There is nothing more desirable than relaxing in nature after a long work week, there is nothing more pleasant than a noisy company of friends and relatives, and there is nothing more beautiful than such cheerful holidays.
Going to the dacha with a large group or just gathering in the garden in a narrow family circle, it seems that nothing else is needed for happiness, but there is one important detail that can make any holiday more comfortable - a comfortable seating area.
And there is nothing more comfortable than a neat and beautiful gazebo, decorated, equipped and ready to receive guests. The most important thing is that you can build such a gazebo with your own hands.
DIY gazebo made of wood
Before proceeding to the main part, you should focus on the choice of material. The advantage of wood over stone and iron is obvious. This is simple installation, cheaper and more accessible materials, environmental friendliness, harmonious appearance - a wooden gazebo looks better surrounded by nature than an iron or stone one.
But the most important advantage is that working with wood does not require high professionalism - if you choose a simple option - or special tools. Now you can move on to the first and most important point of construction - the gazebo project.
Project preparation
Many people are scared by the question of how to build a gazebo, but if you look into it, there is nothing complicated or impossible about it. The gazebo can be square, hexagonal, open, closed, large or small - first of all, you should decide on these points.
They are individual depending on the purpose of the building, but it is better and easier to start with a semi-open, square or rectangular gazebo. Its size is limited only by the desire and capabilities of the site. Typically this is a 3x3 meter area.
Drawings of the gazebo should be carried out with special care so that, firstly, in the future, you do not make a mistake when purchasing material, and secondly, you get the desired result - a solid and level building. When choosing a tree, price usually plays a major role.
The most inexpensive and common materials are pine and pine needles. They are great for building a gazebo and are easy to work with. To make the tree last longer, it can be pre-impregnated with antiseptic insect repellents or a moisture-proof solution. And the most “win-win” option is, of course, to prepare the necessary tools in advance.
Preparing the site
The next step is selecting and preparing a site for construction. The location is selected individually depending on the conditions of the site. When preparing the soil, the main thing is to thoroughly clear the area of weeds and protruding stumps. It is better to remove the top part of the soil so that water does not flow under the gazebo.
Now you can move on to how exactly to make a gazebo with your own hands, that is, immediately begin construction. The main thing to remember is that if all points are strictly followed, the work will only bring pleasure.
Foundation
There are several types of foundations and each builder chooses his own depending on his personal professionalism. The most common and, perhaps, the simplest and at the same time reliable of them is a columnar foundation, where cinder blocks are used as pillars.
It is necessary to dig a hole 20-30 cm deep, make a sandy base at the bottom, install a cinder block, fill it with gravel and soil, level it and compact it thoroughly. The number of base pillars depends on the size of the gazebo. In the corners and the very center they are required, then every meter/one and a half.
Frame
Next comes the main part of the gazebo - the frame. For its construction, as a rule, 100×100 mm bars are used. At the ends of the base and roof bars, L-shaped jumpers are cut out for fastening together. The pillars of the gazebo are screwed to the base with self-tapping screws using metal corners where provided by the design.
In order for the gazebo floor to be sufficiently reliable, additional transverse bars should be installed after 50-60 cm, fastening them in the same way - with corners and a lintel. And for greater strength, it is better to install one longitudinal one in the middle of the structure (if the frame is square, then stick to the same pattern, regardless of the sides).
For a semi-open type gazebo - that is, with a small fence provided for in the future - it is better to install such a number of pillars and at such a distance that later a horizontal fence and railing can be easily attached to them, leaving only a place for the entrance.
Roof
To install a hip-type roof, 150x50 mm boards are required. Their length depends on the size of the gazebo. The boards are installed on the edges in pairs from the corners of the gazebo and fastened with self-tapping screws to the upper frame of the frame.
The ends of the boards, sawn at the required angle, are connected to each other in the center of the gazebo with nails and, in addition, are strengthened and tightened with corners of a suitable shape.
In this way, a rafter system is obtained; all that remains is to cover it with boards or plywood, and then with roofing felt and bitumen shingles. If necessary, the roof frame can be strengthened with additional rafters. To do this, it is best to separately look at a photo of a gazebo with a hip-type rafter roof and choose the appropriate option.
