A summerhouse is in some situations more important for relaxation than a summer house itself. Favorite vacation spot for both young and older generation. The rest of the company and the tranquility of the owners depend on the quality, size and convenience of the gazebo.
In this publication I would like to show the most good design options in categories such as wood, metal and polycarbonate.
As well as several types, including closed, glazed and in the form of tents.
The article will indicate links to publications in which you will find additional options for arbors in a particular style.
This article is a superficial overview of those structures that will be appropriate in most suburban areas in Russia and the CIS countries.
From wood (do it yourself)
The most popular, noble and cheapest option is wood. In most cases, it turns out to be more practical, reliable and, according to many summer residents, aesthetic with small and medium budgets.
In many summer cottages, there are old versions of gazebos that have been unknown for how many years, but, for the sake of truth, we can say that they stand and do not fall. Many buildings can be assembled with your own hands, in the presented photos you will see about 10 interesting ideas, collected personally.
I would like to offer you several modern options from budget and simple (https://besedkis.ru/dlja_dachi/byudzhetnye-besedki) to expensive and luxury (https://besedkis.ru/dlja_dachi/elitnye-besedki).
From a tree you can realize a huge number of ideas that will appeal to most owners of cottages.
The photo shows the most successful, in my opinion, options presented in the public domain on the Internet.
If you have your own examples of beautiful arbours from a tree for summer residences with an interesting design, then leave your comments under this article, within 24 hours we will process them and submit them to the public.
From metal
A more expensive and refined option is a gazebo made of metal. Most often, such a design is a welded frame made of pipes with decorative forging elements.
The more expensive ones, instead of relatively thin profile pipes, are equipped with powerful steel columns, which add splendor and effect to the arbor.
Decorative forging is considered a particular chic, about which you can read more about here - Forged arbors: photos, options, beautiful, welded, for giving.
If you can pick up an interesting and original drawing, then your gazebo will not only be unique, but also beautiful. The pleasure is expensive, but a similar design is worth the money.
The advantage of metal gazebos for summer cottages is reliability, which is demonstrated by a correctly welded construction. Unlike wood and brick, it is not exposed to any atmospheric influences (except for rust, which periodically tint).
Therefore, this construction is practical with one condition - the design is technically assembled correctly. The process of welding elements of the gazebo is time-consuming and time-consuming and expensive.
Wood material
A gazebo made of wood will create a unique country style. Wood is a flexible material, easy to process, durable, if treated with a special mortar. The construction of the arbor made of wood will take only a few days.
Simple arbor made of wood with floor
In order to build a gazebo of your own with wood and with a floor, you need to build its frame and platform. As a foundation, it is easiest and cheapest to build a concrete screed. The land should be flat!
As fences, fences are used from euro-lining - the material is light and resistant to temperature extremes.
If wooden materials are used for the frame, do not combine them with concrete structures, as this leads to a rapid deterioration of wooden supports due to their decay.
Therefore, metal rods are concreted, and wooden poles are screwed to them. The rods should protrude from the concrete no less than 30 centimeters. On the pillars, in turn, fasten the roof. This type of support is very durable.
Metal material
Since the metal heats up quickly, metal gazebos are usually built in the shade. Using a translucent roof, the gazebo will not be dark, but it will be comfortable and cool. The simplest option is a gazebo made of polycarbonate.
From metal pipes, frames and corners of the structure are made. Built on these materials, the gazebo will last more than one decade.
As well as on a wooden base, it does not require long time costs for its construction. A visual representation will be given by the drawings of the gazebo for DIY construction.
Stages of metal construction
To get started, use the step-by-step instructions for making a simple metal gazebo:
We are preparing the site. We use the construction level. Concrete the supporting posts of the gazebo in the foundation, or put the existing concrete blocks.
We install supports and set them to level. The distance between metal profile pipes should not exceed 2 m. If the pipe is more than 60 mm, the distance is reduced to 1.5 m.
Installation of racks. Mounted strictly in the corners, vertically. Alignment is done on a plumb line, since it has more accuracy than the construction level.
Fixing racks and mounting the upper harness. Installation of a belt for corners, which will serve as a support for the roof.
As a roof, you can use polycarbonate or profiled sheets. They are quite flexible, so they fit any design.
