It's all about beautifying your corner of the world.
Gazebos are among the prettiest additions you'll ever make to your landscape.
And Summerwood is your best choice for getting it there. For more than 15
years, we've built and delivered the finest garden gazebos to people the world
over.
Summerwood customers become partners in our business. Like our gazebos, we
build relationships that last a lifetime. Our courteous and professional
support is always just a call or click away. Did you know that over 1,500
"gazebo partners" have sent us photographs of their finished gazebos so that we can share them with you on this website? It's a
system that works, and one that we are very proud of.
Take a look at our many precisely engineered gazebos
above. We have quite a range of designs, representing a number of different
periods of architecture. Also try your hand in our
mix & match section. This tool allows you to combine the
Tattle Creek roof with the Victorian railings to achieve the exact
gazebo design that is just right for you. Read through our
Gazebo tips and ideas for tons of gazebo
related information.
Unless you know exactly what you want, it's a good idea to include the
Summerwood design team. They'll help you create charming gazebos and
can be a real help in making sure you get just what you're after. Send us an email or talk
in person by phone anytime at
1 866 519-4634.
Screen kits are available for those who don't wish to share
their seasonal delights with the population of seasonal insects. Our gazebo screen kits are
metal framed and include a very pretty cedar screened door. In other
situations, you may want to omit railing sections or even purchase your
gazebo kit "sans" floor. All of these modifications may be made right here
on line. Benches, cupolas, and other elegant accents are also available. To
learn more check out our gazebo options.
Gazebo
kits are meant to be a place of rest and enjoyment. An
escape that harkens back to a slower time. Your nook to enjoy nature,
reflect and read. Simply put, there's no room for compromise. And that's why
Summerwood only puts the finest building materials in your gazebo kit. Like
finely crafted jewelry for lawns, Summerwood gazebos make a defining
statement in any landscape setting. It's no surprise that our gazebos are
the preferred choice of most design professionals.
To stop rusting before it starts, all of our fasteners are either zinc
plated, or galvanized. The wood used on all our gazebos is gorgeous, peak-quality
western red cedar.
Each piece is hand selected
and sanded to ensure a lustrous appearance. The truth is your finely
engineered gazebo will last years longer because it's made from quality
materials. Like royalty, it will age gracefully, becoming more beautiful as
the years pass. Learn more about our gazebo materials.
Summerwood
pre-cut
gazebos and the more finished
pre-assembled gazebo kits have all you'll need to build them.
That includes wood and hardware, plus finished floors, windows and doors
(on enclosed gazebos), and optional screen kits. Each gazebo kit component is
precision cut to ensure a snug fit. Our pre-assembled kits even come with
the roof panel's pre shingled! Your gazebo kit also includes online access to a
straightforward gazebo assembly video and
ships with detailed instructions that shows how your gazebo goes together. Even
delivery (in the USA), to your door is in included.
Labor. Expect to spend anywhere from a couple of days to
several, assembling your gazebo kit. It depends on what you order and your
level of handiness. The good news is our gazebos include a
well-considered estimate of work hours. It comes in handy if you get a
contractor to build your gazebo for you. (We can help with this too. See our
hiring a contractor section.)
Tools. These are all
you will need to
complete your gazebo.
Foundation materials. Find helpful ideas for these too,
here.
Finishes. You must purchase whatever paint or stain you choose to finish
it. Everyone has their own taste in appearance and color, but these
gazebo finishing ideas should help inspire
you.
Possibly Roof Shingles. (Pre Cut Kits only) We recommend cedar shingles,
available through us on line or by phone. Remember, our pre-assembled gazebo
kits come with the cedar shingles pre-applied. If required, your
step-by-step instructions break down
how many bundles you'll need for
our gazebos.
Summerwood preassembled kits are designed to be a fun
building experience for friends and family. We've watched all types of
people build them, from the skilled handyman, to the scared "hand me that pointy
thing" person. Whatever your carpentry skill level, our gazebos are broken
down simply and in order, making it easy and fun for you to plan the
construction of your gazebo kit.
Just remember that when you buy a gazebo from Summerwood, everything you
need to make the process easy is built in. We even include an
online gazebo construction video that walks
you through the process. And when you can't solve a problem, you can
ask an expert online or phone Summerwood's
toll-free service number for live help. We're with you through the whole
process. During our years in business, we've created many new gazebo-proud
carpenters.
Not everyone has the time or inclination to build the
gazebo they've co-designed. No matter. Even when you pay someone else to
construct your gazebo, a Summerwood gazebo kit remains unbeatable value.
There are contractors in your area we know who could build it for you. This
hiring a contractor section makes it all
clear. A few seconds' glance at your gazebo kit's estimate for labor and
your contractor will have a quote in no time. It's much faster (and better), then trying to have someone locally build it for you from scratch.
The site where you choose to build your gazebo depends how
you'll use it and why. Will your gazebo be your urban haven, tucked out of sight? Or
maybe you want a neighborhood gathering place. Consider where the sun will
be in the sky at the times you use your gazebo the most.
Your gazebo's foundation matters too. You may want a concrete pad but
patio slabs, held steady by crushed stone, are an effective and inexpensive
alternative. We offer several suggestions for
gazebo foundations.
Luckily, building permits aren't necessary in most areas
for structures under 100 to 110 sq. ft. Be sure to investigate with your
local permit office to be on the safe side. This list of
US Government
permit offices shows where you need to go.
Choosing your gazebo style is important, but there are a
few other considerations. First you'll want to think of placement. Will the
surrounding foliage enhance your gazebo's beauty in all four seasons? Do you
want to maximize sun exposure? Will you be wiring your gazebo and adding
lighting or a fan? Do you want an enclosed gazebo for a hot tub? (Some
people call that a spa or hot tub gazebo.) If you're elevating it, are there
to be stairs and how do you picture them? What sort of skirting covers the
space between the ground and floor? These
gazebo tips and ideas, which we've collected over time, will
help you feel confident in your decisions.
Now, are you excited and all set to create your dream gazebo? Let's create
it together!
