Angle Cut of Post
(high side = inside)

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22. Secure Core Brace

Assembly to Main Joists with
4 - 3” screws. Make sure tops of
Interior Core Brace and Main
Joists are flush with each other
as Decking will sit on this
attached in Steps 50-64.

Flush

23. With all Mid Joist Assemblies secured,

screw the “T” Post Mount into Rim Joist from
inside with 2 - 3” screws on angles. Be
careful to screw on angle so fastener does
not come through Rim Joist. Complete all 8
sides.

Important:

Use a level to confirm all
Floor Joists are level and
that the overall Floor is level.
Adjust as necessary.
Support Floor Structure as
required.

Make sure that Posts are
plumb. Check each Post in
both directions with a level
and adjust as required.

“T” Post Mount
and Rim Joist at
same height.

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24. Locate 8 Skybox

Pieces placing them with
Dado cut facing out and to
the top.

25. Position 2 pieces together so

angle cut ends line up. When
correctly aligned, screw together
using 1 - 3” screw and 1 - 2” screw
in top dado ledge as shown in
above illustration. Attach remaining
pieces to complete Skybox.
Flip Skybox over when complete.

26. Position Wind and Snow Load Roof Rafter Bracket on to Skybox as shown above. Screw bracket

with 1 1/4” screws into pre-drilled holes of bracet in sides, edge and back. Make sure bracket is aligned
evently and flush with wood in each corner before fastening.

B. Rafter Section

2” screw

3” screws

Caution

- Next you will be installing Rafters. Rafters
will be unstable until Upper Rails Sections are
completed in Step 34. Rafters must be secured to
Upper Rails and cannot be left unattended.

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Important - Prior to lifting Rafters onto Posts, Upper Rails in Step 34 must be completed.

Important - Depending on the # of helpers you have available will determine how many rafters

can be attached to Skybox prior to lifting up. Our illustration shows 3 Rafters = 2 additional
helpers.

27. Complete all Wind and Snow Load Rafter Bracket connections. Have your helper flip the Skybox over

and hold with brackets facing down. Locate a Corner Rafter and align notch down and “V” end to Skybox.

28. Slide Corner Rafter into bracket so bottom of rafter sits tight with bottom of bracket. The top of “V”

notch tips should sit even with the skybox ledge. The rafter “V” should be tight against the skybox.
When aligned correctly, screw from sides into the Rafter with 1 1/4” screws. Do both sides.

Notch on bottom

Flush with
Ledge.

“V” Notch in end

“V” Notch in end

29. From underneath, screw bracket and corner rafter together with 2 - 3” screws. With your helper

still supporting the Skybox/ Rafter Assembly, position and attach a second and third rafter as illustrated
in Step 28.

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30. With the help of at least 2 assistants and Step Ladders, lift up your partially completed Skybox/

Rafter Assembly and place Rafters on top of Posts. The Post will sit in the notch of the Rafter.

31. Angle screw each Rafter/Post

connection together with 1 - 3” screw from
Post into Rafter. Slightly countersink
screwhead.

33. Complete remaining Rafter attachments and secure as per Step 27 and Step 31.

Post will sit in
notch of rafter.

32. Standing on ladders, position and attach a 4th Rafter

to the Skybox and Post as per Step 27 and Step 31.
Remember to align the Rafter correctly with Skybox ledge.

angle screw from side

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35. Lift a completed Upper Rail Section

up and place between the Rafters and
Posts.
Once Upper Rail alignment is confirmed,
complete remaining Upper Rail
Assemblies.

36. Position Upper Rail Section so Pre-drilled holes in End Caps line up with Pre-drilled holes in

Rafter. With holes aligned, carefully hammer Carriage Bolt through Upper Rail Section and Rafter.
Do not secure washers and nuts of Carriage Bolts until Step 37.

Bang Carriage Bolts
through holes.

Important- Left and Right Upper Rail
Ends Caps must be aligned correctly.
Upon completion of first Rail Section,
test fit Section as per Step 35.

C. Rail Section

34. Locate Upper Rail Sections (8) and Upper

Rail End Caps (8 left / 8 right). Align Caps on
Rail Section flush at the bottom and evenly
spaced from side to side. See Pictures to the
right to confirm alignment prior to attaching.

Left and Right Upper
Rail End Caps.

