Building a Costco 12 x 14 Yardistry Pavilion alone

[@ericgomez2162]

Thank you for sharing you skill set sir. Your instructions were very helpful for self build. Thanks again.

[@wanderingjerry]

Thanks for watching Eric, it's always gratifying when my efforts are helpful!

[@7100sae]

Nice job! I also assembled one in my back yard (exactly per instructions...needed 3 buddies to help lift the roof panels) and overall happy with it. I wanted to mention that this standing seam roof can leak a bit during heavy rain; water can get up under the standing seams and drip on furniture. Not large amount of water but enough to be a nuisance. I did go down the seams with Masterseal NP 125 on the outside, but the best application would be a small bead right on the standing seam edge of each panel when you are placing the roof panels (at 20:26 on this video). This is a great pavilion for the money, but do what you can to keep the rain out. Masterseal NP 125 is the best product I have found for this purpose!

[@wanderingjerry]

Thanks for that update SA, we use ours as carports so I may not have noticed some small leaks. I'll make a point of checking next hard rain we get.

[@phillipcarter6777]

I am currently assembling a 12x14 pavilion just like the ones you built . I also am doing it by my self and your video , which I have watched several times, is extremely helpful. It’s June 24 and I am starting on the roof structure today. I live in north Georgia and it was 102 yesterday . Thanks again for your video!

[@wanderingjerry]

That is awesome Phillip, good luck with the roof! I had some hot days but never over 100. I'm glad my video is helpful to you.

[@michaelhancock5606]

Awesome job and great video. Very clear and concise instructions as well as the timely tips and advice. Appreciate you for sharing this information. I am about to construct my pavilion as soon as my buddy makes it up to Oregon. I can only hope and pray that it goes half as smooth with two of us as yours did with one person. Thank you again for a top notch video👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Mike

[@wanderingjerry]

Thanks for the kind words Michael, read the instructions carefully, don't rush and most of all, have fun with it!

[@craigreuter8083]

Thanks for the informative video. Had been looking at the Pavilion for a few months. Stopped by Costco for a few things & saw the 'Only One Left' sitting on pallets for $1200. Bit the bullet. I came across your video knowing full well I'd be doing this myself, from beginning to end. You gave me many key points as far as 'wandering off the instructions'. I did build the roof frame completely on my cement slab & slid it on the structure without the Gable uprights installed. Then, after installing metal the roofing on first half, I raised it from the ridge beam with a couple of 10'-11' 2 x 4's, installed the two Gable supports, & did same with the second half. Had plenty of work room to install all roofing & ridge flashing since the first half was up out of the way. It went up just as easy as the first. Easy going after that. Once again, Thanks so much for your informative know how. I made use of many of your suggestions!

[@wanderingjerry]

That is awesome Craig, I'm glad I'm not the only one foolish enough to do it all alone. Haha It's really quite possible but the builder needs to be very experienced and comfortable working from a ladder. I'm so glad for any small amount of help my video gave you.

[@1portico]

Jerry, your video was very helpful. A customer purchased one of these and asked me to assemble it. I will be doing it by myself as well. I was able to get good insight of what the kit entails as well as the process. You had great tips included as well! Thanks for putting this out there for everybody!

[@wanderingjerry]

Thanks so much for watching, it's always gratifying when it's helpful to someone!

[@richardflaherty2373]

Thank you Jerry, for taking the time and making the effort to create this video. The tips you shared on how to build this pavilion by yourself will be very helpful for me.

[@wanderingjerry]

Thanks for watching Richard, I'm glad it will be of use to you. I had a great time building the structure and making the video.

[@kevtheargonut]

Great video Jerry. This is the type of thing that reminds me of the phrase “necessity is the mother of invention”. Brilliantly thought through to make it a single handed project. Thanks for sharing, I am sure many will benefit from it.

[@wanderingjerry]

Thanks Kev, I've worked alone in residential construction for many years, it's kind of second nature to me now.

[@ConnieWeisman]

Thanks, I needed a cover to use a breezeway, you idea is perfect.

[@wanderingjerry]

Thanks for watching, they're working great, I've been enjoying these for almost 5 years now and they are holding up remarkably well!

[@KC-ic7vi]

thank you for this video jerry, and i just bought fifteen of the same units to set up all over the front, sides, and backyard of my house!!!!!

