Build a gazebo in the country with your own hands. Do-it-yourself gazebo made of wood step by step

Vacation home erected, but the site has not yet been equipped? It's time to think about a place to stay. Where is it pleasant to relax both in the summer heat and in the pouring rain? Of course, in the gazebo, which was built with his own hands. It is cozy and comfortable to read a book with a cup of tea in a wooden building, to celebrate holidays in the family circle or with a group of friends. You're probably already interested, right? In the article you will find up-to-date information on the construction of a wooden gazebo with your own hands.

Arbor made of wood, its advantages and disadvantages

Before you start building, searching for drawings and choosing a place for a gazebo, you need to carefully study the properties of the material. The benefits of wood are:

Weight. Allows you to facilitate the installation of the structure, and save money on the construction of the foundation.
Environmental friendliness. Wood is a safe material, in such a gazebo they take a meal, relax with children and spend a lot of time.
Ease of processing. Complex design solutions implemented by people with minimal construction skills.
Price. The cost of a gazebo made of coniferous wood, oak or birch is low compared to metal structures and available to everyone.
Harmony. The building is in harmony with 90% of landscape designs due to its naturalness.

Harmonious and beautiful, will fit into any design of the site

Alas, not a single material can do without flaws.

Low fire resistance. To avoid fires, it is not recommended to install near the gazebo stationary barbecues, it is necessary to process the material with special impregnation during construction.
Moisture intolerance. Permanent source water nearby (river, lake, artificial fountain) leads to rotting of the structure. This is prevented by applying waterproofing agents to the parts.

Getting ready to build a gazebo: project drawings, optimal dimensions

The choice fell on a simple rectangular gazebo in construction. For this type of structure, there are two roof options: gable or four-slope. We decided to make the roof of the first design, as it is easier for beginners.

The base of the gazebo is a square with a side of 2 meters 10 cm.
The length of the support posts is 2 meters.
The distance from the base of the roof to its upper part is 66.5 cm.
The middle strapping is performed at a height of 70 cm from the floor.

The project of a gazebo with opaque sheathing up to the level of the middle strapping. For such a building, it is recommended to install stationary jibs to strengthen the structure, the length of which does not exceed 15 cm.

In one of the sides of the gazebo there is an opening for entry and exit. It is performed in the middle, indents from corner posts are 60 cm. The width of the opening is 80.9 cm (including additional beams).

Dimensions 2x2 meters with an opening for the entrance

The length of the rafters is 1.99 meters. When making a protruding roof, the area that the gazebo will occupy will be 2.5 x 2.5 m 2. This should be taken into account in the subsequent decoration of the area around the building.

Such dimensions are optimal for the design in which the family rests on the territory. country house. Of course, they adjust the height of the gazebo or the area of \u200b\u200bthe base for themselves, if it is planned for large-scale holidays and events.

We choose the material (wood, logs, beams, etc.), tips. Calculation of the required amount

When choosing a material for the manufacture of gazebos, attention is paid to the type of wood and the method of construction.

Most often, the building is erected from such rocks:

Pine: rot resistance and mechanical strength. The disadvantage is that it is easily affected by wood-staining fungi.
Spruce: hygroscopic and less affected by bacteria.
Larch: 30% stronger than pine, and more resistant to moisture. Disadvantage - difficult to process; strong but breaks easily.

As for the construction method, there are 3 types.

There are 2 types of boards from which it is convenient to make wooden structures:

Tongue-and-groove board, it will be easy to fix it

The board is advised to be used by craftsmen who build buildings in one hand, since additional assistance is not required for laying due to the weight of the material.

racks - 27 meters of timber or 54 meters of board,
rafters - 10 p.m. boards,
top trim - 8 p.m. boards,
floor covering - 40 p.m. boards,
railings (medium strapping) - 8 p.m. boards,
roof - 8 square meters(roofing material or tiles).

List of building tools

Before starting work, prepare the following tools:

saws - circular and for cutting at an angle,
electric plane,
chisel,
hammer,
jigsaw,
carpentry workbench,
tape measure and building level,
stairs,
drill and drill.

Construction of a wooden structure step by step

Laying the foundation: is it needed and how to make it?

Before starting work, you need to prepare a drawing yourself or find it on the Internet

A common mistake in the construction of buildings near water bodies is the wrong foundation. Consideration should also be given to the possibility of close ground water and the specifics of wooden buildings, we advise you to build it not monolithic, but columnar. This type will allow the gazebo to acquire additional stability and save time.

Following the instructions, the process of laying the foundation will be quick and uncomplicated.

Foundation marking scheme

First, mark the site for construction according to the drawing. Install stakes around the perimeter of the gazebo and wrap them with a thick thread.

Preparatory work

After that, check the correctness of the installed supports by measuring the diagonals (distances between opposite corners). They must be equal.

