One of the main buildings at the dacha after the house and outbuildings is the gazebo. This is a place to relax from the bustle of the city and communicate with nature.
Gazebos for summer cottages can be different, depending on needs and capabilities. If the gazebo serves as a decoration for the site, then it is built thoroughly and elegantly, with a Russian or Finnish stove, with a fireplace, barbecue or grill. But in most cases, you need an inexpensive gazebo that you can build with your own hands. How it will look and what it will be made of depends on the taste and skills of the owner, as well as the availability of the material.
The structure of the gazebo consists of four main parts:
You can make a gazebo:
First, choose the place where you will put the gazebo. It can be attached to a house, barn or fence, located in a secluded corner of the site, be a dividing structure between the courtyard and the garden or vegetable garden, located opposite the kitchen windows of the house or next to the pool.
Then find out the composition of the soil: chernozem, sierozem, sandy, peaty, clayey. This will determine what kind of flooring is needed and whether it is needed at all. Then the material from which the frame will be made is selected, and finishing. Drawings of the floor, frame and roof are made taking into account the size of the purchased material, so that there is a minimum of scraps.
An estimate is drawn up and components are purchased: fasteners and tools.
Work begins with cleaning the area. Using a tape measure, markings are made according to the plan. To do this, pegs are driven into the ground, onto which a nylon thread is stretched. The marking is checked with a rope stretched diagonally - the two diagonals must be equal.
If the soil is sandy, you need to remove the top fertile layer of soil down to the sand, and fill the perimeter with the same sand. You can simply lay boards soaked in protective compounds on such a pillow. The service life of such a floor is short, but it is easily replaced. As a rule, a well-impregnated and painted inch board on a sand bed lasts at least 5 years.
The perimeter with the removed soil can be covered with fine gravel or the floor plane can be laid out with well-impregnated wooden stumps 10–15 cm thick. The stumps are sprinkled with sand mixed with fine gravel.
If there is natural stone in the area, one side of which is flat, then the floor can be laid out of it. Brick or paving slabs are also suitable. You can lay them on a grout (dry cement mortar), using a rubber mallet for leveling.
One of the ways to install the floor, if the gazebo is stationary, is to fill it with concrete. This will be one of the foundation options. This approach makes it possible to use the fill as a finishing floor and as a rough base on which tiles or joists for a wooden floor are laid. The thickness of the fill must be at least 8 cm.
Along the perimeter, after removing the top layer of soil, formwork from unedged boards is placed. It is simply inserted at random along the edges, and after the concrete has hardened, it is removed. For durability and strength, a cushion of gravel or sand is made in the prepared perimeter of the gazebo and compacted well using water. This pillow will act as drainage.
Pegs are cut from iron reinforcement with a diameter of 8-10 mm and driven into the ground after 0.5-1 m to fasten the strapping from the same reinforcement. The supports are tied with burnt wire. Prepare a standard concrete solution: cement, sand, crushed stone in a ratio of 1/3/6. Fill the perimeter and compact it during the pouring process to avoid air bubbles. If the gazebo is closed for use in cold weather, you can make a warm cement floor. To do this, when mixing the solution, wood sawdust is added instead of crushed stone.
Pouring a floor is a rather labor-intensive and time-consuming process. It is much easier and faster to use a columnar foundation. This is the most common type of permanent installation. A wooden floor is placed on it or it simply serves to attach the frame, and the floor can be anything.
A variety of raw materials are used for columnar foundations.
For a person who knows how to handle welding machine, the easiest way to make a gazebo is from iron. To work, you will need the device itself, a level, an angle grinder and a screwdriver. This frame will fit under any roof. The material can be used pipes, corners 30x30 or 50x50 mm, metal strips. It can be decorated with forged spans. Polycarbonate, corrugated sheets, wood, and PVC products are easily attached to it.
The simplest summerhouses can be made from a common and affordable material - wood. It is easy to process and looks beautiful. It does not require special construction skills, so it is suitable for making a gazebo quickly with your own hands. To construct the frame, rectangular beams, round timber and fasteners in the form of brackets are used, metal corners, nails and screws. For an owner who knows how to do carpentry, such a building can be assembled without a single nail. Sheathing such a frame is even easier than one made of metal. It will support a roof made of any material.
In city apartments, renovations are often carried out, in which the doors are replaced. Old doors are usually taken to trash cans as unnecessary. But 8 used doors are already material for the gazebo frame. They are placed at an angle of 90 degrees, with the end of one door facing the plane of the other and tightened with self-tapping screws. This gives you four reliable foundations for any type of roof.
You can assemble the frame from any available material, for example, from plastic products. The bottom of plastic bottles is cut off and pillars are assembled by placing one bottle on top of another. When assembling, you can use Moment glue. If the roof is of medium weight, then during installation the containers are filled in stages with sand to increase strength. Such pillars can simply be dug into the ground. There is an option to lay out an entire wall in this way, tying the columns together with nylon twine.
Plastic pipes They are also easily and quickly dug into the ground and filled with sand. For a massive roof, cement mortar is poured inside the pipe instead of sand.
Plastic commodity boxes are also suitable for the frame. They fit well into one another and are fastened together with soft wire or nylon twine. They can also be used to assemble benches and tables.
Handy materials include stepladders. If the gazebo is needed only for the weekend, and there are no plans to work on the site using stepladders, they can be used as supports for a gazebo with a light roof. To do this, one tree growing on the site and two stepladders or two trees growing nearby and one stepladder are enough. The stepladder is installed using rope struts with pegs, which are driven tightly into the ground according to the principle of installing a tent. The edge of the tarpaulin is tied to the tree and thrown over the stepladders. Secure the tarpaulin with rope. This method is very simple, the structure is quickly assembled and disassembled.