Floor
The floor is lined with a board about 30 mm thick and of the appropriate length, depending on the location of the additional longitudinal and transverse bars of the base, screwed with self-tapping screws. It is better to use special floorboards that have a longer service life.
Fencing
If this item was provided for in advance, then there will be no problems with it. The height of the fence is usually 70-80 cm. The boards are screwed horizontally to the posts of the gazebo as a solid wall or with slots along the entire perimeter of the structure, leaving space for entry. You can install a special beam on top that will replace the railing.
Painting and decoration
The most enjoyable stage is when all the hard and responsible work has already been done. For painting, it is better to use special varnishes for facades and wear-resistant paints intended for outdoor use.
At this point, you can not stop at choosing a color and completely surrender to your own imagination, decorating the gazebo in accordance with your own taste and additionally equipping it with all the necessary items.
After all that has been said, you can, of course, dream about such a “zone” for a long time, and regretfully retreat in the face of future difficulties, but you just need to set a goal, find time, approach the matter thoroughly, and after a while you will be able to please yourself and your friends with an excellent gazebo in the country or in the garden right next to the house, which will at the same time become both a reason for a holiday and a place for it to be held, and for many years will welcome cheerful companies within its strong and reliable walls, built with one’s own hands.
Photos of gazebos with your own hands
Every homeowner dreams of building a beautiful, cozy gazebo on their garden plot. In its shade it is good to sit reading a book, work on the computer in the fresh air, or meet with friends over a cup of tea.
Garden summer terraces are appropriate both in the country and in a private house. If you choose a simple design and draw up a detailed project, then anyone can make such a place to relax with their own hands.
Photo: wooden gazebo - frame made of boards, roof made of fiberboard
A pergola can be made as a separate structure or attached to the house as an open veranda or terrace. Often such a gazebo serves as a decoration for a yard path or a transition from one area of a summer house to another, connecting, for example, a garden with a vegetable garden.
When constructing a pergola, follow the following procedure:
- Create a sketch and prepare the material (any wooden board, log, slats for gratings will do).
- Install timber supports. If you simply deepen the wooden posts into the ground or fill them with concrete, then after a few years the wood will begin to rot and the pergola will collapse. Therefore, a round or square metal pipe of suitable diameter is chosen for the foundation. Having deepened it into the soil by 40 centimeters, pour concrete around it and wait until it hardens completely (a 20 cm long piece of support is left above the ground).
- Holes are made in the upper part of the pipes through which vertical wooden posts are bolted to them.
- A strapping beam or board - horizontal connecting parts - is fixed to the tops of the supports.
- The pergola does not have a roof as such. The role of the roof is performed by long boards laid on edge with an interval of 10-20 cm. If dense shade is needed, they are covered with polycarbonate sheets or other lightweight material.
- The side gaps between the racks are filled by stuffing horizontal jumpers or installing shields from thin slats.
A pergola for a summer residence is decorated with climbing plants that provide coolness and shelter from the scorching sun. Various curtains are also used for decoration; with their help, a kind of tent is created on the basis of a pergola.
Metal canopy for a summer residence
It is enough to simply make an extension to the house based on metal racks. This will require skills in working with a welding machine; if you don’t have those, you can fasten the poles using bolted connections.
The base of garden terraces is made of a metal profile or pipe. For such a structure, simple supports are used; the foundation is made by deepening the posts into the ground and filling them with concrete.
By design, a metal gazebo can be:
- attached to the building;
- free-standing;
- attached to the fence of the dacha.
Polycarbonate, plywood, profiled sheets, and plastic lining are used for cladding. Openwork forging will also perfectly complement a metal gazebo.
Flexible tiles, slate, and metal sheets are used as roofing materials. If the roof is needed simply as protection from the sun, it is enough to secure plywood or wooden boards.
It is better to assemble the roof structure on the ground, and you can cope with this task alone. But to raise and secure the roof, you will have to attract help.
Portable structures
For a small dacha it is convenient to use mobile or collapsible gazebos. You can design them yourself, having a simple set of tools in your arsenal.
Portable lightweight structures in the form of a tent or arch are made from metal corners and pipes, wooden boards. Such structures do not require a foundation, and the roof can be made from available materials, for example, thick fabric.
If there is no time and the budget for building a gazebo is limited, use PVC pipes. In addition, this material is easy to use; parts can be easily rounded or bent. A cover for the walls and roof is sewn from thick linen fabric. For the winter, such a terrace is brought indoors or dismantled to prevent damage from cold and moisture.
