For several centuries, the gazebo has been the most common element of the garden. This light, graceful design often plays a key role in the organization of the backyard landscape. It is designed in the same style as the house, using suitable materials.
After construction, the gazebo quickly turns into a favorite resting place for all family members. It serves as protection from rain and scorching sun rays, while allowing you to comfortably talk, read, drink tea or retire for thought. The gazebo roof is not only a functional piece; it defines the general appearance of the building. When choosing a roof for it, take into account the style of the gazebo, its configuration and material. In our article, we propose to consider how to cover the roof of the gazebo inexpensively.
A romantic gazebo with outdoor furniture is a great place to meet friends
Varieties of gazebo and roof designs
All the variety of arbors can be divided into several groups. They differ:
- By design... Open gazebos are the most common option, built in most cases from wood. Closed gazebos are characterized by solid walls, glazed openings, a door, and sometimes a stove (fireplace). Lively gazebos attract romantic people; they are formed by a frame framed by climbing or specially trimmed plants. Large barbecue gazebos are gaining popularity; their integral attribute is a fireplace or barbecue.
- By the shape of the base... There are gazebos with a round (rotunda), square (rectangular), oval or polyhedral base.
- By the construction method... Gazebos can be built with or without foundations; there are portable varieties (wedding).
- By material... The choice of material is unlimited. When thinking about how to cover the gazebo in the country, they often consider materials such as wood, stone, metal, plastic. You can find a gazebo made of willow twigs or artificial rattan.
Metal gazebo decorated with climbing plants
- By style... The classic options are Ancient Greek, Roman, and Renaissance styles. Gazebos in Russian or Chinese style, chalet and country gazebos are widespread.
In accordance with the shape and style, the roof of the gazebo can have the form:
- Shed... Such a roof is mounted on four-walled structures. Multilevel opposite walls serve as the basis for an inclined rafter system; the slope is facing the windward side.
- Gable... Ideal for a rectangular arbor. Depending on the project, the rafter system will be layered (rafters have an intermediate support point in the middle) or hanging (no intermediate supports).
- Four-slope... Slopes can be 4 triangles converging at one point. If the structure consists of 2 triangles and 2 trapezoids, it is called hip. The base of the hipped roof is a rectangle, the rafters on which are laid in a slant or layered manner.
Openwork wooden gazebo - a classic garden decoration
- Tent... A popular option in private construction, consisting of 5 or more triangular elements, fastened by one vertex. The rafter system is similar to that used for hipped roofs. The tent version is suitable for round and polygonal arbors.
- Exotic... There are roofs in a colorful oriental style: Chinese or Japanese (multi-tiered, with ribs curved inward). The gazebos are decorated with a domed, round and bell-shaped roof; mount multi-tiered and asymmetric structures.
Roof design: choice of shape and material
The shape of the roof is a matter of taste for the owner, but the choice should be based on some prerequisites.
Roof structure: about the rafter system
The purpose of the rafter system is to shape the roof and support the weight of the roof. The rafters account for most of the pressure, which is redistributed further to the support pillars. Part of the load is borne by the crate.
When designing a rafter system (section, length and distance between the rafters, the way they are located), take into account:
- Roof shape (angle of inclination).
- Roof weight.
Roof rafter system for hexagonal arbor
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What to consider when choosing a material for a roof
When choosing how to cover the roof of the gazebo, take into account:
- The weight... Lightweight material does not require reinforcement of the rafter system. If, for some reason, a heavy material is chosen (you really like natural tiles), be prepared for the fact that a massive supporting structure, or even a foundation, will be required.
- The price.
- Roof shape... For pitched roofs, sheet material is often chosen: metal, profiled sheet and slate. Hip and hip structures made of such materials will be costly (installation time and the amount of waste increase). A soft roof (shingles) is suitable for them.
- Location... If the construction of a wooden gazebo is planned next to open water, the wood must be protected from the harmful effects of moisture. The structure is treated with oil-based impregnation; the procedure is periodically repeated.
- Security... Gazebos with barbecue are located at a sufficient distance from the house. In construction, it is preferable to use non-combustible materials: concrete or floor tiles, roof tiles and slate.
Round combined gazebo-barbecue
- Style... The architectural appearance of the gazebo and the surrounding buildings should be combined. An elegant Chinese gazebo with a tiled roof will seem like an alien detail next to a log bath.