If you cut down several trees when clearing a site, they do not need to be thrown out or burned immediately. They make adorable gazebo supports. To do this, the tree is cut as low as possible to the ground, small branches are removed, and an exclusive column is formed from thicker ones. It can be installed on any floor by insulating the heel of the wood with roofing material or mastic. Depending on the condition of the bark and the type of tree, it is either removed or left and varnished.
Of course, a brick frame looks beautiful and reliable. If a place in the village is chosen for a dacha plot, along with it you often get a house with an old stove, which is dismantled as unnecessary. There is no need to throw away the brick, because it will make a good gazebo. True, this option is not suitable for simple buildings, but it saves money and good quality guaranteed.
The top of the gazebo is covered in order to hide from the rain and from sun rays. The roof can be light, medium and heavy. For a light roof, dense woven panels, awnings, and polyethylene are suitable. It is not necessary to make a frame for them. The advantages of such structures are the simplicity and speed of installation, but the design and functionality leave much to be desired.
There is nothing more desirable than relaxing in nature after a long working week, there is nothing more pleasant than a noisy company of friends and relatives, and there is nothing more beautiful than such cheerful holidays.
Going to the dacha big company or just gathering in the garden in a narrow family circle, it seems that nothing else is needed for happiness, but there is one important detail that can make any holiday more comfortable - this comfort zone recreation.
And there is nothing more comfortable than neat and beautiful gazebo, decorated, equipped and ready to receive guests. The most important thing is that you can build such a gazebo with your own hands.
Before proceeding to the main part, you should focus on the choice of material. The advantage of wood over stone and iron is obvious. This is simple installation, cheaper and more accessible materials, environmental friendliness, harmonious appearance - a wooden gazebo looks better surrounded by nature than an iron or stone one.
But the most important advantage is that working with wood does not require high professionalism - if you choose a simple option - or special tools. Now you can move on to the first and most important point of construction - the gazebo project.
Many people are scared by the question of how to build a gazebo, but if you look into it, there is nothing complicated or impossible about it. The gazebo can be square, hexagonal, open, closed, large or small - first of all, you should decide on these points.
They are individual depending on the purpose of the building, but it is better and easier to start with a semi-open, square or rectangular gazebo. Its size is limited only by the desire and capabilities of the site. Typically this is a 3x3 meter area.
Drawings of the gazebo should be carried out with special care so that, firstly, in the future, you do not make a mistake when purchasing material, and secondly, you get the desired result - a solid and level building. When choosing a tree, price usually plays a major role.
The most inexpensive and common materials are pine and pine needles. They are great for building a gazebo and are easy to work with. To make the wood last longer, it can be pre-impregnated. antiseptics insect repellent or moisture-proof solution. And the most “win-win” option is, of course, to prepare the necessary tools in advance.
The next step is selecting and preparing a site for construction. The location is selected individually depending on the conditions of the site. When preparing the soil, the main thing is to thoroughly clear the area of weeds and protruding stumps. It's better to take it off top part soil so that water does not flow under the gazebo.
Now you can move on to how exactly to make a gazebo with your own hands, that is, immediately begin construction. The main thing to remember is that if all points are strictly followed, the work will only bring pleasure.
There are several types of foundations and each builder chooses his own depending on his personal professionalism. The most common and, perhaps, the simplest and at the same time reliable of them is a columnar foundation, where cinder blocks are used as pillars.
It is necessary to dig a hole 20-30 cm deep, make a sandy base at the bottom, install a cinder block, fill it with gravel and soil, level it and compact it thoroughly. The number of base pillars depends on the size of the gazebo. In the corners and the very center they are required, then every meter/one and a half.
Next comes the main part of the gazebo - the frame. For its construction, as a rule, 100×100 mm bars are used. At the ends of the base and roof bars, L-shaped jumpers are cut out for fastening together. The pillars of the gazebo are screwed to the base with self-tapping screws using metal corners where provided by the design.
In order for the gazebo floor to be sufficiently reliable, additional transverse bars should be installed after 50-60 cm, fastening them in the same way - with corners and a lintel. And for greater strength, it is better to install one longitudinal one in the middle of the structure (if the frame is square, then stick to the same pattern, regardless of the sides).
For a semi-open type gazebo - that is, with a small fence provided for in the future - it is better to install such a number of pillars and at such a distance that later a horizontal fence and railing can be easily attached to them, leaving only a place for the entrance.
To install a hip-type roof, 150x50 mm boards are required. Their length depends on the size of the gazebo. The boards are installed on the edges in pairs from the corners of the gazebo and fastened with self-tapping screws to the upper frame of the frame.
The ends of the boards, sawn at the required angle, are connected to each other in the center of the gazebo with nails and, in addition, are strengthened and tightened with corners of a suitable shape.
In this way, a rafter system is obtained; all that remains is to cover it with boards or plywood, and then with roofing felt and bitumen shingles. If necessary, the roof frame can be strengthened with additional rafters. To do this, it is best to look separately at the photo of the gazebo with rafter roof tent type and choose the appropriate option.
The floor is lined with a board about 30 mm thick and of the appropriate length, depending on the location of the additional longitudinal and transverse bars of the base, screwed with self-tapping screws. It is better to use special floorboards that have a longer service life.
If this item was provided for in advance, then there will be no problems with it. The height of the fence is usually 70-80 cm. The boards are screwed horizontally to the posts of the gazebo as a solid wall or with slots along the entire perimeter of the structure, leaving space for entry. You can install a special beam on top that will replace the railing.
