How to build closed gazebos for summer cottages from timber and other materials?

Cottages are very popular with city dwellers and are ideal places for outdoor recreation. To make spending time in the countryside comfortable, it is necessary to correctly plan the layout at the summer cottage and provide it not only with a residential building, but also with such an important structure as a closed gazebo.

This structure is a beautiful and practical building.where you can enjoy clean air at any time of the year. Today, closed gazebos are built of various types and designs, using modern building materials. For giving a small size, it is recommended to choose budget options for the construction of timber and glass: it will give the site a complete look and become a "second home" for the owners, where you can have a good time regardless of weather conditions.

Closed summer cottages are considered one of the original decorations of landscape design and represent a frame sheathed at the bottom with clapboard, timber, brick or stone. Often, the upper part of the building is glazed, which reliably protects it from wind and rain. In order for the covered structures to harmoniously combine with the architectural forms of a residential building, it is necessary to correctly select not only their design style, but also the finishing material. The external decor of the structure must fully match the house.

If the structure is made independently according to an individual project, then it is important to take into account the presence of electric heaters, a fireplace or a stove for it. It is also good to provide the building with a floor heating system or carry out infrared film heating in it, after which such a winter gazebo will serve as an excellent place to relax even in severe frost. Of course, its price will turn out to be high, but this will justify itself over time. In addition, there are covered gazebos with extractor hoods and barbecues.

The sizes and shapes of summer cottages can be different. As a rule, frames consisting of four corners are chosen for small areas. Hexagonal gazebos also look beautiful. Their circumference is easily divided into six parts along the perimeter, which makes the structure spacious inside.

The construction of a closed gazebo for a summer residence can be done from any modern material, but in order for the structure to reliably serve for many years and please with its appearance, you need to choose high-quality raw materials for its installation. Most often, a covered structure is erected from timber, brick and metal. Each of these above materials has certain advantages and disadvantages.

It is a versatile building product that can be used to carry out traditional finishing options. Brick gazebos are usually chosen for Baroque, Rococo, Empire and Gothic styles. Depending on the landscape design of the site, both silicate and red bricks can be used. It is important to note that silicate-based products have low thermal stability, therefore, it is best to give preference to natural bricks.

It is characterized by positive properties:

• strength and durability;
• good thermal insulation;
• the ability to create various architectural forms in design;
• excellent combination with other types of finishes;
• moisture resistance;
• environmental friendliness;
• frost resistance;
• fire resistance;
• high sound insulation.

Products in the form of a rhombus, square and hexagon are very popular in the construction of covered gazebos.

As for the shortcomings of the material, they include the following:

• high price;
• heavy weight;
• complexity of installation.

Finishing using natural wood cannot be compared with other design options, since timber is not only environmentally friendly and beautiful, but also an affordable raw material. In addition, the timber has a varied texture and shades, has a healing aroma. Covered pavilions made of timber harmoniously fit into the overall composition of the suburban area - they are especially well suited for decoration in the Scandinavian style. For the construction of structures, glued and planed beams are most often chosen.

If the gazebo project provides for the presence of a barbecue or barbecue, then you need to worry about fire safety measures and additionally build a special area. Also, the tree needs to be treated with an impregnation that will protect it from the processes of decay and fire. Installation of a structure from a bar is not particularly difficult, so you can handle it yourself.

The main advantages of such gazebos are:

• aesthetics;
• quick installation;
• low weight of the frame;
• environmental friendliness;
• frost resistance;
• good thermal insulation;
• affordable price.

Despite the presence of many positive qualities, closed timber structures also have minor disadvantages, namely:

• instability to decay processes (wood quickly absorbs moisture, so it must be covered with a special protective layer, otherwise the service life of the structure will be significantly reduced);
• lack of fire resistance.
• the possibility of deformation.

Unlike brick and timber, this building material is "not afraid" of capricious climatic conditions, is inexpensive and has increased strength. A summer cottage made of metal can be placed on any base, even on the ground. Metal structures are characterized by fire safety and resistance. When installing such gazebos, you need to take into account the fact that they can heat up in the sun and transfer heat to the inside of the structure, so in the summer you need to worry about good ventilation. As for the care of the metal, it should be protected from corrosion.