Perhaps, the best way for a small gazebo

The next step is to dig holes for the supporting poles. Depth - 40 cm, width - column diameter + 15–20 cm. For our gazebo, four supports are enough, but if a gazebo with an area of 6 square meters or more is planned, it is advisable to make an additional hole in the center. This will help prevent sagging of the floorboards.

Before installing the pillars, treat them with an antiseptic material (tar or bitumen).

Then insert the supports into the holes and backfill. It is better to do this with large gravel or chipped old brick. Tamp the material and check the verticality of the pillars with a building level.

Final stage. Prepare the concrete solution and fill the holes. Two or three days should elapse before further work, depending on the humidity of the air. Pillars can be separately decorated with bricks. It will improve appearance foundation and further protect it.

Do-it-yourself construction work on the manufacture of a gazebo to the country house

The construction of the gazebo begins with the installation of the base.

Position the pre-prepared beam horizontally, at a distance of 10 cm from the ground and fix it with self-tapping screws to the supporting pillars (columnar foundation). It is necessary to carefully carry out these works, since the stability of the structure and the service life depend on the quality of the base.

Reliable fastening with metal corners

A slight indent from the ground will provide good ventilation. In a wooden gazebo, a floor made of the same material looks great. In the manufactured base, we install logs for a solid floor frame. The distance between two adjacent supports is at least 40 cm.

There are two fixing options:

screwing screws at the junction;
a bunch of metal corners.

The next step is to lay the floor board over the lathing. They need to be nailed with a small gap of 1-2 mm for better ventilation. Each element is screwed with two self-tapping screws on each side. If you decide to use nails, then you need to pre-drill holes for them, this is necessary so that the board does not crack.

We lay the floor in the structure

Everything wooden details treat with a waterproofing material if you are using a regular board and not a deck board (it does not require processing).

Next - install the bearing supports. Place the pre-prepared beam strictly vertically on the bearing supports. Check with a building level and reinforce with jibs. To strengthen the structure, perform an average strapping. To do this, take a board prepared in advance, mark and cut out the necessary details according to the drawing. Then, using self-tapping screws, fix the base on the bars.

The upper trim connects the supporting pillars and is the basis for the roof. Screw the prepared boards with self-tapping screws and secure with metal corners for greater strength.

Top and middle harness

We install the railing, make cuts in the risers, as shown in the photo, and fix it with the help of corners. Under them we fix the crate for exterior finish, retreating from the edge to the width of the coating material, plus 1–2 cm.

It is impossible to imagine a gazebo without a railing

To give the future gazebo stability, you can perform this part of the work from a bar. Cuts are made from the end and connect it, fixing it with two nails, as shown in the photo below.

The length of the cut is equal to the width of the beam

For the roof you need to assemble truss system. It is a triangle under the roofing material.

With such cuts in the rafters, the roof will be much more reliable.

In the boards for the rafters, according to a pre-prepared template, cut out a gap for the beam (board) of the strapping at a distance of 30–40 cm.

Detailed drawing of the roof of the gazebo

Assemble the template very carefully, checking and trying it on several times. A roof with an overhang will give you the opportunity to relax in the gazebo in rainy weather and not get wet. fasten three boards metal corner. Finished triangles rise to the height of the roof and are nailed obliquely with long nails or fastened with metal corners. For the stability of the roof during installation, it must be supported in the center. This can be done with a bar, at the end of the work it is removed. After installing each part, check the horizontal, vertical using the building level.

The inner ends of the rafters are fixed on the central headstock in such a way as in the photo.

Internal headstock for fixing rafters

Internal headstock, bottom view

If you decide to use four boards on the roof instead of eight, then you can fix them in one more way. The two main ones are connected to each other with self-tapping screws, and the rest are already attached to them.

Fastening of the four-rafter system

All triangles need to be covered with OSB boards 6–8 mm thick, strictly cutting them out according to the drawings.

Before you start laying the roofing material, nail one horizontal board from each end of the roof, in the figure under the letter A, on the sides. This point should not be forgotten, as this will protect you from slanting rain, and the ends of the board from moisture.

This board will protect both you and the building itself from raindrops.

Additionally, you can install droppers, then no rain can wet you and your gazebo.

Droppers will reliably protect the edges of the gazebo from any downpour

Selected material ( shingles or roofing felt) lay with an overlap for better insulation from moisture. Laying should be carried out from the side of the droppers, gradually moving towards the base. Protect the joints of the roof triangles from precipitation with pieces of the remaining roofing material.

Fix shingles with special nails, in a certain place of the roofing sheet

To decorate the gazebo between the railing and the top trim, make a crate of 30x40 mm bars. Cut the ends at an angle of 45 degrees, and sand the elements to a smooth (burr-free) surface. Then, with long nails, nail the ends to the middle trim and to the base of the roof. Arrange the parts crosswise.

On sunny days, there will always be partial shade inside the gazebo.

The denser you want the "windows", the more often you need to install the bars.