The most enjoyable stage is when all the hard and responsible work has already been done. For painting, it is better to use special varnishes for facades and wear-resistant paints intended for outdoor use.
At this point, you can not stop at choosing a color and completely surrender to your own imagination, decorating the gazebo in accordance with your own taste and additionally equipping it with all the necessary items.
After all that has been said, you can, of course, dream about such a “zone” for a long time, and regretfully retreat in the face of future difficulties, but you just need to set a goal, find time, approach the matter thoroughly, and after a while you will be able to please yourself and your friends with an excellent gazebo in the country or in the garden right next to the house, which will at the same time become both a reason for a holiday and a place for it to be held, and for many years will welcome cheerful companies within its strong and reliable walls, built with one’s own hands.
Country houses in most cases do not require any frills or aesthetics. Comfort and practicality are quite enough. That is why today we will look at budget options for gazebos that you can implement on your site with maximum savings of money and time.
The main thing is to avoid THESE consequences in pursuit of the budget.
First of all, we will look at photos of inexpensive country houses.
Construction instructions will be provided at the end. budget gazebo, having a brick foundation and a frame made of edged boards.
When the cost of purchase comes to the fore, it is usually difficult to choose anything. Either the quality is not satisfactory, or the materials are “collective farm”, or you can’t look at the structure without tears.
Made from dark wood
In view of this, there are many options, but few of them are sensible. We tried to select the best in terms of price, quality and appearance, but this is our subjective opinion, which may differ from yours.
We give preference to inexpensive buildings made of wood (100 by 100 timber or edged boards), with the simplest foundation and inexpensive roofing. Depending on the size, the price varies up or down. Small buildings will always cost much less than large ones.
In the garden 
With mowing posts 
From logs 
Country version made of corrugated sheets 
From boards 
Garden option with sheathing 
Made of wood 
In the trees 
In the form of a canopy
I would like to give a few examples from the online store " Green Gazebo" We often recommend their buildings not because they ordered advertising from us. They are simply one of the most serious players and, in addition, have an online store with easy navigation.
Let's see!
Cozy house 3x3 meters
Open hex 3x3
Gazebo in Japanese style 3x3
What material will make the most cheap gazebo? Possible different solutions, but in most cases it all comes down to one thing:
The rafter system should be the simplest - or. We will use brick as the base, although you can pay a little extra and purchase foundation blocks. They are much more reliable.
Below is presented to you step-by-step instruction for the construction of a wooden gazebo. First of all, let's look at the final result that you should get after following all the recommendations.
An interesting, small and budget building with lathing. What else do you need for a real country holiday? 🙂
The wildest and most purely country option is to install bricks as the base. In general, it’s a risky business, but it’s worth a penny and works well.
As an alternative, we can offer 20 by 20 by 40 cm, which will create a more solid foundation for your future gazebo.
Coating joints with bitumen and installing joists 
The rectangular shape of the building requires the installation of pillars along the entire perimeter. To do this, use fairly thick boards (it is best to use “fifty”) in the amount of seven pieces.
It is assumed that the entrance to the gazebo will be on one side only, so the second will be covered with cladding.
Gable rafter system can be assembled on the ground, then lifted up and secured. Either all work should be done at a high level, but it is still advisable to prepare the material in advance.
Start of laying the floorboard
The floor was painted green color, which will wear off over time. It is recommended to process all wood material antiseptic to delay the rotting process for several years, and only then cover it with paint.
Several thousand views of this video on the Youtube channel " Сhildren of Siberia 55“prove that the idea of this building has the right to life. In general, reviews about construction are positive, so we also recommend this approach.
The only thing that bothers me is the brick base. Still, the load-bearing capacity of bricks is very large, but a few bricks for a whole gazebo with people... To be honest, this matter bothers me. Apparently the guys really know what they are doing.
Gazebos are a great place to relax. You can either sit in them during breaks between dacha activities, or use them as a summer dining room or a place to celebrate significant events. In addition, more and more owners of summer cottages and suburban areas prefer to make these structures with their own hands, which allows them to be used not only for recreation.
A gazebo is a lightweight covered structure located on local area, in the garden or park. As a rule, it contains a small table and a number of benches along one side or along the perimeter of the structure. The main purpose of gazebos is a place of rest with protection from rain and scorching sun, in which you can comfortably sit for a short period of time.
A gazebo can be a great place to relax for the whole family
Gazebos, like any other buildings, can be classified according to several criteria. Typically, there are gazebos that differ in shape and type. In some sources you can find a classification based on the material of manufacture and roof construction.
The shape of the structure is a fundamental feature, especially when laying the load-bearing foundation and manufacturing the structure will be done independently. The shape of the gazebo directly affects its appearance and functional design features.
For example, polygonal gazebos easily fit into the exterior of almost any home. Round structures perfectly complement the garden located near residential buildings, and the structures non-standard shape allow you to arrange an additional place to relax in the form of a small lounger or hammock.
A round gazebo or rotunda gazebo (from the Latin rotondus - round) is most often an open or semi-open structure. The most simple design
- these are 6–9 supports supporting the roof, located on the base with some spacing. The base is a plank floor on a columnar or strip foundation. A round gazebo is ideal for small garden
The advantages of the round shape include the following:
If we compare a round gazebo with other buildings, then the rotunda is structurally more complex. Its construction will require much more time, which is necessary to process the materials and give them the appropriate shape. A hip or arched roof, built with round arbors, also has a more complex structure.