- Climate... The amount of precipitation in winter or constant strong winds are the determining factor in choosing the angle of inclination of the roof. In the first case, it is increased (so that the snow does not linger on the surface), in the second, it is made small (to avoid windage).
Popular materials for the roof of the gazebo
In order for the structure to be attractive in appearance and durable, the material for the roof is selected as closely as possible to the shape of the roof. There are many different ideas for how to cover the roof of a gazebo in the country, the options that are most common are described below.
Metal roofing and corrugated board
Favorite options due to low weight, durability, affordable price, wide color palette and easy installation. Reinforcement of the structure is not required, but you will need a soundproofing layer (if you like to meditate to the sound of rain in the gazebo). The downsides are a large amount of waste (when installing a roof of a complex shape) and the risk of metal corrosion.
Airy polycarbonate construction
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Polycarbonate
The plasticity of modern building materials in various shades allows you to create interesting roof shapes. The advantages of polycarbonate are:
- low weight and price;
- facilitated and accelerated installation;
- flexibility and strength.
Polycarbonate has limitations in its use:
- without a protective film, the material is destroyed by ultraviolet radiation;
- a polycarbonate roof - weak sun protection, it can be practical in a shady garden.
Flexible (soft, bituminous) shingles
The reinforcing base of the material is fiberglass; it is impregnated with bitumen and coated with a basalt spray. Shingles look like a collection of small overlapping elements. The material is commercially available in a variety of colors and shapes (beaver tail, dragon tooth, hexagon, rhombus, rectangle). Shingles are practical for many reasons:
- The best option for complex roofs (easy installation and little waste).
- Corrosion resistant; if installed correctly, the roof is airtight.
- Long service life (25-30 years) and low weight.
- Due to its softness, it has excellent sound absorption.
- Opens up space for design.
Wooden gazebo with soft tile roof
The roof for the gazebo made of soft tiles has disadvantages:
- Instead of lathing under the roof of bituminous tiles, they arrange a continuous flooring of moisture-resistant plywood, which increases the cost of construction.
- The use of bitumen makes it highly combustible.
- Burns out under the influence of the sun.
- For the price, the material is in the middle price category (more expensive than metal tiles, but cheaper than ceramic tiles).
Video description
About the gazebo from the drawing to the roof in the video:
Ondulin (soft, bituminous slate)
The material is produced by the same method as shingles; it is produced in the form of sheets of different colors and profiles. Ondulin is similar to shingles in terms of a set of properties - the same flexible, soft and flammable; it requires the arrangement of the lathing with a step of at least 0.6 m. Ondulin is lighter than tiles, it is designed for a shorter service life and costs 2 times cheaper. A professionally mounted ondulin roof does not leak onto the gazebo.
Slate
Slate is perhaps the most common material in the post-Soviet space. It is loved for its strength, durability and reasonable price. If a barbecue gazebo is planned, slate will be the best choice for the roof. The downside of the material is its fragility and weight; it will significantly complicate the installation of a complex roof.
Roof made of environmentally friendly ceramic tiles
Shingles
On sale there are natural (ceramic, fired clay) and cement-sand tiles. Ceramic shingles are considered premium roofing materials. In many ways, it is the optimal roofing material with many benefits:
- Durability, frost resistance and strength.
- Flawless appearance. Tiles are made in their natural form, covered with glaze (glassy mass with protective properties) or engobe (color-forming coating)
- Environmental friendliness.
- Use for the installation of a complex roof.
Disadvantages of natural tiles:
- The material is considered an indicator of wealth and refined taste; the price is appropriate.
- The installation of the roof is carried out manually and requires time and a certain degree of accuracy.
- The weight of the tiles must be compensated for by strengthening the rafter system (install rafters with a smaller step).
Gable roof under wooden shingles (shingle)
Other materials
There is a group of materials used less often for arranging the roof:
- Straw, reeds and reeds... Eco-style is a popular trend in landscape design; a roof made of natural materials will give the gazebo a cozy look, despite their increased flammability (processing with fire retardants is a weak protection).
- Shingle... Environmentally friendly material, shingles (wooden planks). Looks original, but difficult to install.
- Fabric (awning or PVC)... It is used for summer portable structures.
- Roofing copper... Copper is a plastic material that is used to create roofs of the most unusual shapes. Copper roofing has a long service life and a high price tag.
