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Amish Gazebos
Structures made by the Amish are noted for their detail in construction and design. This reflects the values the Amish have always had of building solid and safe buildings for members of their communities and doing it to honor a higher calling. A modern structure that in itself has a venerated history and is generally noted for its detail and quality nature is the gazebo. Combining the serenity of a gazebo with the construction of the Amish can create one of the most magnificent edifices you will ever have on your property.
A gazebo made by an Amish draftsman may look no different than one made by a non-Amish draftsman, so what is the difference? The materials used by Amish and non-Amish builders may be the same and the final outcome of the gazebo may look identical. The difference lies in how the parts or entire gazebo is made and the fact that Amish gazebos tend to appear more bucolic and pastoral than non-Amish built gazebos. The Amish have historically used lots of people and "elbow grease" to construct an outdoor structure but nowadays they are sometimes allowed to use power tools that are driven by gas or generator. They only do this to keep up with their competitors but by and large the gazebos they make are constructed without the use of electricity.
Many people like the idea of an Amish-built gazebo because they know that the Amish put lots of time and thought into everything they do. Because of this, they may feel that the final gazebo will be of better quality compared to a non-Amish built gazebo as well as giving the gazebo the feeling of being personalized and authentic.
Amish gazebos can be built just like non-Amish gazebos in that they are not limited to octagon-shaped wooden structures with open side walls. They can be made into a variety of shapes and sizes and can often be customized with intricate designs the Amish are known for. Wood is the preferred building material but Amish gazebos can be made with vinyl. They can be made with or without doors, with or without windows, and with eaves and roofs made with pretty shingles, spindles, and other designs. The woods used in Amish gazebos are highly varied, from knotty pine to log cabin styles to stained, unstained, and weathered woods.
There are companies who work with the Amish to take orders and ship gazebos on their behalf, basically doing the "modern" portion of internet and telephone sales while the Amish themselves do all the building.
In spite of our modernized world, the Amish continue to thrive as they always did and they deserve respect for their ability to do so. Becoming familiar with their laws of life should enable one to understand that when they make something, they make it right. Gazebos can be made by anyone but if you want one made with that extra special something, consider having an Amish gazebo built. Not only will the construction and design feel more personal, the quality will be unmatched and will last for a long, long time.
