Corner gazebo: how to arrange a cozy place to relax with your own hands
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Advantages and types of corner construction
The busy life rhythm of megalopolises negatively affects human health. Nervous tension, stressful situations, sleep disturbances and frequent headaches are the result of overwork, when the body itself speaks of the need for rest. You can relax, rest, gain vitality and energy in the country. But the territory of the summer cottage does not always allow you to equip a sufficient number of functional zones.
An angular garden gazebo is a rational solution for small summer cottages. It will fit into almost any corner of the garden area with minimal space costs. If the territory allows you to equip a spacious structure, often a garden gazebo is combined with a summer kitchen, a children's playground or a recreation area. The purpose of the architectural object depends on the capabilities and preferences of the owner of the cottage.
By the type of construction, the structure is open, semi-closed and closed. With regard to the shape of the frame, the corner building can be triangular, square, rectangular or polygonal. According to representatives of construction organizations, Japanese-style buildings are very popular with summer residents, when the two walls that form the corner are open.
Advantages of a corner garden gazebo:
- Minimum requirements for the availability of free space and saving space for the suburban area.
- Aesthetic appeal.
- A variety of designs by type of structure, size and shape.
- Possibility of internal space zoning due to the presence of symmetrical lateral "wings".
- Insignificant financial expenses.
- The ability to use various building materials: wood, metal, polymer plastic and even various materials at hand.
Video: "How to make a gazebo in the country with your own hands"
This video provides a brief overview of the construction of a garden arbor.
How to build a simple gazebo
The popularity of the corner garden gazebo is growing rapidly. Open-type buildings are installed separately on the territory of the summer cottage, semi-closed and closed structures are installed near the country house. In this case, the gazebo should be away from various outbuildings. When choosing a location, it is recommended to pay attention to sunny areas of the garden with a little shade.
The first stage of construction involves the selection and purchase of materials, preparation of working tools and drawing up a drawing of the future project. Many summer residents complain about the lack of drawing skills in order to independently draw a decent sketch and correctly put down all the dimensions necessary for installing the gazebo. Specialized computer programs will come to the rescue: AutoCAD, CorelCAD, NanoCAD, Compass-3D, etc.
Base
Preparation of the foundation is the first stage in the construction of a garden arbor.For dimensional structures, a solid foundation is required - this can be a strip foundation or use of screw and bored piles as supports. When erecting light structures, you can do with concreting the bearing supports and laying a wooden platform. In this case, the boards are laid on paving slabs or previously mounted logs.
Wooden beams 100x100 or 150x150 cm in size are fastened with metal fastening plates, which add rigidity and strength to the platform. A layer of waterproofing base must be laid between the concrete base and wooden beams.
Walls
The next stage is the installation of the structure frame. Support pillars are attached to the wooden platform. Parallel to the lower strapping, wooden slats are installed and fixed to the supports. Metal fixing plates and self-tapping screws are used as fixing elements.
For cladding the walls of the garden gazebo, they use edged board, corrugated board, euro lining, siding or polycarbonate, which is now popular.
Roof
Roofing is the final stage of construction. First, the upper harness is formed from a wooden bar. Then the rafter system is assembled and the roof is laid. The roof of a summer cottage can be single or gable, domed, arched, polygonal. The roof is sheathed with honeycomb or monolithic polycarbonate, wooden boards, metal tiles and other roofing materials.
Floor
The corner garden gazebo is assembled. It's time to move on to the functional content and decoration of the country building.
For flooring use a board "forty", which is pre-treated with fire retardants and antiseptic agents. To give the wood aesthetic appeal, the board is painted or varnished. A ceramic or tile floor laid on wood flooring will look good. But the most practical option is considered to be the use of polymer-based decking as flooring. The advantages of the material include good fire resistance, durability and ease of installation.
So, with proper care, polymer-based decking will last at least 20-25 years.
Installation of the barbecue
What can be a gazebo without a barbecue, you ask? It is recommended to supplement the gazebo in the country with a fireplace, stationary outdoor oven, barbecue or barbecue. In this case, the design of the barbecue can be both stationary and portable.
The base of the structure is laid out from building concrete blocks. We are talking about foam blocks, gas silicate, ceramic, polymer, wood concrete and slag concrete blocks. Refractory tiles, glazed or facade bricks, natural or artificial stone are used for facing the structure.
Finishing
You can decorate the internal space and external walls at your discretion. The decoration with fabric drapery, flower arrangements and various lighting fixtures looks interesting. Pillows, blankets and other textile elements create an atmosphere of coziness and comfort.
You can make a corner gazebo in the country with your own hands in a few days. A plan of action drawn up in advance and a project drawing with dimensions will help to avoid many common mistakes during construction.