Video description
About the construction of the gazebo in the video:
Hipped roof for a summer cottage: design and installation stages
A rectangular or square gazebo is the classic, most common option; the building is stable, it is convenient to place furniture in it (the area is distributed economically). Most often, such a gazebo is a frame made of wooden beams on a columnar foundation. The hipped roof gives it an architectural completeness, an elegant and solemn look.
Installation of the rafter system of the hipped roof
There are several types of roofs with four slopes used for the gazebo: hip, half-hip (Danish), hipped and Chinese. Installation of a hipped roof goes through several stages:
- Design... To make a design diagram, the angle of inclination of the roof is determined, based on the climatic conditions of the region and the selected roofing material. Then set the length of the roof overhang (its length from the highest point to the bottom).
- Materials (edit)... Based on the diagram, the required amount of roofing and rafter material is calculated.
- Protection... When choosing options for how to make a roof near the gazebo, the rafters are in any case strengthened with water-repellent agents. To maximize the life of the roof, all wooden elements are treated with antiseptics and fire retardants.
- Mounting... The frame of the truss system is being assembled. The rafter beams are laid (with control at the building level), support beams; additional connections are created using rafters.
- Installation of the lathing... Sheathing of rafters is carried out; under the soft roof (shingles), a continuous sheathing is made.
- Waterproofing is being installed.
- Roof... The rafter system is sheathed with roofing material.
The original gazebo with a hipped roof under a soft roof
Features of the Chinese hipped roof
Such an exotic option requires the development of a special project. The custom arrangement of beams and rafters pivots the edges of the roof towards the sky, making the gazebo the centerpiece of garden design and justifying the complexity of installation.
Classical Chinese gable roof construction
Conclusion
Regardless of the selected roof and material, installation work must be carried out in compliance with building codes. A technically correctly designed gazebo and roof scheme will allow you to build a reliable and beautiful structure that gives protection and peace to everyone who needs them.
On the Internet, you can find a drawing of a hexagonal gazebo with dimensions, but it mostly looks like a sketch, not a working drawing. Information drawings with individual structural units, as a rule, are paid, they are not freely available. The information below will reveal the secrets of some of the technical issues.
Layout of the foundation for a hexagonal arbor
First, you should brush up on your knowledge of geometry within the school curriculum.
Important. A regular hexagon is made up of six equilateral triangles with the same sides and angles of 60 degrees. It is this feature that greatly facilitates the task of marking and building the foundation of a hexagonal gazebo with a hexagonal roof.
Not so much is required to break down the foundation:
- Leg-split.
- Small hammer or sledgehammer.
- Roulette.
- Rebar stakes.
Having decided on the place and location of the faces relative to existing objects on the site, do the following:
- Two stakes are driven into the ground with a sledgehammer, a string is pulled between them.
- At an equal distance from the extreme pegs, a third is installed, which will be the center of the hexagon. From the center on the twine, measure a distance equal to the side of the edge, and make marks.
- Now mark the first equilateral triangle as follows. On the twine fixed to the central stake, a size equal to the size of the edge of the triangle is marked. By setting the same size between the twine marks, an equilateral triangle is obtained.
- The following triangles are constructed in a similar way.
Marking the foundation with a cord and stakes is a business that everyone can handle
Laying the foundation
The type of foundation will depend on the type of flooring in the gazebo. The pile foundation is suitable for wooden floors, as well as concrete, located at ground level. For concrete floors raised above the ground, a shallow strip foundation is suitable.
Explanation. The depth of the trenches should be at least 80 cm with the arrangement at the bottom of a sand or crushed stone pillow of about 20 cm.In the fresh concrete, the embedded parts necessary for fastening the frame of the gazebo are installed, in this case, the metal embedded pins are visible in the photo.
The device of the bottom strapping and installation of racks
To assemble the lower hexagon of the gazebo, you need a high-quality coniferous timber. There are several connection methods, which allows you to choose the most rational for the existing drawing of a hexagonal arbor with dimensions. All of the above options provide sufficient connection reliability:
- Traditional connection in the "half-tree".
Arbor hexagon with a "half-tree" connection on a pile foundation. Reliable fixation of the assembly is provided by a pin insert passing through the technological holes of the beam connection. A hole is drilled in the lower part of the bearing rack, with which it is put on the mortgage.
