A gazebo in a country house or in the courtyard of a house is a place for drinking tea and gatherings in the summer. In buildings slightly larger, it can be installed. Then you can think about glazing it: barbecuing in winter is a rare pleasure, and the barbecue will at the same time warm the air inside. They usually start with simpler and cheaper models: they build a gazebo with their own hands, most often there is not enough time. Hence this choice. We’ll talk further about how to do this correctly, about materials, methods, and methods of construction.
Nothing complicated: let's talk about the types of gazebos and the materials from which they are built. First of all, buildings of this type are divided into open (summer) and closed (glazed). This does not mean at all that there are only these two types: there are also combinations with removable glazing, and there are also awnings made of transparent film, which, if necessary, are stretched over the frame of the gazebo. Another option is that some of the walls are closed, some are open. Choose the one that is closer to you.
Gazebos can also be divided into those with and without floors. Gazebos without a floor are placed on a prepared platform made of paving slabs, poured with concrete, laid with paving stones, etc. Although no one is stopping you from building right on the grass. Only the frame must be treated accordingly: direct contact with the soil requires enhanced protection measures. If we're talking about about a wooden gazebo, it is impregnated from rot and fungal infections; if it is made of metal, it is treated with an anti-rust compound.
Gazebos with a floor require a foundation. Most often they make columns. They can be made of brick or rubble, poured with concrete, or foundation blocks placed. If you have large, flat-topped boulders that can support the structure, use them. But all this - if easy construction- on a frame made of wood or metal. required, albeit shallow (20-30 cm below the level of the fertile layer).
This is also a wooden gazebo, but with a wooden floor. That's why it is raised on supports. It is originally decorated top part- binding made of processed thin boards looks great
If you want to tile the floor in the summerhouse gazebo, you will have to fill the insulated slab with concrete and then lay it on it. frost-resistant species tiles Moreover, the insulated slab must be at least 50 cm wider in all directions than the building on it. And these 50 cm are made at a slight slope so that moisture drains. This is actually what will prevent the soil under the gazebo from freezing. This way the tile will not be twisted and cracked.
The frame of garden or country gazebos is made of three materials:
The only material that does not require protection is polymers. They do not rot or are affected by fungi. Some species tolerate freezing and thawing without much harm. So they can stay over the winter. The only thing is that for a gazebo for a summer house made of PVC pipes to be durable, they need a solid diameter and a thick wall. And even in this case, there is no need to rely on the frame: you will have to install furniture that will not put pressure on the plastic. Well, the grill will need to be placed to the side (if provided).
To wooden garden gazebo retained its attractiveness for a long time, all wood that will be used in construction must first be coated with protective impregnation in one or two layers. The cheapest impregnations today are SENEZH and Usadba, and the reviews about them and their protective properties are very good. These manufacturers also have tinting compounds.
This is the whole theory in a nutshell. There may be some other special cases: there are many materials, as well as possibilities for their combination. We will publish the most interesting original gazebos made from non-standard materials at the end of the article. And now - practice.
Most often, we build garden gazebos from wood on our own. The second place in popularity is among metal ones. Everything else is done infrequently. Brick and other building materials due to the fact that they are expensive, from PVC pipes- because there is no trust in the material.
We will look at an example of building a frame gazebo made of wood. But even if you are going to make it from metal or PVC, the procedure will be the same. Another principle for connecting frame materials, but otherwise everything is the same.
When working with wood, it must first be treated with antibacterial and fire-retardant (reducing the flammability of the material) impregnations. Only after the compositions have dried can you work. If this is not done, the wood will very quickly darken and lose its attractiveness.
Two similar projects were implemented, each of the same type: a quadrangular gazebo under gable roof, only with different sizes and they were designed differently. See the photo below for a drawing of one of them.
Rectangular gazebo with a hipped roof (in one project the roof was replaced with a gable roof)
It all starts with preparing the site. If there is turf, it is removed, removed and fertile layer. If this is not done, the roots, greens and all the leftovers will rot. On sandy or sandy loam soils screenings, crushed stone or broken construction waste are poured into the pit, everything is compacted, and sand is covered on top. On clay soils where water drains poorly, it is better to fill the pit and compact it with your own soil (clay, but without a fertile layer). Otherwise, water will accumulate and stagnate in the pit, which will lead to the appearance of unpleasant odor. Not at all what is needed.
If you don’t have much time, the fastest way is to install ready-made ones on a compacted pillow. concrete blocks. You will have to spend more time if you build columns from brick, and even more time if you pour them from concrete. The distance between supports should be no more than 1.5-2 meters. More specifically, it depends on the thickness of the timber from which you will make the strapping. Under timber 100*100 mm the distance is 1.5 meters, under a metal profile pipe 60*60 mm it can be placed at 2 meters.
