The gazebo is one of the popular types of small architectural forms. Sooner or later, each owner of a suburban area thinks about building such a vacation spot for his family and guests.
Outdoor gatherings, at the same time, regardless of the changing weather conditions, will be the best pastime.
Choosing the type of gazebo for a summer residence
Before choosing a place on which the gazebo will be built, it is necessary to determine its purpose. Everything should be thought out to the smallest detail - how many people will be in it, its purpose (recreation, a place for children's games), etc.
The type and material of the gazebo will depend on personal preferences, on financial capabilities. The decisive role is played by the size of the summer cottage. It is clear that a large gazebo in a small area will not look appropriate.
Garden arbor should be combined in style with a country house. Many summer residents consider closed houses so that even in the winter you can have fun with family and friends.
There are several main types of arbors: open, closed, live, barbecue arbors.
Open
A simple, inexpensive and easy type of building, which can be purchased ready-made or built with your own hands. The basis of such arbors is four pillars and a roof. This is the best summer option, which is suitable for a small plot. It should be located next to the house or in the shade.
Such arbors have small flaws:
- use only in the warm season,
- lack of protection against wind gusts,
- does not protect against insects.
Closed
This type of gazebo can be considered an almost full house. They are equipped with windows, doors, as well as lighting, heating devices, shelves, etc. It is easy to install a summer kitchen, barbecue and barbecue (the presence of a chimney), other accessories for a comfortable stay.
Closed gazebos will look great in large areas.
"Living arbors"
Live gazebo requires virtually no financial costs. This type is a natural structure consisting of real plants. Such a gazebo will be truly a work of art. Live gazebos are the realization of your most unimaginable ideas.
Why do you need a gazebo
The most basic tasks of a small building are to create comfort and relaxation area for the whole family. The arbor also helps to cook in it.
For example, some people make gazebos with barbecues on which barbecue is made. I'm sorry if you got your appetite, but just imagine how great the idea is.
Also, on summer nights in a gazebo it’s good to sit with your family, take a guitar and play a song that warms your soul.
Note! For arranging the territory, an alternative to the patio and pergola can be used pergola. Such a structure is not intricate in construction and the pergola in landscape design looks just fine!
What are the arbors
Now let's move on to the most important thing - types of arbors. Each type depends on what material the resting place was created.
The most basic are wooden arbors. They are made quite simply, they allow you to choose the height that a person wants and bring only positive emotions.
The ease of construction is also good because it has a standard tree of good quality.
Of course, arbours made of wood are good, but not everyone fits. A good option should be noted and brick arbors.
Such structures are made much more wooden and better protect from summer rains, if such happen. They are more like an ordinary building, which may not be suitable for everyone.
Yes, strength is the main quality of each structure, but in this case it may not be so. Bricks can spoil the summer atmosphere of nature.
But brick gazebos are good in their own way. For example, wooden arbors can be too stand out among all the buildings available in the district. Brick is not so allocated, as it is made in accordance with the cottage.
The main task of each structure is to benefit and give pleasure to its owner. So here is everyone’s choice, as a person wishes.
Types of arbors
There are several types of arbors that are built:
- Open
- Half open
- Closed
Each type of gazebo is good in its own way. For example, open - summer house arbors. These are rotundas or canopies. Most suitable for summer time.
Semi-open include traditional summer cottages. They look a little closed, since they have special sides or fences on each of the walls. Usually they are hanged with curtains, or even double-glazed windows are used, at the discretion of everyone.
Closed - a separate option. They are unique, as they are both a building and an open space. Basically, such gazebos are made as summer kitchens, pavilions or grill houses. For summer time, they are suitable, but everyone has a choice.
Having examined the photo of the gazebo with your own hands, you can come to the conclusion which type of gazebo is most suitable for you. Remember that the choice must be made, as the building is done for a long time.
Metal arbors
Now we turn to a more exotic option - metal gazebos. The metal gazebo is in demand among those who love grace and beauty.
Such arbors are quite inexpensive, but they look extremely attractive when fully built. The gazebo is made entirely of metal, which gives it simplicity.
And it would seem: a metal structure, because it can not be completed quickly. No not like this. Such a construction is done in just a few days, and is not inferior in strength to the brick. So this option is also worth considering.
Which version of the gazebo is the cheapest
It is clear that the most simple and convenient option for everyone will be a wooden gazebo. Why? Price. It is very simple, suitable for everyone.
Among the many materials on the market, wood is ranked the least. Because it is a lot of it. Therefore, arbors made of wood are considered a budget option.
How to choose the type of construction of the gazebo?
Functional gazebo in landscape design involves the practical use of the building. It can combine in itself:
- summer kitchen with barbecue or barbecue,
- covered terrace with double hanging swing,
- well-maintained private space with internet in the open air,
- a shady playpen for a secluded holiday in a remote corner of the garden,
- aesthetic frame under a mosquito net for sleeping outdoors in the summer,
- a place for joint dinners in the country in the shadow of climbing plants,
- a small greenhouse for the cultivation of indoor plants in the warm season,
- a glazed weekend terrace with friendly company in the cold season.
