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A do-it-yourself corner gazebo is good because it does not require special investments and any specific knowledge or skills. The shape and size of a functional garden building depend on the availability of free space on the territory of the summer cottage.
Advantages and types of corner construction
The busy rhythm of life in megacities negatively affects human health. Nervous tension, stressful situations, sleep disturbance and frequent headaches are the result of overwork, when the body itself speaks of the need for rest. You can relax, unwind, gain vitality and energy in the country. But not always the territory of the summer cottage allows you to equip a sufficient number of functional areas.
An angular garden gazebo is a rational solution for small summer cottages. It will fit into almost any corner of the garden plot with minimal space costs. If the territory allows you to equip a spacious building, often a garden gazebo is combined with a summer kitchen, a children’s playground or a recreation area. The intended purpose of an architectural object depends on the capabilities and preferences of the owner of the cottage.
According to the type of construction, the structure is open, semi-closed and closed. As for 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 two walls that form a corner are open.
Benefits of a corner garden gazebo:
- Minimum requirements for the availability of free space and saving space in a summer cottage.
- aesthetic appeal.
- A variety of designs by type of structure, size and shape.
- The possibility of zoning the internal space due to the presence of symmetrical side “wings”.
- Minor financial outlay.
- The ability to use various building materials: wood, metal, polymer plastic and even various improvised materials.
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 gazebo.
How to build a simple gazebo
The popularity of the corner garden gazebo is growing rapidly. An open type of structure is installed separately on the territory of a summer cottage, semi-closed and closed structures – close to a country house. In this case, the gazebo should be away from various outbuildings. When choosing a place, 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, the preparation of a working tool and the drawing up of a drawing of a 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 mounting the gazebo. Specialized computer programs will come to the rescue: AutoCAD, CorelCAD, NanoCAD, Compass-3D, etc.
Base
Foundation preparation is the first stage in the construction of a garden gazebo. For overall structures, a solid foundation is required – it can be a strip foundation or the use of screw and bored piles as supports. When erecting light buildings, you can get by 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 bars measuring 100×100 or 150×150 cm 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 step is the installation of the frame structure. Support poles are attached to the wooden platform. Parallel to the lower harness, wooden slats are installed and fixed to the supports. Metal fastening plates and self-tapping screws are used as fixing elements.
For cladding the walls of a garden gazebo, they use an edged board, corrugated board, eurolining, siding or polycarbonate, which is now popular.
Roof
The erection of the roof is the final stage of construction. First, the upper harness is formed from a wooden beam. Then the rafter system is assembled and the roof is laid. The roof of a country arbor can be single or gable, domed, arched, polygonal. Sheathe the roof with cellular or monolithic polycarbonate, wooden boards, metal tiles and other roofing materials.
Gender
Corner garden gazebo assembled. It’s time to move on to the functional content and decorative design of the country house.
For flooring, a “sorokovka” board is used, which is pre-treated with flame retardants and antiseptics. To give the tree an aesthetic appeal, the board is coated with paint or varnish. A floor made of ceramic or tile laid on a wooden flooring will look good. But the most practical option is the use of a polymer-based decking board as a 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.
Barbecue installation
What can be a gazebo without barbecue, you ask? It is recommended to supplement the gazebo in the country with a fireplace, a stationary outdoor stove, a barbecue or a barbecue. At the same time, the design of the brazier can be both stationary and portable.
The basis of the structure is laid out from building concrete blocks. We are talking about foam blocks, gas silicate, ceramic, polymer, wood concrete and cinder blocks. For facing the structure, refractory tiles, glazed or facade bricks, natural or artificial stone are used.
Finish
You can decorate the interior space and exterior walls at your discretion. The design looks interesting with fabric drapery, floral arrangements and various lighting fixtures. 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 pre-planned action plan and a draft drawing with dimensions will help to avoid many common mistakes during construction.