A wooden gazebo is perfect for creating a seating area in the garden and protecting you from rain and UV rays. Installed on the terrace, it can cover a table, garden furniture and serve as a climbing frame for a rose bush. Putting a roof over the garden is a great idea.
Today wooden gazebos have become an ideal element for outdoor meals, meetings and celebrations, providing us with a structure that can be made of wood or plastic and that we can decorate with flowers and plants, even if we wish, we can choose one with a roof or awning to protect us from the wind and rain.
Comparing the best wooden gazebos and pergolas on the market is not easy, as we can find many different options: made of wood or plastic, fixed or folding, with or without a roof, etc. In this article we will help you choose the best wooden gazebo on the market that can be adapted to your needs and, of course, also to your possibilities .
If you want to know how to choose the best wooden gazebo, you just have to follow the recommendation guide that we have prepared for you.
What kind of gazebo to choose
Wood is a quality material that depends on the variety chosen and its treatment Autoclaved or high temperature (THT) treated wood does not require maintenance , because it is a fungicidal and insecticidal treatment that increases durability. Exotic woods (teak, eucalyptus, etc.) are greased with oils to preserve their color, they are also rot-resistant and naturally resistant to fungi and insects. Other woods, coniferous and resinous, require treatment: protector, varnish or paint .
What maintenance does a garden gazebo need?
A wooden gazebo needs to be treated regularly . Wood is a living material that must be protected from the various attacks it can suffer. Although wooden gazebos are normally treated to prevent insect attack and resist outdoors, protectants containing fungicides and protection against the sun’s UV rays should be applied regularly .
If we have a garden gazebo with very damaged wood, we can apply a protector , however it is better to opt for a microporous paint , so that the wood can breathe.
Regular maintenance of a wrought iron gazebo is carried out with water, neutral soap and a soft cloth. The weak point of iron is that it forms corrosion . To prevent its appearance, it is necessary to apply an antioxidant treatment .
As for the aluminum garden gazebos , with remarkable resistance over time as they do not rust, simply wash them with soap and water , and never use an abrasive sponge , it could scratch the aluminum.
A gazebo is, by definition, easily removable and it is advisable to put it away when the cold season arrives. This means that it is not subject to specific regulation , and therefore does not require a request for authorization or respect for the distance. However, check with your town hall if you need a license, a building permit or to present a project, especially to guarantee safety in case its size is large.