[@NotoriousBOB]

What? I am so curious the difference in the amount of time the first one takes to build and the last one. Right now I feel a little overwhelmed with just one to build. This video really helps though.

[@wanderingjerry]

Glad you enjoyed the video K. C., you sound very ambitious, I'm impressed!

[@KC-ic7vi]

@@NotoriousBOB you can do it!!!! took me little over 20 hours for the first one and then i hired helpers for the rest, now theyre all done, and im having cowboy barbecues every day, t boner steaks along with feeding other meats to my guys enjoying the outdoor lifestyle God bless!!

[@skyrocketcoast219]

Like the way you put it all together! Well done.

[@wanderingjerry]

Thank you Skyrocketcoast!

[@kristivaughan3839]

Awesome job and explanations. We have one in the way. Trying to get hubby to watch this before it comes in.

[@wanderingjerry]

Thank you Kristi, I had a lot of fun making it and I'm so glad that some people find value.

[@charlesblum208]

I would not have been able to construct my pavilion by myself without your video. I did co-opt the neighbor a couple times. I live in a windy exposed area and needed help holding the post upright until I could connect them. My short arms and ample belly required my neighbor with better reach to screw in a couple rows of roof screws. During the project I used lots and lots of those trigger type clamps to compensate for lack of helpers. I also used several ratcheting straps at times to hold things together and to force "square" and especially on the roof panels in order to force snug birds beak fit. Attaching the trusses was initially confusing since the instructions show the bottoms being attached before the top. "How can only one person do this?" I wondered. Your camera was blocked a bit by the structure during that part, but by rewatching a couple times I caught on that you had attached the tops first, holding them in place so you could do the bottoms. My future plans include closing off the gable ends with plywood and cedar shakes. I also plan to add a fan and lights. This was the most helpful of all the videos I found. Thanks a lot!

[@wanderingjerry]

Thank you Charles, I love the idea of closing off the gable ends and adding the fan and lights, the cedar shakes should look great!

[@charlesblum208]

​@@wanderingjerry Thanks Jerry. One thing I did different than you did. When attaching the roof panels, I clamped small boards to the top ridge boards, making a "backstop". I then slid each roof panel up until it rested against backstop and used a clamp or two to keep it in place. I did not have the tools or the skill to create the wood blocks with "rabbit" like you did. It really helped me to think each problem through very thoroughly before proceeding.

[@luscid5602]

Thanks for the video! I’m getting ready to build 2 of these by myself as well, so perfect timing. Lots of great tips. Hope that cold one was extra delicious!

[@wanderingjerry]

That cold one was especially delicious Luscid! Thanks for watching and I hope some of those tips will be useful to you.

[@robertgarcia4117]

From Steve, I learned a lot from you. Thank you very much. 🖐😎👍

[@wanderingjerry]

Thanks for watching Steve, I'm one of those weirdos that enjoy the process as much as the end result so I had fun assembling them and creating the video. It is gratifying to know it was helpful!

[@toanthai274]

Good job Jerry. Thanks for taking your time and put together this video. I will be installing mine next weekend. Wish me luck.

[@jerryvanheeringen7843]

Good luck Toan! Read the directions, familiarize yourself with the components and take your time. Most of all, have fun with it and be safe!

[@pennyt3560]

Loved the whole project! Your honesty was really appreciated! God Bless you!

[@wanderingjerry]

Thank you so much Penny, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@b.t.r.m.]

Thank you so much, your advice was crucial for my successful construction!

[@wanderingjerry]

Thanks for watching B Mana, I'm glad to hear your project was successful and hope you had fun with it as I did!

[@JuanGomez-ud3to]

Excellent video. GREAT EXPLANATION and tremendous ideas to make it easier. My problem is the city where I live. They requested a set of the PRODUCT APPROVAL or a NOTICE OF APPROVAL which it has been hard to get. their building department does not have the personnel to approve it.

[@wanderingjerry]

Thank you Juan! Official approvals can be difficult and tedious to get but stay with it. I'm fortunate that here in my area they generally able to fast-track small projects.

[@alistairneller6238]

Wish I had watched this before building mine on my own, nice idea when building the second roof panel

[@wanderingjerry]

Thanks for watching even after building your own Allistair, I've been working alone for a long time and have always had to find creative ways to complete my projects without damaging the material or injuring myself.