Flush at
bottom.

Evenly
spaced
from side
to side.

Bevel edge of cap
positioned to outside.

Counter
sunk hole
to outside.

Outside View

Inside View

Attach with

4 - 2” screws.

Straight
edge of
cap to
inside.

39. Lift up, position and secure all remaining Upper

Rail Sections using Steps 36-38. Important ­Snug Bolts down but don’t over-tighten.

40. On your last Upper Rail Section, use Carriage

Bolt from the first section to secure. Use Wood
Clamps or have assistant push Rail / Rafter together.

38. Hammer in 3rd Carriage Bolt into left side of

second Upper Rail Section as per Step 36.

3rd Carriage
Bolt

42. Lift and position a Mid Rafter end (66 9/16”) flush against Skybox. Use a straight edge to confirm

same height as Corner Rafters. Position Mid Rafter centered on Skybox. When correctly positioned
attach rafter to Skybox with 2 - 3” screws (screw from inside Skybox).

Mid Rafter

Inside of Skybox

2 - 3” screws

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37. Lift a second Upper Rail Section into place and

slide carriage bolt through End Cap hole. Place a
flange nut over bolt and snug nut down.

Flange Nut.

2nd Upper Rail Section

45. To complete Handrail Sections, locate Hand Rails and Hand Rail End Caps. Position End Cap

flush with Bottom Rail. Evenly space End Caps from side to side with both Top and Bottom Rails.

Flush

Hand Rail Section

Hand Rail
End Caps

44. Complete remaining 7 Mid Rafters following Steps 42 -43.

Important- make sure each rafter is properly positioned from side to side and up and down.

43. Center Mid Rafter on Upper Rail Section (the midpoint of the Upper Rail Sections is approximately

25 1/2” measured from the inside on the Upper Rail). From the inside, angle screw a 3” screw from
Upper Rail Section into bottom of Mid Rafter.

Mid
Rafter

Inside of Upper Rail Section

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47. Starting on right side of Doorway, position first Handrail Section between Posts. Position bottom of

Handrail Section 4 1/2” above top of the Rim Joist. Position End Cap of Handrail Section equally from front
to rear or best fit on Post. Use the Plywood Post Spacing Template to determine height of Handrail.

48. With Handrail Section positioned correctly, screw End Cap to Posts with 3 - 2” screws per side.

Position and secure a second Handrail Section between Posts moving Counter Clockwise
direction. Once again, use 3 - 2” screws per side to secure.

Doorway

Measure 4 1/2” from
top of Rim Joist.

46. When correctly positioned, attach with 4 - 2” screws. Complete all Handrail Sections now.

Important- Drill 1/8” Pilot Holes in End Caps to prevent splitting. Be sure to drill into Handrails.

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49. Complete remaining Handrail

Sections positioning and securing
as per Step 48.

50. With both the Upper Baluster and Handrail Sections complete, go back and tighten all the Carriage

Bolts in the “T” Post Mount Plate and Rafter with a Wrench. Be careful not to over tighten bolts. Complete
one side and then the opposite side. This will create an equal tightening of all the components.

Tighten with
Wrench

In Florida, additional hardware
may be required that is not
included in kit due to hurricane
winds. Please check with local
building code to confirm.

51. To completely secure

Rafter / Post and Upper Rail
Sections, place 2 - 2” screws
from the side framing of Upper
Rail Section into Posts.

52. Locate and place 8 pie-shaped

Floor Panels around the perimeter of

the gazebo.

Floor Panel

53. Lift up and lay your first Panelized

Floor Panel on Floor Joists. Position
Panelized Floor Panel so it sits equally
on Floor Joists.

Sits equally on Joists

Floor Joist

Important- Do not secure Floor
Panel to Floor Joists until all Floor
Boards are in place and properly
positioned. See Step 56 to secure
Floor Panels completely.

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D. Floor Section

Important- If you have purchased a Screen Kit

Option, Floor Screening must be installed prior to
Step 51 (Floor Panel installation), please refer to
Screen Kit Option Assembly Manual for instructions.

54. Place and position 2nd Floor Panel

on Floor Joists. Position as per Step 53.

2nd Floor Panel

55. Place and position remaining Floor

Panels around the Floor Joists. Position
as per Step 53.