When all the supports are installed and level (use pegs, a stretched string and a building level), waterproofing is laid on them. This is roofing felt or roofing felt rolled in two layers, or bitumen mastic, which is also used to impregnate the surface twice. Then the bottom frame of the timber gazebo is laid. Everything is nailed together with nails of at least 150 mm in length or connected with wood screws. For greater strength, corners are used (if you find reinforced ones - like in the photo - it will be great). Although the gazebo was initially built as a summer gazebo, after some time most people decide to glaze it. That's when the margin of safety will be required.
At this stage of building a garden gazebo, it is important to place the posts strictly vertically. It is undesirable to use a building level: it has a large error, especially for household models, which are usually used by developers. Therefore, we take the good old plumb line and set it along it. Check the vertical position on both adjacent sides to ensure that the racks do not fall over.
The racks are fixed with jibs (seen in the photo). If they bother you in the future, you can make a temporary option, as in the photo on the left. If the sheathing below is opaque, do it thoroughly: saw the timber at 45° (it’s more convenient to use a miter box) and nail it diagonally with two or three nails. Check for any misalignment after installing each cut. These small triangles give rigidity to the entire structure and it stops wobbling.
Two projects and two ways to position corner bars correctly. On the left are temporary jibs; they will be removed after installing the harness; on the right are permanent ones.
Next, after all the racks are installed and secured, the top trim is mounted. There shouldn't be any problems here. To increase the reliability of the connection, use corners. By the way, the racks can also be fixed on the sides with corners. Especially if there are no constant cuts. Otherwise, your structure may collapse due to lateral loads.
After this, the floor boards are laid. It is highly advisable to treat them on all sides with an antibacterial impregnation for wood in direct contact with the ground. Senezh has two such squads. One of them is called “Senezh”, the other “Senezh-Ultra”. They differ in that “Ultra” does not stain the wood, while “Senezh” gives it a greenish color. If you cover everything with a dark stain, the greenery will be invisible; such a composition will not be suitable for a light stain.
After laying the floor, it is better to paint the boards, otherwise they will get dirty by the time you finish construction. Therefore, take the time to apply varnish or oil-based tinting paints - the best option for a tree outside. Not to be confused with oil paints! These compositions are often called wood oil, because the base is oil to which protective substances and coloring pigments. As a result, the wood takes on a different shade (even pink or green, if you so choose), but the texture becomes clearer rather than painted over.
The next step is to install the middle trim, if there is one according to the project. Under the timber in the racks, take out a quarter - a small recess, in in this case with timber 100*100 mm, a quarter is 25 mm.
While the frame of the wooden gazebo is drying, assemble the rafter system. It consists of triangles (look at the photo below).
They are installed on the frame. IN this project There is no roof overhang. Therefore, they are simply placed strictly vertically and nailed directly to the beam of the upper trim. Such a roof is easy to install, but rain will pour heavily inside even with a slight wind.
If you do it with overhangs (the roof protrudes beyond the perimeter of the gazebo), then you will have to cut out “seats” in the timber for the rafters. They look like triangles (see photo).
Two options are shown. In fact, there are more of them, but since the roof is small, the first, simplest one, will be enough. To avoid fiddling with each triangle, sawing the wood at the top makes a template. Take a piece of board, cut out a hole of the desired shape, try it on, check it, adjust it. Then you simply apply it to all the rafters one by one, trace them with a finely sharpened pencil and cut them out. What is the most convenient way to cut? With a jigsaw, but you can also hand saw. Having prepared all the triangles, throw them up and install them (with long nails diagonally from the sides, you can also secure them with corners). Before fixing, do not forget to check the vertical and horizontal.
After installing the triangles, crossbars are filled: two on either side of the ridge, and then in increments that depend on the type and type of roofing material. Under, for example, a continuous sheathing is generally needed. Then all rafter system puts on makeup. And then the roofing material (in this case metal profile) is installed.
The bottom trim is nailed down last. This project uses clapboard, which is then painted with wood oil.
This country gazebo is from the “simple, fast, cheap” category. Having her as an example, you can make something of your own that, in your opinion, is more attractive. Here, for example, is what came out of the same project, but in a different design: covering a veranda from a blockhouse, which was painted in light color, and the frame is dark.
And here’s another option: the country gazebos for this project turn out to be completely different
We will post several more complex projects with drawings and dimensions below, and even more interesting photos, but without drawings at the very bottom. Maybe it will be useful to someone...
Available sizes can be proportionally increased or decreased. It is important that you understand that with a significant increase in size, the frame requires a more powerful one. Don’t forget about this, and everything will work out for you: a gazebo made by yourself will be beautiful and reliable.
Almost the same project, but with different dimensions: the top point of the roof is raised higher, which makes it seem visually lighter. The gazebo is also quadrangular, the roof is hipped.
When installing such a roof, the most problematic ones are the two places (nodes) indicated by circles. How to make them, see the photo below.
Project with all dimensions, foundation markings, roof truss system, etc. Arranged in a photo gallery.