The design of the gazebo made of stone and wood will last a very long time.
Small gazebo in the courtyard of a private house
The purpose of the summerhouse determines its design features, materials for its construction and decoration. Most often used natural wood and metal for the frame. For the roof, inexpensive roofing materials are suitable. The transparent fragments of the gazebo do:
- tempered glass (for heavy loads from hail and other precipitation),
- unbreakable plexiglass (prone to scratches)
- polycarbonate
- transparent flexible slate and other polymers.
The type of construction depends on whether it will be used in the cold season.
- If it is being built in a region where heavy snowfalls in winter, it is better to make a peaked roof on which the snow cap will not linger.
- The collapsible design is also suitable - the roof for the winter
- Arbor in the form of a gallery under the vines is suitable for a warm climate. It is advisable to cover these and other climbing plants for the period of severe frosts, in the spring they cut the vines, some flowers stop.
- For lovers of winter visits, summer houses build arbors such as a glazed house for lunch with barbecue, which are fried nearby.
- A gazebo under polycarbonate or flexible slate can adjoin a blank wall of a house, combining the functions of an indoor gallery. It is convenient to cook and dine in the shade, and indoor plants and seedlings will be protected from climatic troubles.
Aesthetics of the building is an important factor. Better to spend a little more time on its construction than for many years be content with something second-rate. There are many examples when designer gazebos, built with their own hands, become not only an adornment of a summer residence and a pride of friends and neighbors.
Wooden arbor design in the yard
Design project arbors made of wood
For maximum comfort the gazebo can be glazed
The successful appearance of the covered structure encourages the transformation of the entire suburban area. But it’s better to start with a landscape design project:
- ponds
- arbors
- benches
- lighting,
- alleys and paths
- hedges, flower beds and alpine slides.
Any arbor should be not just a "gatehouse" to protect the garden from birds and wild animals, which often happens in places remote from the city near the forest. The construction should fully meet the aesthetic needs of the owners and ideas about comfort and functionality.
Near the arbor you can put flower pots
Japanese-style wooden gazebo design
The main varieties of light buildings
The generally accepted classification of summer houses:
- open structures on supports under a canopy,
- half-closed classical constructions,
- closed buildings (summer kitchens, barbecue or grill houses).
In the arbor, intended for cooking, it is desirable to bring water and lighting. Then it will be convenient to use it in any weather, in the daytime in the evening.
Attention! Professional chefs are often invited to a spacious gazebo to organize a picnic with friends or a family holiday in nature. The usual requirement for cooks for hire is hygiene (a washbasin with running water) and an equipped catering unit - an oven, barbecue, barbecue and a meat cutting table.
When designing a project, it is imperative to decide in advance what the stylistics of the design will be - an important aesthetic component. Bricks are a traditional material for summer houses. The bases of arbors for a personal plot where everything is built from this material, it is better to make in one design.
In the gazebo you can put a sofa and relax there in your free time.
Japanese style gazebo design
An unusual version of a gazebo without a roof with a sofa
Arbor of a temporary type - a frame under an awning, draped with fabric. Such vestments can be removed unnecessarily and used when the family periodically arrives at the cottage on rare weekends. It is filled with garden furniture with soft seats, which are then brought into the house.
If food is prepared in another place, then you can limit yourself to a simple arbor of an open shooting gallery. For example, forged versions of metal structures under climbing plants - photos of arbors in landscape design.
Features
Cottage is a great place to relax in a pleasant company. To relax in an environment close to nature, people build gazebos on the sites. Such structures may be open, semi-open or closed.
Relaxing in the conditions of a well-executed gazebo gives users great pleasure. In such an environment, you can properly relax, distract from everyday problems and fuss. In the modern frantic pace of life, this is especially true.
The gazebo will be useful not only for a pleasant pastime, but also for decorating the site. This design is able to transform the cottage, making it more comfortable, welcoming and thoughtful.
Often, beautiful and solid large-sized arbors become a bright accent of the site, attracting the attention of neighbors and passers-by.
Such designs are made of different materials. Of course, the most popular are wood options. They literally radiate warmth and comfort.
Country arbors have an important feature - they should reliably protect users from atmospheric precipitation, for example, rain. Also, these structures should protect people from exposure to aggressive sunlight.
If the gazebo was made correctly, then it will be possible to be in it even during a downpour or intense heat. In all cases, the rest will not be spoiled by weather conditions.
Such designs are good in that you can build them yourself. Moreover, for this you do not need to have a special education or rich experience. It is enough to strictly adhere to the step-by-step instructions, and the result will not make the master disappointed.
Building a gazebo does not cause any problems to people who live in a country house. If you decide to install a veranda, then the household will have to experience some inconvenience. This indicates the practicality of the gazebos and the seamlessness of their construction.
In the gazebo, you can relax not only during the day. Often people spend time in these structures at night. The gazebo can be supplemented with various lighting devices, which will make it even more interesting and functional.
