Hello,

Building a 14’x14′ gazebo.  Was originally going to do a timber style construction, but have decided to go to a regular faming style. 

I have poured 24x24x18 footer and set a 3′ column block on top, then filled with concrete.  Planning to use 6×6 posts with 6×8 tie beams and 4×6 knee braces.  5:12 pitch and 10″ overhang (trying to stay under 12′ on the hip rafter).

For the roof framing, I used blocklayer.com to come up with layout and sizing of rafter and jack sizes and cuts.  I’m looking to use 2×6 common and jack rafters.  Question is about Hip rafters.  Per the plans I did single 2×8.  I’m in Florida, so no snow lowed, its the uplift that is more of an issue here.  Is single 2×8 enough?  Alternatively it’s doubling it up.

I was considering using Cypress as the material.  Only found one place that will provide S4S, not cheep.  Can’t find a direct mill that will provide S4S.  One I found only does green rough.  Alternatively can use PT SYP for half the price… 

Let me know your thoughts.