Finishing: how to cover, whether and how to paint

If you want to preserve the naturalness of the material, then the maximum that should be done at the final stage of finishing is to coat the surfaces with varnish. If there is a desire to show their creative abilities, then the gazebo can be painted according to its unique design. For this wooden surfaces you need to treat with a primer, wait until it dries and start painting. In order for the color to be more saturated, you can cover in 2 layers.

The first finishing option is to install balusters. It all depends on the imagination, there are many options for sale, choose the one you like and go ahead, for the tools. You can also order according to the size and fix them in the frame of the gazebo. This is done with screws and simple movements with a screwdriver.

For every taste, for every design idea

Another variant interior decoration- lining. This material is a board with a double-sided joint for interior cladding. This connection allows you to carefully fit the elements one to one. This material is most often chosen due to its low cost, ease of installation and thermal insulation properties. Also lining will give your gazebo naturalness.

You can also combine the finish - lining + balusters

Interior decoration is made from pine boards. This option has a low price compared to oak, cedar or larch. A variety of colors will help you choose boards that are most suitable for landscape design.

Mounting occurs in a horizontal or vertical way. The first visually stretches the gazebo in width, the second - in height.

For finishing you will need nails, a screwdriver, a hammer, a drill, a puncher and a hacksaw.

At the first stage, treat all the material with an antiseptic to prevent decay and the appearance of fungi and other microorganisms. After drying, apply a flame retardant and wait a day.
The next stage is the installation of the lining on the crate, which was performed at the previous stage. The first boards must be fixed, starting from one of the corners of the gazebo, as carefully as possible, since the entire further process depends on them. Fix them on the crate using special clips (pictured), hammering in small nails. Mount the following panels as close as possible to each other, but leaving a gap of about 1–2 mm, so that when the humidity rises, the material does not begin to bulge when the boards swell. Check the laying of each part according to the building level.

Fastening the lining with these devices is easy.

The last step is varnishing. This is done for waterproofing and improving the appearance.

Photo: types, options for finished structures

Simple, ventilated design with four-pitched roof Option gazebo with barbecue inside it: functional and convenient Russian folk style may not suit every site A simple composition of logs with a crate Almost completely closed version. Here you can escape from the scorching sun The most difficult design with windows to implement The simplest "hut"

A gazebo made by hand will become a place for your family to relax. Properly selected materials will increase the life of the building, it will delight you both in summer and in winter.

Good day to all!

Today we will talk about such an element of country decor for relaxation as a gazebo.

Sooner or later, each owner of a summer cottage, in addition to planting worries and caring for plants, thinks about a comfortable stay. The house on the lot is good. However, if it is hot in summer, then sitting in the "four walls" is not very pleasant. And here the gazebo comes to the rescue.

This element is very convenient: both the roof over your head and the fresh air are practically open. And if you install a barbecue in such a gazebo, then the rest will be doubly pleasant.

But, if you decide to install a gazebo on your site and don’t know where to start, then in this article we will analyze all the features of this design.

In the beginning, let's decide what gazebos are.

Open gazebos (standard and common option) - easy to erect, used for summer holidays;

Closed gazebos are solid structures with walls, doors and windows. Used in both summer and winter;

Portable gazebos are seasonal collapsible structures that can be easily dismantled and installed anywhere.

As for the material of manufacture, there can be the most, most diverse options. Classic and, at times, standard wood, brick and metal using plastic, glass and stone, as well as many so-called improvised materials: plastic bottles, wooden pallets, tree trunks, etc.

Simple and inexpensive gazebos with your own hands (photos and drawings)

So, you have decided to build a gazebo. Where to begin? And it's best to start with general plan how your gazebo will look. Either it is an open summer structure, or a closed gazebo for use in a colder period. The choice of material and its quantity depend on this.

In addition, based on the gazebo option, you plan whether it will be with an earthen floor, or whether you are making a wooden flooring. Also, you are determined by the size of your building. It all depends on your capabilities and the size of your site. You can make a small 3x3 m (if you need a square one), or you can grow it the size of a good country house.

Here we will consider simple design, which can be installed without significant costs and in a fairly short time. For example, a gazebo of such a tent type:

You can have it as a rectangular shape with two and four-pitched roofs:

and polygonal shape (six or eight). Below is a drawing of such a gazebo.

The main material for its construction will be wood.

We start by choosing a site, removing all vegetation, turf and tamping well. After that, we move on to the foundation. Supports for the lower trim can be made using either ready-made concrete blocks, or folded from bricks, or you can use the same size logs.

We make the distance between the supports no more than 1.5-2 meters. Basically, it depends on the thickness of the timber from which the strapping is made. For example, under a beam of 100 * 100 mm, such a distance will be 1.5 meters, and under a metal profile pipe 60*60 mm - 2 meters.

After installing the supports, put the bottom trim on them. The strapping beam is fastened either with nails from 150 mm or with self-tapping screws. You can also use corners to secure the ligament.

