Patio Roofs and Gazebos

    By Sunset Books

A Complete Guide to Planning, Design and Construction.

Extend your living space outdoors with the shade and shelter of a patio roof or gazebo

• Scores of great design ideas in a wide variety of styles ranging from the classic to the contemporary.
• 28 attractive do-it-yourself projects with three dimensional plans and detailed advice about building materials
• Step-by-step building instruction and helpful tips, from laying a foundation to adding the finishing touches.

Book Contents

Introduction

• House attached patio roofs
• Freestanding pergolas
• Entryways
• Gazebos
• Garden overheads
• Arbor benches
• Garden Rooms
• Entertaining spaces

Planning & Design

• Evaluating your needs
• Design basics
• Selecting materials
• Working with pros

Building Methods

• Structural anatomy
• Buying materials
• Toolkit
• Building tips
• Installing a ledger
• The foundation
• Post & Beams
• Installing rafters
• Roofing the structure
• Open style roofing
• Solid roofing
• Applying asphault shingles
• Appling wood shingles
• How to build a gazebo
• Finishing wood parts
• Wiring an outdoor shelter

Step-By-Step Projects

• Patio shade structure
• Hillside gazebo
• Spa shelter
• Tea arbor
• Traditional trellis
• Open shelter
• Simple square structure
• House attached overhead
• Corner gazebo bench
• Open air gazebo
• Contemporary trellis
• Garden retreat
• Garden bower
• Garden room gazebo
  

Book Specs

• 28 do-it-yourself projects help you extend your living space out of doors.
• Gallery of design ideas show all of the styles.
• Step by step building instructions.
• 160 Page Book
  
• Soft-cover Book 8 1/2 x 10 3/4
  

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