The gazebo can be of any size. So, for a small area, a more compact and cumbersome design is suitable.
If the land in the country has a large area, then on it you can place a good-quality gazebo of appropriate dimensions. In both cases, the structure will attract attention and decorate the site.
Today, buildings are very popular, supplemented by various functional components. It can be a stove or a fireplace. Relaxing in such buildings is not only pleasant, but also very convenient.
A feature of the gazebos is that they can be glazed. Most often, such structures are assembled from a metal frame. They serve for many years and are quite warm. For this reason, in such a gazebo it will be comfortable to be not only in summer or spring, but also in autumn or even cold winter.
To install a beautiful gazebo on a summer cottage, you will need to correctly draw up a project, prepare the land and build a foundation.
If you comply with all the points, the design will be reliable, stable and durable.
Do I need to register?
Many owners of summer cottages wonder whether it is necessary to register a gazebo. Minor buildings in the country should not be registered. These include not only arbors, but also greenhouses, wells, sheds and fences.
Today, there are many modifications of summer cottages. A suitable design can be made for a plot of any size. Let's get to know more closely with all the possible options for such structures.
Half closed
The most popular arbors are semi-closed type. In such designs, both closed walls and open areas are present.
Of course, in the cold season, being in a half-closed gazebo is not very comfortable due to low temperatures. However, from early spring to late fall in the conditions of such structures you can fully relax, enjoying the fresh air.
"Living"
“Living” are called arbors consisting of natural material - lashes and branches of flowering plants. Such designs are not only absolutely safe and environmentally friendly, but also very beautiful.
Most often, in the manufacture of spectacular “live” arbors, rather fragile and delicate creepers are used, and at their base there is a wire frame that gives the necessary shape to natural materials. If thicker, denser and stronger plants are used in the construction, then the steel base for them may not be used.
The main advantage of a “lively” arbor is that, being in it, people enjoy the natural shade, coolness and unique natural aroma. Such designs are chosen by many owners of cottages who prefer a complete and comfortable stay surrounded by living plants.
Collapsible
Many homeowners who do not want to independently build a gazebo for a summer residence, turn to practical prefabricated structures. Such products are good in that they can be easily disassembled when necessary and just as quickly removed when needed.
Collapsible frames are made not only of wood, but also of metal. Such structures are lightweight, so they can be easily moved around the site.
In addition to the frame structure, such mobile arbors also have such an element as an awning. Most often, tarpaulin, PVC-cloth or polyester with special protective impregnation act as an awning.
Collapsible arbors do not always have a frame base. There are also frameless models, which are an awning or a tent. These elements are stretched using stretch marks and special poles.
The following types of frameless buildings are distinguished:
- Awning tent. Such structures are unique houses equipped with a roof, walls, and a canopy, and even improvised windows made of transparent film or mesh.
- Pavilion. This is a quadrangular arbor with a sloping roof. Often, such structures are fixed as tightly as possible to the veranda or country house.
- Tent. A similar design is obtained by pulling the fabric using spacers and ropes. The tent may have floors, doors and windows. Externally, these models are very similar to the simple tents that are used during hiking.
- Canopy. The canopy is a building that consists of a roof. There are no walls in this product. Most often, canopies are installed near pools or in playgrounds.
Installing folding models of gazebos on the site takes a minimum of free time. In this case, you should rely on the instructions, which, as a rule, comes complete with a mobile gazebo.
BBQ arbors
Such convenient and functional models of arbors have a specific purpose. Being in them, you can cook on a fire or charcoal. This can be barbecue, barbecue, fish and other similar dishes.
Most often, barbecue arbors have an open or semi-open structure. As mentioned above, in enclosed structures for cooking, you will need to install a chimney.
Functions
The gazebo, located in the summer cottage, performs the following important functions:
- the whole family and friends can relax in it,
- in the remote corners of the plot there are most often gazebos in which the owners want to be alone - this is a great place to gather your thoughts,
- in the beach arbors located next to the pool, you can spend time after swimming,
- the arbor copes well with the task of decorating the site,
- in such facilities you can cook and heat food.
Advantages and disadvantages
Summerhouse set on their plots, many homeowners. However, this does not mean at all that such structures are impeccable and have no drawbacks.
To begin with, let's dwell on the advantages of arbors intended for a summer cottage:
- Such designs are most often made from environmentally friendly and reliable materials that serve for many years without being deformed.
- A well-executed gazebo with a thoughtful design and decorative additions can transform the simplest and most unremarkable site.
- In the gazebo, households and their guests can relax without worrying about the weather outside. This quality is especially true when it comes to a closed or half-closed design.
- The advantage of gazebos is that they can have a folding / collapsible base. Such structures are mobile - they can be easily folded and laid out, and also move from one place to another.
- Pergolas do not require complicated and expensive care. Keeping these buildings clean is very simple.
- There are both light and heavier arbor options. The former are easy to install and do not require serious preparation of the foundation. Heavy specimens are considered more reliable and durable, despite the impressive weight.
- The gazebo can be multifunctional. For example, it may contain a barbecue or stove.
