All about summer awnings

To increase the functionality of the suburban area, you can build a canopy from available tools. This does not require a large amount of building materials and it is not at all necessary to entrust this work to professional builders. Everything is easy to do with your own hands.

The canopy usually harmoniously and completingly fits into the landscape.... It is functional, fills free space and becomes a decoration of the site. This structure protects cars, playgrounds, various recreation areas from precipitation and direct sunlight. The canopy has many advantages:

• compared to a gazebo or a shed, the canopy is a fairly solid structure that is not capital;
• easy to manufacture, does not have heavy elements;
• the canopy is more durable than a regular stretched awning;
• the cost of erecting a canopy is small compared to other similar structures.

However, the canopy has one, but very significant flaw: due to the lack of walls, it is blown by the winds.

There are two types of awnings - permanent (capital) and temporarythat can be disassembled. They are united by the main purpose - to protect a certain space from various precipitation and bright sun. By design features, canopies can be divided into the following subspecies:

• open canopies are vertical supports with a roof made of various roofing materials;
• closed - these are buildings with openings, glazed or sheathed with sheet moisture- or wear-resistant materials;
• semi-closed - Structures on a frame with a fixed roof, parapets or fences.

The canopy can be erected with support on a building or other structure, as well as separately from it. These can be canopies over a wicket, gate or porch.

The canopy can act as a shade for plants that do not like the bright sun, which is an original touch in the design of the landscape. According to their purpose, canopies are divided into the following types:

• covered parking for a car, which protects it from weather disasters and prevents the interior from burning out from direct sunlight;

• shelter of the barbecue or grill area from precipitation;

• protecting plants from direct sun or waterlogging;

• shelter for playgrounds, woodpiles with wood, pools or terraces.

There is no need to build a permanent canopy in the country. You can get by with the easy collapsible design, set for the summer period.

Erection begins with the preparation of the base, which must be of high quality and withstand the weight of the entire structure. It is usually sufficient to install supporting supports.

The pillars supporting the canopy are placed according to the following scheme:

• you need to prepare pits with a depth of 25% of the length of the support;
• to fill the bottom of the pits with rubble or gravel, which will play the role of a substrate, and tamp them;
• the support, previously treated with an antiseptic, is placed in a pit perpendicular to the ground along a plumb line;
• pour concrete mortar;
• after 2 days the concrete will harden and the base will be ready for the installation of the roof.

A properly designed roof affects the functionality of the entire structure and its protective properties. The choice of the desired slope, high-quality material and the integrity of the coating increase the value of the building as a protective structure from precipitation.

The roof is installed in a specific sequence.

1. The whole structure is easily assembled on the ground.Since it weighs a little, no construction equipment is required for installation, you can do it yourself.
2. The frame is securely fixed with fasteners on the supports, which are pre-connected to each other.
3. The roof itself is attached to the finished symmetrical lathing.

Before proceeding with the construction of a canopy at a summer cottage, it is necessary explore various design options, to find the best one. All planning stages, the creation of drawings and the acquisition of the necessary materials must be carried out before the start of all work.

Open looks elegant and practical a canopy located near the bath. A similar construction option can also be used as a veranda.

A simplified, but no less original version of the building, adjacent to the main building on one side... You can choose both the house itself and the bathhouse next to it as a support for it.

High strength and corrosion resistance are considered canopies made of metal structures. A polycarbonate roof on a metal base completes the highly durable canopy.

Sheds at the summer cottage are vital structures that decorate the landscape and make summer cottages more comfortable, providing protection from the effects of ultraviolet rays and all kinds of precipitation.

At the stage of choosing the type of canopy, a thorough study of various options will help to correctly dispose of the available funds. Only after a serious analysis of several projects can you choose the most suitable one for your site.

For information on how to make a canopy with your own hands, see the next video.