Six Types of Outdoor Structures

Activities like grilling, dining, swimming, lounging, and watching TV, or movies, are a breeze, so to speak, in an individually designed and constructed gazebo, pergola, or pavilion. The outdoor structure you choose can depend on your geographical location and climate. Dry desert climates lean towards open-sided pavilions and open-roofed pergolas. Tropical, humid climates typically lean towards window screens and a water-resistant roof. 

A quality-built outdoor structure from Amish Country Gazebos enriches your family life and adds value to your property. 

Victorian-inspired gazebos can serve as a site for weddings, a romantic dinner for two, family gatherings, and more. You can add screens to your gazebo if mosquitos or bugs are an issue. Gazebos can be built at ground level with a stone, tile, or hardwood floor. They can also be raised up a step or two. Gazebo roofs are often topped with a weather vane or a small cupola. In addition, filigree railings, latticework, and spindles are often characteristics of a gazebo. 

Several outdoor structures, such as arbors and arches, are commonly used in gardens, often covered with climbing roses, ivy, or grapevines. They can be used as entrances to the garden or serve as covered walkways either through the garden or as a passage from one space to the next. Pergolas are often used in this way as well and can also serve to join one building to the next with cool, shady conjunction.

As long as there is warm summer weather, there is demand for exterior structures such as pergolas, pavilions, and gazebos to make outdoor life more pleasant. 

If you have a swimming pool in your yard, you might also consider a pavilion or structure adjoining the pool area to provide some shade from the sun. 

Casual furniture, TVs, sound systems, fans, and misters can be added to your shade structure. Board games and playing cards, and a snack bar with a fridge for drinks and a microwave for popcorn and other snacks will do a lot to keep the teenagers around. A breezy, outdoor room might be just the type of space the kids will take over for the summer. Even without a pool, an outdoor room can provide the entire family with a comfortable place to gather.

An outdoor room is the perfect place to relax comfortably, and is the perfect escape for homeowners. 

Take your gardening to the next level with a backyard Greenhouse In-a-Box! Greenhouses have many benefits, including extending the growing season, protection from wildlife such as birds, maintaining moisture levels for faster-growing plants, and more! We offer three sizes (8 x 12, 8 x 16, 8 x 20), so you can choose the perfect greenhouse for your backyard. 

If you have a swimming pool in your yard, a pool house is a perfect addition. Pool houses are great for keeping cool during the hot summer months and entertaining guests. If space allows, pool houses can also be used to store pool equipment or outdoor furniture during cold months. We offer various design elements to choose from to make your dream pool house come to life. 

Sheds are perfect for storing items, such as lawnmowers, yard decorations, tools, patio furniture, and more! Our sheds are available in vinyl or painted wood and can be customized to your exact specifications. Choose your preferred size, shape, roof color, and more! 

Garages provide extra space to park vehicles and motorcycles. If space allows, garages are also a great place to store extra items safely. We offer a variety of sizes and shapes so you can customize the garage to your exact specifications. Our designers are also available to help with the design process, so you can rest assured that you will receive the exact shed or garage you are looking for.