- The gazebo can be combined with the hozblok and cover with one roof. Such buildings are very convenient and practical. They are especially needed for summer cottages.
- These structures can be used not only in summer, but also in winter or autumn. Of course, in the winter season, it is better to postpone visiting open facilities until warmer times.
- Modern gazebos are made from materials that are not afraid of sunlight or precipitation.
- You can build a gazebo for a summer cottage yourself, without involving specialists.
As you can see, the advantages of summer cottages are enough. Now it is worth familiarizing yourself with the disadvantages of such structures:
- Most gazebo models heat up when exposed to sunlight. Because of this, being in them is not very comfortable.
- To cook food in the gazebo, you need to equip it with a chimney, which can cost a tidy sum.
- Open and semi-closed structures are designed for use only in the warm season. In addition, it is far from always possible to protect them from bad weather.
- To create a solid and heavy foundation, you need to properly prepare the foundation and fill the foundation.
- Pergolas in the form of tents and tents are not designed for use in conditions of sharp gusts of wind.
Minuses at arbors are much less, than pluses. Of course, much depends on the material from which the structure is assembled.
Size and shape
Pergolas can have a variety of shapes and sizes.
So, the following dimensional parameters of country houses for rest are considered the most popular:
Buildings that can comfortably accommodate no more than 8 people are considered small. Those are mini-constructions with dimensions 2х2 m, 3х3 m and 3х4 m. For such structures do not need a huge plot. They can be successfully positioned on a small area of land.
Pavilions of medium size are structures with parameters 4x4 m, 5x5 m, 6x4 m. Similar designs are considered classic.
They also do not need a lot of free space on the site, but at the same time all family members can comfortably settle in them.
The large arbor category includes sound constructions with dimensions 6x6 m. Under such conditions, 10 people can easily fit.
Of course, for a large gazebo you will need a lot of free space, so it is better to install it if you have a large plot in the country.
As for the height of the summerhouse, its minimum value from the overhang of the roof to the floor is 2.2 m. In this case, this indicator should not be confused with the height of the structure in the ridge.
The forms of arbors are also different:
- Rectangular. Such buildings are recognized as one of the most popular because they are built quickly and easily. Rectangular structures are a canopy, which is installed on a metal frame basis or a brick / wood structure.
- Round. The second most popular are elegant round arbors. These buildings are held on pillars of a modern building. Spectacular structures from willow or cane rods often have this form.
- Polygonal. Multifaceted designs look especially bright and rich. As a rule, they are impressive in size, so they are often installed on spacious areas of a large area.
- Combined. Such types of arbors have several areas of different shapes. For example, it may be an original design, equipped with several floors.
- Corner. The shape of the corner structures may vary, but at its base there are always two long sides that form an angle.
Choosing the right form of arbor plays one of the most important roles. First of all, the place of installation of the structure depends on this. In addition, based on the shape of the structure, it is much easier to choose decorative components for it.
Tree
It's no secret that the most popular and sought after are gazebos made of wood. Such designs are more common than others, because they look easy and natural.
It is also worth noting the fact that the log structures are distinguished by a unique aroma, which is especially comfortable in the setting.
Wooden country arbors are chosen by many homeowners. Such a demand for these models is easily explained by their positive aspects:
- First of all, it should be noted that wooden structures are environmentally friendly. Even in hot weather, they do not emit caustic and harmful substances that can harm human health.
- As a rule, a tree fits seamlessly into almost any landscape design.
- Wooden pavilions serve for many years, without causing any serious trouble, provided proper and conscientious care.
- Being in a wooden arbor is especially comfortable, as it is very cozy and welcoming.
- Wood models have a pleasant aroma.
- The tree itself is a warm material, so it is especially comfortable to be in the insulated arbor made of wood in the winter.
Wooden arbors have also disadvantages:
- Such structures must be looked after - treated with protective antiseptic agents. If you neglect this, the tree can begin to rot, dry out, crack or become a home for parasites, which are very difficult to get rid of.
- Wood is considered a fire hazard. In case of fire, the wooden arbor will burn like a match.
Plastic and fiberglass
Many summer residents today turn to uncomplicated arbors made of synthetic materials. Such structures rarely amaze with their amazing design, but they can still decorate the site, while becoming a convenient place to relax.
The main advantages of plastic and fiberglass structures are the following parameters:
- Both plastic and fiberglass are not destroyed by aggressive sunlight and precipitation.
- Pergolas made of such materials are lightweight, therefore, their installation and construction will not require much effort and time.
- Such designs are quite durable and last for many years.
- They do not require expensive maintenance.
- They are inexpensive.
The main disadvantage of plastic structures is that they are made not of natural, but of synthetic material. This means that there is simply no question of the environmental friendliness of the gazebo.
When purchasing such a design, it is necessary to request a quality certificate to make sure that hazardous toxic compounds are not present in the composition of the manufacturing material.
Polycarbonate
Today, gazebos made of a material such as polycarbonate are very popular.
