In short: Wooden gazebo with glass No. 25-29 is a gazebo with a dark hip roof under which three zones are combined: an open wooden bay on the left, a room glazed with sliding glass in the middle, and a covered terrace with profiled columns on the right and at the front. The whole structure stands in a large paving-block area. The size, finishing and equipment are agreed with each customer individually.
A wooden gazebo with glass and three zones
At first glance this gazebo looks like many others: a hip roof, warm wood, large panes of glass and sturdy columns with braces, which are typical of this series of works. But look closer and you will see that three different spaces are fitted under a single roof. Each has its own purpose, so the gazebo becomes not only a place to relax but also a practical outbuilding.
On the left is an open bay – a space clad with boards at the back and on the side but open to the yard. In the middle is an enclosed room with sliding glass at the front and on the right side. On the right and at the front the roof projects farther, and under it a covered terrace forms, with profiled columns along its edge. All three zones are joined by one roof, so the structure looks unified and not overloaded with detail.
The photo was taken on an overcast spring day. The gazebo stands in a suburban yard, in a large area of light gray paving blocks. Behind it you can see a brick house with red brick walls, birches and a green lawn. On the right, in the distance, there is another outbuilding in the yard, and on the left a metal fence.
Such a wooden gazebo with glass suits a family that spends a lot of time in the yard and wants everything close at hand. Firewood or a grill goes in the bay, the table and chairs in the glass room, and when it is warm outside you can sit on the terrace.
This solution is especially valuable when the plot is small and there is no room for several separate buildings. Instead of a gazebo, a woodshed and a shelter, the yard has one tidy structure that does the job of all three. The yard looks calmer and there is less maintenance, because you have just one roof and one foundation to look after.
The open bay on the left: what it is good for
The left part of the gazebo is an open bay under the roof. It has a back wall and a side wall of horizontal boards, but it is open to the yard. The floor level here matches the paving blocks, so you can simply walk into the bay or wheel a cart in.
Such a bay can be adapted in various ways:
- for firewood – under the roof it stays dry, and the stove or grill is only a few steps away;
- for a grill or barbecue spot – the smoke goes out into the open, while the cook stays under the roof;
- for garden furniture in winter – stacked furniture does not take up space in the glass room;
- for bicycles, children’s vehicles or garden tools.
What matters is that the bay is not a separate building. It is under the same roof as the gazebo, so you do not need to build another woodshed or shelter in the yard. This saves space and helps keep the yard looking tidy.
The walls of the bay protect its contents from wind and slanting rain from two sides, and the roof protects from above. The open side lets air circulate freely, so firewood and other things stay dry and do not go moldy. It is a simple but reliable way to store things outdoors.
If you do not need such a bay, an enclosed storage shed can be built in its place, or the glass room can simply be extended. You will find similar solutions in the section storage sheds, garages and shelters.
The glass room and the covered terrace with columns
An enclosed room is set up in the middle of the gazebo. At its front are large sliding glass panes in dark frames, and on the right side another wall of glass. Between them and the bay there is a narrow enclosed wall of boards. Through the glass you can see the light wooden floor and walls, and in the reflections the yard and the house.
The room is not yet furnished, so its space is clearly visible. It is a convenient place for a table with chairs by the glass, and for a cabinet or a shelf by the enclosed wall. With the glass opened, the room merges with the terrace, and with it closed it becomes a shelter from wind and rain.
The glass on the right side faces the lawn and the birches, so from the room you see not only the yard but also greenery. When planning your own gazebo, think about which side has the nicest view – that is where it is worth putting the largest panes of glass.
A covered terrace runs in front of the glass and on the right. Along its edge stand large profiled columns, whose middle sections are carved, and at the top diagonal braces join the columns to the beam. The columns and walls are covered with a rich reddish-brown finish that goes well with the dark roof.
The terrace floor is raised slightly above the paving blocks and finished with boards. As a result you can clearly see where the gazebo begins, and rainwater from the paving blocks does not run onto the boards.
The reddish-brown shade was chosen here for a reason. It goes well with the red brick house seen in the background, so the gazebo and the house look like one ensemble. If your house has different colors, the shade of the wood can be chosen differently, from light honey to dark walnut.
