Forged gazebos for summer cottages: types and design ideas

A modern suburban area is not just six acres. The rickety houses of the village type in the center of the plot are being replaced by spacious cottages with a hospitable facade, the courtyard with greenhouses and beds turns into a mini-park with a spacious lawn, flower beds and alpine slides.

A gazebo where the whole family gathers for relaxation, tea drinking and festive celebrations can become a real decoration of such a courtyard. This special structure is most often made of wood or polycarbonate, but forged arbors look the most elegant, which we will talk about in our article.

From the beginning of the 18th century, parks and courtyards of private estates of noble nobles were decorated with gazebos made of openwork artistic forging. Over time, attention to these landscape design objects has not waned at all.

Let's consider the advantages of these constructions:

• Durability... Compared to any other material, forged arbors are the most durable buildings. They will last for several decades.

• Resistance to external influences... In comparison with wood, metal wins significantly, it can easily survive temperature changes at different times of the year, it is not afraid of humidity, the scorching sun and the vital activity of insects.

• Strength... Despite its airiness, delicate intricacies and the finest elements of artistic forging, such a gazebo is strong enough, because it is made of metal (it is not afraid of wind or mechanical damage).

• Fire safety... Metal gazebos are not afraid of fire, so they are more preferable for placing barbecue and stoves, cozy gatherings around the fire.

• Ease... Despite the fact that forged arbors are made of metal, their weight is quite small, due to which they are easy to transport, their installation does not require much effort and time.

A wrought-iron gazebo will be a place of attraction for all family members and friends at any time of the year. In the heat, it will protect you from the scorching sun, in bad weather - from dampness and rain, in winter it will allow you to enjoy snowfall by a warm fire.

Refinement and exclusivity. The unique design of hand-made openwork forging will make your summerhouse unique. A similar pattern is extremely rare. The gazebo, decorated by a professional craftsman, is always individual, it looks whimsical and sophisticated, creates a fabulous mood.

Forged gazebos fit perfectly into absolutely any garden design... They will be a great addition to flower gardens and other green spaces.

Curly vines growing at the base of the structure, as well as flowers in hanging pots, will help create an atmosphere of magic and unity with nature.

Despite a number of advantages, wrought-iron gazebos have several disadvantages:

• Over time, the metal rusts... In order to prevent or correct this in a timely manner, it is enough to cover the gazebo with special paint for metal products once every two years. The special composition will prevent corrosion.

• Any metal tends to overheat when exposed to direct sunlight., due to which, on a sultry day, rest in such a gazebo can become uncomfortable. To avoid this, it is enough to place the gazebo in the shade of trees.

You can classify gazebos for various reasons:

• According to the method of work, gazebos can be made by cold or hot forging. The advantage of hot forging is the result - the elements of the product are as smooth, thin and delicate as possible.The cold forging method is cheaper.

• According to the type of material used, forged arbors are made from different raw materials. Iron, steel, copper and other metals are used in production, which depends on the wishes and financial capabilities of the customer.

• According to the geometric shape, the structures of the arbors are round, oval, square, six- and octagonal.

It is best to entrust the manufacture of a wrought-iron gazebo to a professional. There are many manufacturers, but before deciding on the choice, study the reviews on the Internet, consult with neighbors in the summer cottage who have a wrought-iron gazebo.

If you have a certain set of skills for working with metal, you have the necessary equipment, the gazebo can be made on your own, without the help of an outside specialist.

If you have already decided on the choice of a gazebo for your summer cottage, you first need to competently prepare a place for its installation. Clear a horizontal area on your property. Remove debris, stones, compact the soil as much as possible.

Since the construction of a forged gazebo has a low weight and maximum rigidity, you can install it without a foundation.

Landscaping experts advise to raise the structure above ground level to a small height, to protect the bottom from corrosion. For these purposes, excellent paving slabs or stone are suitable.

You can install or assemble a structure from ready-made elements in one day, you can decorate it with climbing perennial plants, country wicker furniture, and by the end of the evening you can safely relax in the shade of its coolness.

Maintenance of the structure is quite simple. So that your gazebo retains a pleasant appearance for a long time, a preventive examination should be carried out at least once a year... If you find rust and other destructive formations on the surface of the metal, you must thoroughly sand this place with sandpaper, then degrease, dry and apply a special paint for metal. It can be transparent or with a metallic sheen, which will give an additional zest to your design.

It is recommended to carry out such preventive work at the beginning of the summer season., then the look of your building will delight you for more than one year.

Design ideas completely depend on the imagination of the master.

A forest motif is often used in forging (structural elements can be decorated with openwork twigs, thin metal leaves, birds).

Lace motifs are suitable for a flower garden: this pattern looks beautiful.

Strict geometric inserts look quite sophisticated.

Motives from fairy tales can be found on the site of families with children.

Choose your own unique style in the design of a wrought-iron gazebo and enjoy your vacation all year round. The main thing is that you like the forging pattern, and the shape of the structure allows for a convenient location inside for everyone.

You can watch a master class on installing a hexagonal arbor in this video.