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Gazebo Canopy: Bring A Little Paradise To Your Yard Or Garden

May 11th, 2009    Subscribe To Our Feed

A gazebo canopy may be just the thing if you want to quickly create a private backyard paradise for short cash. You don’t need a huge yard or a vast deck; you can put up a small gazebo canopy even on a 8×8 patio just off the back door of the garden apartment, townhouse or condo. It may be the one item that upgrades your outdoor living experience from nice to fantastic.

Gazebo Canopies Are Great For Smaller Spaces, Modest Budgets

You may not want to commit scarce resources to building a permanent gazebo, or maybe you don’t have the space needed for one. No problem! A gazebo canopy can still provide needed shade and create a personal outdoor sanctuary where you can relax, entertain guests and enjoy the outdoors in comfort. Add nice outdoor patio furniture, an outdoor rug, some potted plants and you have the makings of a great at-home retreat. Canopies come in all sizes, meaning that it’s easy to find the right one for your backyard or garden gathering. There are lots of great gazebo canopies for under $300 US. Of course, high quality canopies and large canopies (over 15 feet) will cost more.

Most gazebo canopies are lightweight and portable, which makes them very easy to erect or take down as needed. If you’re planning to use the canopy over several seasons or even take it on trips to parks or the beach, it’s important to choose a quality gazebo canopy that can withstand constant use and handling. A carry bag can be an important feature for easy portability. After the summer season, you can easily pack the canopy away - or if your weather allows, leave it up year-round. Don’t forget to secure the canopy gazebo well with stakes and ropes. You don’t want a strong wind gust to ruin your retreat. If they’re not included with the gazebo, be sure to purchase an anchor kit for the canopy.

A Gazebo Canopy Is Perfect For Parties, Graduations, Reunions

For events like a graduation party, family reunion, Father’s Day brunch or birthdays, a portable canopy can allow guests shelter from hot sun or light rain while enjoying the outdoors. It could serve as an outdoor ‘station’ to have a great family lunch or dinner where the outdoors and close proximity to nature would make the occasion highly memorable. Check out the many fine gazebo canopy choices available today and start your summer right.

Roselane Decorative Metal Garden Gazebo

February 19th, 2009    Subscribe To Our Feed

If you’re looking for a decorative metal garden gazebo for your garden or backyard, look no farther. This is one of the prettiest outdoor metal gazebos I’ve come across in a while.

The Roselane is a Victorian styled metal gazebo kit that truly evokes a gentler, genteel time. It’s not a big gazebo for a family gathering - only 8′x8′x9′ as listed - but it is meant for more intimate or solitary times. This metal garden gazebo would be gorgeous in a garden or on your backyard patio surrounded by azaleas, dogwood and crape myrtles (yeah, I’m from the US South!) and/or other flowering plants. Make sure that it is firmly staked into the ground or weighted for stability. The metal filigree is powdercoated 3/8″ steel - so it’s weather-resistant. Available from Yardiac, there’s a limited-time offer of free shipping when you buy this exceptional decorative gazebo. Tealights, plants and furniture not included. Check out this decorative metal garden gazebo today. 

Don’t Let Heavy Snow Loads Wreck Your Gazebo

February 6th, 2009    Subscribe To Our Feed

I just saw this gazebo story from Worcester MA USA and thought about all you guys in the Northeast and Midwest who’ve had the terrible ice and snow storms. While you’re laboring mightily to clear your sidewalk and driveways and dig out from under, you might give a thought to clearing your gazebo roof as well. These folks didn’t and their lovely gazebo collapsed from the weight of the snow and ice. When we lived in Massachusetts we always tried to brush some of the snow and ice off our sunporch roof to alleviate the weight load. Doesn’t have to be a perfect cleaning job; just knock some of it off. We don’t want you to have a costly repair bill come spring! Thinking about building an outdoor gazebo in an area that gets a lot of snow? Ask the manufacturer whether the gazebo’s roof and frame is rated to hold up under a heavy snow load.

Weight of Storms Caves In Gazebo - Worcester Telegram&Gazette

Define “Gazebo”, Please…

November 11th, 2008    Subscribe To Our Feed

Image by Martin LaBar via FlickrThis was an article that caught my eye…the village fathers of Flossmoor IL (USA) are writing regulations that explicitly define a gazebo for residential zoning purposes. Seems that the popularity of gazebos among locals has spurred some to build large and rather elaborate structures that the village board considers to be far beyond their definition.

One was a 1,200-square-foot roofed structure that would be used for roller skating. Another was a $9,000, 20-foot-by-15-foot enclosed structure with marble flooring and a hot tub, requiring electrical work.

It appears the Flossmoor village board wants to curtail the construction of what they seem to consider as oversized house additions; or small independent dwellings. The original zoning regs didn’t say exactly what a gazebo was.

The board ended up approving an amendment to its zoning ordinance that defines a gazebo as not exceeding 150 square feet, not containing enclosed areas, sleeping facilities, kitchens, bathrooms or water service.

It also needs to be a free-standing, roofed, open air structure with more than four sides. The structure may be enclosed for decorative or design purposes up to four feet above floor level.

The owners of the $9000 hot tub gazebo are protesting a recent stop work order on their gazebo. They state that the gazebo has been in their yard since 2003. They started doing repairs on it this year because it was damaged by a falling tree. Seems they’ve been cited for a few code violations since starting repairs. It’s not entirely clear from this story whether the village approved the initial 2003 construction to begin with. The village mayor says no decisions have been made regarding any existing structures.

MORAL OF THE STORY: Always check and doublecheck your local zoning regulations before building or repairing any gazebo in your yard. And know that sometimes zoning regs can change; and you need to be aware of those changes before doing any extensive repairs/renovation. Lastly, make sure you and/or your builder actually comply with the local building codes while constructing your gazebo. Don’t tick off the building inspectors!

We wrote a bit about the general definition and history of gazebos a while back. Many people today are using gazebos for not just recreation, but as pool changing houses, outdoor family rooms, even home offices. Nowdays it’s not uncommon for gazebos to be wired for the addition of fans, lights, or hot tubs and spas (which require drainage and perhaps plumbing). What do you think about the town’s gazebo definition - and their decision?

Coming to Terms With Gazebos - SouthtownStar.com

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