- Option for connecting the lower trim bar into the groove.
- Connecting the strapping bar directly to the rack.
- Fastening of bearing uprights to the finished floor of the gazebo.
Then they move on to the flooring of the boards.
Now go directly to the installation of racks.
Note. Before the next stage of work, the installed racks must be placed horizontally and well secured with spacers, since without the upper strapping they do not have sufficient strength when exposed to the side.
Roof frame fabrication
Of course, it is technically possible to make a roof of any configuration, but the most suitable option would be a roof that repeats the contour of the structure; in this case, a hexagonal arbor roof will have to be made. Structurally, it will consist of such elements as:
- Mauerlat (top harness).
- Rafters.
- Lathing.
- Roofing material.
Advice. The lumber for the rafters should be the same size, have normal moisture and be free from large knots. Preference should be given to coniferous wood such as pine, spruce, larch.
Mauerlat is made from a bar of the same size with supporting posts (or boards of the same size with rafters). In this case, the last option is considered. In order for the Mauerlat to be securely fixed and lay on a vertical stand, a groove is made in the "half-tree".
The groove is made from the outside of the gazebo.
The attachment point of the rafters to the Mauerlat is carried out by groove fastening, which excludes the rafters from slipping when exposed to a snow load.
Blue marks the attachment point for the half rafters, red - the attachment point for the main rafters, and the groove is made in such a way that it overlaps the attachment point for the vertical rack and the Mauerlat. Connectors are marked in green where mounting angles must be used.
Hexagonal roof rim device
There are several ways to bring the rafters together at the top of the roof. It is very difficult to give preference to any of them, so it is worth considering the most common methods.
- Using a hex connector.
- Using the support leg.
- The connection of the rafters with grooves.
Advice. It is recommended that you first adjust and assemble the roof frame on the ground, mark the details, disassemble, and then install it on the gazebo. To facilitate the installation process, a temporary stand is needed, which is removed at the end of the work.
Selection and arrangement of a roof for hexagonal gazebos
You can use any roof covering, but you need to take into account the surrounding landscape, the design of the gazebo itself and the existing buildings on the site. Gray asbestos-cement slate will look extremely inexpressive on the gazebo.
Flexible shingles have a varied color palette, which greatly expands the possibilities in the field of design. Easy to cut, which is important for roofing work, given the specific configuration of the hexagonal roof of the gazebo.
For flexible shingles, a solid wood flooring made of boards, moisture-resistant plywood or OSB sheets is used as a lathing.
Laying of shingles is done in order, from bottom to top, fastening is carried out with special nails for soft roofs, in addition, on the inside of the sheets of shingles there is a self-adhesive layer under a protective film, which is removed immediately before installation.
Nothing is impossible, including building a hexagonal gazebo with your own hands, a very real task. A cozy gazebo is the dream of many homeowners, and the hex gazebo has a special charm and stands out from the rest.
The hexagonal gazebo is very compact and can be made of a wide variety of materials: metal, wood, plastic, brick, timber, logs. It can be open or glazed. A hexagonal gazebo consists of six supports, while the supports can be of the same size, or, to achieve a special charm, sometimes two sides - the entrance and the opposite to it, are made different from the others. The roof can also be monotonous - six equal flat triangles - or, to achieve exoticism, be decorated in the style of Feng Shui or any other (for example, the photo below).
Start by drawing and calculating the required amount of materials.
You will need the following tool (for a wooden gazebo):
- screwdriver,
- jigsaw,
- level,
- roulette,
- self-tapping screws,
- cement mortar,
- wooden beams with a section of 150x150 mm,
- planed timber 100x100 mm,
- edged board 50x100 mm,
- floor boards,
- brick or cinder block for pillars
- roofing material (soft, bituminous shingles will look great),
- primer,
- roofing material,
- pencil,
- rope
Next, when all the materials are prepared, we proceed to the markup. This is a very important step, so take your time. The selected area must be freed from vegetation and stones, leveled. We drive in a stake in the center and tie it with a rope. We tie the other end to the rail and with the help of such an impromptu compass we make markings - we draw a circle of the required diameter. We divide the resulting circle into six equal parts and place the beacons in those places where the supporting beams for the gazebo will be located.
