Beautiful gazebo made of wood with your own hands - a stylish and practical small architectural form that will help decorate a personal plot in any direction of design. This is a comfortable place to relax in nature at any time of the year - right choice type of construction will help to enjoy the functionality of the gazebo, not only in the summer.
tree most practical material to create a framework:
- wood is easy to process with an affordable tool;
- the material allows you to embody almost any style and shape;
- wood is an environmentally friendly material;
- subject to proper processing, it perfectly tolerates external influences - moisture, temperature changes;
- The advantages of wood include high strength and durability.
Types of gazebos
According to the criterion of features of operation and functional load, the following are distinguished:
According to the design features:
According to the criterion of location on the site:
How to choose a gazebo style?
Depending on the style of landscape design and the residential building on the site, you can choose suitable option gazebos:
Do-it-yourself gazebos for summer cottages are represented by two of their distant relatives:
Do-it-yourself gazebos: where to start?
If you have chosen a style and design option, you should choose a place for the location of the structure. Depending on the size and shape of the site, the dimensions of the small architectural structure depend. Consider the purpose for which you are installing the structure:
- feasts of a large family in summer and winter or all year round;
- garden decoration;
- comfortable place for tea summer time;
- rest in large companies on holidays or weekends.
In the first case, it is worth choosing a secluded place, not very close to a residential building, so that non-friendly gatherings do not interfere with rest for those who are in the house. Especially if several generations live in the house. As a decoration, the gazebo is installed so that it fits in as harmoniously as possible and emphasizes its features.
A gazebo for feasts can be made in a closed form by equipping a fireplace inside, a lighting system, and installing heaters. If you install it close to home, you can quickly transfer food and dishes prepared in the kitchen.
How to make or infield? It is worth paying attention to the recommendations.
Choose a place for construction according to the following criteria:
- the site should not be subject to flooding;
- preferably a flat, open place;
- you should not install a gazebo next to outbuildings and.
Photos and drawings of wooden arbors with your own hands will help you choose the best option: 
Foundation and walls for the gazebo
Depending on the type of soil, the purpose of the construction of the building, its parameters, we select the type of foundation: slab, columnar, tape. A massive structure needs a solid and reliable foundation.
Wall options:
- wooden beam;
- boards;
- whole logs;
- slats.
If you are a professional, it will not be difficult to build a structure of complex shape, round or hexagonal. We recommend that a beginner start with a simple, square or rectangular gazebo with lattice walls - it looks elegant and stylish.
Do-it-yourself construction of a gazebo from a bar - video
DIY gazebo: drawings and dimensions
Consider the features of building a small, open gazebo made of wood. Characteristics of the future design:
- size: 3x3 meters;
- the height of the structure to the top is 3.5 meters;
- 4-pitched roof;
- column foundation.
The initial stage for the construction of a gazebo
Site preparation for construction. It must be cleared, remove excess vegetation, level the surface. The size of the plot should be one and a half meters more on each side than the building itself. gazebo from natural wood with their own hands must be protected from flooding.
We buy materials for the gazebo
For a square building of 3x3 meters, it is necessary to purchase a beam in several cross-sectional options:
- 10x10 cm: 3-meter bars in the amount of 5 pieces for the base; 4 pieces 2.3 meters long for supports, 5 pieces meter long for the construction of the entrance, 3 pieces for strengthening and rigidity of the structure, for the center of the other sides of the structure.
- 10x4 cm: for the roof - 8 pieces of 2 meters each, 7 bars of 3 meters for strapping and railings, bars of 2 pieces in sizes of 1 and 4.3 meters (roof cross and railings).
To create a gazebo, except for the timber:
- solid floor board: 4 cm thick, 9 sq. m;
- lining in the amount of 20 square meters. m;
- slats made of wood;
- inch for roof lathing;
- roofing;
- bricks and cement;
- 5 kg of nails and self-tapping screws;
- special processing agents for wood (about 15-20 liters).
Installation of a column foundation
How to build a gazebo with your own hands? It is very important to build the foundation correctly.
The optimal view for a small, open building is columnar. In this case, a brick is selected for it.
What you need to install a columnar foundation:
- an item for digging holes for posts: a drill or an ordinary shovel;
- level for alignment;
- roulette;
- material for columns;
- cement;
- steel reinforcement to reinforce the structure;
- roofing material for waterproofing the bottom of a wooden gazebo.
Want to save? If you already have a used brick, you can use it for the foundation.
A drawing is presented according to which the territory for the installation of the gazebo should be marked. 
The points at which the foundation pillars will be installed need to dig holes. The last row of bricks should be at ground level. Before laying the brick, it is required to create a pillow that is laid on the bottom of the pit. The pillow is made of crushed stone or sand.
Using a hydraulic level, it is necessary to level the plane of the brick pillars. To ensure the rigidity of the structure, it is required to insert reinforcement bars into the corner posts.
Given the size of the building, the result should be 9 columns: 4 corner, 4 intermediate between the corner, 1 central.
Supports should be located under the side walls after 2 meters. Considering that brick is chosen as the material for the supports, the pits need to be dug with a shovel, they should have a square shape. The recommended depth is 50 cm (not less). A hand drill is used if the posts are made, for example, from metal pipes.
For the base, bars with a section of 10x10 cm in the amount of 5 pieces were purchased. The reinforcement that remains on the surface of the posts is placed in a hole drilled in the corner bars.
In order to connect the bars at their intersections, you can use the half-tree fastening technique. If everything is done according to technology, the result will be a reliable, durable design.
Installation of the floor in the gazebo
The design can be made with or without a floor. Floor installation requires a foundation.
If there is no floor, you need to prepare a platform for a gazebo, finished paving slabs, paving stones. The option without creating a special area is also allowed for summer open buildings.
