About Our Palram Gazebos
A Palram Canopia gazebo turns a patio into an all-weather room. Unlike a fabric gazebo, these have rigid aluminium frames and polycarbonate roofs, so they shrug off wind and rain and stay up all year. We stock 38 models, from £760, covering freestanding gazebos, wall-mounted patio covers and purpose-built BBQ shelters.
Where it goes decides which one you want. Out on the patio over a table, you want a freestanding gazebo like the Milano. Against the house, shading a back door or a set of bi-folds, a wall-fixed patio cover does the job. And if it is mainly for the grill, pick a BBQ model with a vent in the roof to let the smoke out. The aluminium does not rust and the polycarbonate blocks UV, so none of them come down for winter.
Why We Chose This Range
"Fabric gazebos look fine in June and end up in a hedge by September. The Palram range is the opposite: bolted-down aluminium and a solid roof that stays put through a gale. We fit a lot of the wall-mounted covers over patio doors because they pay for themselves the first wet bank holiday, you actually use the patio. Get the posts onto concrete or proper anchors, not just slabs, and they last for years."
— Matt, Founder of Greenhouse Stores
💡 Tip: Match the roof to the use. A clear polycarbonate roof keeps a dining area bright; a tinted or solid one cuts glare and heat over a south-facing patio. For a BBQ, choose a model with a vented roof section so smoke escapes.
🔧 Matt's Installation Tip: Anchor into something solid
A rigid gazebo catches the wind like a sail, so the fixings do the real work. Bolt the posts into concrete footings or proper expansion anchors in a solid slab, never just surface screws. Get this right and the structure handles British weather without moving.
Matt's Pick: Palram Milano 3000
Best For: A freestanding all-year cover over a patio dining set.
Why I Recommend It: A stiff aluminium frame, a solid polycarbonate roof that handles wind and rain, and a clean look that suits a modern patio.
Price: from £1,020
Frequently asked questions
Are Palram gazebos weatherproof all year?
Yes. These are made to live outside permanently. The frame is rust-proof aluminium and the roof is solid polycarbonate that throws off rain and snow, so unlike a fabric gazebo it never needs taking down for winter.
What is the difference between a gazebo and a patio cover?
A gazebo is freestanding with its own posts; a patio cover is a lean-to that fixes to the house wall. Covers suit shading a back door or bi-fold, while gazebos stand over a dining set anywhere on the patio.
Can I use a Palram gazebo for a BBQ?
Yes, choose a BBQ model with a vented roof. The open roof section lets smoke escape while the rigid frame and roof keep the rain off you and the grill.
Do Palram gazebos need anchoring?
Yes, always. A rigid gazebo catches wind, so the posts must be bolted into concrete footings or solid anchors. Surface fixings are not enough for British weather.
Do the polycarbonate roofs block UV?
Yes, Palram polycarbonate blocks almost all UV. That protects you and stops patio furniture fading, while still letting daylight through for a bright, usable space.
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