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Main facade - height from floor to top trim 2,160 m Main facade without roof: vertical posts 150*150 mm 
Cross section of a wooden gazebo. In the photo on the right - how to make raised ends of the roof Installation of floor beams (numbers are the designation of the material from the specification) Detailing of node 2 - how to install racks How to make steps to the veranda - node 2 Fastening the rafter system to the top frame - with wooden pins
Before you build this gazebo you need. Its parameters depend on the soil, the material you are going to use for the frame: metal or wood, and what you are going to use to glaze it. In general, the width of the tape is about 20 cm, the depth is 20-30 cm deeper than the level of the fertile layer. On heaving soils it is better to do so.
The swing gazebo requires special attention: it is fastened very firmly so that the resulting variable loads do not loosen or overturn the structure. To do this, you can extend the legs downwards, dig a hole under them, fill them with crushed stone, compact them, and then fill everything with liquid concrete mortar. If you make the frame from a pipe, no questions arise; for wood you can use “U”-shaped fasteners with a pin mounted in the lower part. Here you can bend it and fill it with concrete.
For even greater reliability, crossbars are attached to the legs, which are slightly recessed into the ground. They are nailed in with U-shaped staples.
This is an option - both stone and wood. Supports made of timber are installed on columns made of rubble stone. The style is the same - withered trees are used as supports
DIY gazebo, not only a great place to relax in the country in the warm season, but also wonderful decoration for your summer cottage or garden. DIY gazebo, step-by-step instructions, practical tips on how to build a gazebo on your summer cottage.
The first thing you need to do is choose the right one place for a gazebo in your garden or summer cottage. Remember that the choice of location gazebos The ease of its operation and getting a good rest at the dacha depend.
For example, if we place our building in a low-lying area, then in the spring, when the snow melts or water collects after rain, your pavilion will be located in a flooded place, respectively, when choosing such a place, your alcove will rot, which reduces its service life. Get to your ideal places for rest You will have to walk through puddles and mud, and this is not the best way to relax in the country.
Despite its beauty, we do not recommend placing a gazebo on a summer cottage under the canopy of trees. During gusty winds or thunderstorms, branches may break, leading to roof failure. Also, fallen leaves will be blown by the wind, which will create additional rotting.
Advice! If your country cottage area has an uneven landscape, then a properly selected foundation for a gazebo will help to avoid this. Be sure to find out what level they are at groundwater on your site.
For all novice builders, we advise you to pre-select gazebo project and its type, determine its shape and size. Be sure to discuss the roof structure as well as the materials used in the construction of the gazebo walls. In addition, it is necessary to determine the design and type of interior and exterior decoration.
Make gazebo project Can with your own hands, or resort to ready-made options, where all the calculations and drawings have already been made. Also, gazebo project can be ordered from specialists, but this will significantly increase the cost cost of building a gazebo.
For the laziest summer residents, of course, it’s already suitable ready-made option- “turnkey gazebo”, which you can buy and install on your summer cottage in finished form. And if you still decide make a gazebo with your own hands, then here you will have to determine what material to make a gazebo from, what sizes to choose, its layout. When choosing the material and size of the gazebo, first of all you need to proceed from financial and practical considerations. We can confidently say that wooden gazebo it looks better on a summer cottage, and it’s much more pleasant to relax in the company of friends and family. Wood has a pleasant texture, unlike metal, it has healing properties and is conducive to relaxation.
When the issue with the choice of material, layout and project has been resolved, we recommend conducting an interactive review, or rather reviewing many options photogazebos or video to cover all the necessary features. At the end of our article “How to make a gazebo with your own hands at the dacha?” we have prepared various options photo of the gazebo, as well as videos, watching which will help you decide on the type and layout of your future gazebo.
The next step is the foundation for building a gazebo on a summer cottage. Correctly chosen foundation for gazebo will allow you to avoid further problems during its operation. The types of foundations for gazebos can be different and depend on the needs of the site owners. It can be tape, columnar foundation, monolithic slab, as well as pile-screw (screw piles).
For small and light gazebo shallow is fine strip foundation. Before work begins, the site is marked. To do this, stakes (beacons) are driven into the corners of the future foundation, and between them we stretch a construction sword - this is the outer side of the foundation. Now, from each corner but inwards, mark 30–40 cm, drive in stakes (beacons), pull the rope or twine. It is along these marks that we dig a trench for the foundation of the gazebo.
Important! The height of the trench is dug below the freezing level of the soil in your area. After the trench for the foundation is ready, it is necessary to pour sand onto the bottom of the trench, which is then leveled, and a plastic film is placed on top to avoid air gaps in the foundation.
After you have dug a trench and prepared it, you need to do reinforcement with your own hands to increase the strength of the foundation. To do this, use construction reinforcement, which will give additional rigidity and reliability to the foundation, and it will not sag if you are making a gazebo out of brick. Foundation reinforcement made with your own hands using periodic reinforcement with a cross section of 8-10 mm. It is necessary to assemble a frame from reinforcement; in its manufacture, knitting wire and a special hook are used. The technique of knitting reinforcement with knitting wire is quite simple and anyone can master it.
Foundation for a gazebo — photo.