8th Floor Panel.

56. With all panels evenly spaced and

and in their correct position, secure
each panel down to floor joists with
8 - 2” screws per panel.

Note, drill 1/8” pilot holes to prevent
splitting.

57. Place the 2nd to Last Deck

Board on Floor Joists and position

between joists. (14 1/8” long)

2nd to Last Deck Board

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58. Place Last Deck Board on Floor Joists

and position between joists. (9 1/2” long)
Do not secure until all remaining Deck Boards
are positioned.

Last Deck Board

59. Position all remaining Deck Boards

around the center of the floor. Position
so they fit evenly around the floor.

2nd Sections

60. Secure each Deck Board with

4 - 2” screws per piece (2 per side).

Note, drill pilot holes to prevent splitting.

61. Place the Center Deck

Piece into place an secure with

4 - 2” screws.

Note, drill pilot holes to prevent
splitting.

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62. Locate a Perimeter Deck

Board - Notched for Posts and

place so it rests on the Rim Joist
and against Posts.

63. With Perimeter Deck Board positioned

correctly, secure board with 5 - 2” stainless
steel screws.

64. Place 2nd Perimeter Deck Board into

place and secure with 5 - 2” stainless steel
screws.

2nd Perimeter Deck Board

65. Complete positioning and securing

remaining Perimeter Deck Boards as per

Step 63.

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Expert Advise - Position all Perimeter
Deck Boards around gazebo as shown
in Step 65 to even gaps between
boards prior to attaching.

66. Starting at next to the entrance, lift and position 1st

Left Side Roof Panel up so it sits equally between

Corner and Mid Rafter. The top of the panel will sit in the
dado of the Skybox frame.

Panel sits in Dado
of Skybox.

67. With Left Roof Panel positioned equally on

rafters, secure panel to Corner Rafter and Mid
Rafter on bottom row of shingles Only with 1 - 3”
screw per side. Screw from shingles into rafters.

Position Roof Panel Section equally
on Rafter.

68. Lift and position a Right Side Roof

Panel and place so equally centered on

Mid and Corner Rafters.

Note , Screw locations.

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E. Roof Section

Important:

After all Roof Panel
Sections have been
positioned and
partially secured in
Step 77, slight
adjustments to
some panels may
be necessary to
achieve best fit.

Roof Panel
not to exceed
top of Skybox

Small Gap

69. Position and attach as per Step 66-67. Use 2 - 3”

screws in Corner and Mid Rafter through bottom shingle.

70. Lift and place 2nd Left Side Roof Panel

in adjacent pie shape section.

71. Position and attach as per Step 66 - 67. Use 2 - 3” screws in Corner Rafter and Mid Rafter

through bottom row of shingles. Lift and position 2nd Right Side Roof Panel on Center and Corner Rafter.

72. Position and attach as per Step 66-67. Use 2 - 3” screws in Corner and Mid Rafter through

bottom row of shingles.

Small Gap

Small Gap

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73. Complete next set of Roof Panels over entrance way. Since this will be a focal point of the

gazebo, be sure to install panels carefully. Follow Steps 66-67 when positioning and attaching panels.

74. Continue positioning and securing each set of Roof Panels around the Gazebo. Leave the

last set of Panels towards the rear of the gazebo.

75. Complete remaining set of Roof Panels. Position and secure as per Step 66-67.

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76. After all Roof Panel Sections have been positioned

and partially secured, slight adjustments to some panels
may be necessary to achieve best fit. Remove previously
secured bottom screws installed in Roof Panels and
re-position if necessary.
Important - Any gaps between Roof Panels will be
covered later by Roof Ridge Caps and Filler Shingles.

78. Locate 64 1/2” long Facia

Boards. Facia Boards are angle cut on

each end. Place 1 board over the
entrance way underneath the roof and
against the rafter ends.

Facia Board should be positioned
so it is flush underneath the roof
panel and angle cut end of board
should sit halfway on Rafter end.

77. Important - When satisfied with Roof

Panel positioning, further secure panels to
gazebo. Screw through Roof Panels into
Corner Rafters ONLY at mid and top locations
with 3” screws. See illustration above for
screw pattern. Roof will be secured to Mid
Rafter while securing Filler Shingles later.

DO NOT SECURE ROOF TO MID RAFTERS
AT THIS TIME.