Rectangular and square gazebos are the most common type of structures that are installed in summer cottages and local areas. The standard design is made of timber and edged boards or profile pipe. Typically, roof supports are located around the perimeter of the gazebo in increments of 1–1–1.5 m.
A pitched structure is used as roofs for rectangular and square gazebos. This allows not only to speed up the construction of the structure, but also improves the protection of the internal space from slanting rain and downpour.
Gazebos rectangular shape the easiest to manufacture, including when using wood or profiled pipe
The advantages of square and rectangular shapes include the following:
The decorative and functional qualities of strictly shaped gazebos directly depend on their size. But in comparison with round-shaped structures, the complexity of making square gazebos does not depend much on the size of the structure. This allows you to build a building according to your own drawings, without being particularly limited in size.
By non-standard shaped gazebos, as a rule, we mean hexagonal gazebos, structures with a full porch or other structures that have additional space that will be used for storing some things, relaxing or cooking in a specially equipped place.
Gazebos of non-standard shape are built quite rarely (except for hexagonal ones). Typically, their design and construction are carried out by qualified workers, since their arrangement requires the pouring of a full-fledged slab or strip base. Additional complexity is caused by the construction of the roof structure and its cladding.
Unlike gazebos of other forms, non-standard structures provide wider possibilities for decoration. For example, gazebos of complex shape can be made in a semi-closed form, which will allow you to decorate the closed part using climbing plants or place street lighting fixtures on it.
Conventionally, gazebos can be divided into three groups: open, semi-open and closed. In some cases you can find combined options structures when one part of the gazebo has a completely closed structure, and the other is semi-open. And also large-area gazebos can be equipped small kitchen or a place to cook food over an open fire.
Opening gazebos are most often rectangular or square-shaped structures that are erected in places with limited lighting during the daytime. Typically, for their manufacture, edged boards, bars and wooden beams, as well as a profile pipe are used.
Open gazebos Most often used as sun protection during lunch and rest
The most common roof structure is single-pitch or gable roof, covered with slate or bitumen roll covering. The role of the base is played by a plank floor made of edged boards 2–3 cm thick.
The main function of an open gazebo is a place to relax and protection from the sun. Protection from rain and wind is not very effective due to the airflow. Open gazebos have an optimal price-quality ratio. In fact, this is the simplest type of structure that can be built by a person who has at least once used a hacksaw and a screwdriver.
Semi-open gazebos can have any shape. Most often they are built in the form of rectangular frame structures, when rear end gazebos are sheathed with edged boards, plastic panels or slab material. Along the perimeter of the semi-open gazebo, fences or sides lined with wood or panels are installed.
Semi-open gazebos provide excellent protection from both the scorching sun and light slanting rain.
The advantages of semi-open structures include the following:
As such, semi-open types of gazebos do not have any significant disadvantages. The only thing is that before their construction you will need to choose the right place. Otherwise, the structure will be blown out, and the sheathed walls will not protect from the wind. Moreover, if there is frequent precipitation in the region where the structure is being built, then the choice of location is most important.
Closed gazebos are almost full-fledged summer houses. The most popular design is a rectangular or polyhedral structure with frame walls, erected between the supports on which the pitched or hip roof is attached.
Enclosed gazebos are ideal for comfortable spending time in cold weather
Typically, several of the walls are completely blank, and in front of the closed gazebo there are several large windows. A glazed frame to the full height of the building is used as the entrance door. This allows for better lighting inner space gazebos. In most cases, closed gazebos are equipped with lighting, and in some insulated options - full heating.
Closed gazebos are ideal for large summer cottages, when you can cook food for lunch inside the structure, relax during the day, or even stay overnight. The only negative is that their design and construction should be carried out by a professional or a person with similar experience. Especially if a barbecue or other cooking equipment is installed inside the gazebo.
Gazebos with barbecues can be made in both open, semi-open or closed versions. The choice of form directly depends on the personal preferences of the owner of the site and his financial capabilities. For the construction of open gazebos with barbecues, wood, concrete and metal, as well as polycarbonate and slate are used.
For half-open and closed options It is better to use a profile pipe and brick, since when covering walls the risk of fire of wooden elements increases greatly.
This is especially true for structures that will be erected in regions with strong gusty winds.
Open gazebos allow you to easily install a ready-made barbecue of almost any design
To build gazebos with barbecues, a strong supporting base made of concrete is required. The type of foundation depends on the size of the structure and the type of barbecue used. If possible, preference should be given to brick construction on a slab foundation. As a barbecue, it is better to use completely brick equipment, built according to individual parameters.
The choice of base for the gazebo depends on its size and functional features. Small wooden gazebos with pitched roof, as a rule, are light in weight. Their installation does not require a high-strength concrete base.
Sufficient platforms made of wood, brick or block materials. In this case, the location of the gazebo should be dry and located far from artificial or natural reservoirs. The advantage of light gazebos is that they can be moved from place to place.
Closed and other large gazebos are built only on a full-fledged concrete slab base
Gazebos with a large base area, made of thick timber, brick or metal, have a lot of weight. Their construction requires the construction of a full-fledged foundation. Typically, columnar, strip or slab foundation.
For large open gazebos that will be located on dry, flood-proof soil, a columnar foundation with 4–9 supports is sufficient.
With or without subfloor Structurally, all gazebos can be divided into structures with and without a full floor. The floor in the gazebo is made of thick wooden board or insulated concrete screed
on the supporting base.
The thickness and design of the floor depends on the size of the structure and its functional purpose. For example, in summer closed gazebos the floor is not insulated, but is made with some gap so that the space inside is freely ventilated.
