Gazebo Structural Report for Permit approval.
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
Description:
We are seeking a licensed Florida structural engineer (PE) to prepare a complete structural engineering report and calculation package for a wood gazebo attached to a house in Hollywood, Florida (Broward County).
Project Details:
Structure: Wood Gazebo, attached to house
Dimensions: 16 feet (width) × 20 feet (length)
Posts: 6 posts, 4x4 pressure-treated
Roof type: Gable roof with single slope, 3.12 pitch
Material: Wood rafters and beam construction
Installation site: Residential property
Must comply with Florida Building Code (FBC 2023) and 170 mph wind zone requirements (Exposure C).
Deliverables:
Structural calculation report (PDF) stamped and signed by a Florida-licensed PE.
Framing plan showing post layout, beam/rafter size, and connection details.
Roof load, wind load, and foundation/post base design verification.
Engineer’s signature and seal for permit submission to City of Hollywood Building Department.
Requirements:
Must be a licensed Florida Professional Engineer (PE) in good standing.
Experience preparing structural calculations for wood patio covers, pergolas, or gazebos.
Deliver report in Word and PDF format (ready for permit submission).
No brokers, only independent licensed professionals.
Budget: Open to reasonable professional fee until 250 — please include your estimate and delivery time.
1. Site & Code Parameters
• Location: Hollywood, Broward County, FL
• Design Wind Speed (Ultimate): 170 mph (per FBC ASCE 7 wind map)
• Wind Exposure: To be verified by PE (likely Exposure C near Intracoastal / open terrain)
• Soil Type: Mostly Entisols → Assume 2,000 psf allowable bearing (verify with geotechnical if required)
2. Structure Description
• Gazebo size: 16 ft × 20 ft (320 ft²) footprint
• Roof: Boxed gable roof with asphalt shingles
• Roof pitch: 3.12 (≈ 3.1:12 slope, ~14.5°)
• Overhangs: As shown on attached drawing
• Rafters: 2×6 @ 16″ o.c.
• Ridge beam: Solid ridge board
• Collar ties: Assumed every other rafter pair
• Purlins: None shown — optional if span control required
• Support posts: 8 total, nominal 4×4 PT at 9 ft clear height
• Attachment: Ledger attached to existing CMU block wall with bolts/anchors and flashing
3. Draft Loads (to be verified by PE)
• Dead load (roof framing + sheathing + shingles): 10 psf → 3,200 lb total
• Roof live load: 20 psf → 6,400 lb total
• Total gravity load: ≈ 9,600 lb → ~1,200 lb per post (without factors)
• Wind uplift (example at 20 psf): ≈ 6,400 lb total → ~800 lb uplift per post
• Lateral loads: To be determined per ASCE 7 wind pressures
4. Foundations (Draft Assumption)
• Footing bearing capacity: 2,000 psf (typical for Entisols in South Florida)
• Preliminary footing size: 16″ × 16″ × 8″ minimum OR 12″–16″ diameter pier, 24–36″ deep with rebar
• Uplift resistance: Provide embedded anchors or rebar connection into footing to resist ~800 lb per post
We are seeking a licensed Florida structural engineer (PE) to prepare a complete structural engineering report and calculation package for a wood gazebo attached to a house in Hollywood, Florida (Broward County).
Project Details:
Structure: Wood Gazebo, attached to house
Dimensions: 16 feet (width) × 20 feet (length)
Posts: 6 posts, 4x4 pressure-treated
Roof type: Gable roof with single slope, 3.12 pitch
Material: Wood rafters and beam construction
Installation site: Residential property
Must comply with Florida Building Code (FBC 2023) and 170 mph wind zone requirements (Exposure C).
Deliverables:
Structural calculation report (PDF) stamped and signed by a Florida-licensed PE.
Framing plan showing post layout, beam/rafter size, and connection details.
Roof load, wind load, and foundation/post base design verification.
Engineer’s signature and seal for permit submission to City of Hollywood Building Department.
Requirements:
Must be a licensed Florida Professional Engineer (PE) in good standing.
Experience preparing structural calculations for wood patio covers, pergolas, or gazebos.
Deliver report in Word and PDF format (ready for permit submission).
No brokers, only independent licensed professionals.
Budget: Open to reasonable professional fee until 250 — please include your estimate and delivery time.
1. Site & Code Parameters
• Location: Hollywood, Broward County, FL
• Design Wind Speed (Ultimate): 170 mph (per FBC ASCE 7 wind map)
• Wind Exposure: To be verified by PE (likely Exposure C near Intracoastal / open terrain)
• Soil Type: Mostly Entisols → Assume 2,000 psf allowable bearing (verify with geotechnical if required)
2. Structure Description
• Gazebo size: 16 ft × 20 ft (320 ft²) footprint
• Roof: Boxed gable roof with asphalt shingles
• Roof pitch: 3.12 (≈ 3.1:12 slope, ~14.5°)
• Overhangs: As shown on attached drawing
• Rafters: 2×6 @ 16″ o.c.
• Ridge beam: Solid ridge board
• Collar ties: Assumed every other rafter pair
• Purlins: None shown — optional if span control required
• Support posts: 8 total, nominal 4×4 PT at 9 ft clear height
• Attachment: Ledger attached to existing CMU block wall with bolts/anchors and flashing
3. Draft Loads (to be verified by PE)
• Dead load (roof framing + sheathing + shingles): 10 psf → 3,200 lb total
• Roof live load: 20 psf → 6,400 lb total
• Total gravity load: ≈ 9,600 lb → ~1,200 lb per post (without factors)
• Wind uplift (example at 20 psf): ≈ 6,400 lb total → ~800 lb uplift per post
• Lateral loads: To be determined per ASCE 7 wind pressures
4. Foundations (Draft Assumption)
• Footing bearing capacity: 2,000 psf (typical for Entisols in South Florida)
• Preliminary footing size: 16″ × 16″ × 8″ minimum OR 12″–16″ diameter pier, 24–36″ deep with rebar
• Uplift resistance: Provide embedded anchors or rebar connection into footing to resist ~800 lb per post