A garden gazebo is a unique place to rest and spend free time. Properly designed and manufactured successfully, it can be used all year round. The wood selected for construction has an impact on its functionality, aesthetics and durability. 

Materials for outdoor structures should be selected based on careful analysis. Wood should have good strength parameters and increased resistance to moisture and pests. Check what material for a garden gazebo will be a good choice and what to take into account when purchasing it.

Types of wood suitable for a gazebo

Modern wooden garden gazebos can be made of various types of wood. The most popular species on the Polish market include: pine, spruce, larch and fir. Oak is chosen among the deciduous species, but due to its high price it is used relatively rarely. However, it is worth comparing the potential and properties of individual wood species in the context of using them to build small garden infrastructure. 

Coniferous trees such as pine and spruce are relatively cheap to buy and easily available. At the same time, they guarantee good strength parameters. After proper impregnation, they will retain their aesthetics and properties for longer. Additionally, thermally treated, kiln-dried and pressure-impregnated construction materials are available on the market. This increases their technical parameters. Larch and fir are harder and more durable species. However, gazebo boards from these species are correspondingly more expensive. You pay for improving the physical and mechanical parameters of wood. 

Garden gazebos in prestigious locations, e.g. in luxury hotels and estates, can even be made of oak. However, it is worth keeping in mind that the cost of labor and materials for a wooden gazebo made of oak will be correspondingly higher. Before purchasing the selected material, it is worth knowing its pros and cons.

Factors determining the choice of wood

There are several key factors that determine the purchase of a specific type of wood to build a wooden gazebo for your plot. First of all, the resistance of a given species to weather conditions and pests is taken into account. High resistance is a necessary condition for outdoor structures, because increased moisture weakens the wood structure and favors the development of harmful molds and fungi. Insects and pests also pose a threat to materials. 

The second factor taken into account is the requirements related to the maintenance and care of wood. The construction materials from which the frame of a wooden gazebo is made should be impregnated. All this to increase the resistance and durability of the structure. The selected species differ in the characteristics of their care and impregnation. The purchase of BSH and KVH laminated wood, which is mechanically dried, reduces the necessary maintenance work. Selected species, e.g. dab, have natural protection, which further increases their utility potential. 

Of course, the price of the material influences the choice of wood for building plot houses, wooden gazebos or pergolas. You should plan your budget well and buy wood that suits your needs. Relatively cheap and durable in Polish conditions is a pine gazebo in the form of C24 and C16 construction wood . This makes this type of small garden infrastructure objects common.

The garden space should be aesthetic and consistent with the entire design of the property. This applies to gardens next to single-family houses, allotment gardens and spaces used commercially. That is why the aesthetics of the material and its adaptation to the location and surroundings are other selection factors. A properly selected species will ensure that the wooden side walls of the gazebo will blend in beautifully with the surrounding space. The window curtains used in it also have a significant impact on the aesthetics of a wooden gazebo.

Processing and preservation of wood for a gazebo

In order to increase the durability of wooden materials , various security methods are used. The standard for external structures is that the wood is carefully impregnated. All this to strengthen its structure and create an effective protective layer on its surface. The recommended methods of protecting wood include: varnishing, painting, waxing and impregnating with chemicals. It is worth learning about the various possibilities and selecting the preparation directly for a given species. At PATA, we have dedicated protective agents for colorless and natural wood colors. 

Regular maintenance and care of a garden gazebo is important for its service life. That's why it should be cleaned and impregnated regularly. This is a way to enjoy the aesthetics of the structure for longer and reduce the costs associated with its maintenance and possible repairs, which may be expensive.

Ecological and certified wood

When building a garden gazebo, it is worth choosing proven construction materials. The wood used should have a special certificate. In this way, the investor can be sure that the material was created in accordance with the principles of sustainable development and that its manufacturer ensures responsible forest management. Wood is an ecological and safe building material, so it is worth using it when building houses, garden facilities and other structures.

Alternatives to traditional wood

The development of technology has made it possible in recent years to successfully use materials that are an alternative to natural wood to build a garden gazebo. These include: thermally modified and composite wood. Thermowood is made from natural raw material, which is then thermally treated. This increases the material's resistance to moisture, pests and other threatening factors. In addition, thermally modified wood has better strength parameters than traditional wood. 

An alternative is composite boards. As the name suggests, they are made of plastic and are not a good choice in terms of ecology. Although they retain their properties and aesthetics for a long time, it is not classic wood. PATA experts recommend choosing traditional wood or thermowood for building a gazebo. The latter is perfect for various types of outdoor structures, including: as a terrace floor.

Design and construction of a gazebo

The construction of a gazebo begins with the preparation of the project. In fact, it largely determines the properties of the construction material that the investor will choose. The project includes, among others: technology of building the facility, loads on individual structure elements and their parameters. It is recommended to build a gazebo on previously prepared foundations. These may include, among others: foundation slab, concrete blocks or classic screed. Thanks to this, the structure will remain stable for longer and the negative impact of moisture from the ground on the floor and walls will be reduced. 

As an investor, you can choose a project and build a gazebo yourself or use the support of an external company. You will find good quality construction materials in our offer. During construction works, remember to include space for electrical installation in the structure, which may be useful for a wooden gazebo. Thanks to it, you will be able to turn on the lamp and use it after dark. 
Summary
The best wood for a gazebo is one that will retain its aesthetics and properties for a long time. That is why it is worth choosing materials that are impregnated and prepared for use in outdoor conditions. Carefully processed pine, spruce and oak will be the optimal choice in the Polish climate. We encourage you to choose our materials, which are perfect as building materials for garden arbors and other wooden structures. They are durable, durable and aesthetically finished.