[@mdn642]

Thank you for showing this lone install…so I’m at the roof stage of my pavilion and was wondering if it was possible to put the roof panels up without installing them in the ground and then having six men and a small boy help me hoist the whole roof up as one piece…

[@wanderingjerry]

Thanks for watching michael. That's exactly how I did it alone, starting at minute 11:30 I show how I built the roof in place piece by piece.

[@lykaojalao2733]

I love how you did all by yourself and by your own way. Just curious on why you didn’t attach the roof together. Wouldn’t it be nice to connect both so there won’t be any gap between the two? Also it would prevent rain/snow from getting in between

[@wanderingjerry]

Thanks for watching lykao, I really just built them as two stand alone structures. I felt I cou always add roof panels to join them in the future.

[@jm-ll7dm]

great item! If you have trees/snow and assemble per instructions the debris piles up on the roof but if you put the overhang roof trim under roof panels the debris slides right off and still looks like a finished edge.

[@wanderingjerry]

That's a great tip Michael, I have an oak tree right next to mine. I'll check to see if debris build up is a problem, if so I may move the trim under the roof panels as you suggest.

[@NotoriousBOB]

Thanks for the helpful video, much appreciated. Impressive work by yourself. I am going to attempt to do all by myself on the ground and then get help putting at least the roof up.

[@wanderingjerry]

Glad I was able to help Notorious, definitely the smarter building the roof on the ground.

[@Erjung1506]

Hi Jerry - thanks for this video! I recently got one myself with no help! I had a question - about 14:54, looks like you put a black strap one on of the corners, what was the purpose of that? I maybe a lot more questions to come! Thanks for the video!!!❤

[@wanderingjerry]

Thanks for watching fendragon69! That is a ratchet strap that I use for securing material to the lumber rack on my truck. Before installing the roofing I checked the roof framing to see if it was square by comparing the diagonal measurements from the upper left to the lower right and the upper right to the lower left, kind of a big X. I used the strap on the diagonal with the longer measurement and tightened it until the two dimensions were the same. I was careful to run the strap below the rafters so I could leave it in place until the roof panels were fastened.

[@wanderingjerry]

I just watched a bit further and at about 18:58 I explain the procedure in the video. 😊

[@wanderingjerry]

I'll be happy to answer any other questions you have!

[@Erjung1506]

When you installed the gable beam assembly where you measured the 17”, was it flushed against the gable beams? I’m working on mine now and the bolt heads are prevent it from being flushed.

[@wanderingjerry]

@@Erjung1506 If I understand the problem fendragon you may have installed the bolts from the wrong side. The bolt heads should be on the outside of the structure and the T-nuts on the inside. Also be sure you're using the 5/16' x 1 1/2" hex bolts.

[@mferrarorace]

Nice job Jerry, thank you for the tips. I'll be putting up mine alone too. I think I'll just get my own lumber, I need to go 14x15 to cover the entire patio.

[@jerryvanheeringen7843]

Thanks Brian good luck with your project!

[@petree2000able]

Very helpful video ideas can be applied to other projects. Do you have more videos (cabin, boat,etc.)?

[@wanderingjerry]

Nothing like that Pam, just a bunch of random videos I do for fun.

[@memos_povreviews5539]

You the man Jerry!! Appreciate all the tips!

[@jerryvanheeringen7843]

Thanks Memos, I'm glad that you found it helpful!

[@MegaSurferguy]

Great Video Jerry.

[@wanderingjerry]

Thank you Gerry, I had a lot of fun making it!

[@stevenlynch6605]

Excellent Job!!!

[@wanderingjerry]

Thank you Steven!

[@randybenwright]

Great Job!

[@wanderingjerry]

Thank you Randy!

[@ajbocdesigns]

I'm fortunate to have 3 great buddies, me, myself, and I.

[@wanderingjerry]

You can always count on those guys At Bo, hope your build went well.

[@ruxpercnd]

Wow! Just the video that I needed. Thank you so much.

[@wanderingjerry]

Thanks for watching Lawrence, I appreciate your support!

