Ways to shelter gazebos from negative weather conditions. How to close the gazebo from the negative effects of rain and wind Preservation of summer gazebos for the winter with your own hands
An indispensable attribute of rest in the country is a gazebo. This small building allows the owners and their guests to hide from the scorching sun, rain and wind - in summer and snow - in winter. Consider the options for materials that will help close the gazebo without violating the integrity, appearance and design of the structure.
Suitable materials
Today, the assortment and price range of building materials allow you to choose the best option for preparing the structure for winter. Conditionally divided into:
- open;
- purged;
- closed.
Therefore, when choosing materials, it is worth considering the type of construction.
Are applied at a glazing of arbors and terraces of the closed type.
Depending on the functions performed, there are 2 types of glazing with metal profile frames.
However, a warm type of glazing should be chosen only if the room needs to be constantly provided with heat.
A simple and cheap way to protect against snow and rain is the use of a construction awning, which is suitable for an arbor and an open-type terrace.
Thematic material:
The film is a durable material that can easily withstand sudden temperature changes and excessive humidity. She doesn't get wet. However, it does not let the sun's rays into the room. The temperature range recommended for use is from -40 to +75 0 С. The film is resistant to wear. In case of a break, you can apply a patch or glue it. Pretty light in weight. The edges of the awning are equipped with metal rings, with the help of which the material is fastened to the surface of the structure.
The only drawback of the awning is its unaesthetic appearance, so lovers of design solutions and decorativeness should pay attention to other options.
PVC transparent curtains
An inexpensive type of protective shelter for gazebos or terraces, in terms of properties and technical characteristics, is similar to a construction awning. Due to its light weight, it does not cause difficulties during installation. Curtains will protect from gusts of wind, snow and insects.
But do not forget about the need for ventilation inside in order to avoid the formation of a steam room.
The main disadvantage of PVC shelters is its instability to low temperatures. During frosts, stretched curtains begin to crack and narrow, breakthroughs may appear. It is not recommended to use in regions with frosty winters.
Frameless double-glazed windows
Such a stylish shelter of the building, in addition to its unusualness, has many other practical advantages:
Homeowners who want to emphasize the aesthetics and modernity of their summer cottage should opt for this material.
However, the price of construction is not cheap. A square meter of a movable double-glazed window ranges from $150.
They are a novelty among building materials. Their main purpose is to protect the building from the effects of environmental factors.
Marquises are produced in two types.
- Cassette - guarantee the tightness of the room. They move in a U-shaped direction. Resistant to wind gusts.
- Open - due to the rotation of the drum handle, the lowered protective fabric rises. When closed, the reverse occurs.
Awnings have not found wide application among consumers, so they can only be seen on designer structures.
Features and stages of work
When constructing a gazebo, builders use wood, timber, stone, plastic, brick as materials. But it is precisely among consumers that they are in demand. Since they are easy to install, have a long service life and low cost.
But you need to remember that wood is not a moisture resistant material. Therefore, to protect and use the building in winter, you need to properly insulate the walls, ceiling and flooring.
To obtain high-quality thermal insulation, it is worth touching all the elements of the building (floor, walls, roof), using the services of masters, or with your own hands.
Methods for sheathing and insulating the walls of the gazebo
You can protect the walls of the structure from atmospheric precipitation using:
- polycarbonate. A budget option. The market is represented by a wide range of colors. Well transmits the rays of the sun. However, it should be borne in mind that under the influence of high temperatures, it begins to lose shape. It is not recommended to use it as a roof covering, since the sun that has got inside the building forms a greenhouse there.
- living plants. Suitable grapes, ivy and others climbing plants. Tightly adjacent stems form a shade and protection from precipitation in the summer.
- Lattices from a tree. Suitable for sheathing, both the entire height of the walls, and their upper part.
- Blockhouse. To emphasize the contrast of the exterior wall decoration, a blockhouse of different colors or shades is used.
- sunscreen fabrics. Close the structure from the penetration of precipitation. They are produced in the form of a fine mesh or a transparent polymeric material.
Budget options for protecting summer cottages from the influence of the external environment save the financial resources of the owners. And with a little skill and imagination, they will become a stylish family vacation spot at any time of the year.
Every summer resident seeks to spend as much time as possible on his site, and not in the house. It is especially pleasant to sit quietly with your loved ones in nature, with a glass of a cool summer drink. But sometimes the direct rays of the sun or insects interfere with relaxing and getting the most out of passive recreation. In such cases, it is necessary to install a protective grid.
