Easy and simple: do-it-yourself PVC pipe gazebo

Varieties

There are two main types of pipe arbors:

1. Portable. They are not fixed to the foundation, so they can be moved if necessary. This option is very convenient: for example, if the garden is being treated against parasites, you can temporarily remove the gazebo so that poison does not get on it.
2. Stationary. Large structures that are anchored to a permanent foundation.

Gazebos also differ in shape:

1. Rectangular. The simplest construction to implement. It can be sheathed with polycarbonate or curtains.
2. Polygonal. Looks more stylish, but harder to build.
3. Arcuate. The frame is flexible pipes, – polycarbonate.

Video "A simple gazebo made of plastic pipes"

From this video you will learn how to make an arched gazebo out of pipes with your own hands.

Features of the choice of pipes

There are several types of pipes suitable for construction:

1. PVC. Lightweight, cheap and easy to process material. Such pipes, depending on the type, can be either rigid or flexible. A collapsible structure can be made of them. There are also disadvantages: they do not tolerate temperatures above +45 ° С, they are unstable to deformation. Cheap PVC pipes, when heated, emit toxic substances, can smell unpleasant.
2. Polypropylene. Environmentally friendly, odorless, heat tolerant. They do not bend, therefore, to build the frame, you need to use adapters and corners.
3. Reinforced plastic. Expensive, heavy and durable material. Relatively flexible. Pipes expand slightly when heated.

DIY erection

First, find a suitable place for the gazebo. It is desirable that it is located in the shade. It's good if a comfortable path leads there. The structure cannot be installed in a low-lying area, so that water does not drain there.

In the gazebo located next to the house, it will be easier to organize tea drinking and feasts. A gazebo built in the back of the garden will be more atmospheric.

Consider the size of the structure, focusing on both the number of people you want to receive there and the amount of free space on the site. For example, for one–a gazebo 1.5x1.5 m will be enough for two people, for a family of 3–4 people, a 3x3 m square structure would be a good choice.

Create drawings of the gazebo and, based on them, calculate the required amount of material. Please note that the racks will need pipes about 20 cm higher than the planned height.

Many experts recommend using a rectangular PVC profile for the construction of a greenhouse, which is stronger than pipes with a round cross-section.

For construction, you will need the following tools:

• precision scissors or a hacksaw for metal;

• fittings or metal pipes of a slightly larger diameter than plastic;

• corner, extension fittings and tees;

• shovel;

• construction hair dryer.

The foundation

At the selected location, clear the soil and make markings.In the corners of the future structure, dig holes 20 cm deep and insert iron pipes there. Top up the sides with soil and compact it. If the structure is large, you can make a columnar foundation by installing formwork and pouring concrete in the recesses.

Insert plastic pipes into metal ones. You can also stick pieces of reinforcement into the ground and place racks on them. If the structure is supposed to be collapsible, after removing the gazebo, do not forget to close the pins so that no one is injured. You can use empty plastic bottles for this.

Frame for walls

For simple gazebos, four racks with a top harness will be enough:

1. Prepare 4 pipe sections: 2 in length and 2 in width of the structure.
2. Connect the long pipes to the uprights with tees.
3. Insert both ends of the short pipes into the corners.
4. Attach the elbows to the tees using connecting extensions.

Roof

In such a gazebo, the roof can be gable or arched. It is undesirable to make a single-slope one: precipitation will accumulate on a flat one, and to create an inclined one will require racks of different heights, but in this case it will be difficult to make strapping.

To create an arched roof, cut the required number of flexible pipes - approximately one per 1–1.5 m length of the structure. Secure them with cross members using cross fittings. You can fix the arcs to the harness using tees–adapters.

To create a gable roof, cut a long piece of pipe that will act as a ridge girder and several pairs of rafters.

The rafters are fixed on the ridge girder using a two-plane cross. They are attached to the strapping using the same tees.

Often, in this kind of gazebo, the roof is not installed at all.

How to sheathe

The gazebo can be sheathed with polycarbonate.

The sheets are attached to the body with thermal washers and self-tapping screws. Check in advance on an unnecessary pipe section, whether it cracks from–for screwing in the bolt.

A tarpaulin or thick film is sometimes used as a sheathing. It can be attached to rings that are used for shower curtains.

How to decorate

The gazebo can not be sheathed, but only curtains can be fixed on it. To do this, wide loops of ribbons should be sewn to them, or the top of the fabric should be stitched so that a drawstring is obtained. The pipes of the upper piping are threaded into it.

You can also decorate the gazebo by tying the curtains to the racks using wide hooks. Sometimes lambrequins or a long fringe are additionally used. – this gives the design a special grace.

Options without foundation

You can make a gazebo without rooted supports. For this, the pipes are connected from below in the same way as was used for the upper strapping.

Such a structure should be located in a place well protected from the wind so that it does not overturn.

As you can see, make a gazebo out of pipes with your own hands – a relatively simple task. Carefully think over the design diagram and carefully select the materials so that during installation there are no problems due to the too large or small diameter of the fittings. Take care of the beautiful decor, and with a minimum of work, you will get a cozy corner for relaxation.