For fastening the sheet, metal (usually steel) strips of a width of 50 mm are welded to the support posts. Holes for fixing polycarbonate are drilled in them.
The main advantages of the material
Metal is one of the most commonly used materials in construction, and here are a number of reasons that contribute to such popularity:
- Metal products can look great in a variety of environments, thanks to their noble appearance. There are projects forged gazebos to order, which you can use, but you can do it yourself, based on personal preferences, then it will become a unique instance.
- To be honest, most metal buildings often outlive their owners, and sometimes even their descendants, due to their wear resistance.
- You can order the product from specialists, and it will be made relatively quickly, but when making it with your own hands, you will have to tinker with it.
Types of metal structures
A gazebo for a country cottage made of metal can be either a collapsible or a monolithic structure, in the second case a foundation is required. It is worth considering that the greater the weight of the structure, the more durable it should be. The main varieties of metal arbors are listed below:
Forged. Very memorable designs that attract attention and are remembered, just such options you see in the photo.
With a metal profile frame, which makes it possible to reduce the construction budget.
Country arbors with a bent steel strip at the base are also a budget alternative.
An aluminum profile is most often used to design collapsible gazebos. For the manufacture of the frame will require a material with a square cross section, which is more expensive than steel.
Which option is better to choose?
The fastening of collapsible gazebos for summer cottages is carried out using bolts and threads, and if the structure is heavier, then using electric welding.
A clear advantage of the collapsible design is the ability to store in a closed place in the cold season. And the minus is that the bolts will have to be tightened regularly, and this will damage the protective coating, therefore, with a high degree of probability, rust will appear in these places and the material will begin to break down, after some time. In addition, the cost of such a post can be even higher than that of a monolithic one, given the number of precise holes and threading.
The welding process allows you to simplify the assembly, it is enough just to connect together the individual elements and weld them into the frame, and then treat them with an anticorrosive composition.
The monolithic version, of course, is more reliable and also durable, it will require welding work.
Build Style
Recently, gazebos, executed in the eastern theme, are gaining more and more popularity, thanks to the original and memorable design. Just this option you see in the photo.
Classical variations never go out of style, summer residents give them their preference for many years. Such a gazebo is a carved flowing structure, look at an example in the photo, maybe you will like it.
Metal profile construction
“Green” arbors, covered with ivy or other climbing plants, look very beautiful and naturally fit into the landscape of the cottage. In addition, this option will create a cool corner in the country where you can hide from the heat in the summer and relax.
Choosing the right foundation
As a basis for a collapsible gazebo, metal pipes are suitable, which should be treated with a corrosion-resistant coating. The stationary design requires the support pillars to be deepened at least half a meter into the ground.
Heavier metal buildings need a more solid foundation: a pile or tape version is suitable. And do not forget about waterproofing!
Assembly steps
Since the installation of a collapsible gazebo is more suitable for DIY work, we will consider it. Remember, with proper care, a collapsible design, as well as a monolithic one, can serve you for many years. Let's walk through the assembly steps step by step:
- To begin with, you should sketch a drawing of the future structure on paper, with all sizes and scales. Such projects help to determine the type and location of the structure, as well as provide important subtleties.
- We find a suitable place for accommodation.
- We make a rectangular base from a metal profile (the base can be any other shape you choose, for example, round or octagonal). We cut all sides, based on the drawing, and then connect by welding.
- We weld a piece of a profile pipe to each top of the base.
- Then we attach the rafter pipes, be sure to at a ten-degree angle with respect to the horizontal upper part of the frame.
- After we lay the trim for the future roof.
- In the end, it is worth doing the internal arrangement of the gazebo: place benches, a table, a barbecue and other interior items.
Paint recommendations
Metal is a very practical material, but it is subject to corrosion over time. In order to prevent this or at least minimize it, you must carefully paint over the gazebo. You can choose a color palette based on your preferences, but it is worth considering a number of paint requirements to achieve the best result:
- Powder paint is an excellent option for painting the gazebo, the surface will look very beautiful, but it is difficult to do it yourself, so you should seek help from specialists.
- If you still decide to save the budget and do everything yourself, cover the surface with a hammer paint or resistant nitro enamel, just do not forget to prime the entire metal surface first.
Important! To carry out high-quality painting on your own, it is best to use a compressor with a spray gun, otherwise, the paint may lie unevenly.
