In short: Enclosed gazebo No. 25-17 is a wooden gazebo with a hip roof covered with gray tiles and sliding glass that wraps around two adjacent walls. Both ends are clad with horizontal boards, and the corner boards and cornice are painted gray, so the structure goes well with contemporary houses. The size, colors and equipment are agreed with each customer individually.
An enclosed gazebo in a new residential area
In the photo the gazebo stands in a young yard: small pine trees all around, freshly laid paving blocks, on the right a neighboring house with a dark roof and brick pillars, and on the left a polycarbonate greenhouse. In such surroundings a wooden gazebo becomes the warmest spot in the yard, because the surrounding buildings and fences are in cool gray tones.
The enclosed gazebo has a clear purpose here. In new neighborhoods the plots are often small and the trees not yet grown, so an open yard lacks shelter from the wind and from the neighbors’ eyes. A glazed gazebo lets you sit outdoors and at the same time feel as if you are in a room: the wind does not blow, the rain does not reach you, and the view of the yard remains.
The photo was taken on an overcast, misty day. Even in such weather the warm color of the wood stands out, and through the glass you can see how cozy the wooden walls look inside. It is a good illustration of how the gazebo will look in autumn, when there are fewer bright days.
For many families such a gazebo becomes the extra room that the house lacked. You can drink your morning coffee here while everyone at home is still asleep, meet friends without littering the living room, or let the children play board games while it drizzles outside. Because the gazebo stands apart from the house, it is quieter in it, and the sounds do not disturb the rest of the household.
Gray accents: the roof, the cornice and the corner boards
What sets this gazebo apart from many others is its combination of colors. The main walls are a honey shade, but the vertical boards covering the corners, the cornice under the edge of the roof and the roof covering are gray. This makes the outline of the structure distinct, and the wood looks even warmer.
This solution is convenient when the yard already has gray elements: a graphite-colored roof on the house, a metal fence, gray paving blocks. The gazebo then does not differ from its surroundings but becomes part of them. If the house is light or of red brick, the shades can be chosen differently: the colors are agreed when you order.
Gray also has a practical side: dust, cobwebs and rain marks are less visible on the darker corner boards and cornice. The honey-colored walls remain the main accent and remind you that this is a structure of natural wood, not a metal or plastic one.
The hip roof in the photo is wide, and its edges project well beyond the walls. The large overhang protects the walls and the glass from the rain, and at midday in summer it casts a shadow on the glass, so the sun heats the interior less.
Glass wrapping around the corner and two columns at the front
The greatest advantage of this example is the glass that runs along two adjacent walls. Sitting inside, you get a view in two directions, so the room looks larger and lighter. The glass is set in dark frames and slides, so it can be opened from both sides to create a draft on a hot day.
At the front, before the glass, stand two profiled columns. Their middle sections are carved, and at the top each column is joined to the beam by two diagonal braces. The columns hold up the roof overhang, so the glass stays under the roof and gets less wet.
Glazing around a corner has one more advantage: light enters from two sides, so there are no dark corners in the room even on a cloudy day. In the morning the sun lights one wall of glass and in the evening the other, depending on how the gazebo is positioned on the plot. So before building it is worth thinking about where and when you will spend most of your time.
| Feature | In the photo |
|---|---|
| Hip roof with gray tiles | Yes |
| Sliding glass on two walls | Yes |
| Closed ends of horizontal boards | Yes |
| Gray corner boards and cornice | Yes |
| Profiled columns with braces | Yes, two |
| A wide terrace | No, only a low step along the glass |
| Chairs | Yes, metal chairs inside and outside |
Through the glass you can also see the interior: there are several metal chairs there, and one more has been put outside, on the paving blocks. The furniture is not part of the gazebo, but it shows well that the gazebo is ready for use straight away.
A paved area and a low wooden step
The gazebo does not have a wide terrace. Instead, a low wooden step runs along the glass: a strip a few boards wide, which is handy to step onto as you go in. On the left the gazebo borders an area of paving blocks, and at the front a lawn.
