Thinking about doing it yourself?
Sure, you could build it. However, let's look
at the total picture - honestly. You'll need
to set aside a couple of hours for planning the
design of your gazebo and then creating a materials
list. Let's not forget 15% extra for cutting
waste and unusable stock.
Now you head for local building supply center
to pick up your material (assuming you have
a truck). Depending on how many miles it is,
and how big your gazebo is going to be, figure
you'll make that round trip at least 3 times.
And don't make any construction mistakes or
forget anything or you'll be going back a 4th
time. How much time and gas mileage expense
do we have invested now and we haven't driven
our first nail? Did you remember to pick up
that new saw blade?
Figure with a buddy, you could knock the structure
together in a couple of weekends. Add 32 hours
for you and 32 for him. Add 64 hours for you
if your buddy doesn't show up. And let's hope
it doesn't rain. Ready for paint now? That
will be a few more hours, plus paint / stain,
brushes, rollers, etc. (and another trip back
to the store).
Now let's look at your finished product. Is
it perfectly plumb, level, and square? On the
inside, how does your construction look? Close
tolerances with tight joints? Or big gaps?
Assuming you still have all your fingers,
how many hours total did you spend on the project,
including driving for materials? At mimumum
wage, times your hours, what does that equate
to? How much invested in materials, gas, and
tools?
Consider this:
All of our gazebos, barns, sheds, and garages
are pre-built inside our dry, well lit manufacturing
plant and then delivered to your site where
they are fully assembled, finished, and ready
for immediate use. Our structures are built
to the highest standards by our experienced
employees who do this day after day, building
an average of 5 structures a day, or approximately
100 units a month. Yes, we have it down to
a science.
For your convenience, all you have to do is
stop in at one of our locations, pick out the
gazebo you want, choose among many options
such as size, roofing materials, and colors,
and that's it. Now you can go play a few rounds
of golf or go fishing, or go home and watch
the game. Your completely finished gazebo will
be delivered before you know it! And more
than likely for less cost than if you had done
it yourself.
At this time, certain models are available in kit form. If access to your location is restricted, we
will deliver and assemble a kit for you. In
some cases, we will ship a kit to a location
that is outside of our normal delivery area.
We may decide to offer building kits in the
future for shipping to other states if there
is enough interest. Dealers are welcome - Please
contact us for wholesale pricing. |