Installation & Assembly

You can build directly on pressure-treated beams or railroad ties laid on a properly prepared
construction site. Run beams perpendicular to floor joists.
Use a 2×4 straight piece of lumber on edge and a carpenter’s level to position correctly. To
prevent the beams from shifting, secure them with ½ inch rebar inserted through holes
drilled in the beams and driven 3 to 4 feet into the ground. Leave each side or end of the
foundation open to promote drainage and air circulation beneath the floor.
Concrete -Slab Foundation:
Typically, a slab 3-4 inches thick laid over a sub-base of 4 inches of gravel or crushed rock is
sufficient but may vary depending on your geographic location. Using either mix your own
concrete or having it delivered by truck, ready to pour, depends on how much time and effort
you have to dedicate to the project.
In any event, make sure you excavate the slab area to a depth 6 inches. This would put the
finished slab surface approximately 2 inches above ground (remember you will be using 4
inches of gravel as your sub-base).
A slab for our 8’x12’ SpaceMaker or 10’ gazebo to a depth of 4 inches will require
approximately 1 cubic yard of premixed concrete.
For more detailed information on how to pour your concrete-slab foundation or any other
questions regarding specifications, foundations and permits, please visit our website at
www.outdoorlivingtoday.com or call our Customer Support Line at 1-888-658-1658 to speak with a
Product Representative.
* Please note that all measurements in our Detailed Assembly Manuals may be subject to change
without notice. Please confirm exact foundation size with Outdoor Living Today.