A Traditional Gazebo or a Pop Up Canopy?
Posted on February 10, 2010 by Ryan Turner Advertisement
There are many different benefits to installing a gazebo in your garden. Both regular permanent gazebos and pop up canopies have their advantages. A gazebo will define an area in your garden and can act as a focal point as well. Many of them are beautifully designed and look very attractive. When positioned correctly, a gazebo or a pop up canopy can also offer privacy from neighbours or other passers by, something that is becoming increasingly rare in a world that can be very crowded.
A traditional gazebo will often be constructed from wood, with metal or plastic sometimes being uses as well. These structures are obviously more aesthetically pleasing than a pop up canopy tent that is made from a basic frame and covered with material. Gazebos will usually need to be professionally installed, unless a homeowner is very experienced in many different aspects of DIY building. This can be expensive, depending on what kind of gazebo you wish to have constructed, and who you employ to carry out the work. Maintenance will also be an issue with permanent gazebo structures. Being constantly exposed to the elements will have an effect on even the most resistant of materials. The costs of repair and repainting should be considered when deciding whether one of these structures is the best choice for your garden.
A pop up garden canopy will consist of a plastic or metal frame which is covered with material to form the roof, and/or sides. These products will not look as good as the traditional gazebos, but can offer various other benefits. First of all, they will be much cheaper. Plastic models can be purchased for less than $50, the more expensive but very durable metal structures are often priced at around $150-200, depending on what size you would prefer. There are of course many more pop up shade canopy designs that are either cheaper or more expensive than this. As these structures are designed to be temporary and used only when needed, assembly will always be quick and easy. The best EZ pop up canopy designs can be erected by one person working alone. Although the steel pop up gazebo products are very sturdy, they will not be as strong as a permanent gazebo. This could cause problems if you wish to use the structure in poor weather conditions.
When deciding whether to purchase a permanent gazebo or a pop up gazebo canopy for your garden, the benefits you wish to receive from the structure and the estimated total costs should be your first and most important considerations.