The presence of a floor in the gazebo increases comfort and cleanliness inside the building
Gazebos without a floor are open and semi-open structures. The base is soil or a surface lined with brick, stone or slabs. Despite the absence of a full floor, the gazebo is still erected on a foundation that is selected in accordance with its size.
Various materials and available materials can be used to build gazebos. The most affordable materials for constructing a frame and covering walls are timber and edged boards, respectively, and for roofing - slate, siding and fabric materials.
If you have the means, then profiled pipes of various sections, bricks, foam blocks and rounded timber are used to build gazebos.
Frame of the structure The most common method used for the construction of gazebos and summer houses is frame technology , when the walls of the structure are located between the load-bearing supports on which the roof structures are attached. Depending on the type of gazebo, the supports can be sheathed various materials
Wooden beams and edged boards Wood is a traditional material used for the construction of frames and roof structures for gazebos, technical rooms and residential buildings. To build gazebos, as a rule, timber is used square section
150x150x3,000 mm, edged board 30x100x3,000 mm, and edged block 50x50x3,000 mm. You can use boards and timber with other parameters, but the given sizes of materials are the most universal in their use. Wooden beams and boards are ideal materials
in terms of price to quality ratio
Wooden structures are easy to equip and decorate. Among the significant disadvantages of wood as a material are the hygroscopicity and low fire resistance of wood, which can lead to damage load-bearing elements designs.
To avoid damage, all wooden parts of the gazebo should be treated with a wood antiseptic. Compositions for treatment are selected individually and can be represented either by conventional impregnation with antiseptic properties or by decorative varnish with fire protection.
Metal is durable and relatively available material, therefore it is often used for the construction of light frame semi-open structures. Typically, the material used is profile pipe 25x25x3000, 30x30x3,000 and 40x20x3,000 mm, as well as metal pipe VGP 40x3 mm. In the role decorative finishing forged products protrude and are mounted around the perimeter of the gazebo to a height of 1–1.5 m.
The profile pipe allows you to create a gazebo of any configuration and shape
Among the advantages metal pipes The following can be noted:
In most cases, it is more rational to use the services of qualified welders. They will help you assemble the gazebo together with the customer in as soon as possible. For example, erecting the frame of a small gazebo (3x5 m) for 3-4 people will take no more than 4 hours.
The disadvantages of the metal include its low resistance to corrosion processes and rapid heating under the influence of sunlight. To solve problems with rust, the frame of the gazebo and the joints with fasteners are painted with moisture-resistant paint. Protective covering should be updated as needed.
Brick is the most suitable material for the construction of closed gazebos on a slab base. In fact, this material allows you to assemble a full-fledged structure with windows, heating, a place for cooking, etc. Moreover, the building will look no worse, and in most cases even better, than a residential building.
Brick is very often used in combination with other cheaper materials
Among the advantages of brick are its durability and versatility. If during operation of the brick gazebo damage to the supports or load-bearing wall, then damaged elements can be easily replaced.
To build a brick gazebo, you will need the ability to work with concrete mixture and experience in bricklaying. This, in fact, is the main disadvantage associated with the use of this material. And it can also be noted that most often brick is used in combination with other materials. This allows you not only to save money, but also significantly improves the decorative qualities of the structure.
In addition to materials that can be purchased at hardware stores, you can use various available tools to build gazebos. Usually it's surplus finishing materials, remaining after construction, as well as simple materials, which can be found at summer cottage or the forest.
Dry branches and reeds are free materials for the construction of open and semi-open gazebos
Among the most common materials of this type are:
The materials described above are best used in combination. This will allow you to build not only a beautiful, but also a durable gazebo. The only exception is wooden pallets, which allow you to build a gazebo entirely from them. At the same time, a gazebo made of pallets is easy to decorate, and its final cost is several times lower than its analogues made of timber or metal.
The roof structure is one of the most important parts of any structure. Not only the service life of the gazebo, but also the comfort inside it will depend on how well the roof is built. This is especially true for closed buildings. Wall cladding, in turn, forms a microclimate inside the building and protects the interior from the effects of wind and moisture.
Cellular and monolithic polycarbonate is an excellent material that can be used to cover the roof and cover the walls of a gazebo. Depending on the roof structure, they are used polycarbonate sheets various sizes.
Monolithic and cellular polycarbonate well suited as a roofing material
The most commonly used sheets of monolithic polycarbonate measure 2.05x3.05 m with a thickness of 3 to 5 mm. Cellular polycarbonate sheets have slightly different sizes, but usually 2.1x3 m polycarbonate is used with a thickness of 6 to 10 mm, which is then adjusted to the required parameters. To fasten the sheets, galvanized screws or bolts with a special washer are used.
The advantages of polycarbonate include the following:
Among the disadvantages of this material, one can highlight low resistance to abrasive effects, but when used as roofing this type of impact is unlikely.
It is not recommended to use scratched or damaged polycarbonate for covering gazebos when the structure is located entirely in an open area. When exposed to sunlight, unprotected material deteriorates and loses its properties.
Corrugated sheets are widely used for covering roofs and cladding walls of technical buildings. In the case of gazebos, corrugated sheeting is best suited for covering the roof, as it allows you to create a durable and stainless pitched roof in the shortest possible time. It can also be used for wall cladding, but from an aesthetic point of view, this is far from the best option.
Profiled sheets are especially convenient to use when you need to quickly cover walls frame gazebo
For roof cladding, corrugated sheeting MP-20x1100-R, S-44x1000-A, MP-35x1035 is used. This is a galvanized sheet with a protective decorative and polymer coating that prevents damage to the metal.