Now consider the option with the foundation and floors. Installation is carried out after the foundation is fully completed and strengthened. What you need for the floor:
- timber;
- edged board;
- tools: hammer, drill, level, jigsaw;
- nails.
The easiest way to create floors in a gazebo is a square or rectangular shape. The first step is to install a beam around the perimeter of the base. Fastening is carried out using reinforcement that protrudes from the foundation.
The next step is to install logs every 30-40 cm. The floor should not be tilted, so you need to use a level.
And the last - flooring with boards.
For processing wood, it is necessary to use special substances to protect against decay, the negative effects of insects.
Frame installation
Logs 2.3 meters long with a section of 10x10 cm are intended for the frame:
- The surface of the bars must be smooth; an electric planer can be used to treat the surface.
- It is necessary to make cuts for fastening the roof rafters. The thickness of the cut depends on the thickness of the planks.
- In the corners of the gazebo there is reinforcement that must be planted on the pillars. To do this, a small hole must be made at the end of the column - about 1 cm in diameter.
- The posts must be absolutely straight upright - you need to use a level to check the position of the post.
- The position of the post is fixed with the help of first draft, and then finishing struts from a bar.
In addition to wood, PVC or steel pipes. Polymeric materials do not require special protection against decay.
Installation of the roof for the gazebo and clapboard lining
Construction process:
- For the roof, a crosspiece is formed from wooden beams. To connect, you can use the "half-tree" technique.
- Cuts are made at the edges of the boards to connect with similar cuts on the supports.
- A special bar is recommended to be used to enhance the strength and durability of the connection.
- The structure is mounted on supports.
After the frame is assembled, it is required to install the binding posts and railings.
It is planned to create a 4-pitched roof and cover it with bituminous tiles.
To create a roof, we use a beam 10x10 cm - an 8-sided 80 cm long is made from it. In the timber, he makes a cut for the first 2 planks. This is a column that will be fixed in the central part of the cross, it will ensure the strength of the future roof.
2 rafters are connected in a half-tree way and fixed in the grooves. We then attach the second pair of rafters to the central post. The whole structure is assembled on the ground. 
When 2 pairs of rafters are fixed, we fasten 4 more planks so that their lower ends lie on a bunch of external pillars.
If snowfalls with heavy snow are typical for winter in your area, you should take care of additional strengthening of the roof. It is required to add support posts between the corner posts, above the central posts of the foundation.
Now you can move on to lining the gazebo with clapboard and roofing.
For the cladding of the gazebo, we chose lining and special fasteners for its simple and aesthetic fastening. The roof is made of wood - planks up to 3 cm thick. We gradually sew up all the slopes of the roof with these planks.
It is imperative to take care of creating a drain - the lower planks should protrude beyond the line of the rafters by at least 10 cm.
In the future, on top of the sheathing, the roofing will be laid. The choice of roofing depends on the stylistic nuances, financial capabilities.
The open parts of the gazebo, which are not sheathed with clapboard, can be decorated with thin wooden planks fixed crosswise.
Since the work is done with wood, care must be taken to protect the structure from negative influences. external factors. Wood is treated with special substances to protect it from decay.
Alternative option: log walls
Projects for building a gazebo in the country involve the use of logs to create side walls.
If you choose logs for the walls of the gazebo, keep in mind that you do not need a frame. Immediately begins the direct laying of logs in rows. The first row is mounted on a base protected by waterproofing. The corners are fastened by creating grooves at the ends. Docking is carried out at the corners. The number of rows depends on the project - for an open type construction, 3-4 rows are enough.
What material to choose for the roof?
The material that will cover the roof of the gazebo must meet a number of requirements:
- resistance to moisture and temperature extremes;
- high level of strength with low weight;
- durability;
- providing protection from precipitation (especially if the gazebo is closed and will be used in the autumn winter period);
- stylistic compliance, if the house is covered with soft shingles, of course, it is better to use it for the gazebo.
The calculation of the roof truss system depends on the choice of roofing material, so you need to think through all the points in advance. The weight of the future structure, which takes into account the roof as well, affects the choice of the type of foundation.
When choosing, consider the type of gazebo, its style and purpose.
What roofing options can be used for a wooden gazebo:
Foundation options for gazebos
Above is an example of a columnar foundation installation technology. This type combines practicality and ease of installation. There may be two more types of bases for a wooden gazebo in your arsenal:
High-quality execution of the gazebo is the key to its durability and aesthetics.
Video about the construction of a wooden gazebo with your own hands
What could be more comfortable than a warm family circle, when after a working day everyone dine at the same table or have tea on a day off, and even in the fresh air? What could be more carefree than a friendly party with wine and barbecue in the depths of the cottage, under the dense crowns of trees? Where can you be alone with yourself, relax in seclusion and enjoy the silence? Nothing will create such a variety of scenarios for relaxation as a garden gazebo, the very name of which contains the most joyful moments of life - conversations - communication with family and friends, unity with nature. It will be especially pleasant to spend time in a place lovingly built with your own hands.
Stage # 3 - roofing and roofing work
The easiest way is to cover the gazebo with shingles, as shown in this video example:
Construction technologies are also very well described. pitched roof-, and a gable roof -.
Extraordinary design ideas for garden gazebos
You may be interested in how to build a gazebo from the simplest materials that are literally lying under your feet. Take a closer look at ordinary plastic bottles, which, it would seem, cannot be used anywhere, but it’s a pity to throw them away - it always seems that they will come in handy somewhere. You can easily use plastic bottles as a building material, and you can easily build a structure yourself.