[@camarogs1]

Getting ready to start the same project.I was wondering why you didn't butt the two together? Seems it would make a stronger more solid structure. Thanks for a great video, it gave me some great tips and ideas for my own project

[@wanderingjerry]

I know I considered it at the time camarogs1 but I don't remember why I decided to keep them separated. Good luck and have fun with it!

[@dku3611]

Great job. Can you explain what you used for the 4 post bases? It looks like on the existing one you poured square concrete footers.

[@wanderingjerry]

Thanks D Ku, I used 12" x 12" x 8" concrete blocks, sometimes called "column blocks" with a 12" x 12" x 1 1/2" stepping stone set on top. The ground here is quite firm so I just carefully dug down enough to set them all at the same level and placed them directly on the soil. I then filled them with soil and compacted it as well as I could before putting the stepping stone on top. If you look in the video at minute 22:30 you can see two of them near the fence. Once construction was complete I drilled through the holes in the brackets and through the stepping stones with a masonry bit and fastened them to the ground with some spikes I made out of re-bar. I have a follow up video on my channel where I explain this.

[@ThePhotoForce]

Great work Jerry, thanks for the upload

[@wanderingjerry]

Thank you Josh, I had fun with it!

[@HungNguyen-gg9xe]

You are doing good all by yourself👍

[@wanderingjerry]

Thank you Hung, I had a lot of fun building them!

[@jaimemorales530]

What's up Jerry.. I live here in Vallejo, and I'm about to put up a 12 by 14 yardistry pavilion in my backyard!... Wish me luck.

[@wanderingjerry]

That's awesome Jaime! You can do it, just take it one step at a time and don't rush. Please don't hesitate to ask for some help if you get to a point where you're unsure of yourself.

[@Pipe_Piper]

This is really helpful. Thank you. I've got a lot of projects to kick off summer and this is helpful for a solo build. I do have a HUGE question though! I thought this was a must to have concrete forms poured. It seems plenty heavy to not blow around and damage my home. It looks like youre just leveling with those blocks and setting it right on top without any bolts? Thanks in advance, about to go buy all that stuff, if I dont need it, score!

[@wanderingjerry]

Thanks for watching Jason. I did fasten it down, unfortunately I did so after publishing the build video. First I cut some length of 3/8" rebar, heated one end with my cutting torch and mushroomed them to look like a big nail. Then drilled at an angle thorough the bottom brackets and stepping stones driving the rebar at the same angle into the soil. If you have no way to heat the ends they can be bent kind of like a big tent stake. The length will vary according to you're soil conditions and it's important to drive them at opposing angles in each base to maximize withdrawl resistance. I posted a follow up video on my channel briefly explaining this.

[@Tube009ish]

Very impressive work by one man!

[@wanderingjerry]

Thank you Tube009ish, I work alone just great, it's when working with others that I have problems, haha, this is on me not them.

[@rithymmethod]

Hi there. I am doing the same thing..putting 2 side by side next to a pool. Did you anchor the posts to the footings? I am a little concerned about wind where we live ( East Texas) Thanks for the video...very helpful

[@wanderingjerry]

Thanks for watching rithymmethod, I did anchor the feet. I made a short follow up video explaining how, you can find it on my channel.

[@jamesfraley2715]

I'm late to the party here, and maybe I missed it, but how long did this job take by yourself? Can it be done in a day?

[@wanderingjerry]

I think it's a bit ambitious to expect to do it in a day James. If I recall correctly I had edited to 9 hours of video before speeding it up, but this only the actual time assembling the structure. Filming always adds time to whatever I'm doing and none of my start up and shut down each day is included, as well as all the time I spent reading directions, scratching my head and looking for the tools I needed. Looking back at my journal I worked on it on four separate days, two weekends, but only a few hours each day. I had also just completed one pavilion, in fact according to my journal I started the one in the video the same afternoon that I finished the first. I do believe someone with some level of skill and experience in construction could assemble one in a weekend working alone, even more possible with help.

[@jamesfraley2715]

@@wanderingjerry Thanks for the reply and the information, I really appreciate it.

[@agileocoloma9677]

Very informative, good job Sir!

[@wanderingjerry]

Thanks for the positive feedback Aglieo!

[@tomcooper2646]

Really informative video! In your opinion would these pavilions withstand snow accumulations of northern Wisconsin?

