Costco 4 Yr Gazebo Update-Worth it? Stain, Electrical, Blinds, Rain Gutters 👍

4 Yr Gazebo Update-Worth it? Stain Electrical Blinds Rain Gutters. Is it worth $1800?

This video provides a four-year update on a 12x14 Costco gazebo, including information on staining, rain gutters, electrical setup, and blinds.
- 🎨 The gazebo was stained with Woodscape, semi-transparent stain, which still shows the wood grain after two years.
- 🌧️ Seamless rain gutters were added to the gazebo to keep water off the patio.
- ⚡ Electrical wiring was done for the ceiling fan and lights, with caution advised when doing the drill work.
- 🌞 Bali outdoor blinds were added to the gazebo to protect from the sun and offer privacy.
- 🪚 Touch-up staining may be needed after a year or two, particularly on the south and west-facing side. One or more anchor per foot with outdoor caulking is recommended.

2 Year Update Video

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[brentmsdn]

I've got a 12x12 one and it's been about four years and it's still as beautiful as when I first assembled. I did stain it last year as it was fading. Covers my hottub perfectly. I went with 16" round cement forms/posts about 4' into the ground which are about 1" higher than the patio pavers so drainage is no issue. I used four bolts per leg into the concrete. Nothing mother nature can throw at this thing except a tornato, but the legs will probably still be attached because that concrete weighs more than the gazebo. We have a Sunsetter awning for the main patio 10'x25' which is attached to the house. We leave it up all summer because I've got the add-on rainaway arches and deflappers. It's very strong, all alluminum and the legs lock onto the patio. I've got the screen kit for the Gazebo, it is good quality and we like it but hardly use it. The only thing left, I'm going to add gutters to the gazebo because rain can pool between the two. Looks like they sell a gutter kit now as well.

[MG]

After so many years of replacing the canvas roof Gazebos and walking past the Costco display of their Grand Gazebo, every spring, I finally bought it. With help of my (structural engineer and newly minted PE) son and a handyman, we assembled it over a couple days.

Finally! A permanent cedar gazebo with a sturdy and non pliable, metal roof! I bragged to my wife who looked over our project with what I interpreted as cautious approval.

As I was looking up to admire the shiny, double sided, plastic preserved roof, I noticed some dark clouds building in the sky and was thankful that we finished the project before the storm came and most importantly, secured all four legs so that hurricane winds could not carry it away. It seemed that we had done our homework until, to my dismay and horror, it happened.

At first, there was rain and then, wind. I looked out our patio windows to see how it was holding up. The Gazebo stood rock solid and completely unphased by the torrent violence of the winds. Finally, the winds let up and I heard a small click. Then, more clicks and dings. Oh no! Hail storm..haha. 1/4-1/2 inch hail rained down on our gazebo roof, bouncing into a neatly outlined, square pile on our deck. Later, I assessed the damage on our poor gazebo roof….noth’n!! I could hardly believe that there were no dents. Wow, I thought. That’s the power of Costco!

[VillaLumina]

❤❤❤Love this Costco gazebo. This year we upgraded with a our old tv.

The ZeboZAP tv Mount allows you to strap a tv to the Costco gazebo or any gazebo including metal without drilling.

Love the tv in the gazebo 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[af]

It is a great build time consuming because some of the details on instructions are totally backasswards but looks great when it's finished. We did ours and made a taller like bartop table on 1side w/hadock blocks and wrapped them with air stone and we did other side our outdoor kitchen grill & sink wrapped that in air stone and turned out great. We have ours for almost 5yrs now and we live in country wide open nothing blocking no trees & winds get up to 20- 60mph all the time. Has held up great.i just put clear coat of stain on all wood at beging of summer usually in May and we are in Texas so heat is extremely hot.

[AmyLearnsToCook]

Where did you get that ceiling fan? I love it!

[Jordan-jxzc]

Just bought one. Having installed this week. Can’t wait. Blinds are a great idea. Will be looking into that. Thanks for tips and video.

[JS-mtwp]

Looks really nice. I wish you had a video showing how to do the electrical for the fan and switches.

[torinbrown]

Near Gillespie Field I presume from the sound of that Cessna. Beautiful btw. Appreciate the upload ❤

[garybarker]

Very nice and excellent camera work ! I like the plate under the support. Good idea !

[iacosta]

I have the same exact Gazebo from Costco, only difference is that I hired an electrician and had power run and fan installed.

[goldenretriever]

Nice gazebo and video. I did find your comment funny about you "doing a lot of yard work" since you have no grass and only a few potted plants.

[qhscc]

Awesome. I think I might order one, but instead of staining, i might just paint it to match my house. Great job, and thanks for the video!

[m.tedblevins]

Nice video. I just purchased and installed one with my father-in-law. The instructions (as so many people have mentioned) are sub-par at best and it's imperative that one has A LOT of patience. My question(s) are: 1. Do you have a video showing how you ran your electricity from the gazebo to your main house? 2. Do you know if I can use an existing indoor ceiling fan (that I replaced with another ceiling fan) for use in this gazebo? 3. Do you have a video showing your staining process? Did you tape off the screw/bolt areas or were you just careful around those? Thank you.

[johnratliff]

Current Sale price is $1399 carry out the door and $1599 online delivered. I got one online because the boxes are ~200lbs each and too big for my van.

[victorperez]

My gazebo is going on 6 years old and other than the stain fading from the Florida sun it still looks great.

[danb]

Very nice. Gave me some good ideas for the one I just put up. Thanks for posting!

[ZuReviews]

Hi David, thanks for the video, encouraged me to pull the trigger and get one, Costco should give you a commission. I am going to install mine this weekend, if you don’t mind sharing what size anchor bolts did you use to anchor it down?

[stansbruv]

That looks like a beautiful outdoor space that you’ve created. Nice work bruv

[michaelmirabile]

Great video. The gazebo looks Did you have any long term issues with cutting holes in the pillars for the flush electrical boxes.

Thanks for the video.

[stephenjones]

Hello, besides cleaning the wood, do you sand before re-staining? Thank you looks great.