Here, of course, one cannot do without the mandatory stages of arranging the foundation, frame and roof, which will require both financial and labor costs. The walls of such a gazebo, made of plastic bottles, not only cost free, but also serve as a good option for protection from the sun and precipitation.
The contrasting combination of transparent and brown plastic bottles emphasizes the unusualness of a colorful country-style gazebo
Simplify the task of building the creation of a foundation of ready-made metal screw piles, which can be screwed into the ground on their own, equipping the base for the gazebo in just one day. The frame will be easiest to make from a metal profile - a corner, a square or a pipe, by welding with welding machine construction elements.
Plastic bottles strung on metal rods, which are then placed between the lower and upper frames of the frame. An important condition for the formation of a harmonious structure is the selection of bottles of the same shape and size, while the color can be varied - this will give the gazebo a unique flavor.
The material on creating decorations and crafts for the garden from plastic bottles will also be useful:
Option # 2 - glass bottle gazebo
In addition to plastic bottles, another non-traditional building material can be glass container, which can be purchased for almost nothing at recycling points.
Art Nouveau garden arbor with flowing forms and plenty of glass, vividly reminiscent of the famous Gaudí gardens
So, we are building a gazebo from glass bottles. The principle of building a building is the same as that of a brick - the bottles are stacked in rows, which are fastened together with cement mortar.
Spilling out your imagination, combining different in shape and color glass bottles, you can build an unusual gazebo both outside and inside
The bottles are located with the bottoms outward, and the necks - inside the structure. Given that the bottles are difficult to dock at the corners of the building, they can be used to lay out individual fragments of the walls, giving the structure an unusual sound - iridescent glass surfaces will sparkle in the sun like a crystal.
Option # 3 - construction from old tree trunks
An interesting and fairly economical option for a gazebo for a summer residence can be a building using the trunks and branches of old trees.
In the garden there are always obsolete trees that have already ceased to bear fruit and require sawing. Removing logs is often difficult and expensive, but don't be in a hurry to get rid of fruit wood - it has beautiful trunk curves and texture, which makes it an excellent building material.
The trunk and branches can be cleaned of bark, which, when crushed, is also useful on the farm - it can be sprinkled with bushes of plants prone to freezing in winter. The trunk of the tree will be used to create support columns, and large branches - for fencing, railings and balusters. Most likely, one tree will not be enough, you will need two, or maybe three trunks to form four columns with a height of 2.5 m or more.
Cropped trunks of old trees with knots and a raw surface, used to build a gazebo, give it the appearance of a forest hut
For the construction of this colorful gazebo, not only the trunk of the tree was used, but also the stumps used to create the columnar foundation
Wooden columns are fixed at the corner points of the columnar foundation and fixed with the help of the lower and upper trim of the timber. It is advisable to treat old wood with moisture-resistant primers, as well as open it with varnish to give the desired color and protect it from further drying out. A logical continuation of the style decision of the forest “hut on chicken legs” will be a roof made of plant materials - shingles or reed mats.
Option # 4 - from cement mortar
An unusual solution for a garden can be the construction of a gazebo using ordinary cement mortar. The most difficult thing in this variant of arrangement is the creation of a rigid frame from reinforcement, chain-link mesh or ready-made reinforcing structures that need to be bent and welded. At the stage of preparing the frame, you can turn to specialized specialists, and then give free rein to your imagination.
An unusual tented gazebo made of stone and cement mortar resembles a bizarre piece of rock that blends seamlessly into the forest landscape
Having prepared the solution closer to a thick one, you need to gradually, in small portions, throw it on the reinforcing structure, and after drying, form the bizarre shapes of the columns and walls of the gazebo. With the help of the solution, you can imitate the trunks of intertwined trees, lianas, fantastic plant forms, creating the image of an exotic plant, as if invented by nature itself.
On hot summer days, a gazebo in the depths of the garden near a murmuring waterfall will give you the long-awaited coolness and solitude.
Such a design can also take on fantastic unearthly forms, resembling a spaceship, if metal parts are used or the reinforcing cage is fragmentarily exposed. The roof in this case should be made of metal or plastic - corrugated board or transparent polycarbonate will do.
Option # 5 - from reed mats and vines
A wonderful decoration of a pond, lake or artificial swamp on your site will be garden structures made of reeds, reeds, vines.
The perfect solution for a gazebo - use natural materials such as reed and vine
From these plant materials, both walls in the form of wicker weaving and the roof, which is a plane made of ready-made reed or reed mats, can be made. Such a building will naturally merge with the natural environment, especially with water, because reeds and reeds are traditional inhabitants of this environment.
A gazebo on the shore of a reservoir with a reed roof is an example of a harmonious combination of landscape design with the environment
The use of such plants with a hollow stem for construction is the key to a comfortable microclimate in the gazebo - balanced humidity, protection from heat and effective ventilation.
Option # 6 - "live" gazebo for the garden
Taking a look at your garden plot, you may be asking yourself how to make a gazebo without introducing any other elements into the landscape of the garden, except for plants. The most affordable, but at the same time, the most time-consuming solution would be to create a structure only with the help of plants - trees or shrubs.
Specially shaped and trimmed crowns of trees create original roofs for garden arbors
Such an interesting design does not require complex construction preparation in the form of a foundation, frame and roof, as it consists only of specially grown species of dwarf, undersized or weeping tree-like plants. Various types of willow, mountain ash, willow are planted, most often, in a circle. The trunks and crowns of such plants are formed and directed, as they grow, in the right direction - to the center, creating a vegetative roof of the gazebo.
Openwork frames of arbors in combination with climbing plants give garden landscapes completeness and harmony.
