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Cooking meat outdoors is one of the most popular ways to relax in a summer cottage. Most people use the barbecue. We recommend paying attention to the Finnish gazebos – structures with an exquisite appearance, in which all conditions for a good rest are created. Cooking meat on coals indoors is more convenient and cozy.
What is a Finnish gazebo
The Finnish house is a closed type structure, inside of which there is a hearth and a chimney. Gatherings with friends fit perfectly here, often this pastime is combined with cooking on an open fire.
Externally, the grill house looks impressive – it is a full-fledged building with individual architecture. Basically, they buy a ready-made structure, but in order to save money, you can build a structure yourself. The grill gazebo will become not only a place to relax, but also decorate the landscape design of the cottage.
A characteristic feature of the design is the presence inside the hearth for frying. This creates a special atmosphere of comfort, because even bad weather conditions will not interfere with barbecue.
Video “Installing a barbecue grill in a Finnish gazebo”
From this video you will learn how to install a barbecue grill in a Finnish gazebo with your own hands.
What to build from
What material to use for the construction of the structure depends on the result that you want to get. Grill houses need a solid foundation, it is best to make it from reinforced concrete, using a reinforcing mesh to strengthen it. Professionals note that it is better to invest in a good foundation and save on further work. A solid foundation is a guarantee of durability of the structure. The choice of material for the base depends on the characteristics of the soil.
The frame of the building is assembled from wood, less often a stone gazebo is erected. The first option looks more aesthetic, but there is a risk of material fire. Bricks are more durable, look great, but their price leaves much to be desired.
An important component of the gazebo is the grill. For its construction, you will need a heat-resistant brick.
The walls are built from different materials, usually wood, stone, brick, foam concrete are used for this. The material must be wear-resistant, beautiful in appearance and retain heat in the room, which will allow it to be used even in cold weather. An arbor made of adobe looks interesting. If you have chosen a tree, you first need to build a frame on which the material will be installed in the future.
For roofing use slate, metal profile, tile or wood. If the design is lighter, a polycarbonate canopy, an awning, is great.
Do-it-yourself house
In order not to buy a ready-made structure, you can build it yourself. First you need to draw up a project, take into account in it the size of the gazebo, the features of its interior. This will help determine the amount of material, and it is much better to act according to the developed algorithm. Also, do not forget to prepare the tool.
By approaching the construction with your own hands seriously, you will be able to build a beautiful and comfortable grill house. Initially, choose a place for the structure, decide on the area. Then you need to draw up drawings based on the calculations. Take measurements on a flat surface of the area where the gazebo will be, and in three-dimensional space.
A brief schedule of work on the construction of the Finnish gazebo:
- We do markup.
- We remove the top layer of soil, remove vegetation, debris.
- We pour the foundation.
- Installing the frame.
- We fabricate and install roofs.
- We cover the grill house from the outside.
- Install doors and windows as needed.
- We carry out installation of the furnace, chimney.
It turns out a comprehensive plan, so a couple of extra hands in the work will not hurt.
Basis
The foundation is an important part of any building. That is why it must be as reliable as possible. Much depends on the main building material that is used to build the gazebo. If it is a tree, a particularly complex foundation will not be needed. Given that there will be an open fire inside the room, it can even act as a floor.
Having chosen a location for the house, we mark the hexagonal perimeter. To do this, use twine, pegs. Do not forget that the platform for the foundation is larger than for the gazebo itself. We remove the top layer of the earth from the intended territory. We fill the area with rubble, sand, ram and level. On the resulting base lay paving slabs. In the gap between the tiles, we fill up the composition based on cement with sand. All this is filled with water, let dry.
Walls
Using wood, you need to apply an antiseptic on it – this will protect the material from rapid decay. Then we build the base of the frame in the form of a hexagon from planed timber. We fix it in half a tree and connect it to the foundation with anchors. Next, you will need eight wooden racks from a bar 10×10 cm and a length of 25 cm. In a vertical position, we install them at the corners of the base, two in the doorway. Of the fasteners, we will use metal corners, self-tapping screws. We carry out the upper strapping by analogy with the lower one.
If there are doors and windows, install them. The part of the walls that remained open is upholstered with glued laminated timber. We insulate the inner layer: expanded polystyrene, mineral wool are suitable.
When building a Finnish gazebo made of bricks, we simply perform standard masonry, observing the shape of the house.
Roof
To build a hexagonal roof, we need a truss system for the shape of a tent. In the middle of the roof you need to leave a place for the chimney. Because of this, the rafters are attached to a hexagon made of timber with a side of 29 cm.
Alone, the truss system is easier to assemble on the ground. We fasten the prepared six rafters from the board with metal corners to the hexagon, make cuts on them for optimal shrinkage on the upper harness. We raise the rafters, fasten them. Next, we carry out the crate with a 4×4 cm beam.
You should end up with the following layers:
- rafter;
- vapor barrier film;
- heater;
- waterproofing;
- OSB board;
- lining carpet;
- roofing material.
There are various materials used for roofing on the market.
Gender
If the gazebo is made of wood, then you can not bother much with the floors. In this case, we lay the tiles on the foundation. Only in such a design in winter it will be quite cool.
When building a closed house, there is another option. From wooden beams we make the base of the floor, then we lay boards or chipboard. It remains to lay linoleum or lay out the coating with non-slip tiles. Clinker tiles can be used for interior and exterior surfaces.
Bake
The hearth for frying is an indispensable component of the Finnish gazebo. It is better to buy a grill or barbecue already assembled, it should not be difficult to choose it. In addition, it is made in accordance with fire safety standards. Often the kit comes with a countertop, a set of fasteners, etc.
We mount the lower cabinet in the center on the floor tile. We fix the chimney to the hexagon, with which the ends of the rafters are connected. We bring the hood bell to the upper pipe.
Finish
To emphasize the original look of the grill house, it is important to pay due attention to its decoration. Wooden benches will successfully complement the interior, the seats can be decorated with bedspreads, and pillows can be laid out.
The Finnish house is the case where the flight of fancy is unlimited. You can change the appearance of the structure both inside and out.
Classic ways to emphasize the design of the gazebo: paint, install furniture and washbasin, hang pictures, etc.
The grill house is more than just a grilling area. The gazebo conveys a special atmosphere of comfort, one feels unity with nature.
A warm and comfortable room will become a favorite place to relax, because here in any season you can drink a glass of wine with friends, fry a barbecue and look at the starry sky.