A gazebo canopy for a summer residence: design options and do-it-yourself construction

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Suspended structures are free-standing or adjacent to a house or other structure. Standing separately include open tents, grill areas, pergolas. House summer cottages can be a continuation of the house or other buildings. Garden sheds often play the role of a summer kitchen, and sometimes a pool is placed on their territory, especially if the structure is located near a bathhouse.

According to the design features, the canopy can be collapsible or monolithic. A stationary building will last longer, it is built from a special material that is resistant to precipitation. The prefabricated lightweight construction is easily assembled by hand. At the end of the season, it can be removed indoors.

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Variety of roof shapes

Modern roofing materials are very variable, their choice depends on the planned shape of the gazebo.

Shed roofs are the simplest construction. They are used for structures in the shape of a quadrangle, the structure is supported on two walls of different heights. When choosing the angle of inclination, the wind rose should be taken into account so that the roof is a good protection from precipitation.

A gable roof is suitable for a rectangular gazebo, is easy to build, but has a number of disadvantages. If the slope is small, then the snow will not melt properly, and if the slope is made more, then the view of the surrounding area will decrease.

A rounded roof is a rather complex arrangement, it can be made in the form of a cone or a helmet, it looks very stylish or original.

A four-pitched roof is used for the construction of complex rectangular or polygonal structures.

What are they built from?

The foundation

Most often, outdoor gazebos are built of wood. To install them, you do not need to lay the foundation. The complex framework is played by:

• bricks;
• cinder block;
• concrete blocks.

Wooden gazebos are environmentally friendly, they are comfortable in any weather, and even a novice builder can make them.

The brick gazebo is durable and reliable. But for its construction, you will need a strip or monolithic foundation. A closed brick gazebo can act as a kitchen or even become a sleepover if there is a comfortable sofa in it.

The polycarbonate building is very easy to build. It can be easily built on any kind of foundation and frame. Such gazebos are very budgetary, they can be moved and positioned even in a small area. An important advantage of polycarbonate arbors is their long service life. Due to the special powder paint, the gazebos do not lose their brightness. These beautiful buildings look impressive even without additional decorations.

Coating

It is very important to choose the right roofing material, because the service life of any building structure depends on it.

The slate is perfect for the roof of the budget version of the summer cottage. Its obvious advantages include:

• resistance to temperature extremes;
• strength;
• fireproof properties - suitable for a gazebo with barbecue.

The disadvantages of slate are:

• relatively short operational period;
• lack of plasticity - not suitable for curly roofing;
• fragility;
• unpresentable appearance.

A metal roof made of corrugated board has the following advantages:

• low cost;
• a light weight;
• resistance to external influences;
• long service life.

The disadvantages include:

• lack of noise-absorbing properties;
• the roof gets very hot in the heat;
• susceptibility to rust.

The metal tile has all the same advantages and disadvantages of the profiled sheet, but it has plasticity and has a relatively high cost.

Polycarbonate is a relatively new roofing material, it has a lot of advantages:

• budget price;
• ease;
• long service life;
• suitable for the construction of shaped roofs;
• presented in a variety of colors

Among the shortcomings of the material are:

• insufficient strength;
• weak protection from sunlight;
• ventilation is required, otherwise it will be stuffy in the gazebo;
• lack of fireproof properties, not suitable for gazebos with barbecue.

Soft roofing materials are also very popular due to the following benefits:

• huge color palette;
• ease;
• long service life;
• noise-absorbing properties;
• ease of installation.

Disadvantages of this type of roof:

• high price;
• the need for a rigid base made of waterproof materials.

DIY construction

The canopy gazebo is simple in design, so it can be easily built, even without special building skills. To select the optimal construction site, one should take into account the area's airflow rate and landscape features.

You will need the following materials and tools:

• metal pipes;
• welding electrodes;
• welding machine;
• Bulgarian;
• Boer;
• building level;
• roulette;
• primer;
• square;
• pegs;
• sledgehammer;
• building materials.

Frame

The construction of a solid frame is an important stage in construction. You will need a bar of a certain parameter: boards 3 m long and self-tapping screws. The beam must be cut into two equal parts. We also saw the rest of the boards in half. Wooden poles will have to be installed vertically, having previously dug them into the ground.

Large holes must be dug to install the support. The bottom of the pit is covered with rubble, rammed. Then, using a plumb line, check the verticality of the installation of the racks. A concrete solution is poured into the prepared pits, it should harden within a few days.

To increase the service life of wooden poles, they should be treated with vitriol or isolated from the ground with two metal supports. After installing the pillars, it is necessary to install the braces at a height of just over 2 m from the floor. The rafters should be longer. To secure the parts, you will need large screws and nails.

Roof

After the frame is ready, we design the roof. For summer-type gazebos, you can use a regular awning as a roof; tarp, canvas, thick fabric are suitable. You can also make a transparent polypropylene roof. This design does not require a lot of investment.

To prevent the roof from sagging, you need to pull steel wire or thick fishing line from the center to the Mauerlats. The wire must be installed at regular intervals. This design will protect the gazebo from rain.

The most common option for arranging a roof for a canopy gazebo is the rafter system. For this, two rafters are installed on both sides of the facades of the gazebo. Next, we put girders on them, which are narrow boards laid on the edge. They are attached to each other using pre-cut grooves. The rafters are installed on an additional support in the center of the gazebo.

In order to give the rafter support additional strength, it must be secured with a crossbar - a special horizontal board, fixed slightly below the top of the roof.

A canopy gazebo is not difficult to build. Here you can comfortably hold home dinners and tea drinking, relax after gardening work, shelter from the heat and rain.