Ready metal carcass placed inside wooden formwork. When making, use a board at least 2 cm thick. If you use Not edged board, then before concrete is poured, it is necessary to seal all holes in the formwork to avoid concrete leakage.
Advice! Ventilation holes must be provided to ventilate the foundation. They can be made from pipe scraps and placed on each side of the formwork depending on its size. If you are building a large gazebo, then ventilation holes there should be several on each side.
The height of the foundation for the gazebo depends on the landscape of the site. If you are building a gazebo on a flat and non-flooded area, then it is enough to understand the height of the foundation to be 25-35 cm from the ground level. This height will be enough so that the floor of the gazebo does not come into contact with the ground and is not susceptible to rotting. After the formwork has been assembled and the reinforcement frame has been installed, concrete is poured. During foundation concreting work, it is necessary to pierce the concrete foundation with a sharp stick or reinforcement to avoid the formation of air pockets in the concrete. After pouring concrete, the base of the foundation is leveled using a level.
Foundation for the gazebo - photo.
It is very important that the formwork is removed 4-5 days after pouring the concrete, and the concrete will gain maximum strength in a month. You can begin building a wooden gazebo after three weeks.
If you have never encountered or seen how it is done before foundation for gazebo, That the best solution will invite friends or acquaintances who are familiar with this work. Also, you can contact professional builders.
While yours foundation for gazebo dries can be prepared in advance, in size, based on the project necessary materials. In the case of building a gazebo made of wood, it is necessary to treat the materials with an antiseptic composition, which prevents rotting and the appearance of fungus.
Metal structures are pre-treated with an anti-corrosion primer. After foundation for gazebo dry, let's start installing the walls. In each case, the construction of walls is carried out strictly in accordance with the project. All dimensions must be checked using building level and plumb line.
After installing the columns, you need to check the diagonal along the floor and ceiling. When installing walls gazebos take your time, check the dimensions and drawings again.
After gazebo walls ready, start building the roof in accordance with the project. If you prepared the rafter system in advance while the foundation was drying, its installation will not take much time. Remember to be project driven. After installing the rafter system and sheathing, you can begin installing the roofing. What kind of coating you use depends on your taste and preferences. Be sure to consider the color of the roof of existing country buildings when choosing the color of the gazebo roof.
To floor in the gazebo was strong and reliable, we recommend using a wooden beam with a section of 100x100mm. To ensure that it does not sag in the middle, it is necessary to make additional supports or fastenings. As an example: you can use pillars made of brick, which will provide additional support for the logs. We install the logs into pre-made holes during the assembly of the walls. After installation, do not forget to process everything wooden structures antiseptic to prevent rotting. Next, a floorboard is placed on top of the joists.
Watch the video. Gazebo made of 15x15 timber measuring 3 by 4 meters. Designed for 20 seats.
If you are planning to do modern gazebo for relaxation, it is worth providing a kitchen in it, as well as a barbecue, fireplace or barbecue. Try to think through this step in advance, at the stage of making the foundation, by making a monolithic foundation platform for these structures.
A barbecue in a gazebo or barbecue can be built along with the walls; do not forget to provide a hole in the roof for the chimney. When building a barbecue or fireplace, use only fireproof materials: brick and stone.
That's all, your DIY gazebo is ready. Now we are holding Finishing work. We paint the exterior and interior walls in the color we need, and don’t forget to cover the floor with a special, wear-resistant varnish.
After the construction and finishing work is completed, decorate the gazebo with something you made yourself or your loved ones, and put it up.
DIY gazebo Gazebos photo. 
DIY gazebo: an example of building a gazebo made of brick. Beaters photo.
DIY gazebo: an example of building a wooden gazebo. Beaters photo.
Do-it-yourself gazebo: an example of building a gazebo made of wood and metal. Gazebos photo.
Do-it-yourself gazebo: an example of building a wooden gazebo. Gazebos photo.
DIY gazebo: an example of building a gazebo. Beaters photo.
DIY gazebo: an example of building a gazebo. Beaters photo.
DIY gazebo: an example of building a gazebo. Beaters photo.
It is quite difficult to find a summer resident who would not dream of decorating his plot with a small gazebo. A small gazebo for a summer house, if you buy it, is quite expensive. Therefore, the best option is to build such a structure on your own.
Not everyone can afford to purchase a large summer cottage plot. And on a small plot, of course, it is possible, but it will take up a lot of usable space. Therefore, there is only one option - to build a small gazebo. Now it remains to decide how to build a small gazebo.
In order to give a clear and detailed answer, it is necessary to decide on many factors:
In addition, small gazebos for summer cottages are also divided according to the type of installation:
Note. Installation of portable small gazebos, compared to stationary ones, is faster and easier.
But, despite this fact, most summer residents still prefer the stationary type of gazebos.
Small country gazebos have a number of quite significant advantages:
From all of the above, we can conclude that small gazebos are the most best option buildings on small summer cottages.
Popular building materials.
