All About Canopy Sheds

Sheds with a shed for rest and cars Is a very popular and demanded solution. Such structures may well be made from blocks. But in addition to studying beautiful projects, you need to figure out how to quickly make them with your own hands and what structures with a gable and gable roof can be.

Sheds have long been recognized buildings of paramount importance on every backyard and adjoining plot... As for a shed with a canopy, it can be an excellent helper for people using a car. But the functionality of the extension and the canopy, of course, does not end there.

In the barn you can:

• store firewood;
• store tools;
• accumulate seasonal necessities;
• store materials for construction and repair;
• keep a car, motorcycle, bicycle, ATV, boat or boat, other transport;
• keep animals;
• store homemade canned food.

So, a room for storing firewood, coal is usually a simple box that only protects from precipitation and wind. A more orderly area is needed to store tools. In the case of a workshop designed for all seasons of the year, a capital building is needed, preferably made of timber or even bricks. Be sure to take into account what kind of car the canopy is calculated from, where it is better to enter under it and, accordingly, leave.

Additionally, when designing, pay attention to:

• sanitary and fire breaks;
• recommended distances to the boundaries of the site;
• type of execution;
• height;
• width;
• length;
• general appearance;
• compatibility with other buildings;
• orienteering by the "wind rose" (so that, for example, the door is not blown out with snow).

One of the most popular options now is frame construction. Investments in such a case are relatively small, and the construction of a shed with a canopy itself should not cause problems. The frame is created on the basis of wooden blocks or metal pipes.

Sheet or molded materials are sewn onto the frame, insulated from the inside as needed (this is important, for example, for keeping poultry). External cladding croaker, and edged board turns out to be the simplest and most profitable of all - however, you no longer have to rely on an elegant appearance.

A more durable and sleek solution - use of OSB boards, not prone to rot and warp. The installation of the support posts should be carried out as accurately as possible so that the seams between the plates fall strictly on them. It is recommended to additionally paint the oriented board.

Even more reliable and lasts longer metal barn... Instead of shaped pipes, you can take an old water pipe; such supports are placed in the ground, concreted, bolted or welded.

Metal is undeniably reliable. However, it must be carefully protected against corrosion. One more nuance - the metal utility block is cold, and internal insulation is advisable for keeping animals or winter work.

For indoor walking of poultry, it is recommended to use polycarbonate... But for a workshop or warehouse, such a decision should not be considered seriously.

Brick sheds they are rarely built because they are expensive and require complex work. But the attractive appearance speaks in favor of such a decision.If you need to build a barn quickly and inexpensively, but you want to use it for a long time, you need to build from foam concrete blocks... They are resistant to rodent attacks and fire. However, foam blocks can shrink and are not very attractive in appearance.

When arranging a shed for a summer residence for a car and for recreation you need to immediately determine whether it will be made with a gable or with a gable roof... Structures under one pitched surface of a non-ventilated type differ in a roof slope of up to 5 degrees. Ventilated options can be mounted at an angle of up to 20 degrees. This solution is inexpensive and easy to install. Repair is also not difficult.

But much more often they place gable barn. Its complexity and high cost are justified by the fact that snow will not accumulate on the roof. It will also be possible to equip an attic or even an attic. Sometimes the slopes of the slopes are made uneven (this creates an unusual aesthetic effect). A firewood shed in a private house can be quite different designs.

Planks, beams, and pallets are suitable for work. It is recommended to choose options with a partially open firebox, which will be blown out, but will be well protected from moisture and steam. The choice of location inside or outside the house is a matter of taste. As for the additional space, it can be allocated both for the car itself, and for equipment, inventory, if it is planned to carry out on-site maintenance and repair of transport.

One of the projects of a shed with a canopy shown in the photo. Wooden structures look very nice.

Stylish canopy with utility block can also be made in emphasized dark colors. Corner design only adds to the attractiveness.

Foundation then you can build the most simple and lightweight type. Sand is poured into a pit 0.5 m deep and thoroughly rammed. Box usually formed from a light bar. When creating a building with a pitched roof, the front edge racks are raised above the others by a few centimeters. This is usually enough for the water to go away quickly and the snow does not linger too much.

Walls and roofs are recommended to be sheathed with lumber - This is a completely decent and financially affordable option. If you decide to build a frame shed with a canopy, you need to pay special attention to the careful design and selection of materials. As for the manufacture of a canopy, its length and width are selected individually.

Racks or supports must be done! The structure hanging in the air looks romantic, but it is unreliable. It is advisable to take care of drainage, even if the area is relatively dry. On weak soils, it is necessary to fill and compact the crushed stone. The roof frame is mounted on lintels.