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Gazebo, beachside and hurricane proof
comments (0) June 1st, 2010 in Project Gallery
windburn, member
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The days after hurricanes Francis and Jeanne went through. The yard is a mess and suprisingly the thatched roof is still intact. That is sand covering everything in the yard, blown in by hurricane force winds.
This is a six sided gazebo I singlehandedly designed and built learning as I'd go. The 18 foot pilings are 12 feet above ground and 6 feet below. Since it's beachfront all hardware is stainless. The roof structure was complex to think through and frame together. It also features a cupola. The thatched roof is comprised of over 600 palm fronds which were painstakenly collected in the wild and intricately installed sort of shingle style with copper roofing nails. It's weatherproof and cool under. A radial arm saw I received as a gift (thanks Diana) was used for the entire project.
Design or Plan used: My Own Design - Mark Grabowski
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Contest Details
Update: Congratulations to our winner Cliff Audett of Forestdale, VT! Cliff won with this Queen Anne style porch.
*Contest is closed.
Beginning April 8 and running through June 2, Fine Homebuilding readers can celebrate Spring by submitting photos of their most beautiful outdoor projects for a chance to win a DeWalt DWS535 Worm Drive Saw with accessory rip guide.
We’re in search of projects that inspire the Winter weary to Break Out of the Indoors and get building. So be sure to upload shots of your most craftily-constructed decks, pergolas, arbors, and stone walls. You might just bring home a brand-new saw.
Contest ends June 2, 2010.
Winner was announced on June 12, 2010.
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