Another option worth considering is to build something similar to a mushroom or umbrella. The canopy is assembled on one support and secured in the center of the table. This mini gazebo is suitable for a small cottage; it is also convenient to use for children’s games and entertainment. An umbrella painted in bright colors will be an excellent protection for a sandbox or inflatable pool on a sunny day.
Indispensable for country holidays. After all, people do not come to the country to sit within four walls; they enjoy the air and sun in nature. Even a small and simple terrace will become a favorite place in a country house or country house.
A gazebo is one of the popular types of small architectural forms. Sooner or later, every owner of a country plot thinks about building such a vacation spot for his family and guests.
Gatherings in the fresh air, at the same time, regardless of changeable weather conditions, will be the best way to spend your time.
Choosing the type of gazebo for your garden
Before choosing the place where the gazebo will be built, you need to decide on its purpose. You should think through everything down to the smallest detail - how many people will be in it, its purpose (recreation, place for children's games), etc.
The type and material of the gazebo will depend on personal preferences and financial capabilities. The size of the dacha plot plays a decisive role. It is clear that a large gazebo on a small area will look inappropriate.
The garden gazebo should match the style of the country house. Many summer residents are considering closed-type houses, so that even in winter they can have fun with family and friends.
There are several main types of gazebos: open, closed, live, barbecue gazebos.
Open
A simple, inexpensive and lightweight type of building that can be purchased ready-made or built with your own hands. The basis of such gazebos is four pillars and a roof. This is the most optimal summer option, which is suitable for a small area. It should be located near the house or in the shade.
Such gazebos have minor disadvantages:
- use only in the warm season;
- lack of protection from wind gusts;
- Does not protect against insects.
Closed
This type of gazebo can be considered almost a full-fledged house. They are equipped with windows, doors, as well as lighting, heating devices, shelves, etc. It is easy to install a summer kitchen, a barbecue (a chimney is required), and other accessories for a comfortable stay.
Closed gazebos will look great in large areas.
"Living gazebos"
A living gazebo requires virtually no financial costs. This type is a natural structure made from real plants. Such a gazebo will truly be a real work of art. Living gazebos are the realization of your most unimaginable ideas.
BBQ gazebos
These are modern and popular projects, as they are able to fully satisfy the needs of owners of personal plots who love to eat in the fresh air. This is a paradise for gourmets who prefer aromatic food over charcoal.
Basically, they are made in an open form, but if you install a high-quality chimney, you can also do it in a closed form.
Choosing material for building a gazebo
One of the stages in choosing gazebos is the material. This is an important point that should be taken into account. Main materials: wood, metal, stone, brick, fabric
Tree
Gazebos made of wood are the cheapest and most practical material. Wood is an environmentally friendly material, so it is necessary to protect the material from rotting. The type of log gazebo will look ideal if the house and other buildings are made of solid pieces of wood.
Wooden gazebos for a summer residence together with a house made of wood will create a single style and be combined into one composition.
Stone or brick
This type of gazebo is strong, durable and aesthetically pleasing to the eye. They require a solid foundation made of concrete blocks or strip. Very often this type of gazebo is connected to.
It is good for eating and organizing various festive events. And, of course, brick gazebos look advantageous against the background of a brick house. The material is not flammable, therefore it is fire safe. Brick or stone gazebos keep cool well.
Metal
Metal gazebos for summer cottages are simplicity, reliability and durability. There are a great many variations. Decorated with artistic forging, openwork gazebos will be a noticeable element of style in your summer cottage. This type of gazebo can be classified as a stationary type, so the place for them must be chosen very carefully.
Textile
The fabric will perfectly protect you from bad weather, muffle street noise, get rid of insect infestations and protect you from prying eyes. The most popular is tarpaulin - a wind-resistant and moisture-resistant material.
Garden awnings can be supplemented with mosquito nets. In order for such a gazebo to harmonize with the style, it should be decorated in the same style.
Which form should I choose?
The shape of the gazebo also plays a huge role, so its choice should be approached responsibly.
Rectangular
This form of gazebo is very common. Buildings can be wooden or metal. Also, rectangular buildings can be built from brick.
