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Moving a wooden gazebo to another spot in your garden is doable, but not in every situation. This guide will break down some of those instances and go over the key takeaways so you can decide if it’s worth attempting.
Is Your Gazebo’s Design Suitable for Relocation?
When it comes to your gazebo design, this refers to how it’s constructed. Is it portable and can be taken apart and reassembled? Gazebos with modular structures and lightweight timber frames are usually easier to move. Some don’t even need to be dismantled; simply lifting the structure by its posts or corners is enough.
A great example is this BillyOh Quadra Wooden Gazebo. Its freestanding structure allows it to be moved wherever you need it to. It also features easy-to-slot timber posts and bearers for easy assembling and disassembling. If your gazebo has a similar design, it’s likely movable.
Meanwhile, those with permanent or fixed designs can be trickier to relocate due to their complex build and heavier components (more on this later). You’ll also want to consider its roof—simpler designs are easier to manage because they have fewer parts, whereas multi-tiered or domed ones tend to be bulkier. If your gazebo falls into this category, it can still be moved, but it may require larger equipment or more hands to do so.
What Kind of Wood Is Your Gazebo Made Of?
Not all timber shares the same characteristics. Some are lightweight, while others are on the heavy-duty side. Wooden gazebos with cedar frames, among other softwoods, are lightweight and easy to move, thanks to their low density. In contrast, those with teak frames or hardwood construction tend to be heavier. It might be best to dismantle the parts in such cases for a more convenient moving process.
Pay attention to the additional materials used alongside the timber. Some wooden gazebos have steel or polycarbonate roofs, which may affect their weight. The ease of assembly and dismantling of parts can help. This Sunjoy Rapi Cedar Framed Gazebo, for one, comes with clear, illustrated instructions to guide you through the process.
Note: Don’t let weight be the deciding factor for durability. Both cedar and teak are strong, though they differ in density.
How’s Your Wooden Gazebo Foundation?
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Does your gazebo have a fixed concrete foundation or footings? This suggests the structure is built directly onto a solid concrete base, with the legs or posts set into it. While this keeps it stable and secure, the gazebo is essentially “stuck” in place. To move it, you’d need to break up the concrete, which means a lot of heavy lifting, digging, and probably some hefty labour costs.
Or is it set up with temporary anchor points or perhaps a freestanding unit? If so, you can remove the anchors, lift the gazebo with a friend’s help, and move it into its new spot. This works especially well for smaller wooden gazebos, but for larger ones, you might need a few more hands. It’s still doable, though!
Note: Consider whether you’ll need a forklift or crane for lifting and transporting. If you’re using manual methods, carefully lift each piece or post at once and load it onto a flatbed trailer (or a moving truck if you’re relocating to a new home).
Round-up
Moving your wooden gazebo, whether to a new spot in your garden or to a new home, is manageable—especially when you know what kind of structure you’re dealing with. This includes the gazebo’s design, the wood type used for its frames, and its foundation. If the structure requires further securing in its new location, this next read may help: How to Secure a Gazebo
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