Such a gazebo will naturally fit into landscape design site and will shady place to relax on the sunny outdoor lawn in front of the house. The only thing is that the creation of such a plant composition will require a lot of patience and time. More simple option a “living” structure can serve as a planting - grapes, ivy, roses along the outer perimeter of its frame, formed from wooden beam, metal profile or trusses. In this case, it is important to achieve complete concealment of the structure in the thickets, so that the impression of its absence is created.
A bright accent that adorns garden gazebo on a solemn day, “clusters” of balloons imitating grapes can become
Option # 7 - from wooden pallets
An extraordinary solution is the use of euro-pallets made of wood for arranging walls. Such wooden pallets, painted in bright colors, will not only create an original color, but will also be a good solution for walls - environmentally friendly, contributing to good air access to inner space gazebos.
If you buy ready-made - how not to be mistaken?
An analysis of 10 popular mistakes when choosing a finished gazebo can be viewed in the video above.
Last summer I decided to do some landscaping country cottage area. I slightly reduced allotments for garden beds, but allocated additional meters for a recreation area. The freed up space was enough for a small flower garden, a couple of shrubs, an inflatable pool. But this was not enough for a good rest. Need a gazebo. I decided to build it during my vacation.
Initially, I planned to do something very simple, like a canopy on four pillars. But then, after consulting with familiar builders, I realized that it is quite possible to build more complex structure. Also on poles, but with walls and a full roof.
I had to sit down for the drawings, sketch out the project. On paper, the following happened: a wooden gazebo 3x4 m, on column foundation from gable roof covered with slate. The project was approved by the family council, after which I rolled up my sleeves and set to work. He performed all the stages of the work alone, although, I must admit, at some points an assistant would not interfere. Bring, file, cut, hold ... It would be easier to work together. However, I managed on my own.
I will try to describe the stages of construction in detail, since the little things in this matter turned out to be very important.
According to the plan, the gazebo should be light in weight, built of boards and timber, so the most optimal foundation for it is a columnar one. I started my build from there.
For this, he took a suitable platform near the fence for the size of the gazebo 3x4 m. In the corners he put pegs (4 pcs.) - there will be foundation posts.
I took a shovel and dug 4 square holes 70 cm deep in a couple of hours. The soil in my area is sandy, it does not freeze much, so this is quite enough.
In the center of each recess, I set up a reinforcing bar, 12 mm in diameter, 1 m long. These will be the corners of the gazebo, so they need to be set clearly in level. I had to measure the diagonals, the length of the perimeter and the vertical of the reinforcement.
After dismantling the old buildings on the site, I was left with a bunch of broken bricks. I poured it to the bottom of the recesses, and poured liquid concrete on top. It turned out a concrete base for the posts.
A cushion of broken bricks under a concrete base will contribute to an even distribution of pressure between the foundation and the ground
Two days later, the concrete hardened, on the bases I received, I built 4 brick columns according to the level.
4 columns are ready in the corners, but still the distance between them turned out to be too large - 3 m and 4 m. Therefore, between them I installed 5 more of the same columns, only without reinforcement in the center. In total, there were 9 supports for the gazebo.
I plastered each support with mortar, and then I smeared it with mastic. For waterproofing, 2 layers of roofing material were laid on top of each column.
Brick posts-supports will serve as a reliable foundation for the base of the gazebo
Stage 2. Making the floor of the gazebo
I started with the bottom strapping, on which, in fact, the entire frame will be held. I bought a bar 100x100 mm, cut it to size. To be able to connect half a tree, at the ends of the bars I made gashes with a saw and a chisel. After that, I assembled the lower harness, according to the type of designer, stringing the timber onto the reinforcement in the corners. I pre-drilled the holes for the reinforcement with a drill (I used a drill for wood with a diameter of 12 mm).
The bars were laid on the foundation posts - 4 pcs. around the perimeter of the gazebo and 1 pc. in the center, along the long side. At the end of the process, the tree was treated with fire protection.
The lower harness, laid on the foundation posts, will serve as a crate for the plank floor
It's time to cover the floor. Since ancient times, oak boards of just the right size have been gathering dust on my farm - 150x40x3000 mm, and I decided to use them. Since they were not quite even and a little crumpled, I had to drive them through the reymus. The tool turned out to be available from my neighbor, it was a sin not to use it. After the alignment process, the boards turned out to be quite decent. Although the chips formed as many as 5 bags!
I nailed the boards to the strapping bars. The result was a flat plank floor made of oak.
Stage 3. Wall construction
From the existing timber 100x100 mm, I cut 4 racks of 2 m each. They will be installed in the corners of the gazebo. From the ends of the racks, I drilled holes and put them on the armatures. They did not particularly hold the vertical and strove to move at the most inopportune moment. Therefore, I fixed them with jibs, specially cut for this business in the miter box. The jibs were nailed to the floor boards and racks. Only after that, the racks no longer leaned to the side and did not sway from the wind.
Once the corner posts were in place, I attached 6 more intermediate posts. Also fixed them with jibs.
The turn of horizontal railings approached. They will form the walls of the gazebo, without which the whole structure will look like an ordinary canopy. I cut the railing from a 100x100mm timber, and for the back wall I decided to save a little and took a 100x70mm board. Exclusively for crates, such a lightweight option will fit.
To install the railing, I made cuts in the posts, installed horizontal bars in them and hammered nails. Since it is assumed that they will lean on the railing, such a connection cannot be left. Additional fastening parts are needed for rigidity. In this capacity, I used additional jibs, which I knocked out from the bottom of the railing. I didn’t put jibs on the back wall, I decided to fasten the railing with corners from below.
After all that was done, I took up the appearance of the wooden elements of the gazebo. To begin with, I sanded the entire tree with the help of a grinder. I didn't have any other tool. So I took a grinder, put it on her grinding wheel and set to work. By the time I cleaned everything up, a whole day had passed. I worked in a respirator and glasses, because a lot of dust was formed. At first, she soared into the air, and then settled where she pleased. The whole structure was covered with it. I had to take a rag and a brush and clean all the dusty surfaces.
