It is always pleasant to spend time in an open gazebo, but in cool weather it is not very comfortable to be inside. In order not to deny yourself the pleasure of being in nature even on a cool evening, glazed gazebos are installed for summer cottages.
Such designs can be very diverse in shape, and made of any material. In addition, they are distinguished by a variety of types of glazing that are used during installation. In this article, we will fully cover the topic regarding glazed arbors and give photo examples of such buildings.
Pergolas with glazing for a suburban area or cottages can have a wide variety of shapes and design features. The most common are:
The combination of glass is possible with any building material. With a tree, glazing looks very organic, and there is no difference here from a log or a bar a gazebo is set up. You can also find such wooden glazed structures that are made of boards and plywood, but this is rather an exception.
A gazebo made of bricks with glazing is solid enough to be used as a summer kitchen and usually involves the installation of a barbecue. But such structures are much more expensive than wooden ones, due to the need to install a good foundation not only under the walls, but also under the stove.
Metal frames in combination with glass can be called a classic solution, as they look most harmoniously with each other. Here, the option of glazing not only the walls, but also the roof is possible.
Glazing is convenient if the gazebo is small in size - it will not make its internal area even smaller and, at the same time, it will reliably protect it from external influences. In addition, with the help of glass, the space will visually increase and the boundaries of the walls will be erased.
There are several types of glazing gazebos. This is traditional glazing, installation of double-glazed windows, glazing without the use of frames, facade glazing. Let's consider each type separately.
This is the most common and cheapest type of glazing. It consists in installing wooden frames in the openings and fixing them with a glazing bead. All work can be done by hand. So it is possible to glaze only summer-type structures, for which it is not so important to have complete tightness. But this process is no longer used more often, as simpler and more effective methods have appeared to make glass gazebos.
Double-glazed windows are now very common - they are installed in apartments and houses, in industrial buildings and public institutions. This type is quite expensive and the work requires certain experience and knowledge. It is possible to choose the number of cameras in double-glazed windows, for example, for a gazebo, which is used only in the summer, one will be enough, but for winter, models with two or even three cameras are suitable. Aluminum glazing of gazebos is considered cold and can be done by hand. In this case, the glasses will not have cameras. The most important advantage is the complete tightness of the resulting glazing, as well as sound insulation when closed.
Important! If an infrared type heater is installed inside the gazebo, then such glazing will be the most suitable.
It is best to put windows in the gazebo that move apart or swing open to let in fresh air if necessary.
This is the most attractive type of glazing. He will make the gazebo as open as possible, but at the expense of tightness. For such work, only tempered glass is used, as it has greater strength and reliability. Glasses for this option should be from 50 to 70 cm wide and they are installed only from top to bottom.
There are such designs of frameless type, the glass in which can be assembled in one direction, thus it is convenient to ventilate the gazebo.
Frameless type. Such a gazebo will also open up maximum views of the surrounding landscape. But the gazebo glazed in this way is completely airtight, since it does not have opening windows. This can be impractical in hot summers, when you really want fresh air, which can only be let in through the door. But to correct the situation, it is possible to perform a ventilation gap under the roof, which will ensure proper air exchange and make the microclimate more comfortable.
Such glazing, like any other, in addition to the standard solution with wooden frames, will cost the owner a rather large amount. That is why it is worthwhile to measure your desires with your budget in advance. The cheapest is glazing on an aluminum frame.
In addition to these options, there are gazebos in the design of which other materials are used instead of glass.
Such glazing is rapidly gaining popularity. The cost of soft glass for gazebos is relatively low, but they are no less practical and reliable than glass. Arbors, glazed in this way, look very good and fit perfectly into the surrounding landscape. The film is attached in a special way to the swivel brackets through the eyelets.
Important! It is better to opt for PVC film, the density of which is not less than 630 g/sq. m. They are more durable and will last longer.
This material has one drawback - it is the accuracy of handling it, since the film will not withstand even a slight puncture or cut.