Building decoration
When the most critical stages are already behind, the time comes to think about the design of the resulting design. In this case, your imagination is unlimited, focus only on your own taste.
You can decorate it with curtains made of thick material, as in the photo, it looks beautiful and even somehow mysterious.
Or wrap roses in bloom, as in the photo, such a decor will certainly please the eye in the summer.
And also decorate with custom forged parts. Or leave it as it is, the metal gazebo looks great.
Thus, we examined the key points that will help in creating a unique and memorable gazebo for a summer residence with your own hands. Then it all depends on dexterity and preferences. Decide on the option and bring it to life, following the above recommendations.
Made of bricks
Brick construction is global, reliable and expensive.
All processes from the strip foundation, ending with the installation of the ridge on the roof, take more time and in most cases are more expensive than in arbors made of other materials.
There are relatively budget options for giving, when the gazebo is small, without windows, doors and any frills.
And all the same, it requires financial and time investments, and if you add something else to the design, then anyway the building comes out "pretty penny."
There are a huge number of options for elite arbours built of brick. In some cases, they are decorated with wild stone. The result is chic gazebo, which is not always affordable for summer residents.
But still I would like to introduce you to these buildings, perhaps in them you will draw for yourself some idea of giving.
Polycarbonate
When it comes to polycarbonate, in most cases its combination with other building materials is implied, and most often it is metal. A roof is made of it, or the walls are sheathed.
This allows you to seriously save on building material, but at the same time achieve structural strength.
Polycarbonate has become popular in recent years, so a similar option for a summer residence is worth considering.
Since polycarbonate takes various forms (in a simple language - to bend), from it you can make arbors of unique designs.
Such solutions are not always practical and durable, but you can always implement your own design and Hand made if desired. This option is well suited for a summer residence, since it is not a problem to implement any option that is appropriate on your site.
Closed
Closed gazebos in the form of houses are a more serious construction object than open houses.
This is primarily due to the glazing, which will be discussed in the next paragraph of this article, as well as the warming, which is sometimes necessary for the survival of the arbor in the winter season.
The selection of country options involved buildings from different materials and price categories, most of which were additionally worked out from the point of view of landscape design. But nevertheless, the “check” of such arbors is much higher than that of open ones.
Most of the gazebos are summer, and if you want to use it in the winter season at your cottage, then you will have to solve three problems at once - reliable glazing, high-quality insulation and a good stove with a chimney.
If you wish, you can reflect on this issue, since such winter options are available, but in most cases they are not practical, since these arbors need to be kept warm in our harsh winter conditions.
Glazed
About all types of glazing, read and see photos here - Glazed arbors: options, types, methods, photos.
Glazed arbors are classified as closed, however, they are allocated in a separate group due to different types of glazing. At the above link you can find many options for how and how windows are closed.
In this article I will not focus on such arbors. If this topic is close to you, then study a more complete and useful article on our website.
Tents
A popular gazebo format, which is presented in the form of a tent. This format does not require any special approach to the foundation, construction and design.
All you need is to buy a gazebo tent and install on your site. Quite a practical and cheap format for those cases when there is no time and money to build something capital.
An ideal accommodation option is a place sheltered from the wind by a building, trees or a fence. Many owners complain that due to the wind the structure breaks out, which causes inconvenience.
Such a tent can not be taken seriously, as a shelter that will protect your vacation from atmospheric phenomena, but it is quite suitable for a summer vacation in the country.
No. 1. The main types of arbors for a summer residence
The main difference between all the arbors is the material from which they are made. Before we move on to the review of the most popular materials for the construction of gazebos, we will deal with the main differences in the design. Depending on the requirements for the gazebo and how to use it, it can be:
- open or closed. Open allows you to enjoy nature as much as possible, it consists of a roof and light walls, and they do not have to surround the pergola. A closed gazebo allows you to hide from the wind and rain behind solid walls,
- portable and stationary. A wide range of portable arbors can be found on sale in specialized stores. They can be of any design at all, serve as a real decoration of the garden plot, and light weight will make it possible to easily transfer such a design to another place, if necessary.
- with or without barbecue. If you need a barbecue, the choice of materials for the gazebo must be approached with special responsibility, because the design must withstand the effects of high temperatures,
- purely functional or more decorative arbors. On sale you can find ready-made gazebos made in an unusual style. They are usually small, have a small number of places and are often not intended for organizing dinners there,
- round, square, octagonal, hexagonal and other, sometimes florid and irregular forms,
- by material: wooden, metal, brick, polycarbonate and improvised materials.