[@wanderingjerry]

I'm no engineer Tom but I do have a lot of experience building. I would say that a heavy snow load would cause the front beam to sag or even fail. The cedar that is used is an attractive and somewhat decay resistant material but it's not structural. I've had 5 inches of snow on mine with no problems but that wasn't much of a load, if anyone has had heavier snow loads I'd love to hear how the structure performed.

[@BobertBBobson]

Awesome tutorial! Looking to buy one this spring. Can you explain a little how you secured it to the footing or what type of footin you used?

[@wanderingjerry]

Thanks jane! I used a 12" x 12" stepping stone under each leg then while it was in place drilled through each of the 4 holes in the brackets on the bottom of the legs and directly through the stepping stone. Each hole is drilled at a slight angle to create more withdrawal resistance. After cutting re-bar into lengths that would work well in my soil type I heated and mushroomed one end creating kind of a big nail which was driven through the bracket and stepping stone into the soil. I briefly explain the process near the beginning of this short follow up video I made. Be sure the stepping stones are fully supported by compacted soil or they could crack. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWOoqpSZjaZ8qJY

[@rolydiaz3529]

hello excellent video but I would like to know if you had to get a permit with the city to be able to put it

[@wanderingjerry]

Thank you Roly, I'm outside city limits so any construction here comes under county jurisdiction. I was not required to get a permit for these structures but every city/county building department can have different requirements. Always check with them for local rules.

[@bozerbrett7867]

Good job! What was your o.d. dimension and thickness of your concrete footings for the posts?

[@wanderingjerry]

Thanks for watching bozer. I didn't use concrete for the footings, I used 12x8x12 concrete blocks (sometimes referred to as column blocks) with a 12" x 12" stepping stone on top. Since my finished grade was not level I buried the blocks at the corner post locations so that the tops were all level with one another. I then filled each with soil, backfilled around the outside and compacted it as best as I could. It's important that when you dig the holes for the blocks that they rest on undisturbed soil, don't over-dig then backfill as they will eventually settle. Some I dug carefully and others I used my Skilsaw with a diamond blade to cut them to the appropriate higth. Once this was done I placed a stepping stone on top and set the posts on top of that. I did all this after the fact, while building the carport I used some scrap 2x lumber to support and level the posts, then once complete I used a 2x4 from the ground to the roof beam to support the corners one by one as I placed the foundations underneath. At the beginning of the video near the bottom of the screen you can see the block and stepping stone under the post of the completed carport. I mention how I fastened the bases down in my follow-up video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWOoqpSZjaZ8qJY

[@smokeysmith1282]

Great Video Sir! I’m currently working on putting up the identical unit. An issue I’m having is the roof metal panels are leaving a slight gap, meaning the wood truss edge board is showing at around a 1/2ish”. Besides doing a better job of squaring the wooden roof panel up better and refastening the metal panels. Should I be concerned of exposed wood on the roof along the rear fascia? I’m also considering either adding metal edging or caulking over the exposed wood. What say you? Great job on your work with proving you can fly solo and with video editing. Nice touch with snapping your fingers and adding your vehicles 🚗. Sandals or Crocs?

[@wanderingjerry]

Thanks for watching smokey, I would recommend the metal edging, even the highest caulking will not stand up when exposed to the weather in that way.

[@wanderingjerry]

Oh, sandals, love to be out of my work boots whenever possible. haha

[@JC-vq2vv]

Jerry- Thanks for sharing! I been researching how to do myself for the longest time. Can you explain more in detail what made it possible for you to do by yourself? I noticed the middle lumber support. What is the rope for, perhaps a bungee cord? I understand what you mean by sliding the other side of the roof in. Another video with 4 guys, built the roof and had a tough time joining it. I think your method is much better.

[@wanderingjerry]

Thats not a rope or bungee JC its one of my ratchet straps I use to tie lumber onto my lumber rack. I used it to square up the roof framing. Its critical to square each side in order for the roofing to fit properly.

[@NyNjMafia]

Did you make footings for the posts ?

