Before you move forward with your gazebo project, ask (and answer!) these questions to make sure your project runs smoothly:

• Is there enough space in my yard for the gazebo I’m considering? Leave plenty of room for your family’s outdoor activities.

• What is my budget? It makes sense to know how much gazebo you can afford in advance, so you can select appropriate sizes and options. Thanks to our exclusive online Gazebo Price Calculator, you’ll know exactly how much your dream gazebo will cost – in advance! Our prices include everything from construction in the Amish community to at-home delivery – and even to assembly, if you select that option. You’ll never be surprised by hidden charges at Cabinfield.
• Will I need a building permit or permission from my homeowner’s association? Check your city’s building codes or your association’s rules, or seek advice in advance from any governing board or entity that creates and enforces out-building rules.

All Cabinfield Amish wooden gazebos (except for our cedar gazebos) are crafted with durable treated pine. To protect and showcase the beauty of your gazebo’s wood, you may select an option to add wood sealant or two coats of vinyl latex paint, which will be applied by hand before your gazebo is delivered. Many gazebo lovers tell us they prefer wood because they feel wood is more aesthetically pleasing. If you, too, prefer the look of wood, we recommend annual wood treatments to keep your gazebo looking fresh and new. You may also select our naturally weather-resistant cedar gazebos.

Other gazebo lovers tell us they prefer easy-care vinyl siding for a neat, sharp look that lasts for years without weathering. Since all exposed areas will be vinyl or polyurethane, maintenance is as easy as spraying your vinyl-covered gazebo with a hose periodically. Vinyl gazebos are covered with your choice of white or ivory siding.

These design options give a gazebo its “gingerbread” look and feel. Most handcrafted Cabinfield gazebos feature, as standard, straight-spindle railing and 2" x 2" spindles. Or, if you prefer, choose the more elegant “turned” or rounded spindles.

Braces are also standard fare on every Cabinfield gazebo. Standard braces are 1?" thick. Or, indulge in a gingerbread fantasy by choosing the more elaborate Victorian braces.

Fascia, the trim around your gazebo’s roof line, is available in two styles: wavy, which is standard, or straight. Both work well with any railing, spindle, or brace combination.

Depending upon the size and shape of your gazebo, you may have several roofing options.

A hip roof (our Classic Majestic Roof) slopes from all sides. A square gazebo’s hip roof has four sides; an octagonal gazebo’s roof has eight. Octagonal (and some oval) hip roofs include a standard cupola, which gives your gazebo’s roof a two-tiered look.

A double roof, sometimes called a pagoda, is an attractive options as well. You may also add a cupola onto your double roof for a three-tiered look.

A curved roof (our Classic Royale Roof) may also be an option for you if you select an oval or octagonal gazebo. A curved roof gives you slightly more interior ceiling space and extends your gazebo’s height by up to 2'.

When you purchase a handcrafted Amish gazebo from Cabinfield, you may choose from a variety of roof shingles:

Wooden gazebos feature straight or octagonal wooden floors, depending on which model you choose. If you select an octagonal wooden gazebo from Cabinfield, your gazebo will be equipped with a beautiful octagonal floor as well – something you cannot find among many of our competitors! Vinyl gazebos come standard with easy-care vinyl floors. Or, choose to omit a floor completely if your gazebo will sit on your deck or patio.

• Add as much or as little seating as you’d like with optional matching benches. Accessorize a wooden gazebo with wooden benches and vinyl with polyurethane seating.

• Protect your family and guests from insects and the elements with removable vinyl windows and screens.

• Depending on the size of your gazebo, add a charming, handcrafted Amish double swing to create a cozy outdoor seating area.

Clear an area that is 2 feet larger than the size of the gazebo in length and width. This way there will be a foot of drainage on all sides of the gazebo. Dig down 4-6 inches and make sure the ground is level. Use crushed stone (for example, 2B gravel) to fill the space. If you give the nursery the measurements they can tell you how much crushed stone you will need. Once the stone is in the ground you will have to make sure that the stone is level within 1-2 inches all around.