Such glazing material is more expensive than the previously presented film, but it will last much longer, and it is resistant to mechanical stress.
Instead of conventional double-glazed windows made of polycarbonate, you can put roller shutters made of the same material. They consist of transparent lamellas, which can be moved if necessary.
They have always been much more popular than the closed ones. And it is not surprising, because the very idea of such a structure involves close "communication" with nature. But what to do if it suddenly rains or a strong wind blows outside.
In this case, staying in an open gazebo may not be too comfortable. Meanwhile, the way out of this situation is very simple - the installation of glazing. Its modern varieties are made of light, aesthetic and practical materials.
So, how to close the gazebo from bad weather in the summer or for the winter? When choosing the type of glazing, you need to consider that such structures should:
See how beautiful and practical street "houses" glazed with windows of various types can be:
Modern European packages are used for glazing arbors most often. And no wonder. They are relatively inexpensive and almost anyone can buy them.
Glazed gazebos. Photo of a structure fenced with windows on a PVC profile
In this case, three-chamber windows are usually used on a PVC, metal-plastic or wooden profile. The first option is cheaper. But wooden profiles look more aesthetically pleasing. By design, windows of both these types are hinged, folding or sliding. You can install them yourself if you wish.
The project of a street building, glazed with windows on a wooden profile
Advice: For a gazebo, it is better to choose hinged - opening outwards - windows or sliding ones.When fencing with multi-chamber double-glazed windows, you should also take care of the insulation of the main structural elements of the structure - the floor, blank walls and ceiling. Only under this condition can the building be used in winter.
Thus, plastic and wooden windows are an excellent answer to the question of how to close the gazebo for the winter. Usually when using them.
Spacious gazebo with woodgrain PVC windows and a fireplace
Very often, arbors are glazed with an aluminum profile with a tubeless double-glazed window. The advantage of such structures is the ease and the possibility of self-dismantling / assembly if necessary.
Street buildings, glazed with windows on an aluminum profile, look very neat
On a note: Gazebos are also closed with aluminum structures with a single-chamber package. Such glazing is also considered cold. However, when using it, the air temperature inside the gazebo will be 10-15 degrees higher than outside, which is very convenient in spring or autumn.The undoubted advantage of aluminum structures with any number of glasses is strength. Such windows can be used for glazing, including gazebos with very large openings.
This is one of the most interesting and beautiful varieties of cold glazing. In this case, the glass is attached only to the upper and lower profiles. The vertical support elements either have a very small thickness, or are simply absent. They look for a summer residence, glazed with frameless windows, very stylish and modern.
Beautiful building with panoramic windows
There are frameless designs in which the glass is shifted to one side and folded in the form of a book. The buildings protected by them can be ventilated by opening the doors to a width of 10 cm. Glazed gazebos for summer cottages look quite impressive when using this option.
Frameless glazing when folded
Sometimes frameless sashes move parallel to each other. Some disadvantage of this design is that when using it, it is possible to ventilate the gazebo only in a slit way.
Frameless glazing with parallel sliding sashes
There are alternative methods of glazing summer cottages. In addition to euro windows, polycarbonate double-glazed windows or roller shutters, as well as PVC film and stained-glass windows, can be used for this purpose.
The method of glazing using PVC films is currently becoming more and more popular.
PVC curtains are a great way to protect your gazebo from rain and wind.
Such soft windows for gazebos are much cheaper than glass ones. They perform their main functions very well. Buildings “glazed” in this way also look just wonderful. gazebos through special plastic oval eyelets on swivel brackets.
Gazebo with barbecue. Photo of a structure protected by soft polycarbonate windows
Important: Purchase PVC made from a film with a density of at least 630g/m2. Flexible "glasses" made of less durable material are unlikely to last long.The only disadvantage of using flexible windows for gazebos is the need for careful handling. PVC film is not very resistant to punctures and cuts.
PVC film - the material is not very resistant to mechanical damage
This material is more expensive than soft glass. For arbors, however, it fits very well, since the main drawback of the latter - instability to mechanical damage - is devoid of. Windows from it, of course, will last longer.