Round
This gazebo is made of wood or polycarbonate with a small seating area. The walls can be made using willow weaving technology. Such a structure will be a real decoration of any summer cottage.
Polygonal
This is a complex form of gazebo. To build it, you need to think through diagrams and drawings. As a rule, such gazebos have six or eight corners. Such a complex building will add solidity to the plot.
Choosing a gazebo style
In order for the gazebo to be in harmony with the surroundings of the local area, it is necessary that the style and decoration be combined with the architecture of the house, and the dimensions correspond to the dimensions of the area.
Classic style
The classic style has a rich style characterized by restraint and rigor. As a rule, a gazebo has graceful, straight lines, strict shapes, a simple and uncomplicated roof, and precise outlines. A variety of decor in this style is inappropriate.
East style
This style captivates with incredible roofs, beautiful patterns and other decorative elements. Such gazebos can be made of wood, brick, stone or glass. Sometimes gazebos in this style are divided into two recreation areas, which are separated by additional seats.
Forest style
Woodland style gazebos will look best in the garden. You can design the gazebo in the form of a bird's nest, created from intertwined branches, or in the form of a hermit's hut. In this style it is worth including imagination and fantasy.
Country style
Pergolas in a rustic or country style are made of wood. There are truly enormous opportunities for design here, because the gazebo can be in the form of a village house or a forester’s hut. You can remember fairy tales and decorate it like a hut on chicken legs or Winnie the Pooh's house.
Detailed instructions for making a gazebo
The most quickly erected and least expensive option, a simple rectangular shape with a pitched wooden roof.
Preparing the site
When choosing a site for construction, you need to take into account its location in accordance with the existing architecture, the possibility of connecting communications, if necessary, lighting.
The direction of the roof slope so that precipitation falls in a certain place. Take into account approaches and views from open areas of the gazebo.
Foundation
Using pegs, twine and tape measure, we make markings and align the diagonals.
Foundation blocks are installed around the perimeter of the gazebo. There should be as many blocks as there are support pillars that will stand on them, it depends on the size of the gazebo and a few more for the middle.
We cover the blocks with waterproofing material - roofing felt.
Bottom harness
The timber is supplied for sale in a size of 6 meters; it would be optimal to make the size of the gazebo, taking this factor into account, so that there is less scrap left. A beam of the required length is fastened around the perimeter with corners, and the diagonals are also checked in parallel.
Installation of racks
The racks made of timber are placed in the corners, and at the places where the foundation blocks are installed, the racks along the rear wall are sawed off 20 centimeters less than the front ones, to create a slope of the roof. The size of the entrance is outlined along the front and racks are also installed on both edges of it, fastened with corners, and reinforced with jibs. During installation, we constantly check the level on both adjacent sides so that the racks do not collapse.
Upper harness
Connects the structure, mounted using a beam, similar to the bottom one.
Floor
The floor and roof stages can be changed in order, if the weather is about to deteriorate, then after the frame move on to the roof, but it is easier to work on the finished floor.
The floor joists are attached to the bottom trim using corners; the step size depends on the thickness of the floorboard; the thinner the board, the smaller the step. If you choose the optimal board with a thickness of 40 ml, then the distance can be made 1 meter.
Then the floor boards are nailed to the joists. It is better to sand the boards in advance and coat them with impregnation so as not to rub them during work.
Roof
A simple rafter system is installed. Rafters are made from boards. For overhangs, the elements of the supporting structure of the roof are made longer on each side, for example, 25 cm in the front and 20 cm in the back, this is done so that precipitation does not fall on the walls and into the gazebo itself.
While the rafters on the sides are attached and the structure is once again aligned, the railings can be installed.
Depending on the choice of roofing material, a continuous sheathing is made from planed dry boards or sheathing from unedged boards, at a distance of 30 cm from each other. When using metal tiles, the boards for the sheathing are filled with exposure to the waves, otherwise the tiles will not lie down.
The roofing material is thrown on, leveled and secured with roofing nails.
The frame and roof have been built; work remains on sheathing the gazebo.
In the classic version, half of the sides and the entire back wall are sheathed. The finishing of a block house takes on a beautiful log look.
For harmonious contrast, the frame and walls can be painted in different colors, for example, dark counters and light walls. You can also use decorative elements made of wood.