This solution has several advantages:
- on the paved area you can put chairs, a barbecue or planters and not worry about trampled patches on the lawn;
- a low step takes up little room, so the gazebo suits a small plot too;
- leaves and snow are easier to sweep off paving blocks than off a wooden terrace;
- the narrow wooden edge protects the bottom of the glass from the lawn mower and the dampness of the grass.
If you would like a wide terrace, it can be planned when you order. You will find similar solutions among our other works, for example the gazebo with a covered terrace No. 25-2.
When it is worth choosing an enclosed gazebo
Not every yard needs glass. If the plot is sheltered and the gazebo is used only on warm summer days, an open one is enough. But an enclosed gazebo comes in especially handy in several cases:
- when the plot is open and the wind often blows;
- when you want to sit outside in both spring and autumn, not only in July;
- when soft furniture, cushions or other things are kept in the gazebo, which you do not want to carry into the house every evening;
- when the neighbors’ houses are close and you want more privacy.
Sliding glass lets you choose anew every day. On a warm evening you can slide it open and sit as if in an open gazebo, and when the wind rises, close it in a few seconds. The roof always protects from sun and rain, so even with the glass open you can feel safe.
An enclosed gazebo also protects your things. Cushions, tablecloths or toys do not get damp with the night dew, and the wind does not scatter them around the yard. It is a small thing, but over time it saves a good deal of time and trouble.
What to discuss when ordering an enclosed gazebo
Laukbaldis shows only typical examples, and the size, finishing and equipment are agreed individually. Before you call, think about:
- Which walls will be glazed. In the photo two adjacent sides are glazed. It is most convenient to turn them towards the yard or the garden, and the closed sides towards the neighbors or the street.
- The color combination. A gray corner and roof are only one option. Tell us what color your house’s roof, window frames and fence are.
- What will be next to the gazebo. Paving blocks, lawn or a wooden terrace: it determines how to build the entrance and the step.
- Electricity. If you want light in the evenings, it is worth planning the cable route and the positions of the lamps in advance.
For comparison, take a look at other examples too: the glazed gazebo with shaped columns No. 25-6 and the gazebo with profiled columns No. 25-12. You will find all the works in the section wooden gazebos, and structures for storing things in the section wooden sheds and shelters.
Care and ordering No. 25-17
Gray-painted details and honey-colored walls are looked after in the same way as other exterior wood. Once a year, preferably in spring, inspect the south and west sides, where the sun and rain have the strongest effect. If the coating has faded or become matt, it is worth renewing it with a product for exterior wood. Check the low step by the glass more often, because water splashes onto it and grass lingers there.
Clean the tracks of the sliding glass of sand and needles: the small pine trees growing nearby will in time scatter quite a lot of them. Clean tracks let the glass slide easily and without jerking.
In winter the gazebo does not need to be closed up in any special way, but make sure that a thick layer of snow does not build up on the roof and that ice does not form by the step. In spring, when the snow has melted, air the interior well: with the glass open on both sides, the floor and walls dry quickly.
UAB “Laukbaldis” has made wooden products since 1996 and, as the company states, was the first in Lithuania to start making this production. You can order by calling +370 687 25388: quote No. 25-17 and tell us about your yard. Together we will discuss the size, the layout of the glass, the colors and the base.
Frequently asked questions
How does an enclosed gazebo differ from an open one?
An enclosed gazebo has walls and glass that hold back the wind and slanting rain. With the sliding glass opened it works like an open gazebo, so it can be used for longer during the year.
Can I choose a different color for the corners and the roof?
Yes. The gray accents in the photo are only one option. The colors are agreed when you order, taking into account your house and the other structures in the yard.
Does this gazebo have a terrace?
In the photo, instead of a terrace, a low wooden step runs along the glass, and next to it is an area of paving blocks. If you want a wide wooden terrace, it can be planned when you order.
Are the chairs included in the set?
The metal chairs in the photo are not part of the gazebo. You can choose furniture yourself or order oak garden furniture, which Laukbaldis also makes.
Is an enclosed gazebo suitable for a small plot?
Yes, this example was built in a young yard between a house, a greenhouse and a fence. The size is agreed individually, so the gazebo can be adapted to the space you have.
How do I order gazebo No. 25-17?
Call us and quote No. 25-17. We will discuss the size, the glazing, the colors and the base on your plot.