No. 2. Wooden arbor in the country: the pros and cons
A tree for arranging a gazebo in nature is most suitable, because it is an environmentally friendly and completely safe material that will complement the natural landscape and successfully fit into the design of almost any summer cottage.
The main advantages of a gazebo made of wood:
- plasticity and simplicity in processing. The tree allows you to realize a lot of ideas and create unusual shapes,
- light weight, which greatly simplifies installation and allows you to do with a lightweight foundation,
- ability to maintain optimal microclimate. According to the reviews of the owners, even on a hot day in such a gazebo a little cooler, because the tree has low thermal conductivity,
- full environmental friendliness,
- low cost, especially since sometimes you don’t even have to buy building material, because old trees from the site can be used,
- universality. A gazebo with wooden walls will be a worthy decoration of any cottage.
Minuses:
- low resistance to moisture, fire and pests,
- the need for constant care as a consequence of the previous drawback. In order for the gazebo to retain its original appearance for as long as possible, it is necessary to regularly treat the structure with antiseptics to protect against fungus and mold, flame retardants to increase fire safety, as well as special varnishes and impregnations,
- even after treatment with flame retardants, barbecue or barbecue cannot be placed in such a gazebo.
For the construction of arbors made of wood can be used rounded and non-rounded logs, planed and glued timber, massive board and thin wooden slats. The wood must be well dried, otherwise, cracking may occur during operation.
As for breedsthen for this purpose, as a rule, pine and larch are used. Larch is famous for its moisture resistance, pine is inferior to it in this parameter and in strength, but it is cheaper. Experienced summer residents are advised to use for the construction of arbors old trees growing on the plot and already outlived their age. They would still have to be cut and exported, but they can still be useful. Fruit wood has a beautiful pattern, and its branches often have interesting shapes. It is the branches that can be used to create walls, and the stumps will serve to organize the columnar foundation. A lot of options - the main thing is not to forget to treat the wood with protective agents.
Number 3. Metal arbor and art forging
Metal opens up to the summer residents no less than wood, a scope for creativity. For the gazebo, you can use a profile pipe, metal rods, sheets of metal or even openwork forging - the result, like the invested material resources, will differ.
Advantages of metal gazebos:
- high strength - blows and gusts of wind are not terrible for such an arbor,
- durability, given proper care, has been measured for decades,
- light welded arbors can even be placed directly on the ground or lawn without a foundation, but heavier structures will require a concrete or asphalt foundation, or a foundation,
- huge opportunities in terms of design. From the metal you can create a gazebo of any shape and size, and it can be either the simplest or with ornate decorations.
Minuses:
- metal is very hot in the sun, so it’s advisable to hide the gazebo in the shade of trees
- susceptibility to corrosion, therefore it is necessary to regularly coat metal elements with paints. Powder spraying behaves most reliably, but it will cost more than conventional painting, as it is performed in the factory.
Metal can be used in combination with polycarbonate or brick. The roof in metal arbors is made of metal tile, polycarbonate or slate.
Number 4. Brick pavilion
The brick gazebo is suitable for those who want to build a capital, reliable and durable structure. Especially by the way, this design will be on the site, where the facade of the house is finished with brick.
Benefits:
- durability, strength, reliability, resistance to various negative environmental factors, such as high and low temperatures, humidity, corrosion,
- resistance to fire, so from a brick you can build a gazebo with barbecue or barbecue,
- from a brick you can build a capital gazebo, which can be used all year round, and even bring engineering communications into it and insulate the walls,
- a variety of material in color and shape, the ability to build arbors from it of any size and any level of complexity,
- environmental friendliness.
Minuses:
- a lot of weight, so it’s unlikely to do without arranging the foundation,
- considerable cost
- the complexity of self-construction and the need to have basic building skills,
- the capitality of such a structure will not allow, if necessary, to move it to another place.
For the construction of the gazebo is better to take ceramic solid brick, which is characterized by high compressive strength, has low moisture absorption and is most resistant to temperature extremes.
To build a gazebo, you can use the foam block, but since it loses to the brick in terms of external attractiveness, it is rarely used. It can be combined with other materials.