The advantages of profiled sheets include the high service life of the material, low weight, resistance to heat and low temperatures, ease of installation and low cost. The main disadvantage is the noise that the metal sheet will make during rain, which will make it unpleasant to be inside the gazebo at this moment.
Tempered glass is a modernized analogue of ordinary glass, used for glazing standard housing. Tempering glass increases its technical and operational qualities several times - this allows the material to be used for glazing roofs and facades of various structures and buildings.
If we talk about gazebos, tempered glass allows you to create light and beautiful buildings that can be used all year round. It is perfect both for covering the roof and for installation as a stained glass window that will act as a wall. Typically, glass with a thickness of 6 mm or more is used to create glass roofs and walls of gazebos.
Tempered glass is ideal for glazing closed gazebos
Among the advantages of tempered glass are the following:
The main disadvantages of this glass are its high cost, as well as the impossibility of cutting at the construction site. Tempered glass should be selected and prepared for a specific project so that during installation there are no difficulties with its installation.
Traditionally, vinyl and steel siding is used for cladding frame technical or residential buildings. If desired, it can be used for covering semi-open or closed gazebos. In some cases, you can even use basement siding, which, in fact, is an analogue of vinyl with the only difference being that it has a stone or brick texture.
Vinyl siding is used for cladding closed buildings when wall insulation is required
The advantages of this material include the following:
Among the disadvantages of vinyl siding is its relatively low strength. With constant and prolonged exposure to sunlight, the material may burn out, which is especially important for cheap or low-quality panels.
Metal siding does not have these disadvantages, but if the polymer layer is damaged, corrosion processes may develop. To avoid this, it is recommended to periodically inspect the surface of the sheathed walls and eliminate scratches and chips using special paint.
Soft or flexible tiles is a roofing covering based on bitumen and fiberglass, covered with basalt chips. The material has high strength and wear-resistant qualities. Average term The service life of soft tiles is more than 25 years without significant loss of appearance.
Bituminous shingles have an attractive appearance and a service life of more than 30 years
When arranging a gazebo, tiles allow you to cover the roof in a fairly short period of time, especially when it comes to a hip or arched roof. On average, it takes no more than 3 hours to cover a gable roof with a slope size of 3x5 m.
Compared to other roofing materials, tiles have virtually no disadvantages. The only negative is its cost, which starts from 350–400 rubles/m2. Buy more cheap options not recommended, as their service life is noticeably lower.
Wave slate is traditional roofing material, used to cover roofs of both residential and technical buildings. Thanks to sheets ranging from 150 to 300 cm in length and up to 150 cm in width, the roof covering process is completed in a matter of hours. If necessary, damaged material can also be easily dismantled and replaced with a new sheet.
It is better to replace conventional asbestos-cement slate with a more modern metal analogue
The advantages of this roofing material include the following:
Among the disadvantages of slate, they note its low strength, which, if improperly transported or laid on the roof surface, will certainly lead to damage to the sheet. The heavy weight is also a significant drawback, since even relatively light gazebos may require a good foundation.
In addition, slate absorbs moisture well, which obliges the owner to periodically clean the material if he does not want the roof of the gazebo to become covered with moss.
Acrylic or polyester fabrics are most often used as roofing when the gazebo has a collapsible structure or is used only in the summer. For example, a gazebo with metal frame, which is completely covered with raincoat fabric only for the summer months and early autumn.
Acrylic fabric is made from synthetic threads impregnated with water- and dust-repellent impregnations.
It does not fade under the influence of sunlight, does not lose elasticity and perfectly withstands temperature fluctuations throughout the day. Acrylic and canvas fabric are good for summer gazebos
with metal frame
Raincoat or fabric made of polyester with polyvinyl chloride is perfect for aggressive environments. For example, to create gazebos-tents in conditions where precipitation can last for several weeks. It is easy to clean and does not fade.
| Table: comparison of materials for cladding the roof and walls of the gazebo | Appearance | Easy to install | Life time | |
| Price | + | + | Cellular and monolithic polycarbonate | from 10 years |
| from 280 rub./m.p (8 mm) | - | + | Profiled sheet | from 25 years old |
| from 190 rub./m2 | - | + | Vinyl and steel siding | from 30 years old |
| from 180 rub./m2 | + | - | Strained glass | up to 50 years or more |
| from 3500 rub./m 2 (8 mm) | + | + | Bituminous shingles | from 20 years old |
| from 240 rub./m2 | - | + | Wave slate | up to 30 years or more |
| from 170 rub./m2 | -+ | - | Canvas and acrylic fabric | 10 years or more |
How to build a gazebo with your own hands from base to roof
Drawings and dimensions of the structure To construct a drawing, you can use ordinary A4 stationery paper, a drawing sheet with markings, or graph paper. If you have the appropriate skills, you can use computer programs
for modeling: AutoCAD, Home PlanPro, ArCon Home and others.
Before drawing up a project, you will need to decide on the size of the future gazebo. The size and area of the gazebo directly affect the comfort of spending time in this structure and the amount of materials required, as well as waste that will remain after construction.
On average, it is generally accepted that there should be up to 4 m2 of free space per person. But in the realities of typical summer cottages, it is not always possible to build a large gazebo, since free space is very limited. For example, an average family of 6 people will need a gazebo with an area of 24 m2 (4x6m).
Drawing of an open gazebo made of rectangular wood (side view)
Therefore, we recommend starting from a value of 2–2.5 m2 per person. If you plan to place a table, barbecue, cooking area and other household items in the gazebo, then space for them should be allocated separately.