Camouflage (camouflage)
Camouflage or camouflage mesh has long been used not only in military affairs. Previously, tanks, weapons, dugouts were covered with camouflage weaving. Such cover was difficult to detect with the naked eye from a long distance. Today, a gazebo can be covered with a camouflage net, thus creating the effect of an enclosed space. In addition, such a shelter will merge with grass and trees, become part of nature.
Camouflage nets allow you to achieve 85-90% of the shading effect. They are made of special synthetic materials that are not afraid of moisture and do not fade in direct sunlight. The cells of such networks are covered with ribbons that have shades of the surrounding nature - yellow, brown, white, green.
Important! Under constant long-term exposure to ultraviolet radiation, PVC may lose its strength and elasticity. For this reason, a special protective layer is applied to PVC. Therefore, it is important not to remove it when cleaning the canvas.
Today, camouflage nets are one of the most popular types of gazebo shelters. After all, they perfectly protect from sunlight and unwanted neighborly views, are relatively inexpensive and allow you to compactly cover a gazebo of any size and shape. It is important to note that camouflage nets are divided into 2 types (relative to the base on which the production takes place):
- polymers based on capron;
- material that does not have a special reinforcing base.
It should be understood that the service life of the first type of shelter is much longer than the second. Accordingly, the price of a polymer-based network will be higher. 
If we talk about the positive and negative qualities of such shelters for a gazebo, it should be noted that there are much more pluses than minuses. Benefits of camouflage net:
- relatively low price;
- the possibility of purchase in any fishing or hardware store;
- ease of operation (you can cover the gazebo in just a few hours);
- high percentage of shading;
- polymer nets are resistant to high humidity and frequent rains.
Mosquito blackout
Often the material for the manufacture of mosquito nets are polyester or fiberglass. These materials have been relatively recently introduced into mass use and are distinguished by good wear resistance under various weather conditions. The cells of mosquito nets can be so small that even plant pollen cannot get inside the enclosed space (which is very important for allergy sufferers).
Did you know? In ancient Rome, gazebos were built so that you could retire and think about life. Moreover, they were built of marble of the arched type.
Mosquito net manufacturers offer a variety of colors for their products. Thus, consumers can choose a range that will perfectly fit into the existing decor. It is important to note that various methods can be used to attach mosquito nets to a gazebo:
- frame mount - such fastening involves rolling the mesh into an aluminum frame, and then fastening the frame to the contours of the gazebo;
- Pisse method - in this case, the grid will look like a sliding accordion (it will take the form of blinds);
- roller shutter method- shelter, in which the mosquito net is rolled up the roll and, if necessary, lowered again.
The main positive qualities of a darkening mosquito net for an arbor are:
- high degree of strength;
- moisture resistance;
- the canvas can be cut without any problems with any improvised sharp object (relevant when stretching on a gazebo);
- withstands sudden changes in temperature;
- resistance to ultraviolet (does not fade with prolonged exposure to sunlight);
- no unpleasant odor;
- does not burn in case of fire, preventing the further spread of fire.
- a fairly high price per square meter of canvas;
- mosquito nets are difficult to clean from pollution;
- some large birds or other animals can damage the mosquito net.
Wooden decorative
Wooden lattices for gazebos can be made by hand or ordered from the master. The price will depend on the complexity of the execution and the type of wood. So, the price of a linden trellis will far exceed the price of a pine shelter. The fact is that linden is a more durable and reliable material, and is rarely used in woodworking.
Important! During combustion, PVC releases organochlorine compounds, carbon monoxide and other toxic substances. Therefore, when this substance catches fire, the extinguishing operation should be carried out in a gas mask!
The simplest way of execution is a cross lattice of thin rails. Such a lattice is attached to the frame, and the frame is then attached to the contours of the gazebo itself. Often, wooden decorative shelters are covered with a stain or varnish that conveys the natural color of the wood. It should be understood that such shelters will be highly decorative, but protection from sunlight and insects will be slightly lower than in the first two cases. 
The degree of shading will be from 40% to 70% (depending on the size of the grid cells). It is important to note that the smaller the cells, the thinner the slats. And the thinner the slats, the more likely they can be mechanically damaged with the simplest negligence.
The positive qualities of decorative wooden shelters for gazebos are:
- aesthetics and the ability to create an exquisite shelter that fits perfectly into the decorative style of your garden;
- some types of wood can serve you as a lattice for more than 50 years;
- You can make such a shelter yourself, while spending only on building material.