[@wanderingjerry]

Thanks for watching Carmine, here is a reply I recently gave to a similar question. I didn't use concrete for the footings, I used 12x8x12 concrete blocks (sometimes referred to as column blocks) with a 12" x 12" stepping stone on top. Since my finished grade was not level I buried the blocks at the corner post locations so that the tops were all level with one another. I then filled each with soil, backfilled around the outside and compacted it as best as I could. It's important that when you dig the holes for the blocks that they rest on undisturbed soil, don't over-dig then backfill as they will eventually settle. Some I dug carefully and others I used my Skilsaw with a diamond blade to cut them to the appropriate higth. Once this was done I placed a stepping stone on top and set the posts on top of that. I did all this after the fact, while building the carport I used some scrap 2x lumber to support and level the posts, then once complete I used a 2x4 from the ground to the roof beam to support the corners one by one as I placed the foundations underneath. At the beginning of the video near the bottom of the screen you can see the block and stepping stone under the post of the completed carport. I mention how I fastened the bases down in my follow-up video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWOoqpSZjaZ8qJY

[@The_action_is_the_juice]

Awesome! I'm going to be installing a 12x16 foot one on our patio. I will likely be doing the majority myself. There is a lot of stuff you can do yourself if you get creative. Thanks for the video!

[@wanderingjerry]

Thanks for watching WildWilly, you can do almost anything by yourself by getting creative. Take your time, follow directions and most of all be careful. Let me know how it goes!

[@taihuynh6967]

Great video thanks! Would it be cheaper to buy your own supplies and build it yourself?

[@jerryvanheeringen7843]

I haven't done the math tai and it would depend on how low a price Costco has when it's on sale. It's all constructed of cedar giving it some decay resistance and weather tolerance, I just bought some cedar siding for a remodel project and was shocked at the price. There's quite a bit of hardware, that adds up quickly as well and decent metal roofing can be quite costly. It would take a higher degree of building skill and even then would take significantly more time.

[@ChrisGriffithCrimeAuthor]

They look very nice, Jerry. I do most projects alone and have always hesitated to ask for help knowing my friends any family members have their own responsibilities on the weekends. This spring I am ordering the 12 x 16 pavilion from Costco to build on a ground level deck. I'll probably go ahead and construct the roof panels on the ground as per the directions and ask my son-in-law to help lift them, but it's good to know I can knock it out by myself if I have to. I asked a friend who builds outdoor structures and installs hardscape what he thinks about these prefab units. He said he has seen these units by Coscto and actually believes they are pretty solid. How has your experience been so far regarding their stability and hardiness to the weather? Thanks for the video. Chris :-)

[@wanderingjerry]

I was really quite impressed by the quality of the units. I'm only half way through my first winter with them but at this point they're holding up well. The way mine are situated the legs are not going to be exposed to too much summer sun but I expect they will need a coat of some type of deck stain before the next winter. This is typical of any outdoor wood structure.

[@andrewegorho2455]

Hi Jerry, what kind of ladder did you use. I want to buy the exact same thing, height and style. Also, you clamped a wide board unto the underside of the raptor. How was that done? Did you mean hammer and nail? Am building my pavilion next week Wednesday all by myself. I might have more questions to follow in case i get stuck. I need also to buy the ratchet strap and a long 2x4(How long) as well as the ladder. Thanks so much for the video. Am amateur handy man and could never get 8 people to help me lift up.

[@andrewegorho2455]

Got myself the little Giant velocity M22 .

[@wanderingjerry]

Mine is a Little Giant as well Andrew, I find it to be very stable, but always use care and be safe! I used a clamp to hold the wide board to the rafter. Mine are similar to this orange but 18" long. www.amazon.com/JORGENSEN-3706-HD-Heavy-Steel-Clamp/dp/B00005R1HV/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3RKSN9MP6TEST&dchild=1&keywords=bar+clamps+for+woodworking&qid=1597077684&sprefix=bar+clamp%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyRDlFQjNNRVVUS1hRJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODA0NjgyMlNTUFRNVDVHRTYyRCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODIzNzg3MU42VVUwSzU3WUU0VyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

[@wanderingjerry]

Good luck with your project Andrew, read the instructions, make sure you understand them and be safe.

[@sjsherratt]

Thank you for this! Just bought one, and trying to figure out how to anchor it to/through pavers. Also in Northern CA, thinking of drilling through the pavers and inserting rebar through a hole I would drill through the paver, similar to your follow-up video. Though might have to wait for rain to soften up the hard ground. The other idea was to pull up pavers, dig 4 holes, then pour concrete pads underneath, but could make leveling a challenge. Not sure all of that is necessary.

