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Buy Gazebo: A Great Investment For Your Backyard

May 8th, 2009    Subscribe To Our Feed

Summer’s around the corner and you’re in buy gazebo mode. A gazebo is one of the simplest landscape extras that you can install in your backyard or garden to instantly improve its appeal. It expands your living space into the outdoors and can help raise your property’s value.  Most people buy gazebos for their own personal use. It can be enjoyed in most seasons and will last for a long time.

Gazebos are available in myriad configurations and they can be customized to fit your yard. There are portable and permanent built-in gazebos. Portable gazebos are often made from steel, aluminum or iron and may have a canvas or nylon awning, and perhaps curtains for privacy. You can also buy gazebos with handy screen netting to keep insects at bay.

Permanent outdoor gazebos can be made from metals like wrought iron, steel, or aluminum; woods such as cedar, pine, or redwood; vinyl or even PVC.  You can buy gazebos fully assembled, or purchase a ready-made or customized gazebo kit and build it yourself (or hire a contractor). They can be enclosed with screens or glass; or left open. They can be stained or painted, and can have electricity and plumbing. Indeed, homeowners are only limited by the space they have and the budget alloted to buy gazebos. In short, there are LOTS of gazebos for sale. How do you choose which one to buy?

The key to buying the perfect gazebo is proper planning. Know your use requirements and budget, and you will be able to choose and purchase the proper one with ease.

Consider These Factors When Looking to Buy Gazebos

If you buy a gazebo for your yard, where are you going to put it? The answer depends on how you want to use the shelter. How many people will use it at one time? If you wish to use the gazebo just for relaxation or hanging out, you may want to shop for a smaller gazebo, maybe enclose it with landscaping, screens or half walls for privacy and locate it in a quiet spot away from the house and busy street.

If you plan to entertain regularly in your gazebo, you may want to place it near your kitchen and/or outdoor grill island for ease of transporting food and tableware. Entertaining large numbers of people means purchasing a large gazebo or gazebo canopy to enable them to mingle comfortably. In this instance you may even desire to buy a gazebo pergola with open sides or a gazebo with screen mesh.

Gazebos for a hot tub or spa enclosure must be large enough to provide an ample amount of interior space to walk around the spa. Use lush plantings, screens and/or walls for privacy, and ensure that proper plumbing, drainage and electric lines are available. Buy gazebos made from materials that can withstand steam and damp, such as vinyl, aluminum, and cedar. And yes, you can buy a portable gazebo to shelter a hot tub.

Weather and environment are two important things that will have a large impact on your gazebo’s appearance and maintenance. Make sure your gazebo will withstand all types of weather (wind, hard rainstorms, snow loads if permanently installed) common in your area. Portable and canopy gazebos especially need strong anchoring unless you plan to take them down in blustery weather. You can buy gazebo anchor kits as well. Also consider how much sunlight the gazebo area will get during the day. If you want to maximize the amount of sun your gazebo receives, make sure you position it away from trees or other structures that could create shade. In addition, you need to consider if surrounding landscaping or adjacent structures complement your gazebo in all seasons. 

If your budget is modest, you plan to trade your house within five years or less, you don’t plan to use the gazebo very often or year-round or you’re not quite sure you want to build a gazebo, buying smaller portable and pop-up gazebos may be best. For larger budgets, frequent or year-round use or those who will be staying put in their homes for five years or more, you might consider shopping for large canopies or permanent gazebo constructs.

Now that you have defined the gazebo’s general purpose, location and type, the next thing you should consider is its size. Be aware that you have to keep the surroundings in proportion with your gazebo. Remember that the more people you wish to accommodate at once, the larger the space you will need. As a rough guide, buying any gazebo sized between a modest 10′ x 12′ or 10′ x 20′ party size is good for most family gatherings or events. We can’t recommend any particular shape, but the classic octagon or hexagon is wildly popular. For those who wish to fully maximize entertainment space, a rectangular gazebo is often preferred. Carefully measure the desired location and ensure that every planned detail conforms with your measurements.

Now, it’s time to buy your gazebo! Shop online for the best selection.

