Everything You Wanted To Know About Outdoor Gazebos

As springtime blossoms with budding flowers and chirping birds, more and more homeowners want to renovate their yards. One popular way of adding outdoor living is with outdoor gazebos. These structures provide an escape from the heat, a pleasant place to picnic and a relaxing location to enjoy the beauty of nature.

History

Gazebos were originally built using mortar and concrete for easy maintenance. Beams and pillars support the roof structure. The style may have changed as the years have passed, but they still remain popular structures in community areas such as parks and gardens. The roof offers respite from the elements whether rain or shine, cold or hot.

Design

Outdoor gazebos are traditionally octagonal or round but come in all sizes from a small backyard one to a giant wedding venue. Build one out of wood, concrete, metal or a combination of materials to suit the look you want to achieve. The weather conditions of the area influence the best materials to use for your specific gazebo. The wrong material cannot withstand the elements such as snow, ice, rain or heat. Treating and finishing materials can be used to extend the life of certain materials such as wood. The price of the gazebos depends on construction costs, material costs and detail work such as intricate wood carvings.

Maintenance

The traditional concrete gazebo had nearly no maintenance requirements, but wooden gazebos have considerably more. Pests and the elements can attack your gazebo and render it useless unless care is taken. Cleaning, servicing and protecting the materials extend the life of your backyard structure.

Outdoor gazebos let you get more out of your yard. Family and friends have a natural gathering point outdoors. The roofed structure makes a great place to escape a sudden rain shower or to relax in the heat of the day. The beauty of nature surrounds you in the open structure whether enjoying a lazy summer day or participating in your child’s wedding.