Such a gazebo, installed with your own hands, will bring comfort and pleasure from its use for many years. We hope the article was useful and you will make the gazebo of your dreams, which will please your eyes every day!
Photo selection of beautiful gazebos for a summer residence
A dacha is primarily a place for summer recreation, where children can calmly walk outside all day, eat healthy fruits and vegetables straight from the garden, and adults have pleasant gatherings over a barbecue or just a cool cocktail away from the bustle of the city. It is for such gatherings that you need to have at least a small but comfortable gazebo. An inexpensive gazebo for a summer house with your own hands in a short time is not a myth, but a real reality! We'll look at what it can be made from in this article.
Materials for the gazebo
You can make a gazebo with your own hands from the following materials:
The price of the finished product will depend not only on the materials chosen, but also on the complexity of the project. An ordinary quadrangular gazebo will be cheaper than a hexagonal one or a non-standard author's design. Any construction must begin with a drawing, selection of materials and coordination of the project with the relevant authorities. Even if you want to make a small garden gazebo with a barbecue for yourself, despite the ownership of the site, it is not recommended to build it without approval, since if the rules are violated, the structure may be forced to be demolished, and the owner may be fined for unauthorized construction.
Wooden gazebos
The design of a wooden gazebo can be either simple - four support pillars with a roof, or complex, including carved elements, bends, more corners and a floor.
Wooden gazebos are usually covered with wood, but reeds, slate, metal profiles or other roofing materials can be used.
Advantages of wooden gazebos:
Metal gazebos
- the second most common type of these structures. This includes gazebos made entirely of metal, as well as combined structures with a metal base (skeleton) or forged ones.
There is nothing particularly difficult in creating a metal gazebo, but unlike a wooden one, its cost is much higher due to the cost of materials, and the base (pillars) of the structure must be concreted, which makes the process longer. Of course, in some cases, with proper planning, the structure can be welded and buried in the ground, and the foundation (floor) may be completely absent, but then it is not entirely clear why it was necessary to work with such a difficult-to-work material...
Any materials can be used for the roof and floor.
Advantages of metal gazebos:
Brick gazebos
If you know exactly where you want to see a gazebo, your house is built of brick and you would be glad to have a solid composition on your site, then brick will be the ideal material for a garden gazebo. Of course, the construction of such a structure will require a lot of time and money, but its comfort completely compensates for all this.
Advantages of a brick gazebo:
Polycarbonate gazebos
In recent years, canopies and awnings have become increasingly popular. There is nothing strange about this, since the designs are attractive and have a good margin of safety. Of course, they are more expensive than wooden ones and cannot be called cheap. But it is quite possible to do it yourself, using metal or wood as a base.
You should approach waterproofing the cut sheet very carefully and responsibly. When exposed to water, polycarbonate darkens, which negatively affects its aesthetic appeal.
Any materials can be used as a foundation. Polycarbonate itself is excellent as a roofing and wall material.
Advantages of polycarbonate gazebos:
You can also find ready-made small inexpensive polycarbonate gazebos on sale: 
Prefabricated gazebos
You can buy ready-made prefabricated gazebos. Their price fully corresponds to the quality, and the ease of installation is ahead of all the above-listed designs that you can do yourself.
Most often, ready-made gazebos are awnings or awnings, which can be equipped with various kinds of walls made of the same material that covers the roof. These walls can be equipped with “windows” made of durable transparent plastic, mosquito nets and doors with zippers or Velcro.
The price of the simplest awning without walls starts from 3,500 Russian rubles and depends on the quality of the materials used and the size.
Advantages of ready-made prefabricated gazebos:
Foundation (floor) for a gazebo
You can build a gazebo cheaply if you do not plan to make it for any weather and protect it from rain and wind from the sides and floor. The big savings will be the lack of a foundation for this structure.
If you still decide to make a gazebo for any weather with your own hands, it is better to make the foundation from concrete using reinforcement. This design will last for several decades. But in terms of price and labor costs, this option is, of course, not the cheapest. 
A cheap gazebo with a floor can be made from almost any available material or using wood. It is enough to dig a few beams and lay a foundation on them, just as is done in wooden houses, or make a foundation using boards with a thickness of 40 mm or more. The floor is installed on them. With the proper approach and high-quality materials, such a garden gazebo will be in use for two or more decades. However, the more expensive the materials and the better the workmanship, the closer in cost the wooden base of the gazebo is to a cement foundation, and in some cases it may be even more expensive. For example, when using larch or cedar. 
