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| Gazebo Guide Gazebo is the name used nowadays for a temporary or permanent garden building, which can either be just a roof structure, or a roof with walls. Gazebo in their simplest form are steel pole framed gazebo, measuring in the region of 3m x 3m, and made from slot together steel poles with a plastic or polyester material cover which goes over the frame to form a roof, usually with the material running down each of the legs at the four corners. |  Popup Instant Gazebo £75 (Greenfingers)- A cleverly designed popup gazebo with an extendable frame to make erection quick and easy. Comes with a carrying case. 3mx3mx2.6m. |
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 Luxor Swing Seat Gazebo (Greenfingers) £379- Deluxe three seater swing seat gazebo. Steel framed, with polyester fabric. The roof is vented, the curtains and cushions attach with velcro and it can be folded down to a flat bed if required. |
They are very flimsy and susceptible to damage by wind, and can also be difficult to assemble. There are additional sides that can be bought to make the gazebo more cosy inside, but these will not withstand heavy winds. The next level up in cost is the "pop-up" gazebo, where the frame is a complex mechanical set of poles and levers which are all attached together in one piece, and a concertina mechanism opens up into the ready made frame, so simplifying the erection. Again, they are not able to withstand heavy winds. The next level up in gazebo is more of a permanent structure, normally made from the same type of wood that a garden shed would be made from, such as overlapping thin wood or thin tongue and groove panels. They are often called arbours or pergolas and can either be a roof only with posts supporting the roof and perhaps a seating area, or they can have additional wood panel walls on one or more sides or be totally enclosed. The most luxurious styles are made from hardwood. The shape of these structures varies greatly. The traditional shape is square, but many people prefer the aesthetic appeal of a hexagonal or octagonal shape, particularly because the roof shape is somewhat pleasing to the eye, looking a little like a turret. They can range in price from as little as £20-£30 up to £800-£5000 or more for the fully enclosed permanent units. |  Deluxe £299 (Greenfingers)- Designed with the British Summer in mind - gives protection from (light) rain, sun, wind and even has an inbuilt mosquito net. Measures 3mx3mx2.64m | |
 Hexagonal Mesh-sided in Black Leaf (Littlewoods) £79- Easy assembly and the polyester cover is weatherproof. Guy ropes and ground pegs are included. The floor area is 2 metres square. 52 weeks 0% interest free credit is available, plus get £15 off your first order of £25 or more. |  Raw Garden Gazebos- Extensive range of quality gazebos including deluxe, festival, party or riviera models, all with next day delivery. Prices start at £149.99. Get 10% off all steel framed gazebos with voucher code AFFGZ1809, or alternatively get 3% off your entire order with voucher code AFFMAY09. Both codes expire on May 31st. | ||
 Hexagonal Mesh-sided in Green (Littlewoods) £75- Easy assembly and the polyester cover is weatherproof. Guy ropes and ground pegs are included. The floor area is 2m2. The mesh sides help to keep the insects out. 52 weeks 0% interest free credit is available, plus get £15 off your first order of £25 or more. |  Children's £34.95- Protects your children from harmful UV rays, providing a 50 plus protection factor. Great for both the beach and the garden. |
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| B & Q - Click the above link to check out the full current range at B&Q including arbours and pergolas. | |||
Gazebos at Robert Dyas 
You can buy a range of permanent hardwood gazebos in a variety of styles and shapes that can transform part of your garden into an outdoor dining room.