Outdoor building with barbecue, glazed with polycarbonate
On a note: Today on sale you can find inexpensive and very easy-to-install transparent ready-made ones. It is certainly worth thinking about their use to protect the internal space of a summerhouse.A rather interesting type of polycarbonate "glazing" are transparent roller shutters. For a gazebo, they are also very good. Such roller blinds consist of separate translucent slats.
Polycarbonate roller shutters - a great option for a gazebo
Just a luxurious gazebo can be made using stained-glass windows with an aluminum profile. They are mounted and operated in the same way as ordinary double-glazed windows. But stained glass windows are, of course, more expensive.
Pergolas with stained-glass windows can actually look very impressive.
As you can see, there are many types of glazing for gazebos. Choose any, and you will make your pastime as pleasant as possible, not only on sunny days, but also in bad weather.
They have always been much more popular than the closed ones. And it is not surprising, because the very idea of such a structure involves close "communication" with nature. But what to do if it suddenly rains or a strong wind blows outside.
In this case, staying in an open gazebo may not be too comfortable. Meanwhile, the way out of this situation is very simple - the installation of glazing. Its modern varieties are made of light, aesthetic and practical materials.
So, how to close the gazebo from bad weather in the summer or for the winter? When choosing the type of glazing, you need to consider that such structures should:
See how beautiful and practical street "houses" glazed with windows of various types can be:
Modern European packages are used for glazing arbors most often. And no wonder. They are relatively inexpensive and almost anyone can buy them.
Glazed gazebos. Photo of a structure fenced with windows on a PVC profile
In this case, three-chamber windows are usually used on a PVC, metal-plastic or wooden profile. The first option is cheaper. But wooden profiles look more aesthetically pleasing. By design, windows of both these types are hinged, folding or sliding. You can install them yourself if you wish.
The project of a street building, glazed with windows on a wooden profile
Advice: For a gazebo, it is better to choose hinged - opening outwards - windows or sliding ones.When fencing with multi-chamber double-glazed windows, you should also take care of the insulation of the main structural elements of the structure - the floor, blank walls and ceiling. Only under this condition can the building be used in winter.
Thus, plastic and wooden windows are an excellent answer to the question of how to close the gazebo for the winter. Usually, when they are used, a fireplace is installed inside the structure.
Spacious gazebo with woodgrain PVC windows and a fireplace
Very often, arbors are glazed with an aluminum profile with a tubeless double-glazed window. The advantage of such structures is the ease and the possibility of self-dismantling / assembly if necessary.
Street buildings, glazed with windows on an aluminum profile, look very neat
On a note: Gazebos are also closed with aluminum structures with a single-chamber package. Such glazing is also considered cold. However, when using it, the air temperature inside the gazebo will be 10-15 degrees higher than outside, which is very convenient in spring or autumn.The undoubted advantage of aluminum structures with any number of glasses is strength. Such windows can be used for glazing, including gazebos with very large openings.
This is one of the most interesting and beautiful varieties of cold glazing. In this case, the glass is attached only to the upper and lower profiles. The vertical support elements either have a very small thickness, or are simply absent. Garden gazebos for summer cottages, glazed with frameless windows, look very stylish and modern.
Beautiful building with panoramic windows
There are frameless designs in which the glass is shifted to one side and folded in the form of a book. The buildings protected by them can be ventilated by opening the doors to a width of 10 cm. Glazed gazebos for summer cottages look quite impressive when using this option.
Frameless glazing when folded
Sometimes frameless sashes move parallel to each other. Some disadvantage of this design is that when using it, it is possible to ventilate the gazebo only in a slit way.
Frameless glazing with parallel sliding sashes
There are alternative methods of glazing summer cottages. In addition to euro windows, polycarbonate double-glazed windows or roller shutters, as well as PVC film and stained-glass windows, can be used for this purpose.
The method of glazing using PVC films is currently becoming more and more popular.