In place of the beacons, we dig holes about half a meter deep. We fill in river sand at the bottom of the pit, the layer should be about 10-15 centimeters. Cover the sand with the same layer of rubble. We drive in a steel rod (length about 70 cm) in the center of the pit and fill it with cement mortar. We lay a brick at the base in 3-4 rows.
After the supports have become stronger, we cut out beams of the same length - 6 pieces. We prime and dry them. We lay and fix the beams in their places, and between the beams and supports we lay pieces of roofing material. When fastening beams, use metal corners for stability.
After the beams are fixed, we fasten the logs inside the structure. The central log is attached to the center of the structure and aligned horizontally, after which it is fixed with bolts and metal plates to the beams. Further, act as desired, it is recommended, after fixing the central log, to install two more logs perpendicular to the central one, and then the rest at an angle. After all of the above, the logs are reinforced with jumpers from a bar and sheathed with boards.
For the frame of the gazebo, six beams with a section of 100x100 mm are used. They are mounted on supports and fixed with anchor bolts. The walls are made according to the design.
Roof installation is better described in this illustration:
How to cover the roof of the gazebo - the basic factors affecting the choice of material
The garden gazebo is a place for leisure, family recreation, and outdoor dining. In it, you can receive guests, cook food (for these purposes, a fireplace stove or barbecue serves). This structure should fit into the overall artistic style of the site.
How to choose material for the roof of the gazebo
The roofing material must be durable and aesthetically pleasing, and can easily withstand wind or snow loads. When choosing how to cover the roof of the gazebo, you should pay attention to the weight of the coating. If natural or composite tiles, slate, slate are used, then the frame of the structure and the roof itself must be reinforced. The construction of barbecues, fireplaces and barbecue ovens in gazebos threatens with sparks hitting the roof, so it is better to cover the roof of the gazebo with non-combustible materials, and chimneys should be made twice as long as usual.
Fire-resistant roofs
Natural and composite roof tiles
This material for the gazebo roof has the following qualities:
- originality;
- practicality;
- durability.
Among the disadvantages of tiled flooring are:
- high cost (one unit 420x334 mm - 300 rubles);
- increased requirements for the frame and foundation of the building;
- high installation costs.
Dealing with what to cover the roof of the gazebo inexpensively, some think to use a cheap and not very aesthetic option - slate. Its advantages include:
- low price (from 180 rubles per sheet);
- availability.
But for the roofs of such structures, it is not recommended to use slate due to its high fragility.
Metal coatings
There are many types of metal coatings: metal sheets, corrugated board, metal tiles. These materials require a less durable frame and can be built on a structure with a lightweight foundation. Due to their low cost (200-270 rubles per sheet), metal coatings are quite popular. The disadvantages of metal roofs include:
- high noise (squeaks, blows of drops or hail in the rain make it uncomfortable);
- the possibility of an avalanche snow fall;
- deformation from constant exposure to high temperatures;
- monotony of color solutions.
Polymer roofs
The advantages of this polymer include:
- transparency;
- flexibility;
- ease;
- moderate cost (1250 rubles per sheet).
Among the disadvantages of this solution, it is worth noting:
- short service life (guaranteed service life is 15 years);
- the importance of matching the sides during installation (otherwise the coating will simply melt from sunlight);
- fragility (inexpensive options are shattered by a hail of medium size);
- a large amount of counterfeit on the market (under the guise of polycarbonate, polyethylene plates are sold, the life of which does not exceed two years);
- vulnerability to combustion products (the coating melts, losing its attractive appearance).
The advantages of this type of flooring include:
- low cost (from 400 rubles per sheet);
- light weight;
- ease of installation.
Among the disadvantages of ondulin are:
- lack of quality guarantees (a large number of fakes);
- low strength;
- low noise insulation.
Flexible shingles (bituminous)
Among the many materials for the roof of the gazebo, it is worth highlighting RUFLEX flexible bitumen shingles. as the most durable and aesthetic solution. The multilayer coating guarantees reliability, has high rates of heat and sound insulation. Other advantages of RUFLEX soft roofing materials include:
- light weight and elasticity;
- service life is over 35 years;
- ease of installation;
- when mounted on a solid crate, practically no waste is generated;
- aesthetic appearance, variety of shapes and colors;
- optimal price.
High-quality raw materials and American equipment allow the production of RUFLEX shingles using a unique technology, making it a versatile option for any roof configuration.
