| Materials | Price inc VAT | Lead Time |
|---|---|---|
| Oak | 4600 £ | 8 Weeks |
| Douglas fir | 3835 £ | 8 Weeks |
| Treated spruce | 3450 £ | 8 Weeks |
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A well-designed garden isn’t just about plants—it’s about creating spaces that invite you to live outdoors. Few structures achieve this better than a solid oak gazebo or oak pavilion. Built from premium European oak, these garden buildings combine style, strength, and practicality, turning any outdoor area into a space you’ll use all year round.
This guide explains everything you need to know about oak gazebos and pavilions—including what they are, why oak is the best material, how long they last, how they’re installed, and why homeowners across the UK choose oak for their garden structures.
A gazebo is a freestanding, open-sided structure with a solid roof and a strong architectural shape. Most people choose a gazebo because it offers:
Many people search online to find out whether gazebos can withstand UK weather. Solid oak gazebos can last 30–80 years, making them one of the most durable garden structures available.
A pavilion is a larger, more open structure supported by heavy oak posts and a wide roof span. If you want more covered space, a pavilion is ideal for:
People often compare pavilions and gazebos. Pavilions feel more like an extension of your home, while gazebos feel like a private retreat.
Homeowners frequently compare oak vs pine, oak vs softwood, and pressure-treated wood vs oak when researching online. Solid oak lasts three to five times longer than softwood and requires far less maintenance.
At Timber Solution, every frame is made from 100% QP1-grade European Oak, fully planed with smooth, slightly rounded corners for a premium finish. Our oak structures are perfect for:
Each structure is crafted to ensure long-term durability and exceptional visual appeal. Even customers with basic DIY experience can assemble them. If preferred, Timber Solution can guide you to recommended installers.
Oak is heavy and can absorb moisture from the ground, so raising it off the floor is important.
Best foundation options:
These prevent moisture absorption during wet months, especially in autumn and winter when humidity is highest.
Whether you want a cosy evening retreat or a large outdoor entertaining area, oak provides the natural beauty and strength needed to create a timeless garden structure
| Oakpex – Gable Roof Supplied – Included | ||
| Uprights | mm | 150 x 150 |
| Top Plates | mm | 150 x min 150 |
| Roof Pitch | Degree | 30 |
| Common Rafters | mm | 40 x 75 |
| Roof Ridge | mm | 60 x min 150 |
| End Beam Cut | Type | A1 – 20 |
| Brace B1 | mm | 50 x 150 |
| Kiln Dried Oak Dowels | mm | Diameter 16 |
| Principal Rafters (in 3D for visual) | mm | Extra 150 x 150 |
| Engineer Approved | ||
| Oakpex – Gable Roof Extras | |
| Brace B2 – 9 | Extra |
| Principal Rafters | Extra |
| Cedar Roofing Shingle | Extra |
| Barge / Soffit / Fascia Boards | Extra |
| Oak Battens 30 x 50 mm For Cedar | Extra |
| Staddle Stones – Flat or Taper | Extra |
| Concealed Post Base – CPT66Z | Extra |
| Custom Wall Systems D1-14 | Extra |
| Chamfers for Beams Larger than 165 mm | Free |
| Fixings ( screws, nails, etc ) | Extra |
| Offer the Frame for Heavy Roof Coverings | Extra |
| Delivery | Extra |
| Engineered Frame for Heavier Roofing Solutions | Extra |
| Tailor The Frame To Be Up To 225 mm Thick | |
Please, provide us with information on what is required for pricing and design.
We will prepare a price offer and get back to you with an offer and 3D renders for free of charge.
If you have your own sketches, architectural drawings or photos from the internet, please attach below, it will help us with design and pricing.