The height of the gazebo is determined based on the person with the maximum height in the family. A minimum of 10–15 cm should be added to this value - the resulting value will be equal to the height of the ceiling from which the roof structure will be laid. If you wish, you can deviate from this rule, but people with a height of 1.85 m or more will not be comfortable entering and exiting the building.
After determining the dimensions, you can proceed to drawing up the project. The drawing should show a schematic representation of the structure, indicating the main interface points from the foundation to the roof. If the scale allows, then you can indicate the number of fasteners.
Drawing of an open gazebo made of a profile pipe with a hip roof made of polycarbonate
As an example, let's look at ready-made diagrams of wooden and steel gazebos, which are shown in the pictures in this section. The first and second diagrams show an open wooden gazebo on a columnar or slab foundation. The type of supporting base in this case does not play a fundamental role, since it is not planned to install a barbecue in the gazebo.
The length of the gazebo is 4 m, the width is 3.76 m, and the height to the ceiling is 2.1 m. The roof has a gable structure and is designed to be covered with slate or bitumen roll materials. For the manufacture of supports it is planned to use wooden beams 150x150 mm. To make the roof, you can use either a 30 mm thick edged board or a 100x100 mm timber.
Drawing of a semi-open wooden gazebo with a conical roof
The second diagram shows a gazebo made of a profile pipe on a columnar foundation with a hip roof. It is planned to use monolithic or cellular polycarbonate to cover the roof. If possible, you can use tempered glass.
The length of the gazebo is 3.5 m with a width of 2.6 m. The height to the roof level is 2 m, and maximum height to the ridge - 2.4 m. As in the previous case, the gazebo is open, so it is light in weight.
Drawing of a semi-open wooden gazebo with a hexagonal shape
The third and fourth pictures show a diagram for a hexagonal semi-closed wooden gazebo. Columnar supports made of concrete at each corner will be used as the foundation for the structure. The height of the structure to the ceiling is 2.3 m, length is 3.6 m, and width is 3.1 m.
Structurally, round and hexagonal gazebos are more difficult to manufacture, since a more detailed calculation of the parameters is required and their exact observance when installing the foundation piping, which will play the role of a subfloor.
Wood, as mentioned above, is the most popular material for construction. It is easy to process, has a relatively low cost and a long service life, especially if protective agents are applied in a timely manner.
Selection and calculation of the required amount of materials
As an example, let's calculate the amount of material required for the construction of a hexagonal gazebo, the diagram of which was given above. The main material required for the construction of the structure is timber and thick edged boards.
Wooden beams 150x150 mm are the optimal material for the construction of frame gazebos
For a semi-open hexagonal gazebo you will need the following material:
Required Tools
The construction of a wooden gazebo begins with clearing the site where it is planned to be erected. To do this, you need to remove all debris, cut off bushes and remove weeds. The site must be level and dry. If necessary, you can fill it with sand.
The step-by-step technology for constructing a hexagonal gazebo and tree consists of the following:
As a supporting base wooden gazebos Columnar foundation is most often used
Before assembly, all joints must be treated with a wood antiseptic
A 100x22 mm edged board is used as a rough covering for bitumen roofing materials.
To cover the walls of the gazebo, sanded boards of the first or highest grade are used
During the assembly process, it should be taken into account that before laying, each workpiece must be treated with an antiseptic at least once. After assembly, the frame of the gazebo is processed again. Finally, you can apply decorative varnish or any other decorative coating.
Metal gazebos are an excellent choice for small-sized areas, as they fit well due to their small dimensions, which are provided by thin load-bearing supports and fences. Monolithic or cellular polycarbonate with a thickness of no more than 12 mm is usually used as roofing.
As in the previous case, we will calculate the amount of material for the gazebo, the diagram of which is given in the “Drawings and Dimensions” section. This is a rectangular open gazebo with a hip roof. If desired, the roof can be replaced with a gable or semicircular one.
To build a rectangular metal gazebo you will need the following material:
It should be understood that materials are indicated taking into account a 10% surcharge. It is not recommended to take materials end to end, as costs may arise during the construction process. This is especially true for roofing materials.
To build a gazebo from a profile pipe, you will need the following tool:
At the first stage of constructing a frame gazebo made of metal, you will need to clean and mark the area chosen as the location. To do this, use ordinary rope and wooden pegs, which are driven into the places where the foundation supports will be poured.
The assembly of the gazebo frame from a profile pipe takes place directly on the foundation supports
Further steps are identical to those described in the section on building a wooden gazebo. Trenches are prepared, concrete is mixed and poured. After this, the supports are covered and left to dry for 7–10 days.
After the supports have dried construction works are performed in the following sequence:
To install the floor, a horizontal guide along the entire length of the gazebo is welded to the bottom trim of the frame.
To reinforce the floor in the gazebo, a 20x20 mm profile pipe is used, which is fixed in increments of 25–30 cm
The curved roof arches made of 20x20 mm pipe are attached directly to the upper frame frame
At the final stage, the polycarbonate is attached. To do this, install connecting profile, which is mounted on the roof arches using self-tapping screws. Then marking, adjustment and installation of polycarbonate sheets between the profile is carried out.
A brick gazebo is perfect for medium-sized and large-sized plots, when a separate building is needed in which it is planned to install a barbecue and arrange a small place for cooking.
When calculating the material for brick gazebos, you should take into account not only the size of the structure, but also its type. So, for semi-open gazebos you will need half or even a second less material than for closed structures.
To calculate the material, it is better to use special online calculators, since it is quite difficult to calculate the brick manually. When making calculations, take into account the height of the corner supports, the width of the wall and the number window openings. Laying a furnace and calculating materials for it is very difficult to do on your own, especially for people without experience in masonry work.