And in this version of the gazebo, a gap is left between the lower guides, where the racks are inserted, fixed with corners.

After that, in the same way, we put the upper strapping. And we cover the floor with a board. The main thing is that the floor boards must be treated with antibacterial impregnation for wood.

Now let's move on to the roof. The installation option depends on which type you have chosen. If you are making a simple gable or flat roof, then you can use the following triangles:

If you have a roof with a more complex configuration, like this one:

then, accordingly, when installing the top trim, you plan the mount for such a roof.

All work is completed, and the frame of your gazebo is ready. Now it remains only to sheathe it with suitable material. If you decide that your gazebo will be entirely made of wood, then both the walls and the roof are also sheathed with wood. Basically, this is a lining, which can later be either painted or just processed. You can make a roof either from soft tiles, or from a metal profile.

Below I will give a few more drawings of a simple wooden gazebo.

And here are the design options, in my opinion, quite original and not very complicated in execution.

A gazebo with a barbecue for a summer residence - an inexpensive project with a photo

As mentioned earlier, the brazier installed in the gazebo makes the rest very attractive, especially if you are gathering with friends. There are two ways to make a gazebo with a barbecue. In the first option, you put a barbecue in a ready-made gazebo, and in the second option, you install a gazebo over the barbecue. It all depends on what you already have.

Below are a few drawings of such arbors.

And the following photos show options for gazebos with barbecues.

If you are making both a barbecue and a gazebo at the same time, then when installing the lower harness of the gazebo, do not forget to dig a foundation for the barbecue in the chosen place of the gazebo.

Project of a gazebo with barbecue and barbecue

Basically, a gazebo with barbecue and barbecue is no different from the previous options. The difference is only in the design of the furnace itself. Or is it just a brazier, or together with a barbecue.

If you install a stove in the gazebo, then for the sake of the gazebo itself fire safety It is best to build with bricks. An example of diagrams of such arbors is shown below.

You can also make a gazebo from wrought iron, such as this option:

There are a lot of different options for gazebos, the main thing is to choose what you like and where it would be cozy and comfortable.

Good luck with your building and design!

Any owner of a land plot dreams of creating a corner of comfort and coziness for outdoor recreation. By the way, a gazebo, equipped according to the individual fantasies of the owner, comes in handy.

To build a gazebo with your own hands, it is not at all necessary to have special skills or education - you need simple theoretical training, a set of necessary tools and, of course, desire and aspiration.

The design of the country house, despite its maximum openness, has the function of protection from rain and wind, so it must be strong enough.

Actual types of gazebos

So what can be a gazebo in the country? The materials for this building and the style of its design must be chosen taking into account the surrounding landscape.

It should complement the design country house and design of the entire garden plot, and not stand out against the background of the main ensemble.

But we must not forget about the functionality of the model, beauty and well-being at the same time!

Basically, there are three types of covered buildings:

Closed type, usually small houses (brick or wooden), with doors and window openings. Such a structure is insulated for a useful pastime and in hot summer time and on cold winter days. Inside, it is reasonable to provide a stove, fireplace, or barbecue to keep the heat in the room;

Semi open type. This common variety of classic gazebos is the most popular for the comfortable arrangement of a personal plot. More often, wood is used to create, or forged structures, using curtains for curtaining window openings;

open type. This includes canopies and rotundas. Typically, the frame of such a structure includes wooden (iron) supports and a light top coating.

They are very convenient in small cramped areas, occupying a minimum of free space, but advantageously create shady barriers that are simply necessary for summer holidays.

To decorate open arbors, the bases are woven with climbing flower arrangements, which annually expand in growth and create a beautiful living wall.

The variety of forms of gazebos

Modern buildings are rich in a variety of designs, but despite this, there are traditional forms:

The round one is a classic canopy, with pillar bases that support a light roof. Designers suggest making them from polycarbonate, plastic, but the most interesting option- a cozy gazebo woven from willow twigs.
A simple rectangular one is a structure built from metal frame, polycarbonate, wood, or brick.
Polygonal - a hexagonal semi-closed building made of wood or wrought iron.
A structure made up of several different shapes. More often, these are closed houses with an attached open area for an active recreation area (brazier).

Arbor Installation Instructions

Having decided on the shape and type of the gazebo, having prepared everything necessary tools(saw, electric jigsaw, drill, screwdriver, level, pliers, drill, etc.) and having purchased the selected materials, you can safely proceed to the main construction work.

Consider the most popular popular option for installing a gazebo design.

Since the building is not too heavy, it is possible to put it on well-packed soil (crushed stone drainage) or build a foundation from pillars dug into the ground.

Important! The tree for the gazebo must be subjected to mandatory water-repellent impregnation and an antiseptic to prevent the external influence of weather conditions, decay and the harmful effects of insects.