The whole gazebo in a paving-block area
The gazebo stands not on a lawn but in a large paving-block area that wraps around it on all sides. It is a solution worth considering if there is a lot of movement in the yard, children ride bicycles or guests often gather.
A paving-block area has several advantages:
- mud does not form on it, so less sand is carried into the gazebo;
- you can drive up to the bay with a cart or even a car;
- rainwater from the roof does not run onto the lawn and form puddles;
- there is no need to mow grass around the gazebo.
On the other hand, paving blocks get hot on a sunny day, and a large gray area can look rather cold. This is easy to soften with planters, flower beds along the edges or a few trees nearby, which in summer will also shade the area. The wood here becomes a warm accent that balances the stone surface.
When laying the area, it is important that it has a slight slope away from the gazebo. Then rainwater runs away rather than toward the wooden walls and the terrace. This is worth discussing with the tradespeople laying the area before the gazebo is built.
Summary of details
The table lists what can be clearly seen in this typical example.
| Feature | In the photo |
|---|---|
| Hip roof with dark tiles | Yes |
| Open bay under the roof | Yes, on the left |
| Sliding glass | Yes, at the front and on the right |
| Covered terrace with columns | Yes |
| Profiled columns with braces | Yes |
| Paving-block area around | Yes |
| Furniture | No |
Questions worth discussing by phone
On its website Laukbaldis shows only typical examples, so every gazebo is adapted to the customer’s needs. When you call, be ready to answer:
- what you will use the open bay for and how big it needs to be;
- how many people will sit in the glass room;
- on which sides you want a covered terrace;
- which walls will be glazed and which closed;
- whether the gazebo will stand on paving blocks, on a lawn or on another foundation.
For comparison, look at the gazebo with a storage shed and sliding glass No. 25-11.7, the gazebo on a paving-block area No. 25-11.4 and the garden gazebo with an enclosed corner No. 25-25. You will find all our work in the section wooden gazebos.
Care and ordering No. 25-29
The open bay and the edges of the terrace are the most exposed to the weather, so it is worth inspecting them every spring. If you keep firewood in the bay, leave a gap between it and the wall so that the wood can air and does not get damp. Check the bottoms of the columns, which slanting rain reaches, more carefully and renew the protective coating in good time.
If you cook or smoke food in the bay, inspect the ceiling and the walls above the grill once a season – soot can build up on them. It is easy to wipe off before it soaks into the wood.
Clean the tracks of the sliding glass of sand, which is easily carried in from the paving blocks. In winter sweep the snow off the terrace and the area so that it does not pile up against the wooden walls.
In autumn sweep the leaves off the roof and out of the corners of the bay, where the wind drives them. Wet leaves stay against walls for a long time and can dampen the bottom boards.
UAB “Laukbaldis” has been making wooden products since 1996 and, according to the company, was the first in Lithuania to start making this production. Call +370 687 25388 and quote No. 25-29 – we will discuss the bay, the glass room, the terrace and the foundation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the open bay on the side of the gazebo for?
It is convenient for keeping firewood, a grill, bicycles or garden furniture for winter. The bay is under the same roof, so you do not need to build a separate shelter in the yard.
Can an enclosed storage shed be built in place of the bay?
Yes, the arrangement of the zones is agreed when you order. The bay can be closed with a door, turned into a storage shed or the glass room can be extended.
Can a gazebo be built on paving blocks?
Yes, in this example the gazebo stands in a paving-block area. It is worth agreeing the foundation and its height in advance so that the terrace floor is slightly above the paving blocks.
Which walls of the gazebo are glazed?
In the photo the sliding glass is set in at the front and on the right side. Which walls will be glazed is decided when you order.
Can I choose different columns?
Yes, instead of profiled timbers you can choose columns made of natural-shaped trunks. It is worth discussing the shape and color of the columns together with the whole gazebo.
How do I order gazebo No. 25-29?
Call us and quote No. 25-29. We will discuss the bay, the glass room, the terrace and the foundation.
