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Seasonal buildings significantly expand the public and private space of the owners. A round gazebo with panoramic windows is a worthy confirmation of this. This is not only a secluded, but also an energetically favorable place to relax with your family in the country.
Construction options
The most practical citizens prefer metal structures. The material impresses with plasticity and rich brilliance. It is 3 times lighter than concrete structures, so simple installation is guaranteed even for inexperienced specialists.
Round arbors made of beams are the best option for winter. In such buildings it is always warm and cozy. And if building materials are impregnated with antiseptics even at the stage of laying the foundation, they will last at least 20 years. Supporters of stylish design will certainly like options made of natural stone.
Brick rotundas attract with quality finishes. They lend themselves well to repair and do not require constant maintenance. It happens that personal comfort is more important than decor. Then it is wiser to develop a construction project with a barbecue with your own hands. And since a round base is taken as the basis, it is really possible to install a copper bowl and a barbecue oven in the center of the gazebo.
Each of these buildings contributes to:
- Implementation of bold design solutions.
- A peculiar arrangement of furniture. At the same time, it is better to replace hanging cabinets with functional chests of drawers; instead of a kitchen set, buy a dish organizer.
- Panoramic glazing, thanks to which the rooms are saturated with natural light.
- Organization of business meetings at a large round table. Since this figure means perfection, it is logical to hope for a successful outcome.
Video “Building a wooden gazebo”
From this video you will learn how to build a wooden gazebo with your own hands.
DIY construction
To avoid technical errors, it is better to make a drawing. For this purpose, you can use special computer programs or arm yourself with a sheet of paper and imagination. In any case, the image should detail the dimensions of the support posts and auxiliary structures. The foundation scheme indicating the exact distance between the bars is drawn separately.
A round gazebo can be placed in the center of the courtyard, on the banks of a pond or an artificial reservoir. On the west side it is better to plant juniper, and on the south – wild rose and climbing grapes. Considering that fully glazed gazebos guarantee good visibility of objects anywhere in the room, lush flowering perennials will look good from anywhere.
Before the main work, it is important:
- clear the area from the roots of plants and debris;
- think over the size of the structures and the style of the structure – this will help the ready-made works of designers who can really be remade for themselves;
- make a markup of the territory, taking into account the data of the radius and diameter of the circle of the future building.
Foundation
A columnar base is the best option for such a structure. Its depth depends on the features of the structure itself and the geological characteristics of the soil. In areas with noticeable height differences, it is better to lay a deep foundation. So you will be able to avoid cracks and distortions in the future.
Of the materials, concrete, sand, crushed stone and blocks of standard sizes are useful. If you take a brick as a basis, in no case should you use products with low frost resistance. Before the main work, it is important to prepare the drainage layer and the area for the supports. Then you need to compact the sand cushion and install concrete blocks. It is better to seal the seams with cement mortar, and plaster the outer part of the building material. To waterproof the foundation, you will need bituminous mastic or roofing material.
Parts of beech or larch treated with antiseptics can be used as supports. For greater strength of the base, they should be immersed in a 20-centimeter layer of concrete mortar.
Frame for walls and roof
The side walls of the structure are attached to vertical supports. In order for the gazebo to last at least 30 years, it is better to make them from oak beams with a section of 100×100 mm. The optimal length of the blanks is 2000 mm. And only one of the supporting elements should be slightly larger than 2800 mm. The smooth surface of the products contributes to the high-quality assembly of the frame. Therefore, instead of ordinary sandpaper, it is better to use grinding equipment. This is the best that can be advised for fast wood processing.
In the lower part of the supports, holes 90–110 mm deep must be made to fix the rods. From fasteners, steel corners and galvanized self-tapping screws are required. At the next stage, it is important to align the pillars, and if necessary, support them with temporary lumber braces. At the end of the work, the upper strapping from the board 90×120 mm should be fixed.
Sheathing
It is better to fill the openings between the supports with natural stone or hyper-pressed brick. In buildings with barbecues, one of the walls must be capital. If solid surfaces are not in your plans, install welded railings. Subsequently, they can be sheathed with flexible polycarbonate. The main advantage of this material is good light transmission and light weight.
Due to susceptibility to thermal deformation, buyers are often offered other options:
- vinyl siding with its inherent resistance to aggressive environments, frequent temperature changes, moisture and frost;
- rack structures with different mounting options, they retain heat well and absorb sounds from the street;
- impact-resistant block house;
- lining made of coniferous wood, which lend themselves better to grinding and cutting with special equipment.
Gender
In open-type gazebos, it is more profitable to lay paving slabs, tiles or porcelain stoneware. Unlike wooden coatings, they do not deteriorate under the influence of moisture and temperature changes. In fully glazed structures, you can use natural wood, hemp and linoleum. In brick rotundas, a concrete floor looks better, which means you need a screed on the ground. Before that, it’s important:
- install formwork around the perimeter of the future building;
- prepare a sand cushion and a layer of waterproofing;
- place reinforcement on top of the film;
- mix cement-sand mortar;
- pour concrete, and as it dries, spray the surface with water from time to time;
- fasten the supports.
How to install a brazier
Structures with a chimney and copper bowls for cooking right in the center of a round structure are held in high esteem by most summer residents. In such gazebos, you can simultaneously prepare for exams, solve crossword puzzles and fry barbecue on an open fire.
The optimal distance between the brazier and the sofa is 2 m. At lower rates, the likelihood of accidents increases.
In the choice of functional devices, it is more profitable to give preference to designs with a blower. They contribute to fast, and most importantly, safe cooking in just half an hour.