The final option on the designer above is "Into Ground". The staddle stones are 230mm tall, with the top measurement matching the size of the posts you choose and tapering out at the bottom by around an additional 25mm. When you select this "Staddle Stones" option, by default, we will reduce the length of the posts by the height of the stones to keep the overall gazebo height the same. Some people opt to cement the stones in place once fitted but this is optional. Again, the weight of the gazebo holds it down and no fixing is required between the stones and the posts. You then drill the bottoms of the posts to take the metal pins and the whole structure rests on the stones, keeping the posts out of any standing water. These are white, tapered, reconstituted sandstone blocks with small metal pins protruding from the top. Both of these methods would just require the "Normal Posts" selection on the designer above.Īnother popular method is to use "Staddle Stones". You may also choose to use stainless steel or galvanised metal fencepost "shoes" that the posts are screwed to, and then the shoes are screwed into the ground. The weight of the gazebo means you don't actually need to fix it to the ground. The idea is just to locate the posts and stop any sideways movement. Because oak is so hard-celled, you can have the posts half an inch or so off the ground, just resting on the bars, to prevent them standing in any water. You then drill into the bottom of the gazebo posts and have the gazebo rest onto these bars. These would normally be fixed into concrete pads large enough to take the weight as recommended by your builder. One is to embed metal "re-bars", with a diameter of 20mm or so, into your foundations so they protrude up. There are a few options for where your gazebo meets the ground. If you do opt for boarding, it's important that you treat it with something like an OSMO 420 clear wax oil or similar to seal the timber to prevent moisture from entering the boards and causing movement. Be sure to read the section below on treating your boarding if you choose to have it. Please note, boarding is not intended or recommended as an alternative to roofing shingles or tiles. Some people opt to source and use plywood (as can be seen in our We supply a surplus to take into account any wastage from the cutting required. If you do choose boarding, we supply 135mm wide tongue and grooved board. Most of the gazebos we sell do not have boarding, allowing you to see the battens and shingles from underneath. Some people prefer boarding so you can't see the horizontal battens and underside of the shingles or tiles when you look up from underneath the gazebo. Boarding is a completely optional supply of timber to sit over the rafters before you fix the battens (that the shingles or tiles are fixed to, see below).
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