Elegant and light, we often take the need for granted. Still, it can be crucial in certain situations.
A garden party certainly cannot be interrupted by a few drops of rain. Likewise, your showroom at the fair cannot be affected by the afternoon sun. What solution do the two situations share? Choosing a good Garden Gazebo! Let’s find out together how to choose the perfect one for your needs.
Firenze UV Moon Replacement Gazebo Cover 300x300cm
Born as a temporary shelter centuries ago, over time it has assumed very different roles from each other; hunting shelter, family tent, military installation. Until its reaffirmation a couple of centuries ago as an architectural belvedere. The history of the garden gazebo is as long as that of the house, yet not everyone today recognizes its potential.
However, whether it is to beautify our outdoors, or it is useful for a private installation, it changes little. To properly choose the gazebo you need to consider several important factors, which can distinguish between a quality product, and an afternoon spent picking up the pieces (of aluminium and cotton, presumably).
The basic structure is as simple as it is ingenious: four legs and a cover.
The variations on the theme are endless. We have gazebos with only 3 legs, or those that go up to 8; the cover in different materials, shapes and sizes, domed, pagoda, flat. Gazebos with one, two or more separate areas. The main function, that is to protect against atmospheric agents, is always respected. Some can even be permanent / fixed, perhaps as a piece of furniture in a park or a public garden.
The peculiarity of this type of structure is its versatility. Not only can it become an elegant piece of furniture for the garden, but it is an essential complement for various types of activities. Useful for bars and restaurants with outdoor seats; perfect for relaxation areas of establishments and bathing centres or swimming pools; impossible to forget for fairs, markets, temporary installations. In short, an object that in its millennial history has not lost the characteristic features of functionality and smart design.
So, before setting up our gazebo, and maybe relaxing in the shade on our outdoor lounge, let’s read together the features to consider when buying.
How to choose the Garden Gazebo?
Firenze UV Moon 3x3m Aluminum Pergola Garden Gazebo for Outdoor Use
Versa 3x3 Outdoor Folding Gazebo with Waterproof PVC Canopy
Eventide 2x2 Folding Outdoor Market Gazebo with PVC Canopy
Haven 3x2 Pop-Up Gazebo for Outdoor Events, Garden, Camping, Beach
Use and Destination
The first question to ask is: what do I need this gazebo for? Although the answers can be many, we
preferred to divide the options into two macro-groups:
Private
This option includes all the people who want to put their gazebo in … the garden. That’s right, here
it becomes the decorative element for which it was conceived. It goes without saying that aesthetics
will have a prominent position.
Business
If, on the other hand, we should carry and move our gazebo around the world (we hope at least) for
fairs, markets, exhibitions, events, then we need to focus on a product that is solid, functional and
wear-resistant.
Once you have decided on the destination of the gazebo, you have to think about where it will be physically
positioned. In this case, we pay attention to the space that will be occupied, and choose the measures
carefully.
If, on the other hand, we do not know the area in which our gazebo will be located, because perhaps we will
have to move it to different places, we opt for a folding model that can easily adapt to the needs of the
moment. Or maybe let’s take more than one, just in case.
Technical Features
These are instead the features strictly related to the construction of the gazebo itself. They are
different, but they should not be ignored, under penalty of the risk of purchasing a product that is not
suitable for our needs.
Dimensions
Closely connected to the discourse of positioning, the dimensions of the gazebo are linked to its use.
If we have chosen a folding or movable model, we must be sure to be able to disassemble and
assemble it independently, or that it does not exceed the maximum dimensions we need. In the case of a
fixed gazebo, you have to be even more meticulous. ProduceShop offers a very wide range to adapt to any
situation.
Shape
Garden gazebos are usually square or rectangular, according to the 4-legs-plus-cover model; this is in
our opinion the most functional solution from the point of view of resistance and performance. The fact
remains that on the market it is possible to find round, triangular, trapezoidal or multi-sided gazebos,
depending on the intended use or the space that will host it.
This type includes covers, generally in cotton or synthetic fabric, which are in a certain sense
“fixed” to the structure of the gazebo. Although they are tied or screwed, the fact remains that they
can be removed if necessary. In addition, the group includes roofs made of “heavy” materials, such as
wood, metal, or glass; in these cases, we could hardly remove it at our pleasure.
Removable
The removable covers, almost always in synthetic fabric or cotton, can be removed from the structure
easily and independently. In this way it will not only be possible to wash them or, in case of small
tears, to mend them, but we could also change them completely in case of wear, without having to buy a
new gazebo.
That is the method chosen to fix the gazebo to the ground. Although the folding ones can simply be
placed on the ground, we always recommend putting a weight to prevent them from shifting. Some larger
models, then, can be secured to various surfaces using screws, nails, pegs or cables. It all depends on
the use and location. In addition to the weather.
Materials Wood
Resistant and robust material, it also has an elegance that is hardly found in other options. However,
it requires specific and complex maintenance, and could be affected by time and weather conditions.
Iron
Very old material also used for the gazebos, it is chosen mostly for the texture and colors it assumes
over time. The cost and the difficulty of processing and maintenance, however, make it impractical.
Lightweight, strong, elegant, one of the best materials to choose from. Not only does it make assembly
and disassembly easier, but moving the structure, if necessary, will also be easier. Not to mention the
high degree of resistance to time and wear.
Steel
We leave the king for last. Steel gazebos are not only beautiful to look at, but they guarantee the
best results in terms of strength, solidity, resistance to time and atmospheric agents. With no doubt
the material we recommend most highly.
In Conclusion
Foldable Outdoor Gazebo 3x4.5m with PVC Canopy for Garden and Market
Bower 3x6 Outdoor Foldable Iron Garden Gazebo for Fairs and Markets
3x3m Wooden Garden Gazebo with White UV-Resistant PVC Cover Fox JT40 Pocket
Well, after this reading, all you have to do is roll up your sleeves, choose a Garden Gazebo in the ProduceShop catalogue and start assembling it. We are sure that the relaxing afternoons in the shade will pay off the (very pleasant) time spent reading us!
