The Complete Guide to Gazebos & Arbors: Ideas, Techniques and Complete Plans for 15 Great Landscape Projects

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Pub. Date: 2007-01-01
Publisher(s): Quayside Pub Group
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Summary

The most complete book on gazebos and arbors you can buy.The Complete Guide to Gazebos & Arborsshows basic techniques for building sheltering structures in the landscape, and provides complete project plans and directions for more than 12 versatile, flexible architectural projects. An overhead arbor can turn a patio or deck into a cool oasis from which to enjoy a landscape, while a gazebo can serve as a full-fledged outdoor room with protective walls, ceilings, and even electrical service. Every reader will find this book to be an indispensable source of planning, design, and practical how-to information.

Author Biography

Phil Schmidt has written several successful home improvement DIY books, including Decorating with Architectural Details, Sheds, Gazebos & Outbuildings, and Finishing Basements & Attics.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4(2)
The inspiration
6(10)
Arbors
8(2)
Gazebos
10(2)
Pergolas
12(2)
Pavilions & Summerhouses
14(2)
Drawing Board
16(10)
Choosing a Site
18(2)
Building Codes & Zoning Laws
20(2)
Planning for Sun & Shade
22(2)
Working with Plans
24(2)
Gazebo & Arbor Projects
26(178)
Arbor Retreat
28(12)
Lattice Gazebo
40(12)
Classical Pergola
52(12)
Wood & Copper Arbor
64(10)
3-Season Gazebo
74(16)
Gabled Entry
90(12)
Umbrella Arbor
102(8)
Pool Pavilion
110(12)
Summerhouse
122(14)
Corner Lounge
136(12)
Classic 8-Sided Gazebo
148(18)
Party Shelter
166(16)
Wall of Arbors
182(4)
Freestanding Arbor
186(8)
Trellis Gate
194(10)
The Nuts & Bolts
204(32)
Buying Lumber
206(1)
Finishes for Outdoor Projects
207(1)
Other Building Materials
208(2)
Hardware & Fasteners
210(1)
Tools
211(1)
Building Foundations
212(10)
Concrete Pier Foundation
Concrete Slab Foundation
Setting Posts in Concrete
Cutting Roof Rafters
222(4)
Roofing
226(8)
Sheathing & Building Paper
Asphalt Shingles
Cedar Shingles
Metal Roofing
Working with Copper Pipe
234(2)
Resources 236(1)
Photo Credits 236(1)
Index 237

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