GAZEBO SITE CONSIDERATIONS

Here are a few considerations when selecting and preparing a site for your gazebo:

1. Gazebos can only be installed on a full concrete pad or sturdy deck.

2. The pad or deck should be at least 12” (preferably 24”) greater than the outside dimensions of the gazebo. This will keep the gazebo away from the edge of the pad and allow more flexibility in positioning the gazebo. Providing a full 24” extra will allow the rain running off the roof to land on the pad and not the ground. This will minimize potential problems of undermining the pad and muddy conditions around the gazebo.

3. The pad or deck must be flat and fairly level with no major crowns, cracks or grade changes. It can be pitched slightly to facilitate water runoff. (It is recommended the pad or deck be pitched such that the water flows away from the gazebo entrance.)

4. The roof of the gazebo is approximately 120” high at the top of the dome, approximately 80” high at the edges, and overhangs the walls by approximately 6-8” on all sides. Ensure that there will be sufficient clearance from any fixed objects, such as fences, buildings, trees, etc. Also give consideration to where the runoff from the roof will land. Note, some communities may require building permits and/or have regulations regarding set-backs from property lines. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to address these issues before installing the deck or pad.

5. Electrical hookups are best when power is brought to the edge of the pad, then stubbed up into a junction box/disconnect. From the disconnect, run gray flexible liquidtite conduit to the spa. This setup allows the homeowner to move the spa in the future. Installation of the gazebo simply requires the crew to cut a notch in one of the base panels to fit over the flexible conduit.

6. Covers and coverlifters should always be factored in. Most coverlifters take 12”-18” of room behind the spa. Zero Clearance-type coverlifters typically require only a few inches behind the spa and are generally best for gazebo installations

7. Space considerations - will the spa fit satisfactorily in the gazebo and allow access to all necessary controls, access panels, and to open and close the cover. Double-check the inside measurements of the gazebo with the size of the spa and the type of coverlifter. Also consider if there will be room for steps or other accessories.

8. If you have any questions, please contact North Coast Redwood Designs, Inc. before the pad is poured or the deck constructed.