The gazebo offers shade and shelter in open spaces
The notion of gazebo is frequently used in regions of South America . However, the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy ( RAE ) does not include this term, which is present in the "Dictionary of Americanisms" .
Rest and meeting pavilion
A gazebo is a covered pavilion that is located in a garden , park or other open place. It is usually circular or hexagonal in shape and has columns that support a dome.
The function of the gazebo is similar to that of a pergola , a kiosk , a tent or a tent : to provide basic protection against weather contingencies. Those who enter a gazebo can protect themselves from the sun's rays and rain , for example.
Due to these characteristics, gazebos function as resting places and meeting places. Anyway, beyond functionality, these structures also contribute to ornamentation .
Since they usually have their sides uncovered, even in times of high temperatures they promote the passage of air, combining protection from the sun with the refreshing action of the breeze . Of course, in winter or on a rainy day you can always use curtains or awnings to close them completely and offer complete protection against inclement weather.
Types of gazebos
Currently there are multiple types of gazebos. There are fixed or permanent gazebos , whose structure is developed with resistant materials (wood, iron, cement, etc.). Others, however, are mobile or portable since they can be disassembled and reassembled. These gazebos are used on the beach : people install the gazebo on the sand to protect themselves from the sun and, once they leave, they dismantle it and take it with them.
It is important to note that the classification of gazebos can be done taking into account different parameters. In the previous paragraph we pointed out the two large categories: fixed and portable , so that the criterion in this case is its mobility. It is enough to take a look at their other properties to understand that the former are usually considerably heavier than the latter.
According to your materials
Beyond the characteristics just mentioned, the material with which a gazebo is manufactured is a sufficient criterion to carry out a classification. Not only because it affects issues such as durability, firmness and weight, but also because it has an undeniable impact on the final price .
Let's start with aluminum , which is used in particular in portable gazebos because it offers the perfect combination of strength and lightness , making installation easier without sacrificing the other benefits . It is an economical material, which allows the gazebo to be sold at the same price as a small appliance.
A roof under which we can meet throughout the year
On the other hand, we have wood , a material chosen by those who pursue resistance, durability and a high degree of adaptation to climatic conditions. In the case of fixed models, this material usually offers the lowest prices, although this variable is linked to the type of wood. Continuing with the price analogy, these gazebos can cost anywhere from four times as much as the previous ones to the same as an economy car.
Finally we can talk about vinyl , which gives us gazebos that are resistant and easy to assemble. A disadvantage compared to wooden ones is that they are less attractive from an aesthetic point of view. However, they make up for this with a greater range of plugins. Their price is usually around the economic spectrum of those made of wood.
Paul Mazzolini
Gazebo , finally, is the stage name of Paul Mazzolini . He is an Italian musician who sold millions of copies of his single "I Like Chopin" , released in 1983 . The song reached first place on the charts in Italy , Austria , Germany and other countries.