When there was no trace of dust left, I varnished the wood in 2 layers. For this I used Rolaks stained lacquer, chestnut color. The design shone and acquired a noble shade.
Stage 4. Roof truss structure
It's time to lay the foundation for the future roof, in other words, to expose the truss system. The roof is the usual gable, consisting of 4 triangular roof trusses. The height from the ridge to the harness is 1m. After calculations, it turned out that it was this height that looks proportionally on the gazebo.
For the rafters, boards of 100x50 mm were used. I made each truss from two rafter boards connected by a coupler. Above, on both sides, there are OSB linings, nailed around the perimeter. According to the plan rafter legs they rely on the upper harness, so I made tie-ins at their ends - in size suitable for the harness beam. I had to tinker with the tie-ins a little, but nothing, I managed with this in 2 hours.
Rafter trusses assembled from boards and fastened on top with OSB overlays
Farms I installed every meter. At first, he set it up, maintaining the vertical, then fixed it with self-tapping screws. It turned out that it was not so easy to cope with the rafters on your own. Then I regretted that I did not take anyone to help. After suffering for an hour, I nevertheless put them up, but I advise everyone who follows in my footsteps to still ask someone to help at this stage. Otherwise, you can get a bias, then you will definitely have to redo everything, which obviously will not add enthusiasm to your work.
Since the roof of the gazebo will not be subjected to increased loads, I decided not to install a ridge beam, but to fasten the rafters together with a crate made of a 50x20 mm board. There were 5 boards for both slopes. Moreover, I filled 2 of them on both sides of the ridge at a distance of 2 cm from the tops of the roof trusses. In total, the crate for each slope was made up of 2 extreme boards (one "holds" the skate, the second forms the removal of the slope) and 3 intermediate ones. The design turned out to be strong enough, it will not be possible to loosen it.
The crate connects the roof trusses and will serve as the basis for attaching the slate
At the next stage, I opened the roof trusses and the floor with two layers of stained varnish.
Stage 5. Wall and roof sheathing
Next, I started lining the sidewalls with pine clapboard. At first, I stuffed bars of 20x20 mm under the railing along the perimeter, and nailed the lining to them with small nails. The back wall was completely blocked, and the side and front walls were covered only from below, up to the railing. At the end of the process, I painted the lining with varnish-stain.
Only the roof remained unfinished. I covered it with painted slate with 5 waves, the color is “chocolate”. 9 sheets of slate went to the entire roof, on top - a ridge element also brown (4 m).
Wall cladding with pine clapboard will protect the interior of the gazebo from wind and sun
Colored slate looks no worse than modern roofing materials, and in terms of durability - far exceeds them
A little later I plan to make removable windows in the openings to protect the gazebo space in the winter. I’ll put together frames, insert some light material into them (polycarbonate or polyethylene - I haven’t decided yet), and then they will install them in openings and remove them as necessary. Maybe I'll do something similar with the doors.
For now, perhaps, everything. I think that this option will appeal to those who want to build a gazebo quickly, simply and inexpensively.
- a task that requires some skills in construction. There are many construction options, but if you plan to do it on your own, then you should choose simple projects. Next, we will describe in detail the technology of how to make a gazebo with our own hands, photos will help us illustrate each stage of construction.
Preparatory activities - choose a project
There should be a gazebo on the site! Perhaps, then you can proceed to describe the construction process, and tell you step by step how to make a gazebo with your own hands. But …
First you need to decide on the project. Without a doubt, a small architectural form should be beautiful, practical, comfortable, reliable, functional, echo the general architectural ensemble and harmoniously fit into the landscape design of the site. Ideally, it should be not just an outbuilding for a comfortable outdoor recreation, made “hai so”, but also a real decoration of the garden plot.
Making a gazebo for a summer residence allows you to show imagination
Forms
And open: classic ones with a roof and a parapet, awnings, mini portable structures, collapsible tents with an awning roof and sometimes the same canopy walls, gazebos-swings. And, of course, all kinds of, the production of two-story arbors is especially in demand, they do something like a summer kitchen from below, sometimes the room is adapted for a garage, and from above - a viewing platform, a place for rest and gatherings.
When choosing a project, do not forget that the gazebo is a decoration of garden plots, and not the dominant of the architectural ensemble.
Dimensions
The dimensions of the gazebo directly depend on what functionality it will be endowed with, and what area of the site you plan to allocate for construction. Here we will clarify only a few circumstances that are essential for choosing a size:
- If the backyard is small and a gazebo is needed for 4-6 people to relax, then it is better to opt for the manufacture of a mini-structure, their average dimensions are 1.6 by 2.0 m.
- In a typical gazebo with dimensions of 2.5 * 3 m, 3 * 3 m, you can place both small and workplace(kitchen), and make a table for gatherings for 6-10 people.
- Larger buildings are suitable for accommodating numerous companies, or for closed and combined structures.
It is not difficult to make a simple gazebo with your own hands, the main thing is to follow the installation technology of the main components
What to make
But before you make a gazebo with your own hands according to the drawings, it’s not enough to decide on the shape and size, you need to choose the material for making the building:
- tree - log, timber, boards, tree trunks, driftwood;
- , stone, monolithic concrete, blocks;
- – welded structures made of rolled metal (corners, rectangular and round profiles), forged products;
- glass and, usually a frame is made of other materials and sheathed with transparent sheets: a roof, walls that protect from wind and rain;
- a metal profile with a PVC sheath, as a rule, this prefabricated structures, under which a special platform is made, and then the assembly takes place according to the type of designer.