Reach through Skybox while securing Roof
Panels at the top.

Sits equally on Rafter end

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Facia Board

79. With the Facia Board

positioned correctly on Rafter ends,
secure with 4 - 2” screws per side.
Drill 1/8” pilot holes to prevent
splitting.
Note- Align screws so Facia Detail
Plate will cover. See
Step 128 for details.

At Mid Rafter, secure Facia with
1 - 2” stainless screw as shown to
the left.

80. Position and secure the 2nd Facia Board to end of

Rafters as per Steps 78-79.

81. Complete positioning and securing Facia Boards to Rafter ends. Use the same

pattern as for the Roof Panel Sections. Secure as per Step 79.
Important - it is normal for gaps to occur between Facia Boards. Later, Corner Facia
Detail Plates will be added to cover any gaps.

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Important - it is normal for gaps to occur between Facia
Boards. Later, Corner Facia Detail Plates will be added
to cover any gaps.

82. Locate 16 Corner Brackets (8 Left / 8 Right

Side). Place into position on Post and on the Upper
Baluster Section bottom rail. With Bracket Centered
on Post and Upper Baluster Section, drill pilot hole
in Bracket to prevent splitting before securing with
2 - 3” screws.

83. Complete both left and right Corner

Bracket attachments making sure to
position and drill pilot holes prior to
securing with 3” screws.

84. Complete all Corner Bracket attachments.

Right Side
Corner Bracket

Upper Baluster
bottom rail

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Important:

If installing an Outdoor Living
Today Optional Screen Kit.
Do not install Doorway Corner
Brackets.

85. Locate 8 Side Rail Cupola Sections and

place in octagon shape as shown above.

86. Screw each section together with 2 - 2”

screws.

87. Continue attaching sections together.

88. Complete Side Rail Section and move to

the side

89. Locate Cupola Rafters and Core Block.

Place one Rafter against Core Block as shown
above.

90. Angle screw Rafter into Core Block

2” from top with 3” screw.
Important - Drill 1/8” Pilot Hole in Rafter
end to prevent splitting.

Core Block

Cupola Rafter

2” from top

Seat Cut in Rafter
facing down

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F. Cupola Section

Important- Pre-drilling 1/8”

pilot holes in Cupola
components will help
prevent wood from splitting.
We highly recommend this.

91. Continue attaching Rafters to Core Block

securing with 3” screws 2” from the top.

92. Complete all Rafter / Core Block

attachments.

93. Locate 8 Cupola Facia Pieces and place

against Rafter ends.

94. Position Rafter so it sits equally on both Rafter

ends. Also, use a straight edge to make sure Rafter
sits approx. 3/8” below rafter top. Attach Facia to
Rafter end with 2 - 2” screws per Facia.

95. Position and secure second Facia Piece.

96. Place and secure all Facia Pieces as

per Step 94.

Straight Edge

Facia sits below Rafter

Rafter Top

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Important- angle
screw up into the
heart of Rafter
end.

97. Place completed Rafter/Facia Section on Side

Rail Section.

98. Line up Rafter equally on each corner of

the Side Rail Section.

99. With Rafter/Facia Section positioned

equally on Side Rail Section, attach together by
screwing with 1 - 2” screw per Rafter.

100. Locate and place 1st Cupola Roof

Panel on Rafters.

101. Place Roof Panel centered equally on Rafters

and against Core Block. Attach panel to rafter with
1 - 2” screw at top. Later In Step 105, you will
completely secure Roof Panels.

102. Place 2nd Cupola Roof Panel in

place.

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103. Position and attach 2nd Cupola Roof Panel

as per Step 101.

104. Continue to position and attach

Cupola Roof Panels. Gaps may appear
between Roof Panels but will be covered
later by Roof Ridge Caps.

105. Position 8th Cupola Roof Panel in place

and make any necessary adjustments to
achieve best fit. Secure with 3 additional
2” screws per panel as per Step 101.

106. Locate 16” long Cupola Ridge Cap and

position on corner overhanging roof by approx. 1”.
Secure with 2 - 1 1/4” shingle nails 10” from butt.

107. Place a 14 1/2” long Cupola Ridge Cap

8 1/2” from the butt of first cap. Secure with
2 - 1 1/4” shingle nails 10” from butt.