To work on a wooden building, you will need the following materials:

Pipes.
Racks.
Bars.
Beams for the frame.
Cement, crushed stone, sand.
Wooden bars.
Boards, plywood.
Roofing materials.

After collection, the finished structure is processed: puttying, grinding, staining to protect the wood from moisture and beautiful appearance.

A careful approach to work, drawing up a drawing, studying the construction technology - all this will really help to put a beautiful, comfortable gazebo on land plot on one's own!

Photo gazebos do it yourself

Every homeowner dreams of building on personal plot beautiful cozy gazebo. In its shade, it is good to sit reading a book, work with a computer in the fresh air, or meet friends for a cup of tea.

Garden summer terraces are appropriate both in the country house and in a private house. If you choose a simple design and draw up a detailed project, then everyone can make such a place to relax with their own hands.

By design, a metal gazebo can be:

attached to the building;
stand alone;
cottage attached to the fence.

For sheathing, polycarbonate, plywood, profiled sheet, plastic lining are used. Openwork forging will also perfectly complement a metal gazebo.

As a roofing material, flexible tiles, slate, metal sheets are used. If the roof is needed simply as protection from the sun, it is enough to fix 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 assistants.

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 of metal corners and pipes, wooden planks. For such structures, a foundation is not needed, and the roof can be made from improvised materials, for example, dense 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, it is easy to round or bend parts. A cover for walls and roofs is sewn from dense linen fabric. For the winter, such a terrace is brought indoors or dismantled to prevent damage from cold and moisture.

Another option that deserves attention is to build something that looks like a mushroom or an umbrella. They assemble the canopy on one support, and fix it in the center of the table. Such a mini-arbor is suitable for a small cottage, it is also convenient to use it for children's games and entertainment. An umbrella painted in bright colors will be an excellent protection on a sunny day for a sandbox or an inflatable pool.

Indispensable for summer holidays. After all, people come out of the city not to sit within four walls, they enjoy the air and the sun in nature. Even a small and simple terrace will become a favorite place in the country or in a country house.

Any summer resident on his site wants to have a beautiful spacious gazebo. You can arrange tea parties, invite guests to a summer barbecue, read your favorite book or just relax after a hard day, enjoying nature.

It is not difficult to build a wooden gazebo with your own hands on your own land, the main thing is to stock up necessary materials and strictly follow the technology.

Features and Benefits

For any gazebo is characterized by a number of utilitarian and decorative properties. The practical function of the canopy is to save from rain and scorching sunlight. The decorative qualities include an attractive appearance, a harmonious combination with landscape design and other buildings. It is worth building a wooden gazebo with your own hands, given all of the above.

Choosing construction material for the construction of an object, it is worth considering the positive and negative sides of a particular material. So, a tree and a gazebo from it have a number of advantages:

simplicity of design and ease of processing allow you to build a canopy or a more complex object alone;
you can choose different styles and designs;
environmentally friendly material, safe for human health;
compared to brick, wood is a budget and affordable material;
lightweight construction does not require a reinforced foundation;
at proper care behind the wood, the gazebo will last for many years;
any building made of wood has an attractive appearance and fits perfectly into any landscape design, combined with other materials (brick, stone, iron).

But this material also has disadvantages. It is unlikely that their list can force you to abandon the construction of a wooden gazebo, but these features should be taken into account when building a building and caring for it:

Wood rots easily and is often moldy, especially in humid climates. To avoid the destruction of the material, even before the start of construction work, each wooden element is treated with antiseptics and special impregnations.
This material is flammable and supports fire. When equipping an outdoor fireplace or barbecue next to the gazebo, it is important to follow the fire safety rules on the site: do not leave an open fire unattended, always extinguish the coals after cooking is finished, and at the construction stage, limit the possibility of sparks on the wood.

Kinds

Can be distinguished different kinds pavilions. They differ in functionality and design. WITH practical point view, the gazebo can be endowed with various additional options, which will expand the functionality of the building.

A gazebo and a summer kitchen in one building is real, because a spacious shed can be equipped with a real kitchen.

A cutting table, an electric stove, a sink and a refrigerator are the attributes necessary for the arrangement. Directly for the feast you will need a dining group, which is better to choose from garden furniture options. Such a building will provide comfortable cooking in the fresh air, you can immediately gather a family at the table. This option is great for those who don't like to stand by the stove in the stuffy kitchen at home.

In advance, care should be taken to bring communications to the construction: light, water, drain for washing. Such an object is quite massive, so the construction of a reinforced foundation will be required.

Another option for comfortable outdoor cooking - shed with outdoor stove or fireplace. For those who like to have a barbecue in any weather, this option will come in handy. The hearth itself, of course, is laid out from refractory, heat-resistant bricks, but a canopy in the form of a gazebo can be made from wooden structure. For this type of building, a common fortified foundation is desirable.

