What exactly is a Gazebo (Backyard Pergola)?

A Pergola that is freestanding and located in the back or front yard is also known as a Gazebo. A Gazebo is constructed with vertical support posts for rafters, beams or lattice.  The Pergola/Gazebo provides a separate space in the garden that offers comfort, seating and shelter.  A Gazebo is an amazing zone to socialise and entertain or just relax and chill out. It’s also a great area for the barbecue or an outdoor kitchen, as being open air means the smoke can get away while the roof offers shelter. The Gazebo area makes for an awesome photography zone for the home, perfect for special occasions – formals, weddings, engagements, graduations, christenings, birthdays, Christmas gatherings, etc.

Some of the many benefits a Gazebo offers.

• You can use a Gazebo to train plants to climb over the structure covering it to provide some shelter, or you can add a roof to enclose it to give weather protection.
• Gazebos are an ideal getaway area from the house.
• A Gazebo can add the wow factor you were missing.
• It gives a protected zone for flowers and plants.
• A Gazebo provides protection from the weather.
• It adds a beautiful photography area in your garden.
• It’s a versatile area that can be used for many purposes including entertaining, and
• A Gazebo increases the living area of the house.

Some Gazebo and Backyard Pergolas for inspiration …

A sleek modern design

This Gazebo has the roof open to the home, and closed off from the neighbours. It gives protection from above and provides an amazing dining/entertainment zone.  This example stands out even more as it is constructed on a raised deck to give an overview of the yard and pool. What an awesome area.

Backyard Pergola with raised deck

An extended deck into the back yard, creating a special little corner to escape.  Connected to the home, but it’s own unique zone, with stairs leading down to the yard.

A Bright and Sunny Zone

This example uses clear sheeting over the exposed timber beams. The modern styling permits plenty of sunlight to flood the zone but offers complete protection from the weather.

Raising the Roof with this Pool Gazebo

This raised roof pool pergola/gazebo is a wonderful area to cool off by the swimming pool on our steaming Summer days.

It offers a spacious open area, which is undercover to give protection from Queensland’s harsh sun.  The corrugated roof and exposed beams give a nod to the original Queenslander home.

A new zone born from unused space

This is a good example of how you can increase the liveable outdoor area of your home and create an awesome storage area underneath the flooring.  This was accomplished by adding a raised outdoor area to this home.

Diamond Patios can help

Diamond Patios can help you design your Gazebo or Backyard Pergola and bring your vision to fruition.

We use only quality products and offer expert advice, so you can be sure that your investment will last long into the future.

Select from clear multiwall, clear corrugated, colorbond, corrugated, or a combination of roof types.

Click at the top right of the screen for an obligation free quote, or Get in touch with the team at Diamond Patios to discuss your vision.