How to cover the roof of a gazebo with a soft roof
Knowing how a hexagonal roof is covered, you can then use this experience on any similar structure. The easiest way to deal with the covering of the gazebo roof with a soft (flexible) roof - this option is the easiest to learn.
To understand exactly how the roof of the gazebo is covered with a soft roof, you need to imagine the structure of fish scales. The cornice row is laid first on the lining carpet made of soft roll material, after which the subsequent rows are mounted with a step of 1.5-2 cm in a checkerboard pattern. Each shingle is fastened with roofing nails along the edges, all side seams are coated with special glue. The ridge row is assembled from the third overlapping cornice shingles. Having figured out how to cover how to cover the hexagonal roof of your own gazebo, anyone can install RUFLEX shingles on the most difficult roofs.
Installation of a hexagonal roof
The installation of a six-sided roof is carried out either on the ground or directly on the gazebo (in any case, a temporary pillar is installed to assemble the central support). After the upper harness is made of a bar, six long (for a pagoda - curved) rafters are prepared, taking into account the inclined height of the future structure. A hexagon is made (in the form of a spire or a wooden "nut"), on which the ends of the rafters are supported and nailed.
After that, grooves are made in each rafter leg for the upper harness beam. After longitudinal fixation of the rafters, they are sewn together with crossbars in at least four places (with the exception of lightweight structures for a metal profile), waterproofing is laid, after which a number of beams are sewn and a solid sheathing is made of OSB sheets. Next, a lining carpet is laid, on which, in turn, elastic shingles (plates) of shingles are laid.
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A suburban area is the dream of most city dwellers who like to spend their weekends in nature. Comfort is an important factor in a good mood on weekends outside a stuffy city. Fans of suburban life are erecting interesting from the point of view of architecture and solid houses, as well as the necessary outbuildings to them. The zealous owners pay a lot of attention to the landscape design of the site. A specially trained specialist helps to create beauty around the house, or the owner himself masters the necessary skills.
An example of a hexagonal gazebo in a suburban area, made of wood
You can often see a gazebo on the site. These structures are diverse in their type (closed or open), they are erected from various materials (wood, brick). The hexagonal gazebo in terms of comfort and beauty is not inferior to structures similar in purpose. With the appropriate skills and adherence to construction technology, the gazebo can be built with your own hands.
Stages of construction of a summer building
The place for the gazebo is selected by the owner of the site based on his preferences. If, in addition to the gazebo, it is planned to add architectural elements in addition, then the structure is placed in an open space. Otherwise, if you want to retire in a cozy gazebo, you can put it in the shade of a tree. Not all parcels have level ground. If there are irregularities, the top layer is usually removed and the surface leveled in order to define the preliminary boundaries of the gazebo.
When erecting a gazebo, the builder goes through several stages:
- Drawing creation.
- Preparation of materials.
- Layout of the base and its installation of the foundation.
- Construction of walls.
- Floor arrangement.
- Installation of the coating.
Diagram of the construction of a hexagonal gazebo, side and top view
The drawing is drawn up after determining the dimensions of the future structure. Also, the construction plan helps to determine the amount of material required for construction.
IMPORTANT: The weight of the future gazebo plays an important role, as it allows you to correctly assess the mechanical load on each point of the building. This helps to ensure her stability. The choice of materials for the construction of a future structure also depends on the possible load on the structure. The same applies to the choice of the foundation for the structure.
What tools are used in the construction of a hexagonal arbor?
The builder must have the following tools at hand:
- Machine (circular), hacksaw.
- Plane.
- Hammer and screws (nails).
- Roulette, level.
- Ladder.
- Wooden boards.
- Waterproofing material.
- Bar.
A concrete solution is required under the foundation. For its manufacture, use:
- gravel or sand, cement composition;
- shovel;
- Master OK;
- container for solution;
- concrete mixer or drill with the appropriate attachment.
The project of a hexagonal gazebo made of wooden beams
At the points of the circle outlined in the plan, pillars are mounted, which play the role of a support. For supports, planed timber (10x10cm) is most often used. Crushed stone is poured into the pits, then a layer of sand is about 10 cm and pillars are installed. On the one hand, they are treated with a waterproofing material. Above the level of the floor covering, the length of the supports is identical to the height of the arbor. In the center, the pillar should be shorter than the others. The pits in which the pillars stand are filled with concrete. The composition must freeze: for this, the builder must give him some time, and only then proceed to the arrangement of the floor covering.