For laying barbecues and small stoves in the gazebo, only heat-resistant stove bricks are used
Therefore, we recommend contacting qualified specialists who will inspect the construction site and calculate the material according to your requirements. And it should also be taken into account that the roof sheathing above the place where the barbecue or large oven
, is carried out only after installing the equipment itself.
reinforcement Ø12 mm - required for reinforcing the foundation. Taking into account the fact that the reinforcement is laid in increments of 15 cm in two rows, about 300 m will be required for reinforcement.
Stages of constructing a brick gazebo If you have never worked with, then in order to save on the construction of a brick gazebo, we recommend pouring the foundation for the structure yourself. After this, you should contact professionals who, taking into account the project, will carry out everything necessary work on bricklaying.
The technology for constructing a brick gazebo consists of the following:
To increase strength, the slab foundation is reinforced with reinforcement rods Ø10–12 mm
Next, the second row is attached to the bottom row using welding or wire to a height of 12–14 cm.
For the manufacture of roof rafters, edged boards 150x30 mm or timber 100x100 mm are used
The laying of stove equipment inside the gazebo should be entrusted to professionals
After the roof installation work has been completed, you can contact a professional stove maker to draw up a design for the future stove or barbecue, and also calculate the required material.
If you plan to install a ready-made barbecue, you can purchase chimney pipes and, based on their diameter, complete the roof.
How to arrange and decorate
After completing the main stages of construction, it is worth taking care of the interior arrangement and decoration of the gazebo. This will not only transform the appearance of the building, but will also significantly improve the quality of rest.
Lighting is the easiest and most effective way to decorate any gazebo.
Semi-open gazebo made of wood illuminated by external lighting fixtures 
Semi-open wooden gazebo decorated with thick curtains and flowers 
Semi-open wooden gazebo with contour LED backlight roofs 
Semi-open gazebo decorated with climbing flowers 
Semi-open wooden hexagonal gazebo with blackout curtains 
Closed gazebo with barbecue and glazing, decorated with curtains
When building a gazebo and other adjacent structures, it is recommended to follow basic rules that guarantee that the structure being built will last for several decades without causing significant problems.
Impregnation of wood with an antiseptic helps prevent wood rotting due to high humidity
Such rules include the following:
Building a gazebo is a labor-intensive process, especially if you have never done similar types of work yourself before. The simplest types of wooden gazebos can be made independently, without turning to specialists for help. To do this, it is recommended to carefully study all the instructions presented and draw up a detailed project for the future structure. Then the construction will be completed without serious problems and on time.
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B A gazebo is an indispensable attribute of a private house, a country cottage and just a dwelling that has a separate plot of land. It will protect from sun rays, rain and other adverse weather conditions. Under the roof of the gazebo it is always comfortable to spend time with friends or sit down with your family during an evening tea party. However, not everyone knows how to make a gazebo with your own hands from wood step by step. Let's look at the rules for constructing a gazebo: what to make it from, what materials are needed, and, finally, the stages of its installation.
Wooden gazebo
Today there are many materials from which you can make a gazebo. The most common of them are metal and wood. In this article we will look at how to make gazebos with your own hands from wood step by step. Why made of wood? Because this material has a lot of advantages:
The amount of materials needed depends on the size of the planned gazebo.
Before construction begins, you need to decide what kind of gazebo you want. Here the flight of imagination is unlimited. Designs can be rectangular, hexagonal, round, square, etc. Having decided on the shape, you need to set the dimensions of the future building.
Below is a plan for the construction of an octagonal wooden gazebo. This design is very convenient because inside the gazebo it will be comfortable and convenient: it can easily accommodate up to 12 people. Its area may vary depending on the location and your desires. The height of the gazebo is 2.5 meters.
The site selected for construction is cleared, and in accordance with the above dimensions, iron pegs are installed in the corners. The fishing line is pulled at the corners. Mark the location where the entrance will be located.
According to the markings, he digs holes, at the bottom of each of them we make a sandy base. It is highly advisable to compact the sand before laying the foundation to avoid excessive settlement. Install on the bottom concrete blocks or brick, fill it with gravel, compact it and fill it back with soil. All blocks must be set strictly according to level.
Instead of blocks, you can make formwork in each hole and pour cement mortar.
After the foundation is ready, we install the wooden base in accordance with the drawing. There are two ways to do this. The first method: we set up a base of wooden blocks using internal jumpers, sew up the floor and only after that we set up wooden posts, securing them to the floor with nails and metal plates.
The second method involves placing wooden posts directly on each foundation pillar between the foundation lintels.
The beams are fastened using metal corners.
To ensure the reliability of the structure, at the stage of constructing the foundation, you can place a metal rod in each post, onto which the base of a wooden post will be inserted.
Next, along the edges of the gazebo (except for the place where the entrance to the structure is planned), we install a frame made of wooden beams, made in the form of some kind of pattern. We fix the beams with nails and screws. We leave the entry point open.
Now we are equipping the roof of the gazebo. If you want to make a roof with an oblique slope, install 8 rafters on supporting posts, connect them with a horizontal cross member. The result will be a structure in the shape of the letter “A”. If you prefer a lean-to wooden gazebo with your own hands, step by step, then we arrange one continuous rafter on the pillars.
We lay the roof, and only after that we lay the tiles on its surface.
To understand how to make a wooden gazebo with your own hands step by step, a drawing is simply necessary. Having calculated and planned the entire structure from the very beginning, the installation process will be easy and fun.