This material is considered classic for the construction of such structures as a small gazebo:
Note. It is also worth noting that wooden gazebos require special care, as well as special pre-treatment of the wood before use.
This is due to the fact that wood reacts extremely negatively to increased levels of moisture in the air, as well as to low temperatures.
Gazebos, for the construction of which forged metal is used (see), are distinguished not only by their long service life, but by their beauty and originality.
Note. Before you make a small gazebo out of metal, you need to clearly understand that such a structure requires quite careful care, which consists of painting special paint for working on metal.
Otherwise, the metal will be covered with a layer of rust after some time. It will not only spoil appearance buildings, but will also lead to the metal deteriorating over time.
This has caused increased demand for it among buyers, including owners of summer cottages.
Among the significant advantages I would like to highlight the following:
If forged metal is used to build small gazebos for summer cottages, experts do not recommend using such a structure as a place for children’s games:
The best option for building gazebos, which will later be used for children's entertainment, is wood or polycarbonate.
Before making a small gazebo, I would like to introduce you to some of the features of their construction:
Advice. Before starting construction work, experts recommend checking for the presence of underground sources. If there are any, it is better not to build a gazebo in this place.
When choosing the material from which you plan to build a small gazebo, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the comparison table below.
Comparison table between a brick gazebo and a wooden gazebo:
| Tree | Metal |
| No need to invest a lot of money | The cost of construction is quite high |
| To install a gazebo there is no need to build a solid foundation | It is mandatory to have a strip foundation |
| Requires preliminary preparation of the working material, as well as periodic maintenance of the surface of the material | Exactly the same |
| Needs preservation for the winter season | Can be used in cold seasons |
| Not very long service life | Features a long service life |
When building a small gazebo for a summer house, for example, made of wood, we recommend following the following instructions:
The video in this article contains detailed instructions for building small summerhouses.
It is necessary to take into account when building small gazebos on personal plots the fact that the availability of building materials and financial capabilities is not the main thing. The most important thing is your desire and desire to build a small gazebo, into which you will invest not only your strength, but also your soul.
Before starting any construction, you need to prepare for it project documentation. Building a gazebo with your own hands at the dacha is no exception; it also requires diagrams, dimensions, sketches, which together will allow you to get a complete picture of the future structure.
You will understand what materials are needed for construction, as well as where and how certain structural elements will be placed. The most important thing is that you will be able to draw up an estimate in order to avoid unnecessary costs.
Today, many modern construction and finishing materials. Consequently, it is possible to move away from using conventional building materials and create unique gazebo designs with your own hands. In the understanding of many people, a gazebo is simply a place where you can relax. Indeed, this is so. But now kitchens, beds, swings and even barbecues are being created in gazebos.
Due to the fact that modern building materials are light and elegant, you can assemble gazebos yourself. Complexity is determined only by your own ideas. On the Internet you can find a huge number of photographs that will inspire you to create a unique gazebo on your site:
Portable design 
If consider various characteristics gazebos, then we can conditionally divide these buildings into groups. So there is:
There are a huge variety of building materials that can be used to build gazebos with your own hands. So, wooden, metal, glass and plastic objects are used. In addition, stone is actively used. Popular in Lately gazebos became made of stone. Even raw materials that no one uses at all can be used here: plastic bottles, pallets, trees, as well as others. It all depends on what kind of imagination the owner has.
Drawing of a gazebo for a small area As for the size of the future gazebo, everything is determined by the area of the site itself. If there is not a lot of area, then you should not create a very large gazebo. The configuration can be square, rectangular, round, hexagon, octahedron. Sometimes they create gazebos in the shape of an oval.
Advice! If this is your first time creating a gazebo with your own hands, then you need to use photographs, drawings, and expert advice. All information can be found on the Internet. This will allow you to avoid mistakes in the future.
The roofing materials for gazebos are slate, corrugated board, flexible tiles, cell phone or monolithic polycarbonate. If we take into account that many of these materials are very plastic, then it is possible to make not only single-pitched, but also multi-pitched, as well as spherical, arched, domed and other roof shapes. Gazebos with climbing green plants as a roof are common.
Particularly popular today are gazebos in which summer kitchens are equipped. Barbecues, fireplaces or barbecue areas are also built in there. Remember that to create such structures you will need to fulfill certain requirements. And again: it is necessary to have drawings, sketches and designs not only of the entire gazebo, but also of a stove, fireplace, for example. This will allow you to get the job done accurately and also spend a minimum of money.
Gazebo with barbecue open type
How to create DIY summerhouse? On the Internet, as mentioned earlier, there are many projects and drawings of gazebos. If you are not sure that you can create your own project yourself, it is strongly recommended to use the projects of those gazebos that can be found on the Internet.
Drawing of a wooden structure with dimensions So, creating a gazebo project consists of several stages. First you need to create a sketch of the future building and draw up working drawings. Diagrams and sketches will allow you to plan the location of the structure at this stage and outline the placement of equipment and furniture in it. If communications are needed in the gazebo, in addition to light, then their supply system is also determined. There are clear recommendations that will allow you to properly prepare the project.
