Adding a new gazebo to your backyard can be an exciting and rewarding experience that adds value to your home. However, careful planning is essential to ensure you enjoy your new outdoor structure for years to come. Careful site preparation is necessary to ensure the stability and long-term enjoyment of your outdoor structure.

• Be sure to factor in any space you might need to walk around the structure to other areas of your yard or garden.
• Based on the area you have available, you should be able to narrow your size choices for the structure you’re considering.
• For maximum entertainment value and room to grow, choose the largest structure you can easily accommodate in your space.
• Gazebos that come with a floor installed can be placed on a crushed stone pad or concrete foundation.
• Gazebos without floors should be placed on a concrete foundation.
• Most gazebos can also be placed on an existing concrete, but check with your gazebo builder to be sure and ensure there is a proper amount of drainage for the structure to stay dry.