Of course, these are not all possible foundation options for a gazebo, but the simplest and most frequently used. You can do without it at all and just make the floor from paving slabs or boards. This will be sufficient if the base of the structure is well concreted.
So the choice of materials for the foundation of a gazebo with your own hands should be made based on the owner’s preferences and budget.
Gazebo with barbecue
If the design of your gazebo includes the use of a barbecue on its territory, then take care of fire safety:
Gazebo decoration
A gazebo at the dacha is not only a place to relax. Sometimes it becomes a full-fledged room for celebrating an event. In such cases, the same materials that are usually used to decorate any other festive premises will help to decorate the gazebo: balloons, textiles, fresh and artificial flowers. 
Real or forged decorative elements can become a chic decoration for any gazebo. Both are suitable for any building, regardless of the materials used for construction. 
The opening of the dacha season implies not only the beginning of land and planting work, but also relaxation in nature, away from the bustle of the city. And so that no bad weather or scorching sun can interfere with a good rest, you should get a small house or a summer gazebo on your summer cottage.
It is good because it consists of a simple and lightweight design. In addition, the gazebo will not only be protection from inclement weather, but also the highlight of the site. There are an incredible number of options for country gazebos, both in design and in price category.
But if you decide to build a miracle house with your own hands, then before this venture it is recommended to become familiar with some of the intricacies of the work and consider the projects.
From the article we will learn how to cheaply and beautifully build a summer gazebo.
Choice of materials and design
Wood remains the most budget-friendly material for making a summerhouse. But despite the low cost, such a summer house will last for quite a long time. Especially if the wooden blocks are also treated with various antiseptic impregnations, which will save the wooden structure not only from exposure to the external environment, but also from unwanted wood pests and prevent fire.
Creating such a gazebo will not take much time and will not be difficult. The approximate production time for unhurried work will be about three days.
A summerhouse based on metal structures will also last for decades, but the cost of such an invention will be many times more expensive. And besides, from time to time it will be necessary to treat metal pipes with various protective agents for metal.
And owners of summer cottages are more concerned about creating high-quality, low-cost gazebos that do not require much effort to manufacture.
Therefore, before building a gazebo with your own hands, it is recommended to draw up an estimate and a drawing of the future structure, where all measurements and materials for manufacturing will be indicated. And then you should familiarize yourself with the construction projects. So, how to cheaply and beautifully make a summer gazebo for and what is needed for this? Before construction, you need to choose a suitable place for the structure, where before starting work you should remove the top layer of earth by about 10-15 cm and compact it.
It is important to know that the cheapest option will remain a gazebo made of wooden structures without the use of metal components.
But before creating it, you should consider some nuances. Let’s say that if you make a concrete foundation for a wooden gazebo, then the service life of such a structure will be no more than 5 years. Since prolonged contact of wood with concrete leads to further rotting due to damage, despite previous treatment with antiseptics. And, as a result, further destruction of the structure.
The best way to protect a wooden gazebo is to treat wooden supports with bitumen or roofing felt.
If you still decide to make the base of the structure concrete, then it is recommended that when pouring, place small metal pipes in the right places so that the ends are at least 30 cm from the concrete base. Next, holes are made in them for fasteners, which will subsequently support the structure for many years.
For further protection from strong winds, it is not necessary to build brick fences. It will be enough to make a fence from eurolining about 80 cm high, strengthening it with two longitudinal beams. Such a fence will completely protect from gusty winds.
Polycarbonate structures
Cellular polycarbonate will help protect you from wind, sun rays and rain. They can easily cover a wooden gazebo structure. Cellular polycarbonate has a lot of positive qualities:
- shockproof;
- waterproof;
- sunscreen;
- light weight;
- flexible;
- variety of color (from transparent to dark tones).
Using cellular polycarbonate, you can not only sheathe a gazebo, but also build a high-quality fence. In addition, it is not necessary to make a frame out of wood; polycarbonate is attached to a metal structure just as well. When creating such a gazebo with your own hands, you can resort to the help of the Internet. You can find a large number of photos of polycarbonate gazebos with complete manufacturing instructions.