The foundation is the basis of any structure
The base of the building is marked with a rope and a wooden bar. In the middle of the gazebo, you need to put a bar, tie a rope to it. Connect the other end to the peg. The length of the string must be in accordance with the drawing (the radius that was calculated according to this plan). The corners of the structure are determined using pegs. After that, a recess is dug for the base of the gazebo. The type of base depends on what material the gazebo is planned from. If it is wood, then the best option would be to create a strip type of foundation. In the case of a massive building structure, it is not forbidden to use a columnar foundation.
The base can be made of sturdy wooden planks
Belt type base: for its arrangement, it is necessary to make 12 formwork panels. They are fixed on top of each other from 6 sides, which is equal to the indicator - a pair of shields on each side. A mortar of cement and sand is harvested in a 1: 3 ratio. Before pouring the solution, reinforcement is installed on the bottom.
Column type base: Gravel is added to the cement-sand mixture. In this composition, the mixture is poured into columns, the minimum number of which must correspond to the number of corners of the gazebo, plus one column remaining in the center of the building. Thus, the columns should be 7 units.
Roofing material is laid on top of the posts, which is used as a waterproofing material.
Gazebo frame
The "skeleton" of the structure is made of small beams, which are connected horizontally. Grooves are created at the joints that connect the material. The grooves are cut so that their thickness is 50% less than the volume of the timber. The frame, which is assembled, is fixed with nails. After that, the frame rests on the reinforcement, in the role of which are the rods.
The process of assembling the frame of the future gazebo
In the place where the foundation and the pillar are joined together, metal plates are used using self-tapping screws. It is best to assemble the frame of the topside on the ground, and then place it on top of the pillars. It is attached by analogy with the bottom: metal plates and a corner. When installing the pillars at each of the stages, they need to be measured using a plumb line. The level is needed only after their installation: they are checked for the possibility of skewing the roof. After the pillars, railings are installed with grooves cut at a predetermined height in the pillars. Crossbars are inserted into the grooves and fixed. After fixing the crossbeams, the frame of the future structure is sheathed. There are many materials for cladding. Consumers most often use the following:
- lining;
- edged boards;
- lattice (decorative).
IMPORTANT: If the builder plans to build a gazebo more than 3 meters in diameter, then it is better to create it in an octagonal shape, with the creation of a columnar type of foundation.
Gazebo roof: what you need to know when installing a roof?
Hexagonal gazebo roof, inside view
The roof of any building plays an important role as it protects against moisture and the adverse effects of the atmosphere. For the manufacture of the roof, it is better to use slats with dimensions of 5X7 cm. They are mounted on the base with an edge and fixed with self-tapping screws. For the end, already pre-cut slats are used to form the correct tie-in. Their ends should be connected in the central part of the structure: there they are fixed with a column. In order to give the frame more stability, additional rails are mounted, which are perpendicularly fixed to the existing ones. Thus, a lathing of wood is created for the installation of the material used in the roof decking. The materials most often used in roofing for summer buildings are tiles, ceramics, soft type corrugated board.
Brazier in a hexagonal gazebo
The construction of a gazebo with barbecue is a more difficult option, but such structures are very popular among consumers.
IMPORTANT: The plan of the foundation and chimney must be included in the drawing of a future gazebo equipped with a barbecue.
Since the grill is a heavy structure in structure, it is installed near a wall or in a corner.
IMPORTANT: the drawing of a gazebo equipped with a barbecue or barbecue is optimally entrusted to a professional. This is due to the fact that the structure must be built in strict accordance with fire safety rules.
The brazier in a hexagonal gazebo is best placed in the center
After the construction of all the elements of the gazebo, it does not matter - with or without a barbecue, it must be treated with special compounds that prevent wood from rotting. Often the gazebo is varnished or the structure is painted with unusual shades.
It is not difficult to build a hexagonal gazebo. The main thing is to correctly draw a drawing of the future structure. To do this, you can contact the specialists. In addition, choose the right material for the gazebo. The most common is a tree, but many summer residents and residents of the Moscow region build gazebos made of bricks, which must be equipped with a barbecue or barbecue. The place for the gazebo must be chosen competently: it is necessary for the structure to organically fit into the general landscape.