PVC curtains are a great way to protect your gazebo from rain and wind.
Such soft windows for gazebos are much cheaper than glass ones. They perform their main functions very well. Buildings “glazed” in this way also look just wonderful. The film is attached to the racks of the gazebo through special plastic oval eyelets on the swivel brackets.
Gazebo with barbecue. Photo of a structure protected by soft polycarbonate windows
Important: Purchase soft PVC curtains made from a film with a density of at least 630g/m2. Flexible "glasses" made of less durable material are unlikely to last long.The only disadvantage of using flexible windows for gazebos is the need for careful handling. PVC film is not very resistant to punctures and cuts.
PVC film - the material is not very resistant to mechanical damage
This material is more expensive than soft glass. For arbors, however, it fits very well, since the main drawback of the latter - instability to mechanical damage - is devoid of. Windows from it, of course, will last longer.
Outdoor building with barbecue, glazed with polycarbonate
On a note: Today on sale you can find inexpensive and very easy-to-install transparent ready-made polycarbonate double-glazed windows. It is certainly worth thinking about their use to protect the internal space of a summerhouse.A rather interesting type of polycarbonate "glazing" are transparent roller shutters. For a gazebo, they are also very good. Such roller blinds consist of separate translucent slats.
Polycarbonate roller shutters - a great option for a gazebo
Just a luxurious gazebo can be made using stained-glass windows with an aluminum profile. They are mounted and operated in the same way as ordinary double-glazed windows. But stained glass windows are, of course, more expensive.
Pergolas with stained-glass windows can actually look very impressive.
As you can see, there are many types of glazing for gazebos. Choose any, and you will make your pastime in this outdoor "house" as pleasant as possible not only on sunny days, but also in bad weather.
Favorite place to relax in the garden - gazebo. But if it suddenly rains or the wind blows, it is uncomfortable to stay in it, so it is uncomfortable to be in it in early spring or autumn. But if there were windows, then the gazebo would turn into a wonderful summer house with excellent panoramic views. And to implement the idea is not as difficult as it seems. You can put a glass gazebo with your own hands, the main thing is to choose the type and shape of the gazebo, find the most beautiful place in the garden for it.
A gazebo in the garden will not just be a place where you can spend time without fear of wind and rain if it is made of glass. A beautiful wooden building will decorate any landscape design., but it does not carry the functional utility that a glass structure can provide. Is it possible to imagine a cozy stay in the garden in the pouring rain in a room without glazing. He will tell about gazebos for summer cottages made of metal.
In such an arbor, you can enjoy a cup of coffee or read a book even in inclement weather, without experiencing discomfort from annoying insects, and glazing in one contour will allow you to enjoy the nature around.
Pros and cons of glass gazebos in the country:
A few words about the options that can be used to build a glass gazebo:
Durable glass is chosen as the material for the gazebo: tempered, polycarbonate, finished with laser drawings, matte, colored - this is how you can make unique stained-glass windows that will create wonderful comfort inside the gazebo. As frames, it is best to use an aluminum profile - a lightweight, pliable material made of metal.
The owner of the house will cope with the installation of such a profile with his own hands. In addition, the aluminum profile allows you to lay a thermal insert if the owner intends to make the gazebo warm. You can also do without frames at all - triplex allows you to fix the glass using the dot method.
When choosing a project, it is worthwhile first of all to dwell on all-glass structures, which have a number of advantages over frame options. In such gazebos there is much more light, they are easy to care for, the frames do not need to be painted regularly, there is no access to dust and dirt. Projects differ significantly: rectangular, round and oval foundations are offered. Depending on the landscape design of the garden, it is worth choosing a project option. Find out how to equip a barbecue area in the country.
Original options from the simplest glass bottles are the cheapest type of material. You can collect such bottles in a very short period of time. Became popular.
Glass pavilions with stained glass inserts look great, with interesting ceramic inserts - there are a lot of options for each owner to express their artistic taste and show outstanding talent.
