Screened Gazebo

Whether you look out on a lake, farm field, mountains, or skyline, a freestanding screened gazebo can be a fantastic addition to the backyard. Screened gazebos provide outside living space unlike any other, with protection from rain and bugs. Whether you need an outdoor living room, dining room, or a private spot for an outdoor spa, a screened gazebo lets you live large without breaking the bank.

Andrew wrote:

I would like to build a sort of free standing screen porch on our shore up on Lake Ontario. About 12 ft deep by 18ft wide with screens on three sides that face the lake. Do you have anything like that?

Screen gazebo prices will vary depending on the options you choose. Just this weekend, I saw a spacious high-end gazebo, complete with overhead fan and electrical outlets for nearly $10,000 at a local retailer. Needless to say, my jaw dropped. This unit wasn't just screened, however, as it had a full set of lightweight vinyl windows that added up to a huge portion of the finished cost.

Are you thinking about a prefab screened gazebo? With a Lake Ontario location, you should be able to find a source of Amish screen gazebos. The Amish are prolific builders of backyard outbuildings, and any local company that sells Amish sheds will likely sell screened gazebos, as well.

Want to build it yourself? A number of companies offer screen gazebo kits. If you're set on building that gazebo from scratch, you'll want to start with a great set of gazebo plans.