Such facilities have the following advantages:
- not subject to fire, do not support flame,
- polycarbonate is a resistant material that easily withstands severe external loads,
- it is not subject to mechanical damage,
- such material is flexible, so working with it is easy and simple,
- polycarbonate is not afraid of moisture and moisture,
- not subject to corrosion
- It has good thermal insulation properties.
As for the disadvantages of polycarbonate structures, they can be attributed to:
- this material cannot boast abrasion resistance,
- "Does not like" to contact with ultraviolet rays.
Brick or stone
Reliable and durable are the summer houses built of brick. Such designs are good because they do not require any maintenance. In addition, they are absolutely fireproof and seamlessly tolerate contact with sunlight or precipitation.
According to the masters, laying out a brick structure can be quite difficult. Many owners turn to specialists for the construction of such structures.
Wear-resistant stone structures will serve their owners for many years, without losing their external attractiveness. However, it is worth considering that such materials are expensive.
To work with the stone, you must have the appropriate knowledge and experience. To build a luxurious gazebo made of stone, it is better to call professionals.
If you take into account the popularity of materials for the manufacture of gazebos, then the leading position, of course, is wood and metal. Of course, you can use the same plastic or polycarbonate, despite the fact that these materials can not be called environmentally friendly.
Unpretentious and reliable will be stone and brick structures on the site, but they will cost the owners more (especially stone).
The choice of the best option depends on the personal preferences of the owners of the cottage, as well as their budget.
Location
If you plan to dine in the gazebo, as well as gather with friends on summer days, then it is better to put it closer to home. This location is universal and is most often accessed.
If you want the gazebo to become a secluded place for you, then it should be placed in a remote part of the summer cottage.
When a family consists of several generations, in order not to interfere with the elders, the arbor for noisy feasts should be put somewhere in the back of the gardenand at the same time conduct all the necessary communications to the building.
Designers recommend choosing the right place for the gazebo, not only based on its main purpose, but also on the appearance. The construction should not go unnoticed - it should show itself in all its glory, therefore it is not necessary to “hide” the arbor, for example, in the depth of the garden.
The most successful places for such buildings are:
- corners of the summer cottage,
- borders of garden areas,
- space near a stream / pool.
Erection
The gazebo in the suburban area should be of high quality - reliable, strong and durable. And for this it is not at all necessary to turn to the expensive services of experienced craftsmen. Work on the manufacture of this structure is quite possible to do it yourself.
Foundation: varieties
To install a summerhouse, you can use the foundation of the following types:
Monolithic foundations are rarely used in the construction of compact arbors, since such bases are prepared for a rather long time. If the structure is impressive (for example, with a fireplace and stove), then such a foundation will be the best solution.
To put a monolithic base, you need:
- mark the plot
- dig a pit (its depth should not exceed a mark of 50 cm),
- make wooden formwork along the edges of the dug hole,
- then on the bottom you need to put a pillow of sand and gravel (each layer should be 15 cm),
- further on top you need to lay a ruberoid, and its ends to be fixed inside the formwork,
- then crushed stone is poured into a layer of 5 cm,
- Now you can assemble the frame from the reinforcement (the diameter of the rods in this case should be no more than 10 mm),
- in the end, you should get a design with 20x20 cm cells,
- finally, a mortar consisting of concrete or a cement-sand mixture is poured into the pit.
The tape base is best suited for those summer cottages where there is a shallow laying in dry sandy soil.
The strip foundation is prepared as follows:
- first you need to dig a trench (it is recommended to deepen it no more than 50 cm),
- on the perimeter of the trench you need to put a wooden formwork,
- a 5 cm layer of crushed stone is poured into the formwork,
- then a frame of reinforcement is installed,
- a layer of concrete is poured on top,
- solidification of such a basis will require from 2 weeks to a month.
The column foundation is ideal for clay soil, "Quicksand" and even marshy areas located next to ponds.
A similar base can be made of different materials, for example:
- from the rounded bar or log,
- concrete blocks
- asbestos-cement pipes,
- bricks
- metal pipes.
Such a foundation involves the distribution of pillars deepened in the ground around the perimeter of a future structure. In this case, the step between the supporting parts directly depends on the size and area of the gazebo.
It is recommended to turn to the pile foundation if an unstable soil with significant differences and a large indicator of soil freezing occurs on the site.
Pile foundation happens:
- screw, when steel pipes are taken as a basis and screwed into the ground,
- bored when the role of the supports is played by asbestos-cement, plastic or steel pipes.
This foundation is mounted as follows:
- first the site needs to be cleaned and the top soil layer removed,
- then holes for asbestos-cement pipes are drilled in the corners,
- the bottom of the well is filled with gravel and rammed,
- then concrete mortar is poured (its thickness should not exceed a mark of 15 cm),
- then pipes are installed on the level,
- fittings are inserted into the pipes, and the free space is filled with a solution,
- on the already frozen piles lay the first crown of the gazebo, but the beams (if the gazebo is wooden) must be tied with clamps.
Roof
Simple, self-made constructions are best suited for plain roofs. They are mounted on quadrangular bases. In this case, the roofing material is laid on the rafter base.
