How To Protect A Gaezbo In The Winter: 7 Quick Tips

A gazebo serves a lot of purposes for homes and gardens, as it has for the past 5000 years. It serves as beautification, an open outdoor space for multiple activities, an intimate setting for a date, and even for events such as weddings.

This means that aside from the cost of creating a gazebo, there are obviously other reasons why you would want to protect your gazebo in the winter.

To protect your gazebo during the winter, begin by tracking the snow accumulation on your gazebo’s roof. Next, set up a heating cable onto the roof of the gazebo. Place a gazebo cover on your gazebo to avoid any winter or harsh weather. Finish by weather and weatherproofing your gazebo.

The value this historical antique provides transcends times. Just like a 70s fireplace, it never goes out of fashion or style, and every day there are new ways to make the most of your gazebo.

This article will ensure you never have to ask the question “how to protect a gazebo in the winter” ever again.

The fact that you own a Gazebo doesn’t make you a professional installer/maintainer. You most likely hired a professional to help you with the installation.

To protect your gazebo during winter, it is paramount you invite a specialist to take a look at your gazebo and offer professional guidance on how you can best protect it.

Yes, that will cost you a few bucks, but it is more efficient. However, if you are looking to save more with DIY, then you are in luck. That is why we are here to provide you with valuable information you don’t have to pay for.

Continue reading to learn how you can protect your gazebo all by yourself.

Like every other thing with value, the gazebo needs adequate maintenance. Checking your gazebo as often as once a week for anything that might be wrong will not only protect it when it’s winter but also increase its overall life span.

Maintenance could be discoloration happening on the walls, a loose screw, a broken ceiling, dirt build-ups and debris on the Gazebo canopy, or anything out of the ordinary. Ensuring your gazebo is in perfect shape before and during winter will ultimately protect your antique and increase its lifespan.

Heating cables are quite expensive to manage. However, what wouldn’t you do for precious gazebo? Setting up a heating cable on the roof of your gazebo will help make sure you have no ice or snow buildup stuck on the roof.

The typical cost of purchasing and setting up a roof heating cable ranges from $1500 to $5000 depending on the size. That’s not all.

A good cable heater will also add at least 20% to your electricity bill. Since winter only lasts 90 days or so, you shouldn’t worry about spending so much on your electricity. Ensuring you only turn on your heating cables when you have plenty of snow buildup on your gazebo will help you save money on electricity.

Gazebo covers are a cheaper alternative to using heating cables. Some Gazebo covers give you the ability to cover your antique from the roof to the last pillar. However, this will affect the beauty of your gazebo. Not a valid choice if you want to retain the elegance of your gazebo.

Also, covers doesn’t just protect your gazebo from the harsh winter weather; it can also provide a place of warmth for any purpose you will need your gazebo for during the winter.

As a rule of thumb, always have the exact measurement of your gazebo before proceeding to purchase a cover.

If your gazebo sold as weatherproof, you can always add water-resistant chemicals yourself. The truth is, even waterproof items will wear out in time. So even if it was originally waterproof when you bought it, ensure to reapply waterproof chemicals after a couple of years.

Typically, I recommend the use of Fabsil. Fabsil is a highly effective silicone-based water repellent treatment for all kinds of outdoor kit. It will bond to a wide range of fabrics, including canvas, cotton, polyester and nylon, producing a strong, waterproof barrier against rain and snow.

To apply, simply take off the canopy from its frame and set it on a flat surface. Clean off every debris and dirt, and then spray on the Fabsil using the manufacturer’s instructions.