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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.

Summary of Contents for 12ft Octagon Bayside

Page 1: ...n 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...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...ingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 3 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 27...

Page 4: ...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 Mo...

Page 5: ... 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 ...

Page 6: ...re 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 T...

Page 7: ...nt 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 ...

Page 8: ...ut 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 ti...

Page 9: ...de 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 at...

Page 10: ...rrect 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 ...

Page 11: ...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 Pos...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...ver 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 ...

Page 14: ...ll 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...

Page 15: ...s 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 r...

Page 16: ... 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 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 16...

Page 17: ...ing 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 Toll Free 1 888 6...

Page 18: ...e 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 Co...

Page 19: ...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 Ra...

Page 20: ...st 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 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 20 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...

Page 21: ...loor 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 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 21 ...

Page 22: ...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 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 22 ...

Page 23: ...ace 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 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 23 Expert Advise Position all Perimeter Deck Boards around gazebo as shown in Step 65 to even gaps between boards prior to...

Page 24: ...ngles 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 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 24 E Roof Section Important After all Roof Panel Sections have been positioned...

Page 25: ... 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 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 25...

Page 26: ... 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 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 26 ...

Page 27: ...inst 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 Mi...

Page 28: ...oard 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 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 28 Imp...

Page 29: ... 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 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 29 Important If installing an Outdoor Living Today Optional Scre...

Page 30: ...ne 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 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 29 F Cupola Section Important Pre drilling 1 8 pilot holes in Cupola compon...

Page 31: ... 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 R a f t e r T o p Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 31 Important angle s...

Page 32: ...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 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Pag...

Page 33: ...ng 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 firs...

Page 34: ...er 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 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Important Placing Cupola on Roof requires...

Page 35: ...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 ...

Page 36: ...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 Toll Free 1 888 658 1658 www outdoorlivingtoday com sales outdoorlivingtoday com Page 36 slightly recesse...

Page 37: ...d 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...

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