Throughout history Gazebos have been constructed using various building methods, but the most common gazebos are of wood construction with traditional roofing materials, with the increase in leaisure time over the last few years a wave of new Vinyl gazebo canopies have come onto the market and offer a perfect alternative to the more permanent structure of a constructed Gazebo.



Of course it depends on what purpose you may have for using your gazebo as to which is the best, if you want a permanant structure in your garden which will provide years of aesthetic pleasure, as well as being a good escape from the sun during the summer months, however if you are looking for an easy to put up alternative which can be put up and removed when necesarry, then certainly vinyl gazebo canopies would be the way to go, there are a number of good reputable suppliers who offer free delivery on purchases , which certainly saves you the hastle of getting the bulky object back from the DIY store.

There are a number of options you can look at when selecting your vinyl gazebo canopies, the size is an obvious factor, and this can vary greatly, so make sure you measure your garden before purchasing to ensure it does fit nicely (Please don't do what a friend of mine did - he wanted a gazebo canopy for his relatively small back yard to hold a BBQ, he finally chose one after a day trawling round hardware stores. He started putting it up only to find that not only did it cover the entire yard, it was about 2 metres too long, he eventually managed to tie it to the top of the fence, but it did mean we had to spend the entire BBQ without any sunlight in an enclosed space filled with BBQ smoke - not reccomended :) )

Another feature of vinyl gazebo canopies is that some come with screening which can be a particular advantage in warmer climates or indeed if you plan to use your gazebo for events/small gatherings.

The most important thing when deciding which gazebo to purchase is to plan properly, before you buy it decide how it will be flored, what size will you need, where will it be placed, what will be its main purpose - and do the ones you like suit that purpose.