Of course, the most popular materials for the manufacture of gazebos are metal and wood. They are quite easy to handle with the ability to hold tools in your hands.
Making a polycarbonate gazebo usually takes 1-3 days
Wood
Is there anything that can compare with the beauty of the texture of wood, with its warmth and special subtle aroma. Wooden country houses fit well into almost any landscape design. There is a recommendation that gazebos should be made in the same style in which the main house is made, so that they do not stand out from the general concept of the design of the site. The tree is perfectly combined with any materials, even if the house is not chopped, etc.
Advice: Before you make a gazebo in the country, the whole tree must be thoroughly impregnated with antiseptics, and covered with fire-fighting preparations for 2 layers.
It is not difficult to make a hexagonal gazebo, it is important to make a drawing correctly and accurately transfer it to the area
Most often, wooden gazebos are made with their own hands, since no additional equipment other than tools is required.
Pavilions made of wood turn out to be especially cozy, conducive to relaxation, they are equally comfortable both on a hot day and in a frost. We invite you to watch how to make a gazebo, a video that shows step by step how you can quickly make a small wooden building.
Metal
Arbors made of metal are reliable, durable, durable, this material has only one serious enemy - rust, but modern anti-corrosion impregnations, which should be used to process parts before building, allow you to forget about this problem.
Today, small forged structures, usually hexagonal in shape, are in demand. They are elegant, airy and create a feeling of lightness, such gazebos do not overload the space and are practically invisible on the site, especially if they are.
Another popular way to make a metal gazebo is to make a welded frame and. Here it all depends on your requests, it can be a mini barrel gazebo, or a huge canopy.
For the manufacture of a forged gazebo, you can buy ready-made parts: patterns and lattices
Details
As for, soft roofing is most often used as the roof of gazebos. shingles, polycarbonate, metal tiles, ondulin.
To decorate the building, they use elements with wood carvings, curly details - poles, balusters, a wooden lattice that can be made by hand, artistic forging, including individual decorative curlicues and finished sections.
How to make a beautiful gazebo
We will do it, closed with bars, 4.5 * 4.5 m, under a hip roof.
Making a gazebo with your own hands, like any other construction, begins with site preparation and. We transfer the drawing to the area, make markings for the foundation. We drive pegs in the corners, pull the rope, check the geometry, the diagonals should be equal.
We make the foundation
Clearing the site and making markings for the foundation
We remove the top fertile layer soil, digging holes. First, in the corners, then we divide the distance between them into equal parts, and we dig holes around the perimeter. Between the pits should be 1.2 -2.0 m, no more. Depth 0.5 - 0.7 m.
To make the foundation, you need to prepare a pillow
We fill the bottom with crushed stone 0.2 m, sandstone 0.2 m, thoroughly ram.
Pillars can be made independently or made from ready-made blocks
We install blocks on the prepared pillow.
It is better to make not only horizontal waterproofing, but also coat the stob with bitumen
We lay the waterproofing, you can coat the blocks with heated bituminous mastic or lay 2 layers of roofing material on them.
How to make a frame
For the manufacture of the lower strapping, we take a beam, preferably glued, with a cross section of 100 * 100, 100 * 150 mm.
The photos show how to make the bottom harness.
We cut the ends into half-logs, make recesses for fastening the middle bars. We lay it around the perimeter, fix it with screws, additionally on metal corners.
Logs are best made from the same timber as the perimeter strapping
We lay the logs inside the structure. We impregnate them with an antiseptic and fire-fighting solution.
For the manufacture of supports, a beam with a section of 100 * 100 mm is suitable
We install the support stands, we attract them to the metal corners so as not to knock down the geometry, we prop them up with temporary jibs.
It is better to do the strapping first between the paired pillars, and then pull them together
We tighten along the heads, check the geometry, an edged board with a section of 50 * 100 mm is suitable.
When making a frame, constantly check the level of the horizon and vertical on a plumb line
We install the middle supports, make a transverse upper harness. We lay the floor. For the manufacture of the floor, decking or grooved board is well suited.
How to make a roof
On the transverse strapping, in the center, we fasten 2 beams vertically, section 100 * 100 mm, length 0.9 m, connect them with a ridge beam, board 100 * 50 mm. It is better to make rafters and assemble a farm on the ground.
Photo example of how best to make and install a ridge beam
For our building, we make hanging-type rafters, they must protrude beyond the building by at least 300 mm, 3 pieces, lift it up, attach it to the ridge beam.
It is better to do rafters on a sled so that the roof slides a little with strong heaving of the soil
We fix the rafter legs at the corners of the structure.
Good to know: truss system for outbuildings according to SNiP it is made from a board 50 * 150 mm, this is the maximum maximum.
For the manufacture of crates, you can use OSB or moisture-resistant plywood
We make a roof sheathing under the roof. In our case, this is a 60 * 20 mm rail.
Laying roofing material
How to make wall structures
At a height of 900 mm from the floor, we fasten curly railings or an ordinary beam, we sheathe the resulting frame inside with a thinner beam, 20 * 40 mm, we get a frame in a frame.
Parapet can be made from balusters
We fix it with a board diagonally. From above we sew the parapet with a rail.
You can make the grilles yourself, you can also close the sides with monolithic polycarbonate, or make full-fledged glazing
We decorate the upper part of the wall with a wooden lattice, it will protect from the sun and gusts of wind. In the corners of the racks we fix a curly corner, it does not carry any practical load, for beauty. We sew up the base with a mini-fence made from scraps. We paint the gazebo in the desired color. For convenience, we build a porch.