Gathering in the winter for a barbecue in nature - what could be more tempting? Insulated building with barbecue grill inside will help to carry out the idea in warmth and comfort, while remaining in the fresh air. Extensive glazing of the winter gazebo will help merge with nature. Typically, such buildings have a hexagonal or octagonal design, a brazier is erected in the center of bricks or stone, and an exhaust pipe is equipped in the roof. Guests sit around the hearth, fry meat, talk and warm themselves.

For such an object, a reinforced, insulated and waterproofed foundation is required. insulate mineral wool followed by walls with a roof. The gazebo is intended for use all year round. In the warm season, you can open the windows and enjoy nature. Mosquito nets get rid of mosquitoes and flies.

Solarium is a semi-closed summer garden spaces. The most popular type of such arbors are pergolas. Such solariums first appeared in the south of France as supports for vines, thus they served as a kind of corridor on plantations for farmers. The shade from the abundant foliage created a pleasant coolness, and, thanks to the ease of construction, pergolas spread throughout the world.

There are other types of solariums.

Penumbra can be created by additional fabric draperies or climbing plants - roses, hops, girlish grapes, honeysuckle, clematis and others will help.

Gazebo swing- this is a small architectural form with a narrow functionality, but, one way or another, every guest, and the owners, will be pleased to swing on a home-made wooden attraction. The canopy will protect from direct sunlight and light rain, pillows and a mattress will give the gazebo-swing coziness and comfort.

Construction form

In addition to the functional variety of buildings, there are different types of arbors in style and shape. This includes objects made of wood, which was processed different ways, and the possibility of designing a roof or design features frame.

square and rectangular gazebos are the simplest forms. Such a building can be made as an elementary canopy, without railings and sheathing, and even without flooring - it is enough to dig in stable pillars, fill them with concrete, and build a roof. The structure looks almost transparent and weightless, but in the same way it saves from rain and sunlight.

It is better to build a spacious square or rectangular arbor in the classical view - on a foundation, with a floor and a railing. Then it will have a finished look, and also meet all the requirements from the practical side of the issue.

frame hexagonal or octagonal gazebos are more durable than the simplest forms, therefore they are able to withstand the thickness of snow and winter glazing. In addition, such a space is much more spacious. The gazebo looks easy and at ease. However, a large amount of material goes to waste, so this type of construction will cost more.

Pergolas-rotundas round shape look luxurious, often unusual. Because of the device, the roofs have a rather complicated roofing technology. It is not easy to meet a real wooden gazebo in the shape of a circle in summer cottages, mainly craftsmen make hexagonal or octagonal canopies.

Wood is a versatile material to support any stylistic idea. landscape design. Various ways wood processing and the possibility of using paint and varnish coatings will help to create an object on the site in a classic or any modern style, for example, hi-tech, minimalism, country or rustic. In addition, you can build an object with a different design of the roof frame - with pitched roof, flat, gable, hip, dome, conical, tent or multi-gable.

Pergolas can be fully open or semi-open.

So, part of the walls or one wall of the canopy can be closed, and the rest left open. It is important to first trace the wind rose, and then install a blind partition exactly on the windward side. This way you can avoid drafts.

Self-manufacturing

Many firms carry out own production wooden gazebos. Finished construction is installed by employees of the company in the country or on the site of a country house. But it is not difficult to make a wooden gazebo with your own hands, the main thing is to follow the technology step by step, without neglecting individual points. A considerable part of the important work falls on those stages that must be completed before the actual construction of the object.

Training

As soon as the idea of \u200b\u200bbuilding a gazebo appears, it is necessary to determine its type, functionality, style, place on the site. For such a recreation area, it is better to choose a picturesque corner of the garden in order to be able to enjoy nature. In this case, the building may have a free design style. However, if the object is located in close proximity to a residential building, then the buildings should be in harmony with each other, creating a single architectural ensemble.

The size of the gazebo is determined by its functionality. For a short rest in the shade, you can limit yourself to miniature forms, for example, 1x1.5 m. The interior can be equipped with a bench mounted on vertical supports, a small table. For feasts with family and friends, you should think about a spacious building of about 3x3 m. It is important that a dining group is placed under a canopy, and guests have the opportunity to freely leave the table without disturbing anyone.

Options with oven and kitchen should be even bigger. It is necessary to ensure safety - do not place a table and chairs too close to a red-hot stove, so as not to create a fire hazard, and also so that no one can get burned. A size of approximately 4x4 m and more will be optimal.

For buildings with increased functionality, all communications should be laid in advance. For any gazebo, you should consider an organized option. garden path. In the event that, according to the project, the object does not imply its own flooring, a continuation of the path can become its replacement.

This way you can create unity in the area.

Material selection

A wooden gazebo can be made in many ways. Each of them involves different options for wood processing. There are several types of processed wood from which gazebos can be built:

From a log house. This is a massive building made of thick and strong trunks of pine or birch. Chopped arbors look fundamental, can become the basis of a rustic or country style. Decorations in the form of carvings on the prichelina, valance, railings and lining of the lower part will add a Russian flavor. Best of all, such structures look in simple forms - square, rectangular.