You can find many ready-made glazed projects and choose the one that you like the most to make it inexpensive, beautiful, durable and comfortable.
The advantages of glass buildings are obvious: a wonderful view of the garden opens up, a glass gazebo looks like a transparent structure and does not seem like a heavy building, even if its size is quite impressive. In such a building, you can put all the kitchen utensils so that rest in the gazebo becomes a nice gathering.
It’s a good idea to install a brazier or barbecue next to the gazebo, so that as soon as the meat is ready, you can retire with dishes under the roof and have fun with friends there. Find out about the drawing of the gazebo with dimensions.
An old charcoal-fired samovar will not hurt either - here it is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. How can you imagine tea from an electric kettle in the garden. Only tea smelling of smoke in such wonderful glass buildings will come in handy. You can find out how it will look from this article.
The thickness of glass for such large buildings can be 8-10 mm - it is practically unbreakable, very reliable and durable, well holds back both cold and heat.
If you still stop at a traditional gazebo with large panoramic windows, then try to make the edging small, so the whole gazebo will seem light, even with a heavy roof.
To install a glass building, a columnar foundation is sufficient. This is not a permanent structure, in contrast to a more reliable design, to make a strip foundation. However, given the fact that glass is a heavy material, if there are no strong supporting structures, it is still worth pouring a tape narrow foundation.
For cold glazing, you just need an aluminum profile, which will hold the glass. When fastening triplex, use point fasteners, as a frame to which the glass is attached, you can use stainless steel pipes - you choose the material yourself to your liking. For a simple resettlement, as in a residential building, use ordinary frames - the simplest type of insulation for a summer gazebo. Read about metal, forged gazebos for summer cottages.
The process of erecting a glazed gazebo on a columnar foundation is presented in the following video:
The roof of such a gazebo should be light, the metal profile is best suited - it looks great, quickly installed, easy to clean and durable. You can make great out of it. And a few words about the doors: since a closed space is being created, then you should definitely put the same glass doors - the whole structure will seem to be a single whole, look beautiful and will keep heat well.
It is possible to glaze the roof of the gazebo- the material is so strong that it can even withstand the weight of a fairly large mass of snow. Usually such buildings have a strong metal frame, which is almost invisible - the gazebo, at the same time with its unique strength, turns out to be very light, airy.
To make the room cozy and warm even in cold weather, it is advisable to go through all the seams with silicone seals - so inside the building it will always be dry and there will be no drafts. To create a cozy atmosphere inside your gazebo, do not overdo it with bright curved glass. The most preferred shades of glass are green, gray, brown and bronze.
Such beautiful glasses with different levels of transparency greatly decorate the building.
It is advisable to sandblast the glass to give it a matte finish, and you can also make interesting images by etching the glass.
When using a building for cooking hot food, it is imperative to provide for air outflow and ventilation, in such rooms it is desirable to put furniture made of natural wood, not plastic. It is necessary to ventilate the room regularly.
Glass arbors have a huge number of advantages over similar buildings in the garden, but there are also disadvantages - poor ventilation. All glass buildings are usually built quite hermetically, so that only the door serves as an opening for fresh air to enter. But you can also provide for the installation of opening windows, solving the problem.
To summarize: a glass structure in the center of your garden will be its best decoration. Being practically visible through and through, it will not make the landscape heavier, but on the contrary, it will give it fabulousness and unusualness. In such gazebos it is very pleasant to spend time, arrange gatherings. Fry meat - next to it is so good to put or barbecue. And what is especially nice - such a building can be assembled quite quickly with your own hands.
The presence of a glazed gazebo in the country is a reason for pride. The design decorates the site, allows you to relax on a hot day. In the article we will consider all possible ways of glazing:
Advantages glazed gazebos for summer cottages:
disadvantages:
Glazing and installation, despite the apparent difficulties, is within the power of a beginner. Exist two approaches to glazing: by method and by material. Consider both options and analyze the correct installation methods.