In the photo how to do country gazebo made of wood and decorate it is not expensive, but beautiful
And at the end, watch the video on how to make a gazebo with your own hands, from the video you will understand how simple this process is. I must say that this video will inspire many to make a place to relax in the country. Country homemade mini design, comfortable, beautiful, ergonomic, it can be done in one day without any help.
Increasingly, owners of private houses decide to build a gazebo on the site - it is no longer the presence of such an extension near the house that surprises, but its absence. They can have various shapes, be built from traditional or the most unusual materials. To achieve harmony on the site, the gazebo is performed in the same style with the rest of the buildings. Having installed a dining table inside, it will be possible to arrange family dinners in the fresh air. In closed gazebos equipped with a stove, it will be comfortable even in the cold season.
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A beautiful gazebo made of timber for family gatherings in the warm season, located in a flowering garden
How to find the right place
The site intended for construction must be flat and not swampy. The bumpy area must first be leveled, cleaned of debris, stones, stumps and large roots. If ground water pass too close to the surface of the site, the structure will not be stable and safe.
The place for the gazebo should be chosen in accordance with its purpose.
If you plan to host noisy parties for a large number of guests, then it is advisable to remove the building from the apartment building. Then elderly parents and children will be able to rest in silence.
Spacious pavilions are chosen by the owners of large allotments. Small designs for two or three people fit harmoniously into the thick of the garden.
On the small areas small architectural forms are erected close to the house so that its walls protect the gazebo from the wind.
When placing a building in an open area, it will be necessary to plan a convenient approach, a fence to protect against wind and precipitation.
Considering that the gazebo is intended for relaxation, ensure beautiful view from it to a flower bed, garden or lake.
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Small gazebo in the garden overlooking a decorative pond
What materials can a gazebo be built from?
Big choice building materials allows you to choose the right option for any budget and building style. Conventionally, all materials can be divided into 2 groups: traditional and unusual. The first ones include:
stone, brick. Building a gazebo made of brick or stone will be expensive, but such a structure will be reliable and durable. Materials are not subject to negative influence of an atmospheric precipitation, wreckers. Finishing brick and stone are sold in various colors, the strength of the structure allows you to mount the roof even from heavy natural tiles.
Wood in various forms: boards, lining, euro pallets, OSB boards. The basis of the structure will be a bar or pillars with a diameter of at least 10 cm or a round, square metal profile. Such a gazebo can be built quickly and at an affordable cost.
Designs from forged metal, as a rule, have an exclusive design, are durable and are expensive. For budget options, a painted profiled sheet is suitable.
Unusual materials from which you can build a gazebo include everything that is enough for imagination:
bottles glass or plastic. The structure is built on a foundation, a metal profile is used as a frame. Plastic bottles are fixed on the rods, glass - on cement mortar. Laid out in a certain way, they create walls with high noise and heat insulation. The building will have unusual design, will allow you to realize your creative potential.
cement mortar. For the construction, the actual technique of monolithic construction will be used. The roof and decorative inserts are made of plexiglass, cellular polycarbonate. Such a design will harmoniously look in an architectural ensemble of high-tech or minimalism style.
living plants from your garden. As a frame, a structure is created from wooden or metal supports, which are braided with climbing plants. The cost of construction is the lowest, but it takes a lot of effort to care for the flowers.
Vine, reed. Wicker arbors will fit into any landscape, they look especially advantageous near water bodies. The hollow stem of plants will provide an optimal microclimate inside the structure.
When choosing the right material, it is worth considering what season you plan to relax in the gazebo.
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Summer metal gazebo braided with decorative lianas
How to determine the appropriate size and shape for a building
If the shape of the gazebo is chosen based on the personal preferences of the owner, then its dimensions should be determined taking into account the standards of the area. In buildings intended for recreation, the norm is 2 square meters. m. area per person. Accordingly, if events are planned for 8-10 guests, then the internal space should be about 20 square meters. m. Of course, such a company will fit in a smaller gazebo with a continuous installation of benches, but then the guests will be cramped.
The minimum size of rectangular gazebos for family dinners is 2x2 m. If a round shape is chosen for the gazebo, then its diameter must be at least three meters. The most common gazebos with dimensions of 3x4 m, 4x4 m, 4x6 m.
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Gazebo adjoining the house
After determining the required area, you need to choose the shape of the future building. Consider the most common options and their features.
rectangular shape
Building a rectangular gazebo is the easiest option. They are often chosen when planning independent construction. Such designs fit easily into any architectural style. They repeat the outlines of other buildings, so the ensemble looks harmonious. It is convenient to operate such gazebos, it is easy to install a large table, stove, barbecue in them.
Rectangular structures can be created from any materials and their combinations. Closed buildings made of brick, wood can be used all year round. Rectangular structures can be both minimum sizes (2x2 m) and maximum sizes (6x6 m). If a large object is planned, then it is better to build it behind a residential building so as not to block the house.
The disadvantages of rectangular structures include their simplicity appearance. If the walls are not decorated, then the gazebo can be lost against the background of other buildings. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully consider its external design.
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Rectangular gazebo decorated with fresh flowers
On our website you can get acquainted with the most construction companies presented at the exhibition of houses "Low-rise Country".
Round form
Rounded buildings require careful choice of material. It is difficult to build a round gazebo from the most popular tree. When building in antique style with columns, cement mortar is used, forged elements for the construction of gazebos. Openwork openwork arbors made of wrought metal will emphasize the refined taste of the owners, but they are very expensive.
A semicircular arbor with open columns in oriental style has become popular today. They are called rotundas, erected near water bodies. Round structures are spacious, the absence of sharp corners in them creates the most harmonious appearance.
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Round gazebo with columns in oriental style
polyhedral shape
Structures with 6-8 corners combine the main advantages of round and rectangular structures.
Occupying a small area, they are distinguished by good capacity.