108. Place a 10 1/2” angle cut end Cupola Ridge Cap

over 2nd cap 8 1/2” from butt and secure with 2 - 1 1/4”
shingle nails. Drill pilot holes to prevent splitting first.

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16” long

8 1/2”

8 1’/2”

Angle cut at top.

14 1/2” long

10 1/2” long with
angle cut ends.

109. Complete remaining Cupola corner Ridge

Caps as per Steps 106-108 going around in a
windmill design.

110. Locate and place Top Cap / Ball Top on

top of Core Block.

111. Prior to attaching Top Cap / Ball Top to Core

Block, drill pilot holes to prevent splitting of wood.
Once complete, secure with 2 - 2” screws.

112. With your helper, lift completed Cupola

up on top of gazebo roof. Lift Cupola from the
Side Rail Sections.

113. Place Cupola so bottom of Side Rail Section

sits on top of Skybox. See Step 114. for alignment.

114. With Side Rails sitting on Skybox evenly,

secure with 8 - 3” screws from the inside.

Skybox

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Important- Placing
Cupola on Roof requires
heavy lifting. Your helper
will need to be
positioned on the roof.
Pick Cupola up by the
Side Rail Sections only.

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115. Picture above shows illustration of

completed Cupola on gazebo.

116. Next, time to install Filler Shingles to

completely secure gazebo roofs and hide roof seams.
Starting on bottom row of shingles, push a Long Filler
Shingle (5 1/2” wide) underneath shingles directly
above it until end is flush with bottom shingles.

117. With a 3” screw,

secure Roof Panel down
into Mid Rafter above
Exposure line. Screw both
left and right Roof Panels
down to Mid Rafters. Make
sure to screw into rafter
above the exposure line to
conceal screw.

118. Slide in the next long

Filler Shingle and attach as per
Step 117. Continue until top row.
On top row, slide in Short Filler
Shingle and attach with 3” screw
into Mid Rafter.
Important - Work around the
gazebo making sure to slide in all
Filler Shingles and attach Roof to
Mid Rafter as per Step 117.

Exposure
Line

119. Locate all Gazebo Ridge Caps.

Place 1st Ridge Cap (undercourse) on roof
seam slightly overhanging roof end and attach
with 1 1/4” Shingle Nails. Use less desirable
looking Ridge Caps for the undercourse as it
will be covered almost completely by the next
Cap.

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1st shingle

Overhang roof by 1- 2”.

124. Continue to attach Ridge Caps positioning

and securing as per Steps 120-121.

125. The last Ridge Cap to complete a side

is cut to 10” to fit roughly against the Cupola.

Cut to
10” long

120. Locate and place 2nd Ridge Cap on top

of first cap slightly recessed back.

121. Attach 2nd Ridge Cap approx. 9” from

shingle butt with 2 - 1 1/4” shingle nails.

122. Place 3rd Ridge Cap on roof seam.

123. Start the 3rd Ridge Cap approx 8” from

bottom of 2nd Ridge cap butt. Attach with
2 - 1 1/4” shingles nails 9” from butt.

9”

8”

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slightly
recessed
back.

126. Attach final Ridge Cap with 2 - 2” screws. Complete

all Ridge Caps to cover all roof seams.

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127. Locate Facia Detail Plate and place in each corner where Facia Boards come together. Detail

Plates will hide any gaps that may exist between both Facia Boards. When centered in each corner of
Facia, attach with 4 - 1 1/2” finishing nails per plate.

Facia Detail Plate

128. Position Rim Joist Corner Detail Plates in each

corner where Rim Joists come together to hid the gap.
Attach with 4 - 1 1/2” finishing nails per plate.

Rim Joist
Corner Detail
Plates

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Congratulations on assembling your
12ft Bayside Gazebo!

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Note: Our Gazebos are shipped as
unfinished products. If exposed to the
elements, the western red cedar lumber
will weather to a silvery-gray color. If you
prefer to keep the cedar lumber looking
closer to the original color, we suggest that
you treat the wood with a good oil base
wood stain. You may also wish to paint
your new Gazebo rather than stain it. In
both cases we recommend that you
consult with a paint and stain dealer in your
area for their recommendations.

We hope your experience assembling
your 12ft Bayside Gazebo has been
both positive and rewarding.