Rectangular gazebos look great in tandem with beautiful gable roofs.
To install such structures, you need to use a rafter of a lay or hanging type.
The main disadvantage of such a detail is that it significantly reduces the overview of the adjacent territory.
Also, semicircular roofs are often mounted on rectangular structures. In this case, the rafters are usually assembled from metal. All metal elements are fastened by welding.
The tented roof looks original and spectacular. This design is a four-slope base in which each slope forms a triangle.
It should be borne in mind that there is no ridge node on the tented roof.
Look no less attractive at summer cottages roofs are round. To assemble them, use rafter rafters, as well as a circular crate. As a result, the design will be executed as a cone, if it has a significant slope. If the slope of the roof is small, then it will be helmet-shaped.
Four slopes consist of interesting hip roofs. In this case, two slopes in this design have a trapezoid shape, and two - a triangle. Such roofs are installed using pitched and inclined rafters.
The roof frame is recommended to be assembled using self-tapping screws.
In gazebos equipped with a barbecue, for the roof most often choose a tile or slate. But it should be remembered that under these materials it is necessary to lay soundproofing.
Wall or frame
The gazebo in the country can have full walls or can be a simple metal frame (painted or forged).
So, before assembling the metal frame, you need to prepare all the drawings and diagrams of the future structure. In this case, it is especially important to note the dimensions of absolutely all the component parts, and not rely on memory.
After this, it is important to choose the correct electrode diameter for welding all metal structural elements.
Next, you need to prepare the basis for the gazebo. For a metal frame, it is not necessary to fill the foundation. but It is recommended to put it on a surface finished with paving slabs.
If you want to put the gazebo with closed walls, and not frame partitions, then to install them, you first need to wait until the foundation (any) is completely dry.
Consider how the walls of such structures are installed, using the example of a wooden arbor:
- First you need to put a “bare” frame for the walls - it can be either metal or wooden.
- The casing is attached to it. Most often, a round log or planed boards are used for this.
- Some craftsmen instead of such materials use gratings assembled from wooden battens in the manufacture of walls.
- Also suitable for walls and mobile shields. Such elements can be used as necessary, for example, on a sunny day or to protect against gusts of wind.
Arrangement: what to fill with?
In the summerhouse you can place the following objects:
- bake,
- barbecue
- fireplace,
- table and chairs,
- any other garden furniture
- benches
- portable furniture in the form of sun loungers,
- rattan chairs
- lighting.
You can decorate a finished construction for relaxation:
- flowers around the building
- hinged flower pots with colorful flowers,
- natural linen bedspreads,
- flower beds
- colored or frosted glass on the windows (if any).
Style and Design
The arbor for the seasonal dacha can be issued in different styles.
Here are the most popular ones:
- Classical. Classical arbors differ in proportional and structure, prevalence of strict lines. Such designs are restrained and discreet. In the classic design, natural wood furniture, natural fabrics and neat flower beds look best.
- Country (rustic style). In village arbors only natural materials should prevail. This can be a poorly processed tree, hedges collected from twigs, green living plants, bright garden flowers.
- Oriental. A stylish arbor in an oriental style should be distinguished by splendor, wealth and luxury. Such a building can have smooth and elegant lines, additions in the form of voluminous and expensive fabrics, as well as glass parts with matte surfaces.
- Forest. The gazebo, executed in a forest style, may not at all overlap with the design of the house on the site. In such conditions arbors from logs and branches will be pertinent. Materials should be processed to a minimum, creating a “wild” image in a single ensemble.
- Japanese. The Japanese-style gazebo should be minimalistic and painted in neutral colors. In such structures curtains from light and natural materials will harmoniously look. The space around the Japanese gazebo should also be ennobled with neat smooth or stone paths, as well as flower plantings.
Beautiful examples and options
The gazebo in the country allows you to realize any design ideas - from simple to the most unusual.
For example, a gazebo made of natural wood can have a rounded shape and original carved decorations under the roof. In such a charming design, objects made of natural wood, complemented by bedspreads with ethnic patterns, will organically look.
If you like non-standard design solutions, then the site can be supplemented with a rough forest-style gazebo with a frame made of tree trunks and low partitions made of untreated thick branches. With planed boards, only a simple triangular roof and arbor floor should be finished.
Inside, instead of ordinary chairs, you can put hemp. The result is a very unusual and catchy design.
Metal gazebos, having a simple frame structure without sheathing, look amazing in tandem with woven fabrics. For such substrates, it is recommended to choose the best textile samples. So, against the background of a black frame, fabric in white, beige or cream color will harmoniously look. Under such a canopy you can arrange wooden furniture, rattan chairs or metal folding chairs.
A structure of gray-brown boards will look good in tandem with a roofing material in a dark green hue. Available paints should be diluted with pots with bright colors mounted on metal shelves on the outside of the gazebo. In such a structure, it is worth putting discreet wooden chairs and a table having a shade a little lighter than the design of a small house for rest.