The multifaceted design is characterized by increased stability and strength, which is important in regions with strong winds and snowfalls, seismic activity.
Buildings fit into any architectural style.
They can be like compact dimensions with a diagonal of 1.5–2 m, and spacious with a diagonal of 3–5 m. You can install such a gazebo in the garden or in front of the house, the entrance can be easily turned in the right direction.
Most polyhedral buildings of open type have a carved wood trim or forged items. For recreation in winter, closed grill houses are built from timber or logs with fireplaces and a stove.
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Multifaceted gazebo closed type
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Multifaceted open gazebo
On our site you can find contacts of construction companies that offer the service of building small forms. You can directly communicate with representatives by visiting the exhibition of houses "Low-Rise Country".
Choosing a multifaceted form to build a gazebo in the country, it is better to purchase ready-made projects or use the services of construction companies.
Combined buildings
If traditional forms of buildings cannot satisfy the needs of the owner, then combined buildings are chosen. Designs with two floors are multifunctional and spacious. Such a building is usually zoned: the second floor is intended for family recreation, the first - for public use. It is also possible to use the ground floor as a storage room or garage. Such objects are especially popular in small areas, as they can significantly save space.
See possible options gazebo designs on video:
Another option for a combined building is a combination of a closed utility block with an attached outdoor canopy for recreation. The economic block is built in a rectangular shape, the canopy can be a polyhedron or rounded.
Owners country houses they say that they often make the same mistake: “When we build a gazebo, we pay more attention to external design than comfort. As a result, it is inconvenient to use the structure.” Therefore, it is better to immediately learn from the mistakes of others and evaluate the practicality of the building in advance.
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Two-story wooden gazebo
small designs
Such structures are erected in small areas, often attached to a residential building or other building. The main advantage of such structures is their low cost and minimum size occupied area.
The average width is 1.5–2 m, length - 2–2.5 m. A metal profile and wooden poles are used for the frame. Lightweight cellular polycarbonate is used as a sheathing material.
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Small gazebo with polycarbonate roof
What to prefer: open or closed gazebo
Garden structures can be made closed or open, depending on the intended use.
An open gazebo will be a great place to relax in the summer. The design must have a reliable frame and a roof that will protect from sunlight and precipitation. The absence of walls allows the air to circulate freely, in the heat the breeze will blow over the vacationers. For the construction of the frame, you can use brick, metal profile, wooden supports. Along the perimeter of the building, railings, decorative fences or supports with climbing plants are mounted.
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An open wooden gazebo with a stove placed in a flowering garden
Indoor facilities are suitable for recreation in any weather. Covered pavilions have a roof and solid glazed walls, front door. Installing heaters will allow you to relax in them even in winter. Brick, wood, glass are suitable for construction. Minor disadvantages of such structures include the high cost of construction. The presence of walls will not allow you to create a feeling of complete solitude with nature.
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Large covered gazebo with stove
To save money, but at the same time get the opportunity to use the gazebo in winter, they install a structure with removable frames.
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Closed gazebo with the possibility of dismantling double-glazed windows in the warm season
Gazebo with barbecue or barbecue
The owners of pavilions with barbecues can grill barbecues and not worry about the weather. To make the design safe and reliable, they make a foundation with additional supports for the barbecue, stove. The walls are built of bricks, blocks, wooden beams with fire-fighting treatment.
The shape of the brazier is chosen according to personal preferences, it is only important to ensure that there is a side along its edge to support the frame. A warm wood-burning stove is convenient to use, but it weighs a lot and requires a reinforced foundation.
The design of a building with an open source of fire must take into account fire regulations. It is necessary to provide 3 m of free space in front of the barbecue or firebox, more than 1 m on the sides. The wall close to the fire source can be sheathed cement particle board. Flooring under the barbecue and within a radius of 1 meter from it are covered with sheet iron. If the floor is stone additional protection no need.
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Gazebo with barbecue
Advantages and disadvantages of a wooden gazebo
Wooden structures are the most common in garden construction. They have many benefits.
Affordable cost. Buildings are durable, but do not require large expenditures.
Large selection of materials: log, solid and glued timber, lining, board.
Wood is easy to process, so you can build an object with the most complex design.
High environmental performance.
Working with wood is easy, no expensive equipment is required.
The disadvantages of wooden structures include the need for regular treatment with antiseptics, fire and bioprotective agents. If the material is of poor quality, poorly dried, then cracks and distortions in the finished building are possible.
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Large wooden gazebo - ecological material and attractive appearance
Advantages and disadvantages of metal gazebos
The metal is characterized by high strength, durability, resistance to temperature and humidity changes. Garden buildings made of metal are either welded or forged. Welded structures have a low cost, simple design. The assembly of such a gazebo is quick and easy. The object will turn out to be not very heavy, which allows you to build a lightweight foundation.
Lacy forged arbors will decorate any cottage. They are made according to individual sketches, their cost is very high. The disadvantages include the inability to buy a finished object and assemble it yourself. In the sun, the metal heats up, install metal constructions better in the shade.
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Metal gazebo with barbecue
Protection of the structure from the negative effects of the environment
The harmful effects of precipitation, sunlight can reduce the life of buildings made of wood, metal. For external protection it is necessary to use special means.
How to protect the gazebo from the weather, see the video:
Metal structures are coated with anti-corrosion compounds, primed and painted. Processing prevents corrosion processes, the appearance of rust. Wooden elements are treated with protective agents against pests, fungi and mold. Impregnations with oils in the composition form a varnish film on the surface, the wood will not get wet.
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Processing a wooden gazebo with antiseptics
Conclusion
Beautiful gazebos will not only decorate your site, they will allow you to have fun in nature, regardless of the weather.