No. 5. Polycarbonate Arbor
Polycarbonate is used not only for the installation of fences, greenhouses and awnings - it can be used for walls and roof arbors, or walls that smoothly pass into the roof. Polycarbonate is enough flexible material, so with its help you can create arbors of interesting forms, but this is not the only material advantage among others, we also note:
- light weight and easy installation,
- resistance to fire, high humidity, mold,
- transparency, which means that in the gazebo it will be possible to use daylight 100%,
- good strength: gusts of wind and a layer of snow can withstand such a gazebo, but you should not test its reliability again - cracks can go from a strong blow,
- durability, up to 15 years.
Among cons called the ability to expand when exposed to high temperatures, but this drawback is offset by proper installation. Polycarbonate is sensitive to sunlight, so when choosing, make sure that the manufacturer accurately used the protective film.
As a rule, polycarbonate sheets are mounted on a frame from a metal profile, less often from a wooden beam. The latter option is less durable and more whimsical to care for.
No. 6. Plastic arbor for a summer residence
Aluminum-reinforced plastic is also used to create gazebos. Externally, the design resembles modern plastic windows and balconies, it is more difficult to organically fit into the natural landscape, but also pros such arbors have:
- easy handling
- resistance to moisture, sunlight, corrosion and microorganisms,
- high strength and durability, since the basis of the material is an aluminum profile,
- the ability to give plastic in any color and texture,
- the ability to use the gazebo in any weather.
Not without cons: emission of toxic substances during combustion, the ability to melt and deform under the influence of high temperatures.
Number 7. Fabric pavilion
Textiles can be used to equip a canopy or also to cover the sides of the gazebo. We use fabrics that are resistant to negative environmental factors, having an aesthetic appearance and providing ventilation for the space of the gazebo:
- acrylic waterproof fabric It is made of synthetic threads treated with moisture and dust repellents. Such a tent will not get wet, molt, fade, sag, maybe any shade and pattern,
- raincoat fabric - woven material obtained on the basis of polyester. The raincoat fabric perfectly repels water, almost does not absorb it, dries quickly, does not fade, it is easy to clean. The disadvantage is the limited choice of colors,
- mosquito net made of nylon or polyester is used together with the main fabric.
With the help of fabric, you can create a spectacular gazebo that will protect both from the sun and rain, while being light and mobile. Ideal for giving.
Number 8. Arbor made of plastic and glass bottles
If you show a little imagination and patience, then you can make a gazebo with your own hands from improvised materials, for example, plastic bottles. Each of them accumulates a lot: using the bottles repeatedly, the planet will be able to help and save. In addition, all work can be done independently.
Take a lot plastic bottles one size. The color can be the same or different if you plan to create a specific pattern. Bottles with a cut bottom are strung one after another on a metal rod or wooden beam, and then the finished elements of the required height are fixed on the frame. The latter can be made of wood or metal profiles.
There is another way. He suggests use bottles like bricks. They are filled with sand and used as masonry elements, cemented using cement mortar for bonding them. For reliability, it is better to lay a metal mesh between the rows, and since the smooth surface of the bottles does not adhere very well to the solution, it is better to hold the walls of the gazebo until it completely dries - a guarantee that nothing will float.
Glass bottles - This is more expensive material. During the construction of the gazebo, you can use bottles of different colors and shapes, so that the design will be very interesting and effective both outside and inside, especially in the light of the sun. Bottles are used as a regular brick, they are stacked in rows in a solution with the bottoms facing out. It is also desirable to strengthen the masonry with a reinforcing mesh and maintain until completely dry.
Since it is difficult to lay corners with glass bottles, round arbors are often erected from them, or they can be used in combination with more traditional materials.
No. 9. Arbor from a rod, cane or reed
Fencing is usually made of vines for summer cottages, but it will also fit for creating light openwork walls of the gazebo. Also for this purpose use reeds or reeds. Of the main the benefits such arbors are environmentally friendly, excellent appearance, excellent microclimate inside the structure. If you do all the work yourself, you can get by with minimal costs and use all your imagination to create the perfect gazebo.
On the other hand, it is not necessary to talk about the strength of such arbors: it is better not to place serious loads on the walls. The design can not boast of high durability, and in order to perform weaving, you need skills.