Where To Buy Gazebos Online

If you want to buy a wood or vinyl gazebo, whether stock or customized, you can’t go wrong with the selection at Gazebo Creations. There’s a good reason they’re considered the number one gazebo retailer on the internet. I’ve telephoned and e-mailed many online sellers for details about their gazebos; and no one is more responsive, helpful or friendly than the folks at Gazebo Creations. Their gazebo kits are classic and beautiful. Use the Gazebo Wizard to endlessly customize your gazebo. You can purchase your dream gazebo in kit form, or have it assembled and delivered to you. Gazebo Creations accepts all major credit cards, checks via mail, PayPal, Google Checkout and will ship outside the US. They make buying a gazebo easy.

If you want to buy portable gazebos, gazebo canopies, or more permanent wrought iron and steel gazebos and pergolas, shop Canopy Center. They carry a wide selection of quality pop-up and portable gazebos at competitive prices. They list their lovely wrought metal gazebos under the “party tent” category which is unfortunately confusing. Staff is helpful and responsive. Canopy Center also accepts all major cards, checks via mail, PayPal, Google Checkout and will ship most items outside the US.

This summer’s cookouts, parties and stay-at-home vacations will be far more enjoyable in your new gazebo. Don’t wait to buy! Gazebos are in demand now, and the season’s fresh new models are online. Your friends and neighbors will be in awe when they see that lovely gazebo on your patio or deck. You will never regret your decision to buy a gazebo.

Lattice Gazebos Add Sophisticated Charm to Your Yard

July 16th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

Lattice gazebos look particularly lovely in a garden or backyard. Most gazebos you see have rails or posts, or solid walls. Lattice is a unique look. Using lattice work in a gazebo’s construction still creates a sense of privacy and enclosure, but the openwork of the wood lattice walls allows sunlight and air to easily pass through, creating a feeling of airy spaciousness. The lattices invite one to plant decorative climbing vines or roses around the gazebo, helping it to blend in with the landscape and make it look like it’s always been there. The only thing missing from this pic are plants around the gazebo; it’s a little naked to me. They would help soften the base and anchor the structure in the landscape. But I want you to admire the cool latticework for now….

Lattice gazebos are great to use as a spa or hot tub enclosure because they offer a measure of privacy while letting in cool summer breezes and dappled sunlight. They just look classy in the yard. This cedar lattice gazebo is a gazebo kit style called the “Premier Garden Grove” and is sold online by WillyGoat. Cedar is a wood well-known for its weather resistance. This gazebo measures 12′ in diameter and has aluminum screens in aluminum frames. Click on the picture for more information. There are other sizes available. If you’re thinking about installing a permanent gazebo in your yard or garden, consider stylish lattice gazebos.

Outdoor Gazebos: A Fine Investment for Your Backyard Utopia

April 9th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

Outdoor gazebos are a great way to expand your home’s livability. While gazebos are a common sight in public parks, courtyards, and gardens they are increasingly becoming an affordable option for homeowners who want to extend their living spaces and bring a bit of the outdoors inside.

There are many uses for outdoor gazebos; your imagination is your only limit. It can provide a place for entertaining friends or family, or dining al fresco. Some use the outdoor gazebo as an exercise and fitness room or for meditation and prayer. Gazebos can function as pool houses or spas, rec rooms and if properly outfitted as a home office or spare guestroom. Outdoor gazebos may also be built or erected for special occasions such as a wedding ceremony or anniversary.

Different Types Of Outdoor Gazebos

The traditional outdoor gazebo is basically a structure with a roof, rails and pillars but no walls. They may or may not come with floors. If the homeowner prefers, gazebos with screens, windows and doors are available to help make the gazebo an all season shelter. An outdoor gazebo can be a permanent installation, or temporary and portable according to your needs.

Gazebos can be square, hexagonal (six-sided), octagonal (eight-sided), dodecagons (twelve-sided), oval or round.  Outdoor gazebos can be constructed from a variety of materials. Wooden gazebos have a warm, rustic feel and are commonly made from cedar or pine. Outdoor metal gazebos are sophisticated and modern. Aluminum and vinyl gazebos are sturdy and easy to care for. Iron and especially wrought iron outdoor gazebos are charming and add an air of sophistication to a garden setting.

