Choose a grill shelter around the appliance first
The best gazebo for your grill is one that works with the grill’s own installation requirements and your available space. Start there before comparing finishes or adding a prep counter.
Check whether covered use is allowed
Read the appliance manual for restrictions on overhead construction and required distances from combustible surfaces. Cedar framing remains combustible even when the roof is metal. An open-sided shelter does not establish that a particular grill is approved for use beneath it.
Where the Saxony XL fits
The manufacturer’s Saxony XL listing describes a cedar grill shelter with a galvanized steel roof and two built-in steel counters. That makes it a candidate for a dedicated cooking station, provided the appliance and site requirements can be met.
Lay out the working space
- Measure with grill lids, doors and side shelves open.
- Allow a route for the cook to move and guests to pass.
- Keep seating outside the appliance’s required clearances.
- Check access to fuel storage and shutoffs.
Budget beyond the kit
Include site preparation, anchoring, assembly and any permitted electrical work in the comparison. Use the Saxony XL manual for the actual support and attachment plan. A photo of two grills under the roof cannot confirm the fit or safe operation of your appliances.
Model reference: Backyard Discovery Saxony XL 12′ x 6′ Cedar Wood BBQ Grill Gazebo.
Watch a Real Backyard Discovery Gazebo Build in 4K
Before you commit to a gazebo, it helps to see one go together in the real world. Preston and his brother built a Backyard Discovery Arcadia 12′ x 9.5′ cedar gazebo in a single evening, start to finish.
In the 4K video below, you can see how the pre-cut, pre-drilled cedar pieces fit together, how the hardware is organized, and how manageable the process is for just two people. The fresh cedar smell, solid posts, and overall build quality are a big part of why we like Backyard Discovery so much.
If you want to see more photos and details from this exact build, Preston also wrote about the process on his personal site: PrestonShamblen.com/backyard-discovery-arcadia-gazebo-setup. It includes tips, notes, and behind-the-scenes details from the same evening.
Before you decide
Choose a grill gazebo by checking appliance clearances, usable space, foundation needs and the Saxony XL’s documented features.
