The exterior of the house is not only about beautiful flowers and front gardens. Here you should also equip a comfortable place to relax, where it is pleasant to sit alone and in a friendly company. It is to these places that wrought-iron gazebos belong, which have become an indispensable attribute of many rural courtyards and gardens. The variety of design options and ease of use are far from the only advantages of a vacation home.

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Advantages of wrought iron canopies

Among the wide variety of options offered, all forged arbors, regardless of design and size, have undeniable advantages over other types of arbors:

• Durability. The metal used as a building material for manufacturing, with appropriate and timely care, will last for decades;
• Fire safety. Metal gazebos are not afraid of fire and the scorching sun. In them, you can freely and safely equip a place for a barbecue, without fearing for the integrity of the structure, constantly being inside the barbecue;
• Easy to care for and operate. Thanks to the timely protection of the gazebo from corrosion and regular painting, repair work can be practically unclaimed, and maintenance can be simple. For painting, you can use a simple alkyd enamel, the color of which is chosen to your liking;
• Foundation. The requirements for the surface on which the gazebo will be installed are minimal. It can be a lawn, sand and gravel pad, concrete area. As a foundation, you can use a cast type of foundation, or concrete supports dug into the ground, or screw piles;
• A variety of design solutions and the ability to install an exclusive version on your site, made according to your own sketch;
• Ability to use not only as a place for recreation and receiving guests, but also as a beautiful place for celebrations and ceremonies;
• Versatility, allowing the gazebo to become an original addition to any country or private landscape;
• Can be combined with other materials. Each wrought-iron gazebo can be built from different materials, the roof is plastic, and wooden inserts are added on the sides. Iron is compatible with any kind of material.
• Price. It is possible to create a gazebo at a cost as a fairly budgetary one, as well as an expensive elite one, it all depends on how much you plan to spend on it.

Disadvantages of a forged design

But the canopy also has a downside and weaknesses, including:

1. Heating in the sun. In direct sunlight, the metal can become very hot, which significantly increases the temperature inside. However, this disadvantage can be eliminated in a simple and convenient way: by planting near trees that provide shade, or climbing plants and shrubs, which, by braiding the walls, will protect the interior from the sun.
2. Due to the abundance of moisture and the lack of a protective coating, the metal rusts. Therefore, anti-corrosion treatment of the housing should be included in the annual operation and maintenance work.

These disadvantages can be quickly eliminated, which determines the advantage of forged arbors and makes them popular and in demand.

Design variety of wrought iron gazebos

Designers-constructors divide metal structures into several main types:

1. Belvederes. These are round-shaped buildings, which are most often installed in the garden on small elevations. Forged metal structures are distinguished by the speed of installation and the ability to use coatings from a variety of materials (metal, polycarbonate, etc.).
2. Altanka. They are located mainly in open spaces, surrounded by summer vegetation. Most of the time, these buildings are intended for operation in the summer, saving them from the rays of the scorching sun.
3. Pergolas. The structure differs in that, due to the lattice walls, climbing vegetation is abundantly located in them. The most common type of wrought iron pergola is an arched structure.

Catalog of gazebos, awnings and canopies

Structurally forged arbors are divided into the following types:

• Sheds or pavilions. Steel structures require a stable foundation and base for a secure fit. Such forged pavilions can be used all year round.
• Huts. The structure is distinguished by external grace and sophistication. Walls and ceilings are made of thin wrought iron wire mesh that forms a closed and closed structure due to a snug fit.
• Flower gazebos. A distinctive feature is the presence of special supports for climbing plants.
• Rotunda. Usually located near reservoirs and water sources on a pile or columnar foundation. They differ from other types by the presence of steps and a domed roof.

Forged gazebos can be either open or closed, with placement inside benches, tables or swings. It can be a wrought-iron gazebo with a barbecue inside with a variety of patterns and the addition of various elements of artistic forging.

Metals such as iron, copper or steel can be used as materials for the pavilion. This affects both the characteristics building, and at its price.