Open design diagram So, initially we decide on the type of gazebo - open or closed. Then you think over the style of the dacha gazebo, which should be combined with other buildings on the site. The building materials that will be used in the work are determined. Finally, you need to allocate a place on the site for a gazebo. All dimensions must be clearly reflected in the drawing and coincide with the site on the ground. If the gazebo at the dacha is of a closed type, then it is definitely worth creating ventilation system. For massive gazebos, the type of foundation is determined:
Now you can move on to the description of the structural units. Here the installation locations for windows, doors and stairs are marked. The roof diagram is separate work. Construction technology for each structural elements dacha gazebos are determined separately, which must be reflected in the project. It's time to mark the electrical and plumbing wiring. The plan shows the installation locations of furniture, equipment, and lamps. It should be noted that this is not all the work; there are nuances that should be taken into account when creating a gazebo project with your own hands.
Photo of a rectangular building project The more carefully the project is worked out, the more accurately the calculations of building materials will be made, the easier it will be to carry out the construction itself. The most important thing is that errors are practically eliminated. The design will be strong and durable.
Video: garden gazebo made of wood, step-by-step instructions
So, when it comes to choosing a material for building a gazebo, many people prefer to choose wood. The fact is that this material allows you to create a summer house gazebo that fits into the interior of any area. In addition, wood is environmentally friendly pure material, which is environmentally friendly, durable. Wood is easy to process and timber, logs, boards and other elements are used to build gazebos.
Winter construction of wooden gazebos, photo The easiest option for self-construction is to use a rectangular structure. This is an open structure for summer use. There will be exposed support posts, roof and fencing. The drawing should show only the dimensions of the structure, height, and a sketch of the structure.
As a rule, a drawing of a profile and frontal projection of the gazebo is created. The foundation is displayed as a separate diagram. As a rule, preference is given to a columnar base. Here you need to indicate the dimensions of the pillars, the height and depth to which they will be dug.
Advice! To make the work more convenient to carry out, you can attach to the project detailed diagram installation technical units indicating mounting options.
As for the roof drawing, it is appropriate to display the rafter systems here, indicating the fastening of the upper trim, the lower support for the rafters, and also indicate the pitch between the rafters. Once all the drawings are ready, you can proceed directly to construction work. So, we prepare and mark the site for construction. Stakes tied with rope are used. Once the perimeter is marked, we begin to build the foundation.
Drawing of a simple wooden gazebo with your own hands for a summer residence, dimensions To create a foundation, a pit should be dug according to the drawing. Although the hole can hardly be called a pit if it is 80 centimeters deep. However, everything should be called according to the building code. A layer of sand is laid out at the bottom. Supports are placed, which are then concreted. Be sure to check with a level the evenness of all supports, their distance from each other, as well as the level in height.
Photo initial stage works Now let's move on to creating the lower trim and constructing the floor from logs. Are used wooden beams. Once the floor frame is ready, you need to create the flooring from boards or ready-made floor coverings(see website). Then the top trim is fixed and the roof frame is assembled. The frame is sheathed with boards and covered with roofing material.
Construction stages Once the gazebo structure is in place, fencing can be created. Initially, fix the horizontal bars, which will also serve as railings. Then vertical racks are installed. If the project provides wooden grate, then you need to create a frame from timber, and then a lattice is stuffed inside it.
Wooden structure, dimensions for construction Gazebo with barbecue and grill
Before you start creating a project for a gazebo with a barbecue, fireplace or barbecue, you need to create a sketch that shows the location of the gazebo on the site. The fact is that such gazebos will be supplied with gas and water. Therefore, the layout must be perfect. Consider the direction of the wind, in which smoke from the stove will not spread to other buildings.
Wooden gazebos with barbecue, stove or fireplace, as a rule, replace summer kitchens. It is noteworthy that the structure can be open or closed. So, a closed gazebo can be used even in winter. Therefore, at the design stage, you need to take care of insulating the room, as well as creating a high-quality ventilation system.
Note that create gazebo project with barbecue, barbecue or oven - this is quite a difficult job. Here, not only the structure of the gazebo and the foundation are taken into account, but also elements such as a stove and fireplace. Remember that stove equipment is made of stone, which is heavy. As a rule, a strip foundation is created, and a tiled foundation is created for the stove or fireplace.
Advice! To concrete base cracks have not appeared, it is necessary to lay fittings under the grill or fireplace.
The drawings need to show the dimensions of the future gazebo, as well as the location of the fireplace or barbecue in it. The diagram of the foundation and chimney is indicated separately. The project will include the grill itself, the shape of the brazier, the number of firing points, and the laying of stone in rows.
When developing a gazebo plan, you need to carefully consider the zoning of the room. It is necessary to provide the safest location for the table, to ensure free access to the fireplace or barbecue. Don’t forget that you will have to clean the stove, fireplace, and so on. It is extremely important to designate in the project the area within which fireproofing material will be laid around the fireplace.