Before installing the structure, decide on the method of its glazing. There are many options for glazing gazebos for summer cottages, each has its own characteristics. The material covered is the following:
Attractive in terms of design, it is used both for verandas and gazebos with panoramic windows. The glass follows the contours of the facade - the windows are large, which allows you to enjoy incredible panoramic views. Among the minuses, we note the unreliability of glass - it is easy to break it, and replacing it with a new one is troublesome and expensive, especially if you do frameless glazing of the gazebo with your own hands.
To apply the method in practice, use a special material - triplex, which is interconnected using mounting brackets.
It is advisable to use not ordinary glass, but tempered glass - the probability of the durability of the structure will increase. The peculiarity lies in the fact that if damaged, the probability of injury is small, since the glass crumbles into rounded granules, and not into pointed fragments.
The essence of soft glazing of gazebos is to use flexible PVC film instead of ordinary glass - best option in terms of price and quality. Film is more difficult to damage than glass. Protects from the weather with the same success, and the design of the film can be approached with originality, using multi-colored palettes.
Essential minus soft glazing is a non-environmental material - not everyone likes to breathe PVC while in nature. On the other hand, it is impossible not to evaluate the budget - you can make soft windows yourself. The buildings are cozy and warm.
To glaze the frame with a soft film, you, in addition to the film itself, will need special belts with a zipper - with them the windows are attracted to the frame.
It is unlikely that glazed structures in this way will allow you to enjoy a cold winter vacation, but for summer evenings, albeit rainy, it will do. Use aluminum profile or frameless construction - your choice. Of uncompromising pluses- the ability to make a gazebo with your own hands. It is possible to make the windows removable - for this, threaded studs are screwed into the frames.
Cold glazing is not suitable if you plan to relax in the cold season (the temperature in the room will be 5-8 degrees higher than outside). If you want to create something like a heated house, buy warm windows.
Facade glazing will appeal to lovers of illuminated panoramic structures. A design feature is a glazed roof - light penetrates into the gazebo from virtually every corner. As in frameless glazing, we are talking about the use of tempered glass - otherwise there is a risk of seeing your building destroyed after a few weeks of operation.
Polycarbonate is used as a roof for facade glazing of the gazebo - it is as reliable as possible. The tightness of a gazebo with a glass roof can be considered both a plus and a minus: on the one hand, it can be used as a winter house, on the other hand, it is hot inside in summer, and it will be possible to ventilate the room if there is a window in the roof.
The structure allows rational use of space. Metal-plastic structures are used during installation, therefore it is always cool inside in summer and warm in winter. Differs in panoramic view. Buy designs with glass doors and windows - their installation is less problematic.
Prices for materials are different, the budget of the building depends on your choice: polycarbonate or aluminum.
Warm glazing option. Installing double-glazed windows is an expensive task, it is difficult to do it yourself. Arbors with double-glazed windows provide excellent sealing and soundproofing of the room. If you place an IR heater in the room, you will be able to stay in the house in the winter.
Double-glazed windows are single-chamber and double-chamber. The chamber is a cavity between the panes filled with neutral gas, which prevents heat loss. Pergolas made of fiberglass can be equipped with special double-glazed windows, the gas in which reacts to sunlight. This provides protection from the sun's rays, but count on the fact that such products are not cheap.
Polycarbonate has its advantages:
Among cons note the sonority of the material: if you sit in the building during the rain, then the sound of drops at some point will begin to tire. Polycarbonate structures are of a warm type of glazing (they are also used in winter), but in summer it will be hot inside if the roof is transparent. We recommend cutting small windows in the roof in order to ventilate the room if desired.
Do-it-yourself glazing of a gazebo with polycarbonate is possible. It is recommended to work with the material to create an open type of buildings - it shows itself somewhat better as a roofing material than as a material for walls.
The method is considered the most popular among the options for the improvement of small architectural forms. Despite the fact that the glazing of the gazebo with an aluminum profile is cold, a brazier or fireplace installed inside is able to heat the room, making it suitable for staying in winter.
