Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - Thinking about Gazebo over cement slab
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spam1
05-30-03, 04:27 PM
My wife and I would like a nice screened enclosure to enjoy the outside without getting eaten alive by the bugs (we live in Wisconsin next to a marshy area). We will eventually (~5 years) be replacing our attached deck and will be making that a screened-in area. Until then...
I was thinking about having a cement slab poured and putting this (http://www.alliancewood.com/1216.htm) 12x16 gazebo on it. Has anyone had any experiences with Alliance Woodcraft Gazebos (they have resellers in the US) or these gazebos? The gazebo is actually made for people who have hot tubs in order to provide shelter and privacy. But, I think it should do fine for our purposes (to provide shelter and privacy for a patio table, chairs, etc.
Here are my questions:
*Does this gazebo look like a good unit?
*Since we like the style, should we just have a local builder build something similar?
*How expensive would a 14x18 cement slab be to have poured (a rough estimate)?
*Any other suggestions?
*Any concerns that you would have if you were me?
Thanks!
I was thinking about having a cement slab poured and putting this (http://www.alliancewood.com/1216.htm) 12x16 gazebo on it. Has anyone had any experiences with Alliance Woodcraft Gazebos (they have resellers in the US) or these gazebos? The gazebo is actually made for people who have hot tubs in order to provide shelter and privacy. But, I think it should do fine for our purposes (to provide shelter and privacy for a patio table, chairs, etc.
Here are my questions:
*Does this gazebo look like a good unit?
*Since we like the style, should we just have a local builder build something similar?
*How expensive would a 14x18 cement slab be to have poured (a rough estimate)?
*Any other suggestions?
*Any concerns that you would have if you were me?
Thanks!
Doug Aleshire
05-30-03, 07:20 PM
spam1,
I would say that if you like it, it's a done deal! If you want a builder to build it, get some bids including cost for the slab.
Get references, check them out, look at the past jobs and hope he is quick so the bugs don't carry you away!
Good Luck!
I would say that if you like it, it's a done deal! If you want a builder to build it, get some bids including cost for the slab.
Get references, check them out, look at the past jobs and hope he is quick so the bugs don't carry you away!
Good Luck!
lefty
05-30-03, 10:47 PM
Doug, you picked a helluva time to take 4 days off -- where were you when we needed you -- OOPPS!! wrong thread! Don't worry about it -- Robert already closed it!
Mike
Mike
lefty
05-30-03, 11:11 PM
Spam1 --
First, since Doug didn't mention it, welcome to DoItYourself.com
Ok, you know what the kit price is. Now, get a couple of bids to have it built by local contractors. And, like Doug said, check them out. Now you can decide whether buying the kit or having it done locally is looking like the better deal.
There are pluses and minuses on both sides. The kit was built in a contolled enviornment factory. Those guys have the patterns and can be selective when it comes to material. The one with S/N 1000343483 is going to look and fit just like the one with S/N 0007. On the other hand, the guys building it on-site have the ability to make some adjustments for what really exists in your backyard. The one done by the on-site guys probably won't look just like the one in the picture, but, then too, your's will be unique. It becomes a judgement call on your part.
On a lighter note, are you the one sending me all those e-mails??? ;-))
First, since Doug didn't mention it, welcome to DoItYourself.com
Ok, you know what the kit price is. Now, get a couple of bids to have it built by local contractors. And, like Doug said, check them out. Now you can decide whether buying the kit or having it done locally is looking like the better deal.
There are pluses and minuses on both sides. The kit was built in a contolled enviornment factory. Those guys have the patterns and can be selective when it comes to material. The one with S/N 1000343483 is going to look and fit just like the one with S/N 0007. On the other hand, the guys building it on-site have the ability to make some adjustments for what really exists in your backyard. The one done by the on-site guys probably won't look just like the one in the picture, but, then too, your's will be unique. It becomes a judgement call on your part.
On a lighter note, are you the one sending me all those e-mails??? ;-))
spam1
05-31-03, 05:37 AM
Originally posted by lefty
Spam1 --
First, since Doug didn't mention it, welcome to DoItYourself.com...
On a lighter note, are you the one sending me all those e-mails??? ;-))
Actually, I used to post under "New2This" but for some reason, that account won't let me in. So, I just used my spam email to set up a new DIY account.
Unfortunately, I'm going to have to wait until next year to start this project. My wife and I are having a child in August and with daycare costs (my wife is actually going to be working from home but having nanny come in to help out) and a reduced income (I'm going to be working one less day per week so I can spend some time with the little tyke) we've decided it'll be better to play it safe with the money for a while. That's both good and bad. I hate waiting, but this way, I can gather a ton of information (which will, of course, make my decisions on the matter even tougher :) )
Spam1 --
First, since Doug didn't mention it, welcome to DoItYourself.com...
On a lighter note, are you the one sending me all those e-mails??? ;-))
Actually, I used to post under "New2This" but for some reason, that account won't let me in. So, I just used my spam email to set up a new DIY account.
Unfortunately, I'm going to have to wait until next year to start this project. My wife and I are having a child in August and with daycare costs (my wife is actually going to be working from home but having nanny come in to help out) and a reduced income (I'm going to be working one less day per week so I can spend some time with the little tyke) we've decided it'll be better to play it safe with the money for a while. That's both good and bad. I hate waiting, but this way, I can gather a ton of information (which will, of course, make my decisions on the matter even tougher :) )