Gazebos started to become popular in the US in the mid 1800’s Gazebos have been around for thousands of years and can be traced as far back as ancient Egypt, 5000 years ago. They were popular in the middle ages, as well as in Persia.

Since then gazebos have been going in and out of popularity. Sometimes being seen as a status symbol, only to be outranked by some new status symbol such as the large porches that became popular at the turn of the last century, and again in the 1940’s when large patios were the current rage.

Sometimes during the 1980’s the Gazebo fever came back strongly, and have been on an upswing since then. The multitude of designs and materials and blueprints along with ready made gazebo kits can make deciding on a gazebo a fun and exciting journey.

Gazebos are most commonly constructed of wood or vinyl. Metal and Plastic glass is sometimes used. Bamboo is another material. The gazebos can be open or closed with ornate 2 tiered roofs, with elaborate wood work adorning the entire structure.

Gazebos are charming, octagon shaped, pavilion structures that can most often be seen in parks, royal gardens and other public places, although more and more people are buying gazebos not only to enhance the look and comfort of their own gardens but to also fully enjoy nature and the beauty of the open. Gazebos are commonly freestanding but some can be attached to walls or even out buildings as most are open on all sides with no windows or doors, so provide a tremendous little place to sit and relax in the summer months. Gazebos are a great alternative to bandstands as well and for virtually any other outdoor entertainment function as they are very versatile and are a fantastic way of keeping in the shade.

The history of the Gazebo goes back thousands of years and they have often been mentioned in ancient Chinese and Persian literature as well as several other classical civilisations, the finest examples of early gazebos are the garden houses at Mont acute house. Right through history these garden pavilions have been built with almost any type of building materials, although these days the most frequent materials used are wood, not only because its cheaper and more convenient but also because it looks enormously effective. In hotter climates wooden gazebos are regularly built with screen sides as mosquitoes can be a huge problem in these parts of the world and so the sides make available a beautiful place to sit down and relax whilst being sheltered from any unwelcome irritation from insects and the like.

There are many advantages of owning a gazebo and displaying it proudly in your yard. For one thing, it adds outdoor living space. It’s hard to beat a lovely shady location in your yard where you can relax with a meal or a drink, enjoying the warm weather while protected from the extremes. A gazebo is just that kind of place.

A major advantage of having a gazebo is that it enhances your landscaping by providing visual interest to your property. It’s easy to enter a tranquil zone when you’re gazing at your landscape filled with all sorts of greenery and an attractive gazebo.

As compared to a deck, an outdoor gazebo is more flexible since it can be located just about anywhere in your yard. As well, a gazebo can be moved to various locations as your needs and tastes change. You can’t do that with a deck or a sun room. And it’s much less costly than adding a sun room to your home, but you’ll still enjoy the advantages of more outdoor living space as well as protection from the weather.