A pavilion with a fixed roof – your oasis in the countryside

In a garden pavilion with a roof, you can enjoy relaxing hours in your own garden in spring, summer and autumn. If you opt for a pavilion with a fixed roof, even winter becomes garden time. This is because the robust canopy reliably protects against too much sun as well as rain and snow. With such a model, you can experience cosy get-togethers and convivial celebrations all year round - from the coffee table to winter barbecues.

What are the advantages of a gazebo with a fixed roof?

Garden pavilions are available in different designs. Depending on the variant, the models have specific advantages and design-related disadvantages.

The following table provides an overview.

Description

Marquee

Metal Pavilion

Wooden gazebo with fixed roof

Design

Scaffold with fabric/foil

Metal frame with fabric covering

Solid pavilion with roof and poured foundation

Pros

  • Quick assembly and dismantling
  • Cost-effective
  • ideal for celebrations, e.g. as protection for the buffet
  • Weatherproof scaffolding
  • filigree look
  • medium-priced
  • winter-proof
  • Can be used all year round
  • elegant, high-quality look
  • Unique construction
  • Stormproof
  • Repair possible

Cons

  • susceptible to wind
  • not winterized
  • must be stored
  • Material becomes brittle and leaking
  • Covering does not withstand the stress of the weather for long
  • Cover not winterproof
  • after rain, standing water on the covering must be removed manually
  • new covering usually expensive and difficult to get
  • medium to high-priced
  • Construction of complex
  • Wood needs care (every one to two years)

As you can see: For the year-round use and years of enjoyment of the new favourite place in the garden a wooden gazebo with a fixed roof from Karibu is the best solution.

The roof for the pavilion

Each Karibu garden pavilion is made of a solid wooden structure. You build the roof with the enclosed wooden boards and plates according to the instructions. For temporary protection from sun and rain, the pavilion set includes bitumen roofing membranes, which you should ideally install within the first replaced with a permanent solution two months after assembly . Of course, you can also order them directly and install them right away.

Which covering for the pavilion with a fixed roof?

To ensure that you can enjoy your retreat in the countryside for a long time, it is essential to protect the pavilion roof from the Protect moisture . ​​​​​​​Which Possibilities You have, determines the roof at the pavilion. The models are not only available in different sizes, but also with different roof shapes.

The flat pavilion roof

A pavilion with a flat roof has a so-called monopitch roof. Similar to a lectern, this is slightly inclined to one side. This gazebo roof looks modern and has the advantage that the Rainwater drains off only on one side . ​​​​​​​So you may only need a rain gutter as a gazebo accessory. Ideal for a flat gazebo with a fixed roof are the self-adhesive roofing membranes from Karibu . The robust material made of a bitumen elastomer with aluminium reinforcement reliably protects the pavilion roof from wind and weather for many years. Roll out the strips slightly overlapping on the dry and dust-free surface. Welding is not required.

A sloping roof for the pavilion

Are you the proud owner of a garden pavilion with a hipped, pyramid or 6-corner roof? Then roof tiles made of bitumen are the first choice. Simply adapt the color and design to your ideas. Whether square, beavertail or asymmetrical in wood look - in the Karibu online shop you will find the perfect solution. Here, too, the installation is carried out in overlapping paths. Start at the eaves and work your way up row by row.

Maintaining the pavilion with a fixed roof

A garden pavilion with a fixed roof and good roofing is very easy to maintain. While you have to replace a gazebo roof made of fabric or foil after one or two seasons and regularly drain the rainwater, a solid roof lasts for many years . You hardly have any work.

  • Check in spring and autumn whether the pavilion roof is tight.
  • You can recognize leaks by water stains on the wooden roof construction.
  • Repair damaged areas immediately to avoid major damage.
  • Take a look at the support structure to notice incorrectly draining water in time.
  • Clean the gutters at least once a year and remove any blockages immediately.

Accessories for the gazebo with fixed roof

At Karibu you will find many accessories to make your garden gazebo individual and durable. A Rain gutter set prevents rainwater from dripping down the edge of the roof, hitting guests or softening the ground. You can choose between traditional wooden gutters and classic models made of plastic.

With Half-height or closed elements and windows you can transform your gazebo into a garden house with a special charm and protect individual areas from unwanted views and draughts. If something actually breaks after a few years, just browse through the Karibu spare parts shop , there you will find everything you need for a repair. A pavilion with a fixed roof is an investment in the future and will give you pleasure for a long time.