[@wanderingjerry]

Thanks Scott I'm glad the video was useful to you. I originally thought of concrete pads as well but it seemed like overkill. I'm quite confident the pavers with re-bar anchors will hold through any windstorm we may have.

[@bryanhauschild4376]

Why did you go that route rather than stick built?

[@wanderingjerry]

Bryan I didn't price it out to see if I saved any money but we did get a very good deal on the pavilions. Also the time savings of having everything pre-engineered and pre-cut with all necessary hardware was huge.

[@bryanhauschild4376]

@@wanderingjerry how was the quality in your opinion?

[@wanderingjerry]

@@bryanhauschild4376 I was happy with the quality Bryan, it's been two years now and they still look great. The finish is holding up quite well but in my case with the fence behind them and my shop to the east the sun exposure is minimal. The few posts that are exposed to the sun show some minor checking and I should probably give them a coat of some kind of deck stain.

[@bryanhauschild4376]

@@wanderingjerry great, if I go this way it would be in the open sun of NM. And she is intense here.

[@wanderingjerry]

@@bryanhauschild4376 I guess it would just be maintenance, any wood structure is going to have the same issue. I love wood but it does keep me busy. :)

[@paytoncat]

Hello, I have to build a similar gazebo but they won't build it over my hot tub. My question is after its built do you think it would be possible to have 4-8 people lift it up and move it 15 feet over the hot tub? Or do you think it will be too heavy to move even with al of those people? The weight is my gazebo will be about 750 lbs which is similar to the weight of yours I think. Thank you.

[@wanderingjerry]

Eric that is a similar weight to mine. You could move it with 4 strong people but 8 would make is a lot safer and easier. I'm assuming you're moving it across flat ground, no steps.

[@Executiveinvestments-]

Great video! I just ordered 2 of these for my backyard patio. Set up next to each other like yours but I’m going to butt them up together and bolt them together to make one large unit. How long did it take to put up one unit? People are saying takes 8hrs with 2 people. Thanks for the video.

[@wanderingjerry]

Winning it took me several weekends to assemble the structure but I usually worked in the mornings before it got too hot. I took video of the entire process and that certainly cost me quite a bit of time. I had about 9 hours of video to edit and remember I am an experienced builder. I had also just completed assembly of the first one so was quite familiar with the process. I of course didn't include boring parts when I walked off camera for tools or supplies so I would say that 16 man hours would be about right for people who were handy with tools and worked steadly.

[@rudyrivera5537]

Hey WINNING, did you butt the two together like you planned? I'm wanting to do something similar and Im wondering how easily the two separate units come together? what advice do you have if you plan to butt two together?

[@Executiveinvestments-]

@@rudyrivera5537 I did butt them together but I did not have to bolt them up. I just put them right up against each other. They do not move regardless of any heavy winds. No problems at all.

[@rudyrivera5537]

@@Executiveinvestments- great to know! Thanks

[@dianareynoldsllressentials3543]

@@Executiveinvestments- I just ordered 2 to butt together. Wondering about leaking in the middle. Any ideas on how to cover the center? Live in the Pacific NW. lots of wet weather.

[@JT-sk3mg]

Great video. Thank you

[@wanderingjerry]

Thanks for the positive feedback Jimi

[@salt7379]

Would like to know what tools you used (socket sizes) Thanks for the video!

[@wanderingjerry]

Sorry it took so long to replay Sal, I'll see what I used and get back to you. Thanks for watching!

[@wanderingjerry]

Sal I used 7/16", 1/2" and 9/16" sockets and wrenches. In addition a 1/4" nut driver for the roofing screws.

[@salt7379]

@@wanderingjerry awesome thanks!

[@Kroll-2]

How did you screw brackets in inside the posts?

[@chikmagnet623]

Hey Jerry, question. I am about to put the metal on the roof how did you get to the middle screws

[@jerryvanheeringen7843]

Take a look at the video from minute 22. When I built the 2nd roof section I left it down so there was a gap between the ridge boards of the two roof sections just wide enough for me to fit through. From there I was able to reach down for the higher row of screws. Once that side was complete I installed the metal ridge pieces and then removed the 2x4's that were supporting the middle of the ridges and from my ladder inside the pavilion I slid the 2nd section up to meet the 1st and fastened them together per the instructions. With the supports removed the ridge may sag a bit in the middle so watch out for this. If it does sag just push it up from below until it's straight before continuing on to the next step. Be sure all the work on each roof section is complete before removing the supports as you don't want to put any weight on the roof unsupported until the entire roof structure (including the trusses) is complete.