Typically, polycarbonate gazebos are installed near dense trees. Due to its transparency, sunlight will flow in sufficient quantities.
You can sheathe a gazebo made of wood or metal construction using wave slate.
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But there are several nuances:
- The gazebo must have a length that is a multiple of one meter.
- The slope of the structure is made 1.75 m long.
- When laying the slope in several rows, it should be overlapped by about 10-15 cm.
Let's find out how else you can build a summer gazebo, consider cheap and beautiful projects.
Features of the construction of simple gazebos
A gazebo made of cellular polycarbonate is not only low-cost, but also easy to manufacture. To build it on the basis of a metal frame, you will need a corner made of a metal structure, a strip of metal, polycarbonate and a planed board. You also need to first pour the foundation base, concreted the corner supports into it. The next step will be welding.
It is necessary to weld a metal corner to the supports. One corner chord should be welded to the roof base rods. Two belts are welded in the middle part.
The flexibility of cellular polycarbonate simplifies the work when creating an arched roof. It should only be bent with light movements and secured to a metal structure in the form of an arch.
The roof of the gazebo will look gorgeous from pieces of bitumen shingles. You just need 3-4 OSB panels. They will serve as the basis for the future roof. The panels are quite rigid, even with a thickness of 10 mm. Therefore, additional protection in the form of bars is not required. The panels can be fixed to the framing beam of the structure.
This gazebo does not require an additional frame frame, as it is quite lightweight. The floor covering is usually a concrete screed reinforced with metal mesh. You can easily install a barbecue on such a surface.
In order to use such a gazebo in winter, it is recommended to insulate the floor with wood and cover the walls with cellular polycarbonate. Thus, this building will be protected from snow and rain getting inside.
Advice! By installing a fireplace inside, as well as creating comfort and coziness, you can not only spend time here in the future, but also simply relax in body and soul.
Wooden garden gazebo
It is not difficult to build a garden gazebo with your own hands. Wooden buildings look very beautiful and expensive. Using simple drawings and projects, it is possible to build a fairly high-quality and inexpensive gazebo. How to do this, see below.
To build a wooden gazebo you will need the following materials:
- beam 1 cm x 1 cm;
- roofing sheets;
- packaging of self-tapping screws;
- edged boards;
- slats.
To build the structure you will need a screwdriver, a circular saw and an electric planer.
In such a gazebo you can build a safe place for a future barbecue or create a summer kitchen.
It is better to install such a summer structure away from a residential building, so that smoke and noise do not cause inconvenience in the future.
Construction of a wooden structure
To create a cheap and beautiful wooden structure with your own hands, you should thoroughly study all the nuances and understand all the intricacies of such gazebos. So, how to build a summer mini-house, consider the original project below.
For the future construction of a gazebo from a wooden structure, 11 recesses should be made in the ground under the posts for further installation of a columnar foundation. To do this, you need to have a construction drill in your arsenal. Then, the recesses are filled with reinforcement strapping and filled with concrete.
The next step will be to assemble the frame. Using metal corners, at a distance of half a tree, you will need to fasten the wooden blocks together. Then, you should lay the logs under the flooring.
The assembled timber frame must be treated with protective antiseptic agents.
The next step will be laying the floor boards
Installation of rafters
Before installing the rafters, you should make cuts on the bases of the gazebo at the points of contact and sign the products with a marker.
- To fix the vertical posts, it is recommended to use construction angles. You should always check the perpendicularity of the position of the racks.
- Then horizontal ties are mounted along the contour from above and fastened with self-tapping screws to the supporting logs.
- All the main parts for the final installation of the roof are tightened and fixed, and after that the support should be cut flush in the center.
- Next, lay the sheathing and you can begin installing a fireplace or making a summer kitchen.
- Before this, it is necessary to prepare the trim to the base in order to install the sheathing later.
- The walls of the structure are covered with roofing felt for safety and filled with concrete.
- After this procedure, when everything is dry, you can start covering the walls with clapboard or blockhouse.
- The roof can also be covered with soft tiles and interior decoration can begin. The gazebo can be painted in all sorts of bright colors so that it stands out against the background of other buildings, or simply treated with a protective impregnation and leaving the wood structure, which is very fashionable now.
The interior decoration can be done at your discretion, the main thing is that it is comfortable and cozy with family and friends.