Before you build a covered gazebo for a summer residence, you need to think through all the nuances and create a good project. The correct layout of the structure will help not only save money, but also speed up the installation work. Therefore, first, drawings of the future gazebo are made, where its shapes and sizes are indicated.

Then determined with the following list of questions.

• Selection and purchase of building materials.
• Installation of the foundation. For a structure with a heavy finish, it is advisable to build a tiled or monolithic foundation. Lightweight structures can be placed directly on the ground.
• Selection of the right type of roof. This element of the gazebo should be harmoniously combined not only with its design, but also with the general appearance of the residential building.

• Determination of the architectural form of the structure.
• Supplementing the gazebo with auxiliary elements. If you plan to install a barbecue or barbecue, then it is important to take this into account in the project and display their location. In addition, in this case, you will need to install a good ventilation system and a special stand so that all fire safety rules are observed.
• Selection of lighting sources, design of electricity and water supply systems. In order for the gazebo to become a comfortable place to relax, you need to carry out all the necessary communications in it.
• Glazing of the structure. In gazebos of a closed type, window openings are usually glazed.

It is not recommended to place the gazebo near a residential building, as well as on the border with neighbors. The structure should also not interfere with free movement around the site. It is worth paying attention to the fact that large gazebos with an area of ​​more than 20 m2 should be placed in an open area of ​​the land, and miniature structures will look great in a sheltered and picturesque corner. Such buildings look beautiful against the backdrop of a home garden.

As for the appearance of a closed gazebo and its decoration, here it is necessary not only to give preference to personal wishes, but also to take into account the possibility of combining building materials, as well as the basic principles of color harmony. For example, a timber structure is ideal for any style of site design. As for metal structures, it is much more difficult with them: you should correctly select the elements of forged decor and the color of their color.

The most popular types of closed gazebos are considered to be structures made of timber. They not only have high aesthetics, but are also easy to assemble, so they can be easily assembled by yourself.

For such a structure to stand reliably for many years and please with its comfort, it is necessary to carry out its installation, adhering to the following steps.

• Selection and preparation of a place for laying the foundation. Since a gazebo made of timber is much lighter than structures made of brick and metal, you can simply make a strip or shallow foundation. In addition, regular tires are also suitable as a base. In this case, it makes no sense to fill in monolithic foundations.
• Insulation laying. Several layers of roofing material are laid on the foundation and the beds are fixed, which are horizontally placed beams. They will help to evenly distribute the load on the base. It is recommended to use anchors as fasteners.
• Support fixation. Pillars are mounted on the installed beds. To do this, they are screwed at an angle with dowels. So that the structure is exposed correctly and does not shift during construction, jibs are temporarily placed near the pillars. The support should be placed at all corners of the frame. If the gazebo is large, you will need to install additional pillars, observing a distance of 1.5 m between them.

• Level check. The pre-assembled structure is subject to installation control. The exposed pillars are checked with a level and only after that the upper strapping is made. At the same time, you need to pay attention to the fact that all work on fixing the tree must be carried out with the help of self-tapping screws and nails.
• Assembling the bottom of the gazebo. The strapping will help to provide the structure with maximum strength. The finishing board is screwed to the frame. The resulting space between the railings and the lower trim is sheathed, taking on the appearance of a lathing.
• Installation of roofing parts. First, rafter legs are placed, which should be connected with jumpers and strengthened at the corners. The ridge is fixed.

• Facade cladding. This stage of work can be performed using a house block, lining or simple boards. Such a gazebo will look good even without sheathing.
• Front cladding. For them, the same material may be suitable that was used to decorate the lower part of the gazebo.
• Roof manufacturing. Overhangs must be sewn up with end strips. Also, OSB sheets are screwed to the roof in a checkerboard pattern. For this design, ordinary boards, tightly adjacent to each other, can also be suitable. After that, a corrugated board or metal tile is laid on this base.
• Glazing. Window openings are glazed at the very end of all work.

You can decorate the room inside in various ways, choosing for this any style to your taste.The area where the brazier will be placed can be decorated with masonry.

In order to emphasize the beauty of the timber in an original way, it is recommended to combine it with other natural materials. So that the room does not turn out to be dim and gloomy, you need to install bright sources of lighting in it in the form of lamps or spotlights.

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