Alcove from a bar built on frame technology. Such a building is much weightless, and also cheaper. Economy option - instead of ready-made boards, use unedged material for sheathing the lower part, which can be processed independently, or used in the original, as it is, as a stylistic device.

From trunks. An unusual alternative to arbors from a log house. The difference is that knots are specially left on the material, they do not seek to process the tree to the state of an ideal cylinder. Sometimes trunks are used without removing the tree bark from them, or a deliberately curved material is chosen. The forest style can be massive if you choose bulky trees for the construction of gazebo supports, but the building can be graceful and thin if made from young plants.

Calculations

Before making calculations and starting construction, it is necessary to draw up a project in the form of a drawing of the future object. A schematic drawing should show the size of the future building on a scale. On separate drawings, complex structural work should be shown in more detail, for example, the installation of roof supports. If the gazebo is with an outdoor fireplace, then the arrangement of the chimney, firebox, foundation is also depicted separately with careful drawing.

Consider, for example, drawing up a drawing for a 3x3 frame gazebo, and also calculate the required amount of building material.

Such a building is a budget option for a country house or summer cottage, while it looks simple and beautiful.

So the main technical features object:

size - 3 by 3 meters;
height - at least 2 meters, optimally 2.10–2.30 m;
lightweight columnar foundation on brick or concrete blocks;
for the frame it is used: as vertical corner supports - a bar 150x150 mm in the amount of 4 pieces, as central supports along the perimeter - a bar 150x100 mm in the amount of 5 pieces;
roof - hip hipped, laid on the rafters;
as a roof - soft tiles;
floor - wooden (27 boards of 6 meters, size - 25x150 mm), laid on logs, stairs can be installed;
for floor logs, rafters, railings and harnesses, you will need 25 boards of 6 meters 50 x 150 mm.

the expense column of the estimate should also include such construction attributes as self-tapping screws, nails, corners, antiseptic impregnations for wood, terrace oil, the cost of cement, sand, as well as the transportation of all materials.

Building

Before proceeding with the direct construction of the object, it is worth preparing the necessary construction tools designed for woodworking:

circular electric saw, which will help cut the tree so that the cuts are even and beautiful;
a jigsaw and a hacksaw are useful for small cuts;
the miter box will help to cut the tree at the right angle evenly and accurately (a circular saw only makes straight cuts);
electric drill and drills for it;

screwdriver;
hammer;
construction tape measure and level, plumb;
pincers, nippers;
bayonet shovel;
stepladder or ladder.

Foundation construction

For spacious, heavy buildings, for example, winter gazebos with insulation and glazing, a reinforced foundation is best suited. The most common type is tape. If the future gazebo will also be equipped with a stove or an outdoor barbecue fireplace, this type of base should be considered. For a lightweight gazebo using frame technology, a columnar foundation is more appropriate.

It is less expensive and easy to install, does not require the manufacture of formwork, and allows for easy repair of the flooring.

The installation instructions contain the following important points:

At the site of the future construction, marking is carried out according to the size of the object. To do this, you need to drive in 4 pegs and pull a thick thread between them.
Along the perimeter, at an equal distance from each other, 8 holes are dug in the form of a square, and 1 hole is in the middle, to the depth of the shovel bayonet. In the center of each hole, except for the middle one, a long reinforcing bar is installed, which will link the frame of the building with the foundation.
The pits fall asleep sand and gravel mix, moistened and well rammed.
Next, brick pillars are laid out, the elements of which are fastened cement mortar and aligned with each other. It is important that the surfaces of the supports are laid out flush, regardless of the terrain of the site, because this is the only way to ensure that and flooring thereafter was equal.
A sheet of roofing material for waterproofing is laid on each pillar.

The height of the columns depends on the relief of the soil on suburban area. Somewhere you will have to build a pillar of 4 bricks, and somewhere 2 elements may be enough. You should also take into account the desire and possibility of making ladders.

It is important not to neglect the arrangement of the sand and gravel cushion - it is this stage that will allow the building not to settle. Worst of all, if the settling occurs unevenly, which is why it is important to properly tamp the pillow.

Wood preparation

While the cement hardens, it is necessary to prepare the wood. Via circular saw and the miter box, according to the drawn scheme, we cut the wood according to the required dimensions. Next, it should be treated with special antiseptics that prevent the appearance of mold, and impregnations from decay.

If the building will have additional options in the form of an outdoor fireplace, you should not choose oil-based antiseptics - such a composition is more fire hazardous, but a solution with fire retardants will protect against fire. If the tree is damp, recently cut down, products containing alcohol are better suited. It should also be borne in mind that there are antiseptics with pigments that can change the color of the tree. The compositions, depending on the manufacturer, are applied with a brush, a sprayer, some elements may be soaked in a solution.