A master class on the manufacture of a gazebo from a timber for 20 people, see the video below.
Arrangement, shape and size of arbors
At the modern level of technology, indoor summer pavilions can be built in any configuration:
- single storey
- multi-level
- tower type (convenient for contemplating the magnificent panorama or landscape design of the garden).
The building should be raised high on a stone foundation if it is periodically threatened by spring floods. This also happens during flooding from showers, when a summer cottage is located in a lowland or near a river that spills.
Arbor design made of wood and stone
In a large gazebo you can gather guests in the warm season
The shape and design of the gazebo in the country depends on personal preferences:
- rectangular shape
- octagon,
- square,
- rectangle,
- trapezoid (the widest wall - to the south for a larger area of afternoon shade),
- an elongated gallery with benches along a paved path for climbing plants,
- round rotundas or bungalows with a light roof under the reed on poles,
- buildings of the combined type (with adjoining canopies for external benches).
Attention! When planning a cooking area near the gazebo, keep in mind that building from flammable materials is dangerous!
The roof and supports of the building with barbecue should be made of refractory materials. Sparks from fire should not fall on nearby trees. The gazebo should be built on a tree-free site, or tall trees (especially conifers and volatile) should be removed.
Light constructions in the cottage garden or in the backyard for cooking are a popular option. But it is important to take into account all the points in order to prevent a fire in the summer cottage.
The internal equipment of the gazebo varies significantly, and it is tied to its functionality. Most often these are benches or comfortable benches with soft backs for several people.
Today, sofa swings, which have become an indispensable attribute of a summer holiday in the garden, are in fashion. A large selection of models with and without awnings is a great opportunity to equip a remote corner of the garden or a new gazebo.
You can decorate the arbor very beautifully with flowers and curtains.
The base of the gazebo is made of stone, and the roof is made of metal tiles.
Wooden arbor design with barbecue inside
In a spacious building, you can even organize a tiny oasis in the eastern style. In the center of the octagonal gazebo there is a small fountain with fish in the tank. Draped panels of mattress fabric are excellent shelter from the summer heat for those sitting on benches with soft seats along the partitions of the gazebo.
Option without textiles - under the roof you can make carved inserts or grilles for additional shade and luxurious decor. In the center of the gazebo, if there is no fountain, it is convenient to put a table. There is an option to change the filling of the structure - folding tabletops and light garden furniture.
The classic dimensions of a summerhouse are 3x3 m or 3x4 m, if it is rectangular. A large terrace or covered area, if space permits, can actually be expanded to 8-16 square meters, more building materials will be required. But in such an indoor arena will fit a large soft corner made of natural or artificial rattan and a table with refreshments for several people.
According to generally accepted standards, for a comfortable summer vacation for 1 vacationer, 1.2-2 sq.m. is enough. arbors. The height should be at least 2 meters to make it comfortable even for the highest guests.
Design of a metal gazebo with benches
You can plant flowers near the gazebo
What is important to know about building a gazebo?
The most cozy for the location of the summer building is considered such a corner of landscape design, where the gazebo is removed from the main house, but is clearly visible from the yard. A well-paved path or garden alley should lead to it. It is better if a professional who is able to take into account all the important points and wishes of the customer is engaged in the design project.
If there is only one likely place for the gazebo, and the site is already landscaped, then there is no point in starting with planning the territory, you can closely engage in the design of the structure. But it is important that all structures are in the same style.
Size and shape are not the main thing, the type of construction determines the materials, costs, scope of work, functionality and design of the gazebo.
Oversized construction requires a solid foundation. It can be columnar or tape. How much it should be buried depends on the soil and the massiveness of the structure. On unstable soils and in swampy regions with flooding it is better to build on piles.
Floors paved with natural wood look luxurious. But with paving slabs it will turn out cheaper and more practical, especially when the floor area is solid.
Arbor can be decorated with flowers
Arbor design made of wood
Wooden arbor design with fireplace
When constructing the foundation of garden arbors, keep in mind that in the soil there are often roots of trees growing nearby and other plant inclusions. We have to deal with the uprooting of stumps or the removal of large boulders.
Stones dug on the site, do not rush to export outside the cottage, they can be used for landscape design. The Japanese were the first to think of this, their type of landscaping near the house is called the "rock garden".
Options for summer houses
The color of landscape design with a gazebo largely depends on the type of construction and the general stylistic decision. For construction, do-it-yourselfers usually choose structures that are easy to independently assemble from finished wooden blocks or welded from metal gratings and pillars.
Those who possess artistic skills often decorate their new wooden creation with original decor:
- openwork woodcarvings,
- objects from roots, snags and knots,
- light grids of thin strips.
The appearance of the building should correspond to the concept of the architectural ensemble, if the landscaping was done by professionals. Part of the work can be done independently, and the responsible nodes should be entrusted to specialists, such as a gazebo with fairy-tale characters from artistic concrete.
