Markelo Semi-Enclosed DIY Gazebo 9.0 x 3.4m

Grand Rural Architecture: The Boekelo 9 x 3.4 m Kapschuur Gazebo

The Boekelo DIY Douglas Timber Asymmetrical Barn Gazebo (900 x 340 cm) is an architectural statement structure built for serious outdoor entertaining. Inspired by the classic Dutch "Kapschuur" (rural cart-shed design), it features an uneven dual-pitch roof that slopes gently down to a low back wall while rising to an impressive, welcoming high canopy at the front. This design offers maximum shelter against wind and driving rain at the rear while preserving an open, panoramic vista across your garden lawn or terrace.

Spanning an enormous nine metres in width, the Boekelo provides all the space required to combine three distinct garden lifestyles under one roof: an outdoor kitchen and barbecue station, a large family dining suite, and a sheltered hot tub or deep-cushioned lounge corner.

Distinctive Asymmetrical Dual-Pitch Roof

The defining feature of the Kapschuur is its unique roof profile. The short front roof slope measures 115 cm, while the sweeping rear slope spans 278 cm down toward the boundary. This traditional rural shape naturally channels rainwater backwards and shields your seating area from prevailing winds, creating a sheltered microclimate inside your garden retreat.

Heavy-Duty Eight-Post Douglas Fir Framework

Structural reliability across a 9-metre span requires substantial timber mass. The Boekelo stands firm on eight solid 150 x 150 mm (15 x 15 cm) square posts resting on a 900 x 250 cm post footprint. Sourced from slow-grown, resin-rich European Larch / Douglas fir, the timber is fine-sawn, heartwood-rich, and naturally resilient against damp, rot, and fungal decay.

Solid 18 mm Boarded Ceiling

The entire roof deck is constructed from solid 18 mm double-lip tongue-and-groove timber boarding supported by heavy 5 x 15 cm roof rafters. This solid timber ceiling eliminates unsightly sheet materials like OSB or plywood, providing superior acoustic dampening against rainfall overhead and creating a warm, rustic timber aesthetic from within.

Enclosed Feather-Edge Cladding Walls Included

Supplied complete with single-sided wall cladding, the Boekelo features substantial 19.5 x 2.2 cm overlapping feather-edge (potdeksel) planks that close in the sides and rear as shown in the layout drawings. This provides immediate privacy from neighbouring properties and creates an intimate, draft-free outdoor lounge.

Finish Choices: Natural Untreated or Contrast Black

Tailor the appearance of your barn pavilion to match your landscaping:

• Natural Untreated Timber: Uniform, golden-warm Douglas fir throughout. Ideal for country gardens, or ready to receive your choice of translucent or tinted wood preserver.
• Treated Black Walls: The main timber posts and rafters remain natural Douglas fir, contrasted against sleek factory-treated black timber walls for a striking modern Scandinavian look.

Modular DIY Construction Kit

Supplied as an adaptable Do-It-Yourself (DHZ) timber kit, the Boekelo provides exceptional value for competent DIY enthusiasts, carpenters, and landscaping contractors. Timber components are supplied un-notched and slightly over-length to allow exact on-site trimming, ensuring the structure adapts perfectly to your patio levels, paving, or boundary angles. The package includes:

• 8 x 15 x 15 cm fine-sawn Douglas upright posts
• Heavy 5 x 15 cm structural roof rafters, collar ties, and framing timbers
• Solid 18 mm double-lip tongue-and-groove roof boards
• 19.5 x 2.2 cm feather-edge timber cladding boards for enclosed walls
• Complete metal fixing hardware pack (screws, bolts, and fasteners)
• Comprehensive architectural build drawings and layout guide

Recommended Installation Notes & Accessories

• Foundation Anchoring: To ensure maximum structural stability and keep timber ends clear of ground moisture, mount the eight upright posts on straight concrete post anchors (betonpoeren) set in rapid-setting cement.
• Wall Foundation Support: Seat the timber wall cladding on concrete gravel boards to prevent ground damp from transferring into the bottom wall planks.
• Roof Covering (Required): Supplied without roof covering as standard. We recommend finishing the dual-pitch roof with high-grade bitumen shingles (available in rectangular, beaver-tail, or hexagonal designs), lightweight Aquapan tile sheets, galvanized steel Easypan profile sheets, or light cedar shingles. Note: Heavy reclaimed concrete roof tiles are too heavy and not suitable.
• Guttering: Install a gutter kit along the rear eaves to channel rainwater into a water butt or drainage soakaway.
• Timber Protection: For the untreated variant, we strongly recommend applying a high-quality exterior wood preservative or microporous UV-resistant stain to preserve the natural golden-red colour and prevent natural silvering.

Model Specifications Overview

• Roof Footprint: 900 cm (W) x 340 cm (D) (inclusive of roof overhang)
• Post Footprint: 900 cm (W) x 250 cm (D)
• Uprights / Posts: 8 x fine-sawn posts, 15 x 15 cm
• Timber Species: A-Quality European Larch / Douglas fir (fresh-sawn, fine-sawn finish)
• Roof Style: Asymmetric dual-pitch "Kapschuur" barn roof (front slope: 115 cm; rear slope: 278 cm)
• Roof Boarding: 18 mm double-lip tongue-and-groove boards with 5 x 15 cm rafters
• Wall Cladding: Single-sided 19.5 x 2.2 cm Swedish feather-edge (potdeksel) timber boards
• Roof Covering: Not included as standard (felt shingles, Aquapan, or Easypan sheets recommended)
• Hardware Included: Full timber fixings kit, screws, bolts, and assembly guide
• Assembly Type: DIY cut-to-size timber kit