In The Shade-Out Of The Sun
July 31, 2008
While, everyone enjoys sitting in the garden, it is impossible to do so when the sun is at its zenith, far more so in hot countries like India. In Victorian times, when white skin was considered the hallmark of beauty, ladies overcame this problem by retreating to a garden gazebo to avoid marring their perfect, porcelain complexions. Today, gazebos can be used in a multitude of ways and designed to fit into any landscape. For those who like living outdoors, adding a gazebo to the garden is a good idea, though some basic questions will need to be considered.
For example, before adding it, you should decide what function your gazebo will serve? Whether, they are to be used as quiet places to read or relax in, for children to play in, or even hold large, relaxed outdoor garden tea-parties or picnics in. Some have even stumbled upon the brilliant idea of building a gazebo over a hot tub for shade and privacy.
It is also essential to decide what material the gazebo should be made out of, as today there is a large variety of building materials to choose from, mainly falling into three categories i.e. wood, metal or vinyl. Historically, gazebos were made from wood and for traditionalists; this may be the way to go. However, wood requires more maintenance than metal or fibreglass; needing to be stained or painted regularly to prevent weather damage.
Usually, made from wrought iron, one can also opt for a metal gazebos made from steel and aluminium. However, vinyl gazebos are usually the least expensive and also have the advantage of being nearly maintenance-free. Weighing very little, they are highly portable, the only disadvantage being that they are short on aesthetics looking artificial and do not last as long as wood or metal.
Next, decide what size you would like your gazebo to be, and whether you would like to build it yourself or have someone to build it for you. Whether, you would like to install electricity or benches in it, in which case it may be necessary to get a building permit to install a gazebo, especially if it is a permanent structure or includes electricity and/or plumbing.
Now that you have your gazebo, you can still enjoy the outdoors without getting a dark tan or melanoma! A gazebo in the garden, complete with electricity for a fan, sounds like a perfect idea for an Indian garden, where one can steal away to enjoy the peace and quiet of solitude, or to watch the birds, the squirrels and insects do what they must do!
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