Choosing your gazebo's roof
Zinc, slate, glass or stretched fabric: comparing wrought iron gazebo roofs — look, indicative pricing and upkeep for each material.
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What the roof changes
The roof turns a wrought iron frame — pleasant to look at but not very protective on its own — into a genuine shelter usable even in the rain. The material you choose affects the look, the final price, and the upkeep to plan for over time — worth settling before confirming a quote.
On a round or hexagonal structure, the roof naturally takes a conical or pyramidal shape — a geometry that helps shed water regardless of which covering material you go on to choose.
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Four materials, four different logics
Zinc
The most common choice on a conical or pyramidal roof: light, durable, easy to work on narrow panels. Weathers to grey over time, with no particular upkeep.
Slate
A more traditional look, often chosen for a gazebo near a house already roofed in slate. Heavier than zinc, it calls for a slightly reinforced frame.
Glass
Lets light through, a popular choice for winter or evening use. Needs more regular cleaning and a UV treatment to limit yellowing over time.
Stretched fabric
The lightest, most affordable option, often removable for winter. Less durable than a rigid covering, typically replaced every few summers depending on exposure.
What each option adds to the budget
Moving from a bare frame to a full roof is the main variable cost in a gazebo's final price. As a rough guide:
| Roof | Indicative supplement |
|---|---|
| Stretched fabric | €350 – €600 |
| Zinc | €700 – €1,100 |
| Slate | €900 – €1,400 |
| Glass roof | €1,100 – €1,700 |
A fuller breakdown by item sits on the pricing page.
Watertightness and joints: the technical detail not to overlook
On a multi-panel roof (hexagonal or octagonal), the joints between panels carry far more leak risk than the panels themselves. The partner workshop systematically checks these joints during installation, whatever material is used — the detail that separates a properly installed roof from one that's merely good-looking.
Frequently asked questions
Can a roof be added later to an already-installed gazebo?
Possible in some cases, but the frame needs to have been designed to carry a roof’s weight from the start — worth planning at the first quote rather than fixing afterwards.
Which roof needs the least upkeep?
Zinc, in most cases: it needs no treatment or regular cleaning, unlike glass (cleaning) or stretched fabric (periodic replacement).
Does a glass roof add much weight to the structure?
Yes, noticeably more than fabric or even a zinc covering — the workshop sizes the frame accordingly, which can slightly raise the price of the structure itself, beyond the cost of the glazing.
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