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BUILD A GAZEBO

Are you daydreaming about the peace and solitude that an extra room will give you, but the cost has put you off? Dream no more, we can show you how to acquire or build a gazebo.

Gazebo Kit

Want that extra room outside or are you looking to enhance your poolside area?

If you build a gazebo it can be used for entertaining friends poolside or located in a special place in the garden. It can be a great place to enjoy the peace and tranquility of your garden or sit and read a good book during those summer evenings. It is also perfect as a hot tub enclosure.
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The transformation to the appearance of your home when you build a gazebo is nothing short of spectacular. The cost in comparison to having an extra room built onto the house pales into significance and its easy to build a gazebo yourself which can be custom designed to suit your taste and needs.
Panelized Gazebo

When you build a gazebo you may want to stick to the traditional round or octagonal shape though modern versions can be square or rectangular as well.

So before you go ahead and build a gazebo, decide what your skill levels are and what you think you are capable of achieving. You could hire a contractor to do the job but if cost is an issue and you fancy yourself as a bit of a handyman with good carpentry skills then you can build a gazebo yourself, with the aid of a good set of plans. An easier alternative is to use a precut kit or a panelized kit, there are all shapes and designs which will satisfy most imaginations and you need only very basic skills and tools.

10' Gazebo

A precut kit is the cheapest way to build a gazebo and create a stunning addition to your home. Everything is cut to size so no sawing is necessary and, depending on size, you can build a gazebo in 1-6 days. Detailed instructions are available, usually including a video, to help you.

If you are looking to build a gazebo in 1 day go for a panelized kit.  No cutting is required, just screw it in place. Instructions are included, now that’s the quickest way to impress your friends.
Advantages of using a kit to build a gazebo:

  • Individual pieces are cut and ready to assemble
  • No wood wastage and no sawdust mess
  • You don’t have to waste time and energy shopping for all the components
  • The whole kit is delivered to your door
Materials that can be used:

When you build a gazebo it will most commonly be made of wood with cedar and redwood being the best choices for weather resistance.

Pressure treated lumber is less expensive.

Vinyl can be used, see our Victorian Gazebo

Metal is strikingly attractive, the Parisian Gazebo will enhance any garden.

Stone or concrete structures with their natural appearance are suited to parks and gardens.

The roof is often clad in cedar shingles, though asphalt shingles are a cheaper alternative.

The floor can be wood, concrete, brick or stone.

If you build a gazebo near to the house then you might want to use similar materials to your home so the two structures will look as though they were made for each other.