Catch our latest articles on gazebos and pergolas, including content covering installation and maintenance, pop up and temporary gazebos and pergolas – plus information on backyard canopies, pavilions, trellises, and pagodas.
If you have a curious cat then your pergola represents an exciting climbing frame for it to scale. However, is it safe for your cat to try this – and should you be worried? Cats are expert climbers and can easily climb safely up and down your pergola without injuring themselves. Even if your cat …
Are Pergolas Dangerous To Cats? (Things You Should Know) Read More »
If you live in one of the hurricane states, making your property and outbuildings wind resistant is a big deal. This is especially the case with pergolas – which at first glance may not seem that robust. If secured on strong cement foundations with metal bolts, and built with hardwood using cross beams and support …
Are Pergolas Hurricane Proof? (Surprising Facts) Read More »
We all know a gazebo is an attractive addition to any garden – you may have even put one up on your patio too. But can gazebos go on decks, and does this risk damaging them? Both temporary pop up gazebos and permanent hard top ones can definitely go on your decking. You can secure …
Can Gazebos Go On Decking? (Your Questions Answered) Read More »
Have you ever got too hot on your patio in the height of summer (even with an umbrella), and then got freezing cold in winter (even with a patio heater)? Then it could be time to invest in an insulated patio cover. But are they worth it? If you want to use your patio all …
Are Insulated Patio Covers Worth it? (Read This Before Buying) Read More »
Creating multi-function ‘garden rooms’ in your outside space isn’t just a luxury for folks with lots of yards space. Anyone with a modest amount of room outside can put up a pergola or gazebo – and even join a couple together for a party or event if needed. Joining two gazebos together is easy with …
Can I Join Two Gazebos Together? (And Why You’d Want To) Read More »
So you’re thinking of buying a pop up gazebo? That’s a great idea if you’re planning an event or party in the yard – or simply want to BBQ outside and get some protection from the elements. So how do they work exactly? A pop up gazebo comes in a carry bag and includes a …
There’s nothing more relaxing than lounging on a summer’s day under a gazebo – a gentle breeze keeping you cool as you read your latest book. Sounds idyllic – but are you leaving yourself open to skin damage from the sun? Gazebos do offer limited protection from the sun, however, direct sunlight can still come …
Do Gazebos Protect You From The Sun? (Helpful Tips) Read More »
We all know the weather can be ‘a little’ unpredictable – and depending what state you’re in it can be ‘a lot’ unpredictable. So grilling under a gazebo can be a good option if you’re eating outside and you want to stay dry and out of the wind. But is this safe? Grill gazebos are …
It’s tempting to think that if you buy an acrylic fabric gazebo it will be fully waterproof, but this is not the case – despite what the advertising says. Fabric gazebo canopies are water resistant, water repellent or weatherproof – not waterproof. This is because they’re woven from strands that have tiny gaps between them. …
I can picture it now, sitting back in your metal gazebo in the summer, sipping a cool glass of beer or homemade lemonade. Seems perfect to me. But hang on a minute – won’t I get t0o hot in there with the sun beating down on the metal roof of the gazebo? Metal gazebos do …
Do Metal Gazebos Get Hot in Summer? (Or Damaged in Winter?) Read More »