No. 10. "Live" arbor for a summer residence
Trees and shrubs growing on the site are the most affordable and at the same time the most time-consuming way to build a gazebo, but it will become a hotbed of coolness even on the hottest day. A “live” gazebo does not require the arrangement of a foundation, walls or roof - you only need to plant plants and provide regular care for them.
To create this kind of gazebo use willow, willow, mountain ash and other undersized, weeping, and dwarf plant species. They land in a circle and, as they grow, form in the right direction, i.e. to the center of the gazebo, creating a roof.
Of the benefits Such a decision is full environmental friendliness and naturalness, the ability to perfectly fit the gazebo into the landscape and even make it invisible. It will always be cool and cozy, and such gazebos are not common, so they will become the original decoration of the site.
Cons more: firstly, it is a constant care consisting in watering, fertilizing and cutting, and secondly, not the most heavy rain will already become an obstacle to lunch in the fresh air. A "live" gazebo is an option for those who spend a lot of time in the country and are ready to wait until the structure "grows". Great alternative - use climbing plants (grapes, vine, ivy), which will entwine a metal frame.
No. 11. Cement mortar
This is an option for those who are not looking for easy ways. For the construction you will need reinforcement, mesh and cement mortar. A frame is created from the reinforcement, the shape of which can be absolutely any, a grid is attached to it and a thick cement mortar is applied in small portions to the base. To build a frame, you must be able to work with a welding machine - otherwise it is better to consult a specialist. The complexity of the construction is worth the result - in this way you can get pergolasbizarre shapes with numerous bends.
No. 12. Choose a place for the gazebo
Selecting the appropriate material for the gazebo is the basis, but you should also pay attention to the choice of place for the design. In this matter a lot depends on destination arbor: whether it will be used for a rare secluded holiday or will it become a permanent place for lunch and dinner. It depends on the definition of the main tasks whether it will be located in the depths of the summer cottage or near the house.
The gazebo, which stands in close proximity to the house, must fully meet his style, complement it. The design, located away from prying eyes, should not violate the natural landscape - no more requirements are put forward.
It is important that the gazebo opens as pleasant a view as possible. Take care of convenient approach, pave the walkway, and provide wind protection from the leeward side with a fence, hedge or house wall.
Foundation for gazebo it is needed only when the structure is heavy enough, but even in these cases they are bypassed with simplified options, for example, strip, pile, columnar foundations. In rare cases, equip monolithic. If a foundation is not required, then as flooringin the gazebo lawn, soil or gravel can be used - these are the least waste and maximum naturalness, but when it rains, the soil turns into dirt. In order not to suffer from natural phenomena, you can equip the floor with ceramic or paving slabs, but it is better to give preference to matte non-slip options. You can also use rubber tiles, boards or stone. As the roof they use shingles, polycarbonate, slate, ondulin and even bulrush.
Do not forget about the opportunity to decorate the arbor with climbing plants and beautiful fabric curtains, and the interior decoration will entirely depend on the usage scenario: you can do with several comfortable chairs, or you can put a large table at which the whole family will fit.
Calculation of materials that will be required to create a gazebo
To buy material to create a gazebo made of metal you need to deliberately. First of all, it is necessary to make accurate measurements and, based on the figures, buy material.
For racks, profile pipes of the following size will be needed:
If the roof is planned from slate and profiled sheet, then pipes 50 × 50 millimeters in size will do. But if a roof is planned from tiles or slate, then the profile pipes should be 75 × 75 millimeters in size.
Jumpers can be made of a thin profile, approximately 20 × 30 millimeters. Be sure to think in advance about the skin of the frame. If it is planned from heavy materials, then the pipes should be thicker.
Material that will be required to build a square metal gazebo:
- Profile pipes for strapping,
- Profile pipes for jumpers,
- Metal stripes.
If the size of the square arbor is 3000 × 3000 millimeters, and the size of the racks is 2200 millimeters, then the pipes should be of the following size:
The size of the pipes that are needed to create the strapping is approximately 12-13 meters,
Metal strips - about 2-3 meters,
Size of profile pipes that will be needed for jumpers:
- 30 meters of pipes measuring 40 × 20 × 2 mm,
- 6 meters of pipes - 20 × 20 × 2 mm,
- 14 meters of pipes - 40 × 40 × 2 mm.