If your gazebo with a fireplace or barbecue will be used as summer cuisine, then it is necessary to supply water, electricity, and gas to it. Therefore, the project needs to provide for appropriate communications, electrical wiring, water, and so on.
Let us note once again that difficult work lies ahead not only during the creation of the project, but also during construction. Therefore, now you should draw up the project as carefully as possible, so that later you can avoid unpleasant “surprises”.
Very often, in addition to wood, metal is used to build gazebos. It can be aluminum or simple iron. The good thing about the material is that it does not need to be specially treated, like wood. Connections are created using a welding machine. It is noteworthy that models of metal gazebos can be not only stationary, but also prefabricated/dismountable. In the second case, bolts are used to connect structural elements.
Advice! In order for the metal structure to last as long as possible, it must be treated with anti-corrosion material and also occasionally painted.
When you plan to create a metal gazebo, carefully choose a location on the site. The fact is that metal gets very hot in the summer. That's why metal constructions gazebos, as a rule, are created in an open type and in the garden.
Simple design from a profile pipe Before you start creating a project, it is better to think about the design of the building, which will match the style of the exterior. The dimensions included in the drawings depend on the number of people who are expected to be inside the gazebo. In addition, you should take into account the amount of furniture, equipment, and so on.
Usually people use ready-made diagrams for the construction of metal gazebos. It is not difficult to find photographs and designs on the Internet. The simplest design rectangular shape, which measures 2.5 by 3 meters. In this case, the gazebo will not be bulky. At the same time, you can easily install several seats and a table in it.
Due to the fact that profile pipe has a number of advantages; many people use this particular material to build gazebos. The structure is not only easy to build, but also easy to maintain. The fact is that metal is not greatly influenced environment and has relatively high durability. Profile pipes are not expensive and have a neat appearance. Before starting construction, you should decide on the type and shape of the structure. In addition, drawings are prepared and the availability of materials and tools that will be used in the work is checked. So, you can create a rectangular, round, square, hexagonal and other gazebo shapes.
Advice! If you do not have enough experience working with a welding machine or are creating similar structures like a gazebo for the first time, it is better to choose the simplest designs.
You can create your own drawing, sketch of a gazebo. All dimensions are indicated in the drawings, the remaining calculations are carried out as accurately as possible, since the further appearance and durability of the gazebo depends on this.
So, to build a gazebo with your own hands from profile pipes, you should use the following materials: concrete, primer for metal processing, roofing material, as well as the profile pipes themselves. Tools must include a welding machine, a level, an angle grinder, drill bits, and fasteners. As soon as the place for the construction of the structure is chosen, you need to start arranging the pits. Their number is determined according to the project - by the number of supports. The pits are up to 60 centimeters deep. The height of the racks is taken into account with this size. As supports, it is allowed to use a profile of 80 by 80 mm, as well as with a wall thickness of 3 mm. Support heels are welded to the posts. This will increase the degree of rigidity of the structure.
Crushed stone is poured into the bottom of the prepared pits. After that, the litter is compacted, stands are installed and concrete is poured. Here you should monitor the verticality of the racks as accurately as possible. As soon as the concrete begins to harden, the evenness of each post is checked again. After this work has been carried out, you need to wait about two days until the concrete “sets”.
Now you can start creating bottom belt strapping. Here a profile of a smaller cross-section is used, welding the material to the supports at a certain height above the ground level. As a rule, the harness is made at such a height that you can enter the gazebo as comfortably as possible.
The stage of creating the roof begins. A rafter system is created from the profile according to the drawings. If the shape is gable, then the profile is welded at an angle of 15 degrees. To make it more convenient to attach the roofing material, a profile pipe is welded onto the frame as a sheathing, the pitch of which is 45 cm. That’s all - the frame of the gazebo is considered assembled.
Metal and polycarbonate construction
The main advantage of polycarbonate is that it has a transparent structure. In addition, it combines well with other materials. Polycarbonate gazebos can decorate any yard. It is noteworthy that polycarbonate can be used not only for roofing, but also for fencing.
There are a huge number of forms of polycarbonate gazebos. This can be explained by the plasticity of the material, low weight, and ease of installation. The design can be oval, round, rectangular and even spherical. The structure can be open or closed.
Polycarbonate must be closed at the ends. When moisture gets into its honeycomb, destruction begins. The roof can be single or gable, arched, hipped, and so on. Since polycarbonate is sold in all sorts of colors, you can create a unique atmosphere inside the gazebo. Everyone chooses the color of the material according to their tastes. Polycarbonate can be combined with any material: stone, metal profile, wood, plastic and so on.
Video - original construction project
Photo of a simple and beautiful brick gazebo 
Photo of a gazebo made of rounded logs with metal-plastic windows
Photo of a brick building with glass inserts 
Regardless of what material is used to create a gazebo, you need to check the quality of the structure upon completion of the work. So, we make sure that the edges of the materials are processed and not sharp. In particular, polycarbonate must be closed at the ends. When moisture gets into its honeycomb, destruction begins. Created DIY gazebo made from any building material will be strong, reliable, functional and durable if the design documentation is drawn up correctly. What kind of building to create depends only on your preferences, as well as financial capabilities.