[@chikmagnet623]

@@jerryvanheeringen7843 thank you sir. My pavilion is sitting on 9" tall piers ans so it is making everything that much more difficult to reach to. The end rafters you waited to screw those into the vertical rafter supports till the entire roof was on, correct?

[@wanderingjerry]

@@chikmagnet623 Yes that's right, I believe I clamped a board along side of the vertical rafter supports creating a "saddle" to prevent the end rafter from slipping off of the supports.

[@chikmagnet623]

@@wanderingjerry thank you man I appreciate all the help and thanks for the replies

[@wanderingjerry]

@@chikmagnet623 I'm happy I could help!

[@georgelehman4970]

What is the measurement for post to post?

[@wanderingjerry]

George the front posts are 11'-7" to the outside and 10'-7" between, the sides 12'-0" outside and 10'-6" between. The advertised size 12 x 14 is the roof with about a 12" overhang front and back and a couple of inches or so on the sides.

[@energyflowswhereattentiongoes]

how long to build one?

[@wanderingjerry]

It took me a few days but I only had a few hours a day to work on it. I do my own videoing and that slows me down. I'd guess 14-16 hours.

[@energyflowswhereattentiongoes]

@@wanderingjerry ok tyvm

[@yerdaddy67-20]

Are they anchored to the ground? Cement footers?

[@wanderingjerry]

Thanks for watching yerdaddy67, I anchored them to the ground using short lengths of re-bar as spikes. I explained in the follow up video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWOoqpSZjaZ8qJY

[@mskud9996]

Camera was way too far from the work place. I wanted to see how you mount the ridge support.

[@jerryvanheeringen7843]

Let me know the timestamp and I'll see if I can help you out MSK UD.

[@jasonkimble8007]

Do you think this structure would support a tiled roof? I cannot install as it due to my HOA.

[@wanderingjerry]

Jason a tiled roof would add significantly more weight than the structure is designed for, I would consult with a structural engineer before proceeding. An alternative would be a "tile look" metal roof. Check with your HOA and see if something like this would be acceptable www.metalroofingsource.com/metal-roofing-materials/met-tile/. I'm certain this is not the only company providing this type of product so if you decide to proceed shop around.

[@pyrosbargrill9675]

What are all the dimensions of this canopy?

[@wanderingjerry]

The width to the outside of the legs on the front is 11' 7" the roof 12', on the sides the width to the outside of the legs is 12' and the roof overhangs front and back 12" for a total of 14'.

[@jonathanjacobo612]

Can you actually stand on that roof without it breaking?

[@wanderingjerry]

The roof would support your weight if you were careful to stand over the purlins Jonathan, that is the boards running perpendicular to the rafters. I wouldn't advise though it as the roof is quite slippery and you could slide off. Our cat won't even walk across the roof except at the ridge.

[@leegreen4141]

Nice job! I

[@wanderingjerry]

Thank you Lee and thanks for watching!

[@richardharvey4013]

No sound when you are talking .?

[@jerryvanheeringen7843]

Just checked and It's working fine for me Richard. Any else having any issues?

[@michaelfaller8141]

The hardest part for me was removing that stupid film lol

[@wanderingjerry]

I agree Michael, pulling off tape, stickers and stupid film drive me crazy! haha

[@davidnorris5644]

i enjoyed it

[@wanderingjerry]

Thanks for watching David!

[@javasoy]

Thank you :)

[@wanderingjerry]

I'm happy to make these James, I appreciate the positive fedback!

[@ccmalvarez]

Nice cat

[@wanderingjerry]

Thanks, that's Brownie. If you noticed the dog, he's Cash a Hungarian Viszla.

[@randybenwright]

Safety 3rd!

[@wanderingjerry]

Hoping everyone watching will make it 1st Randy. Do as I say, not as I do. haha

[@maryrobertson5250]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👍

[@wanderingjerry]

Thank you mary!