Protect the pavilion and face wind or storm calmly

A pavilion quickly becomes a favourite place in the garden. Protected from sun and rain, you can enjoy the view of the countryside and relax. It is all the worse when storms, hail or permanent wetness damage or even destroy the highly prized pavilion. Here we show you how to use your Protecting and insuring pavilions .

Our pavilions are designed in such a way that the Construction method that offers wood the greatest possible protection . However, it is makes sense to install a gutter to protect the material and the floor around the gazebo. A gazebo gutter also increases comfort, as you don't have to worry about annoying drops from the roof overhang when it rains.

Around your favourite place Use all year round is a Pavilion with side walls Highly recommended. It protects against strong winds and moisture and allows a beautiful view of the garden through the large windows. Side walls for the pavilion also offer the advantage that you can use it just like a garden house and, for example, store garden furniture and toys for the winter there.

Why is a rain gutter so important for the pavilion?

You should protect your gazebo and install a rain gutter. Nowadays we are the negative ones Effects of missing gutters as all houses have drainage systems for rainwater. One litre of rain per square metre is hardly noticeable on an absorbent surface such as lawn, because the moisture seeps away immediately. On the roof of a pavilion without a rain gutter, the situation is different. The water runs in constant drops or rivulets from the edge of the roof , the so-called eaves. If you don't protect your gazebo, it has the following disadvantages:

• The Soil around the structure softens .
• An existing Pavement is washed out .
• Splash water causes moisture on the beams and destroys the wood in the long run .
• ​​​​​​​Wind pushes the dripping water against the posts or the pavilion with side walls and this damages the wood in the long run .
• Standing on the edge or Sedentary people are hit by unpleasantly large drops .

A gazebo with a rain gutter prevents all these inconveniences. Protecting the pavilion has the advantage that you can protect the Collecting rainwater and can be used specifically for plants. Flowers and bushes love soft rainwater and tolerate it very well. In addition, irrigation with rainwater helps to use less valuable drinking water and save water fees.With us you will find the right gazebo rain gutter for every model.

We do not recommend spontaneously going to the hardware store on a Saturday and installing the rain gutter in the afternoon to protect the pavilion. This is because the water drainage system must fit the roof surface exactly. The following difficulties are possible:

• The Gutter is too wide and the water finds a way along the load-bearing posts or the side walls of the pavilion.
• The Gutter is too far below the edge of the eaves or the gutter is too narrow , so the water shoots over the edge.
• The Inclination of the rain gutter is not correct and the rainwater accumulates.
• The Downpipe is too narrow and the water accumulates.

In our online shop you will find tailor-made gutters for pavilions that drain rainwater from the roof with pinpoint accuracy and are easy to install. Our tip: Connect the downspout directly to a cistern or rain barrel to store the precious water for hot summer days.

The best rain gutter is of little help if it or the downpipe clogged with leaves are. Even if the water from the downpipe bubbles directly against the pavilion, the material is damaged. With these accessories you can protect your gazebo and protect the Increasing intervals for cleaning and maintenance :

• Foliage protection for the gutter
• Foliage protection for the downpipe
• Gargoyles to divert rainwater away from the pavilion

Don't forget: protect the pavilion with insurance

Storms, hail, floods – when nature exerts its full force, even the most stable structures suffer damage. Therefore, you should take out insurance to protect the Pavilion to protect . Garden and Sauna houses can be included in the residential building insurance. Be sure to pay attention to the inclusion of natural hazards. If your model is in an allotment garden, there are separate insurances to protect the pavilion.

Protecting the pavilion: This is what matters

When buying, think directly about protecting the gazebo. Order one Gutter for the pavilion and talk to your insurance company. If, on the other hand, you want to use the comfortable seating area all year round, choose one of our Pavilions with side panels . In our online shop you will find everything you need to protect your precious gazebo.