Today not a single site is complete without a gazebo. Dachas and private houses are already being designed with the condition of placing a special corner on the territory in which you can relax with family or friends, eat food in the fresh air, do handicrafts, read, and so on. There are a large number of different types, designs and materials for making simple and complex gazebos for the garden. Let's consider step by step all the main points that are very important to pay attention to.
Before you get started, you should figure out what a simple summerhouse will look like. A lot depends on its location, the characteristics of the site itself and functionality. First of all, let's go over the main types and their features.
The simplest design, with a touch of primitiveness. The main production material is vine. Moreover, it is used not only in the construction of the roof, but also in support posts and fences. Nowadays wicker country furniture is also very popular.
Additional materials that may be needed:
The main advantage of the wicker structure is its mobility. Some modern craftsmen easily make collapsible gazebos for themselves, which are simply put away in a barn, garage, and so on for the winter.
The only thing simpler than this design could be a tree hanging over the dining area. The basis of the gazebo is a strong, heavy trunk, which additionally serves as support for the canopy. The base of the central pipe is concreted and buried in the ground. Any material can be used as a roof, from waterproof fabric with special impregnation to the ubiquitous PVC film. The spacers must be light in weight, so profile or wooden slats are usually used.
The disadvantages of such a gazebo will be poor resistance to wind, relatively small dimensions, and the absence of walls. In any case, when deciding in favor of this option, it is necessary to carefully weigh the features of its placement on the site and the nuances of use.
Most universal material of all that exist. Compared to the previous two, the cost may be slightly higher, but the functionality of such a gazebo will not disappoint you.
What does the PVC film structure consist of:
A special feature of gazebos made from PVC film is its durability, ease of use and maintenance of the material. If necessary, you can remove the canvas and hide it until the onset of the season. PVC films are resistant to weather conditions, do not fade in the sun, do not become deformed.
It has been popular lately.
Gazebos made of such material delight users with their advantages.
Durable, beautiful, environmentally friendly. This option can hardly be called economical. But tree lovers and fresh air will appreciate this design. The minimum materials that will be needed to build the simplest gazebo with your own hands include wooden blocks and edged board. But you can also use the lath to make wicker sheathing. As a roof for such a gazebo, professionals recommend slate, metal tiles, polycarbonate or flexible types of roofing.
It is a more solid design, but also not particularly difficult for self-construction. The main convenience of such a building is the ability to insulate it and make it an all-season vacation spot. However, the decision in favor of permanent or temporary use should be made at the design stage in order to include windows, doors and other additional nuances in the construction plan. And also do not forget that such a strong gazebo must have a solid foundation.
This is a version of a gazebo that can be created from almost nothing. Literally from the remains of metal sheets, rods, profiles, corners and so on. Very convenient for designing for craftsmen who master the art of working on welding machine. Forged elements add sophistication and additional attractiveness to the simplest design. It is not a budget option, but it may well be a simple but convenient addition to your summer cottage.
The main elements that make up any simple summerhouse include:
A do-it-yourself gazebo for a summer residence does not have any particular difficulties. But some points are worth paying close attention to so that your vacation spot pleases you in the allotted time. Let's take a closer look at each stage and element of building a gazebo yourself.
Of course, before starting construction, it is necessary to make drawings that will indicate not only the dimensions of the future structure, but also the types of each of its components.
The construction can begin with the foundation, if the soil on the site is not happy with its evenness, stability and, in general, you just want to feel the floor under your feet. There are a lot of options for the execution of this element: from the simplest tape or screw piles to the original ones - from tires.
The optimal and widely used type is considered to be a columnar foundation for a gazebo made of any material without walls. The heavier the structure itself, the more thorough its support should be.
Those who are luckier with the location may consider the option of a gazebo without a floor. The prevailing landscape of the site will act as a covering under the structure.
As already mentioned, there can be many options for the gazebo frame. The most common ones for self-construction are wooden beams and metal rods or corners.
Construction professionals focus on simple rules, which will help you build as quickly and permanently as possible cozy place relaxation at the dacha.
First of all, you should decide on the shape: single-pitch, gable, hip (four-pitch), semicircular, hexagonal, hipped, round. Of course, in most cases, the type of roof directly depends on the shape of the gazebo itself. Most often, when building a simple country gazebo with their own hands, craftsmen decide in favor of single- or double-pitch structures.
As for coverage, each owner chooses individually. But the roofing material is also calculated taking into account the use of the gazebo: all-season or only in summer. There is even a category of mobile roofs that can be folded for the winter and removed before the weather warms up.
To get inspired and find the best option for a summerhouse, let’s look at the most unusual, but simple projects.
A simple but functional gazebo for the garden. If desired, you can stretch flexible windows - PVC film to protect vacationers from wind or rain.
