- Wood is a classic choice that will look great in most gardens and seamlessly integrate into the natural surroundings of your garden. Of course, different types of wood have different properties, so depending on whether you choose pine, cedar, redwood, or any other type of wood, you’ll be dealing with a different level of softness, colour, longevity, and resistance to environmental factors. Still, if you live in a damp area and don’t want to risk exposing your gazebo to rot, metal and vinyl might be better.
- If you’re thinking of building a metal gazebo, cast aluminium, steel and wrought iron are the most commonly chosen options, the latter two of which are particularly long-lasting. Keep in mind, however, that these gazebos are usually darker in colour and are, for the most part, open-roofed, so while they’ll serve as a nice place for your plants to overgrow, they won’t provide you with much protection from weather.
- Vinyl gazebos are a versatile option that combines the best of both worlds, giving you plenty of freedom when it comes to design, as well as resistance to various weather conditions.