You have the option of ordering certain outdoor gazebos with screens, or window kits, and doors are available for enhanced privacy. Some may have optional electical kits available for an extra charge, so that you can add lighting or outdoor ceiling fans for gazebos. Many types of outdoor gazebos are available in kit form for the do-it-yourselfer, saving money and time. You can buy a pre-fabricated kit, or a gazebo kit custom-tailored to your desires. Outdoor gazebo kits can be constructed without professional help if you have any carpentry or handyperson skills; however, if you don’t remember that help is always available. Make sure you are familiar with your community’s regulations and laws before building any gazebo.

Care of Outdoor Gazebos: Helpful Tips

When investing in a permanently installed outdoor gazebo check that the materials it’s made from are truly weather proof and able to withstand the elements. For example, most iron used in outdoor gazebos comes powdercoated, which protects against rusting. Take care not to nick or damage that coating because it will invite rust and rot. Cedar and redwood are well-known for their weather resistance. You can treat these wood outdoor gazebos with special conditioning oils to maintain the wood’s looks, paint them, or let them weather naturally to a silvery patina.  Pine is somewhat less durable; which is generally reflected in the lower cost of pine gazebos. Vinyl gazebos are not only weatherproof but easy to clean and durable, especially if you have small children.

If you live in a hurricane-prone area, ensure that your outdoor gazebo construction is hurricane-rated for your area. Similarly, if you live in areas where winters are harsh, make sure that the roof of your gazebo is able to hold heavy snow loads. Maintenance may be a simple matter of checking the roof for leaks or damage, repainting or retreating wooden gazebos, touching up any nicks or scratches on metal gazebos, and an occasional washing of vinyl outdoor gazebos. Outdoor portable gazebo owners will want to make a yearly check of the fabric canopy and walls, and any screen netting if applicable for mildew, holes or rips; as well as the metal support structure for signs of rust.

Most manufacturers of outdoor gazebos will provide you with free advice and information on the most weather proof materials, hurricane and snow load ratings; as well as how to care for specific gazebo types. Make sure to ask before you invest. Check the products of the gazebo manufacturers and suppliers featured on this blog at right under the “Recommended” sidebar, and shop around. 

An outdoor gazebo in your backyard or garden is a beautiful addition to your property. You will find that you will spend a great deal of time there enjoying family and friends; or a quiet moment of reflection. Outdoor gazebos are an excellent investment, adding value to your home.

Screened Gazebo Kits: Quickly Add Living Space and Value to Your Home

March 26th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

Screened gazebo kits are a quick and easy way to add seasonal living space to your home.  The screened gazebo protects you from winged pests while you enjoy the great outdoors.

Screened gazebo kits come precut and packaged with everything you need - walls, screens, fasteners, rails, roof parts, and instructions - to complete your screened gazebo. The all-inclusive kit makes it easy for you and a few friends to construct the gazebo over a weekend.

You can use your new screened gazebo for dining, entertaining, relaxing.  Place it on your deck, out in your yard, maybe next to the pool; or even under trees as a cozy shaded garden sanctuary. Your choices are infinite. Screened gazebo kits come in many sizes, many shapes - square, octagonal or hexagonal are popular; and they can be made from metal, wood or vinyl. Some manufacturers’ gazebo kits can also be customized to your requirements.

Building a gazebo is a home improvement that can add value to your dwelling. Always check with your local zoning department and if applicable your HOA (homeowners’ association) to see if any permits are required for erecting your screened gazebo kit.

Yardiac.com, Willy Goat, and Gazebo Creations all sell a wide variety of screened gazebo kits for every price point. Gazebo Creations features custom kit options so you can have the unique gazebo you need. They even have electrical kits available if you want to power your gazebo for lighting, ceiling fans, or other uses. If you are looking for a simple yet elegant DIY way to add living space to your home without breaking the bank or spending months under construction, look into buying a screened gazebo kit.

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