If you want to fulfill your dream of an aesthetic shaded corner, it is better to limit yourself to a "lively gazebo". At minimal cost, this construction of concrete pillars, corner and wire can be decorated with a pointed slate roof. Fast-growing climbing plants planted around benches with backs will quickly decorate the building on a metal frame with flowers.
Thoroughly enclosed or “winter” arbors are still rare. But it all depends on the imagination of the builder or designer.The small “troll house” (or gnome) on the site in the Scandinavian style, with all the decor and mythical attributes, will look great. Inside there may be a real hearth (stove or fireplace), a table, stools and a stove bench.
You can plant flowers around the arbor
Wooden arbor design
Peaks, eaves, canopies, rotundas, covered galleries - easy country constructions. They easily turn into gazebos if you arrange wicker garden furniture or plastic chairs. The backdrop on the south side is easy to organize with old blinds or tarpaulin.
TABLE Arbor selection for landscape design
Stone or brick
This type of gazebo is durable, durable and aesthetically pleasing to the eye. They need a solid foundation of concrete blocks or strip. Very often this type of gazebo is connected to a barbecue.
It is good to eat, arrange various celebrations. And, of course, brick arbors look advantageous against a brick house. The material is not combustible, therefore it is safe in a firefight. In brick or stone arbors, the coolness is well preserved.
The cloth
The fabric will perfectly hide from the weather, muffle the noise of the street, save from the invasion of insects and close from other people's eyes. The most popular is tarp - windproof and moisture resistant material.
Garden tents can be completed with mosquito nets. To such a gazebo in harmony with the style, it is worth installing a swing, decorated in the same style.
Classic style
The classic style has a rich, restrained and austere style. As a rule, the arbor has elegant, straight lines, austere forms, a simple and uncomplicated roof, and precise outlines. A variety of decor in this style is inappropriate.
East style
This style captivates with incredible roofs, beautiful patterns and other decorative elements. Such arbors can be made of wood, brick, stone or glass. Sometimes arbors in this style are divided into two recreation areas, which are separated by additional seats.
Forest style
Forest-style gazebos will look best in the garden. You can arrange the gazebo in the form of a bird's nest, created from interwoven branches, or in the form of a hermit shack. In this style, it is worth including imagination and fantasy.
Country style
Country or country style gazebos are made of wood. There are truly enormous opportunities for design, because the gazebo can be in the form of a village house or a forester's hut. You can recall fairy tales and arrange as a hut on chicken legs or the house of Winnie the Pooh.
Site preparation
When choosing places for construction, it is necessary to take into account its location in accordance with the already existing architecture, the possibility of summing up communications, if necessary, lighting.
The direction of the slope of the roof, so that rain falls in a certain place. Take into account approaches and visions from open areas of the gazebo.
Bottom harness
The timber for sale is supplied in the size of 6 meters, it will be optimal to make the size of the gazebo, given this factor, so that there are fewer scraps. A beam of the required length is fastened around the perimeter with corners, also diagonals are checked in parallel.
Rack Installation
The racks from the beam are placed in the corners, and the installation places of the foundation blocks, on the rear wall of the rack are sawn off 20 centimeters less than the front ones, to create a tilt of the roof. The size of the entrance is planned in front, and racks are also installed on both sides of it, fastened with corners, reinforced by jibs. During installation, we constantly check the level from two adjacent sides, so that the racks do not collapse.
Upper harness
It connects the structure, mounted with a beam, similar to the bottom.
The stages of the floor and the roof can be changed in turn, if the weather is going to deteriorate, then after the frame go to the roof, but on the finished floor, it is easier to work.
They are attached to the lower harness using the corners of the floor log, the step size depends on the thickness of the floorboard, the thinner the board, the smaller the step. If you choose the optimal board with a thickness of 40 ml, then the distance can be made in 1 meter.
Then the floor boards are nailed to the lags. It is better to polish the boards in advance and cover them with impregnation so as not to wipe them during operation.
Photo selection of beautiful arbors for a summer residence
Question answer
For light simple arbors such a foundation is more than enough. It creates a purged space under the arbor, the column is easy to replace by lifting the arbor with a regular car jack. The installation of a capital foundation is not advisable in this case.
A single-pitched roof is simpler and cheaper in the device, it has the advantage that precipitation from it will fall in one direction, and the other three sides can be used for entry. A gable roof is selected in the case of a decorative need in the form of a roof - a house.
Depends on which side it is installed on, in some cases glazing cannot be dispensed with due to strong blowing. A good option may be a design with removable glazing. You can remove different parts or completely clean in warm weather.
On a small plot of land, a large area of which is occupied by the house, another massive building will look ridiculous, cluttering up all the free space. Therefore, in your case, it is better to stay on a small gazebo.
If your family likes noisy parties in open areas, then a gazebo equipped with a bar counter will greatly facilitate their holding, as well as a building with a stationary barbecue.
It is better to install a gazebo overlooking the most pleasant objects on the site - a fountain, flowerbed, garden. If you have a barbecue gazebo, then it is better not to put it near the fence. She should have a comfortable approach to the kitchen. The gazebo for two, on the contrary, is located in a cozy and remote corner.
