If you plan to use no-maintenance vinyl, or other composites for your deck, consider a vinyl gazebo kit too. These 10-foot octagonal vinyl kits are white, attractive and easy to build.

Best base for a gazebo Whether your backyard gazebo is to be purely decorative or a long-term, functional space, all designs need a firm, flat base to stand upon.

By KAY REYNOLDS The Virginian-Pilot Take Rufus and Monica Clansy for example. Their traffic-stopping deck and gazebo was a first-time venture for this Chesapeake couple. “Surprisingly enough,… ...

If you construct your gazebo from wood, it will require routine maintenance just as your deck would. You’ll need to inspect it for signs of moisture damage and rot and make necessary repairs.