The impregnation is applied with a special brush according to the location of the wood fibers. It is important that at the time of application there is no strong wind, rain, scorching sun.

The weather should be moderate, then the solution will not dry prematurely and will not wash off.

Neglecting wood protection work, you can wait until the gazebo begins to rot, collapse, the tree may begin to swell, paint or varnish on the surface may chip and peel off. In order for the building to serve longer, it is better to take care of it in advance.

Bottom trim

For hardening column foundation it will take 3-4 days, for the drying of impregnations and antiseptics - another 1-2 days. After that, you can start creating the bottom trim.

For the lower strapping, four beams 150x150 mm three meters long are needed. At the end of each beam, a groove is cut, approximately 75 mm in size, for attaching the elements to each other in a “half-tree” type. The bars are stacked on top of each other around the perimeter and mounted on reinforcing bayonets, fastened with self-tapping screws or nails.

Frame and top rail

In the center of the base of the bars intended for the frame, holes for the reinforcing bar are made from the end with a drill and a thick drill. More massive bars (4 pieces) are installed in the corners, thinner ones (5 pieces) along the perimeter. WITH front side gazebos should consider the opening for the entrance. It is formed using two bars at a convenient distance from each other. Therefore, 5 pillars are allocated to the frame along the perimeter, and not 4.

The vertical elements of the frame are leveled using the building level and fixed with wood scraps. This is a temporary measure, because the trimmings are removed after the installation of the upper harness. The latter is installed on top of the vertical supports "overlapped" from the bars 150x100 mm, by analogy with the bottom strapping. All elements are fastened with screws or nails.

Floor

To install the log, you will need bars 150 by 50 mm in the amount of 5 pieces. They are installed flush with the bottom strapping using special corners. Directly the floor surface is covered with boards 150 by 50 mm. It is important that small gaps of 2-3 mm in size remain between the elements for water to drain. At the junction of the floor with vertical supports, it is necessary to make cuts so that the surface becomes homogeneous.

Roof

For the roof, it is necessary to prepare a separate sketch that will help create a reliable, stable structure. The roof frame is a classic truss hip four-slope system. For rafters, it is necessary to prepare bars 150 by 50 mm.

The structure should be assembled in advance, on the ground, and only then lifted to the upper trim and secured. It is necessary to assemble the roof frame immediately after the stage of installation of the lower trim.

Due to the fact that the lower trim is identical to the upper one, it is possible to make the necessary cuts in the rafters, guided by the dimensions of the finished structure.

Four beams come together to form 4 hip roof triangles. Each triangle is divided into three parts from top to bottom by three additional boards that are necessary for laying roofing material. In places where the rafters intersect with the strapping, slots are made to help seat the structure on the upper level of the strapping. The structure is mounted on top.

After fixing the roof frame, the triangles are sheathed with boards. For soft tiles, the sheathing must be made tightly, for lighter material, significant gaps can be left, but it should be borne in mind that the roof must fit snugly against the rafters.

Next, you can cover the roof frame with a membrane material that will not allow moisture to seep into the object. You can attach it to the rafters with a furniture stapler. Installation of roofing material depends on its type. The tile is laid out from the bottom up, the joints are covered with spinal tiles.

decorative trim

The frame, roof and floor are ready. Such a canopy can already be used, but in order to complete the work and achieve the external attractiveness and completeness of the object, it is necessary to install railings, fences, possibly make a crate and stairs.

Railings are made from thin boards that can be planed to round or unusual shape, and are installed below the middle of the frame. Rails are also used as fences, which can be laid out according to classic patterns - a rectangle, a flower, a triangle, a pigtail. The railing can be tightly sewn up with clapboard or have a combined pattern.

If the gazebo is high, then the foundation should be hidden with boards, and a ladder should be attached to the entrance. Comfort will add garden furniture and textiles. Curtains, pillows and even a rug in dry weather will be a great addition to outdoor recreation in such a gazebo.

Beautiful examples for inspiration

Wooden pergola-type arbors look elegant and weightless. Textiles can be used to create shadows. The Mediterranean style in the garden of a country house will inspire pleasant thoughts about the sea, give a feeling of complete relaxation and bliss.

Oriental style is too demanding for design. For example, a Chinese gazebo should stand in a garden that will fully comply with all Eastern traditions - these are rock gardens that will support the idea, and paths paved according to all the rules of the East, and the calming water surface of artificial reservoirs.

But you can also give an oriental flavor to a European country estate: you just need to slightly modify the structure of the roof and raise the lower parts of the rafters up like a pagoda.

A forest-style gazebo appears as a kind of shelter for a real hunter. For such a construction, you can really use materials from the forest without buying ready-made bars or round timber. This building looks unusual and authentic.

Even decorating your site in a modern style, such as hi-tech or minimalism, you can use wood material. The main thing is to properly process the tree and find the necessary form of the future building.