Building the roof of the rectangular gazebo is a complex project as there are many things that you should take into account.
Gazebo roof rafters.
I didn t do that because i decided my carpentry skills weren t up to it.
How to build a gazebo roof.
Calculate the gazebo lay out the length of the sides the length of the the center rafter and the length of the hips.
Connects six 2x rafters at the top of a six sided gazebo use two connectors with one above and one below the rafters made from 18 gauge steel.
Align all components at both ends before locking them into place with screws.
Based on the width of the gazebo and the pitch of the roof this tool automatically returns critical information.
Rafters from splaying out the tops of the walls.
All roof framing needs to be braced in order to neutralize the splaying forces that the rafters.
The roof of a gazebo can be its most defining visual element.
As you can notice in the image you should fit the rafters plywood sheets and asphalt shingles.