- low degree of protection from the sun and insects compared to camouflage net;
- a fairly high price if you order a ready-made shelter from the master;
- the need to regularly cover the wooden grate with stain, varnish or special paint for wood.
PVC curtains
PVC fabric is made of lavsan material impregnated with polyvinyl chloride. The owners of gazebos with PVC curtains note that such materials reliably protect against extraneous noise, adverse weather conditions (rain, strong wind, snow), dust or pollen. In addition, even the smallest insects are unable to get through PVC curtains. Pavilions with PVC shelter allow you to keep the heat inside, so often the owners install heaters inside.
Did you know? In Pyatigorsk, in the 19th century, a gazebo called "Aeolian Harp" was built. In the center of the structure is a harp that plays various melodies under the influence of the wind.
Such curtains are completely transparent, which makes it possible for vacationers to feel in contact with nature. Moreover, they are lightweight and durable, which allows them to be operated without much difficulty. 
Advantages of PVC curtains:
- relatively low price per square meter of canvas;
- high degree of strength;
- complete isolation from insects and other adverse environmental influences;
- ease of installation;
- long service life;
- PVC curtains withstand temperatures from -40°С to +60°С.
- inability to pass air masses (you have to regularly ventilate the gazebo);
- complete lack of protection from sunlight (PVC curtains are absolutely transparent).
Such a shelter will be a real paradise for lovers of solitude with nature. You don’t need to spend a lot of money on a shelter made of grapes, but it will take a long time to form it. It all depends on the grape variety, but in order for the vine to tightly braid the entire area of the side faces and the ceiling, it takes from 5 to 10 years (much depends on the size of the gazebo itself, the rules for caring for the plant, and the structurally correct design of the supports). Often, the gazebo, which will cover the grapes, is made of metal or wood. The first material is more preferable, since its service life can exceed 100 years.
Some of the most popular grape varieties for sheltering arbors are:
- Lydia
- Alpha;
- Isabel;
- Timur;
- Mukuzani;
- Amethyst;
- Concord.
It is important to note that the decorativeness of the future gazebo will also depend on the grape variety. So, varieties that have large clusters, thick vines and large dense leaves are best suited for decorating a gazebo. In addition, the degree of shading will also depend on the variety. Of course, the grape bush needs proper and timely care, otherwise the risk of losing decorativeness will increase.
Positive aspects of grape shelter:
- high degree of decorativeness;
- constant availability of fresh grapes;
- minimum financial costs;
- good shading.
Important! If grapes will cover the gazebo, then you need to build a special metal frame for it. It is on such a frame that the vine will weave, and you yourself will be able to direct it.
Cons grape shelter gazebos:
- long period of formation;
- the need for constant care of the plant;
- the risk of death of the grapes and the need to re-grow the bush.
Video: shading mesh 85% - for the gazebo
They have always been much more popular than the closed ones. And it is not surprising, because the very idea of such a structure involves close "communication" with nature. But what to do if it suddenly rains or a strong wind blows outside.
In this case, staying in an open gazebo may not be too comfortable. Meanwhile, the way out of this situation is very simple - the installation of glazing. Its modern varieties are made of light, aesthetic and practical materials.
The main purpose of glazing
So, how to close the gazebo from bad weather in the summer or for the winter? When choosing the type of glazing, you need to consider that such structures should:
- reliably protect the interior of the building from adverse weather factors;
- be mobile (easy to open and close);
- be sufficiently strong and durable;
- have an aesthetic appearance
See how beautiful and practical street "houses" glazed with windows of various types can be:
Use of eurowindows
Modern European packages are used for glazing arbors most often. And no wonder. They are relatively inexpensive and almost anyone can buy them.
Glazed gazebos. Photo of a structure fenced with windows on a PVC profile
Warm glazing device
In this case, three-chamber windows are usually used on a PVC, metal-plastic or wooden profile. The first option is cheaper. But wooden profiles look more aesthetically pleasing. By design, windows of both these types are hinged, folding or sliding. You can install them yourself if you wish.
The project of a street building, glazed with windows on a wooden profile
Advice: For a gazebo, it is better to choose hinged - opening outwards - windows or sliding ones.When fencing with multi-chamber double-glazed windows, you should also take care of the insulation of the main structural elements of the structure - the floor, blank walls and ceiling. Only under this condition can the building be used in winter.
Thus, plastic and wooden windows are an excellent answer to the question of how to close the gazebo for the winter. Usually, when they are used, a fireplace is installed inside the structure.
Spacious gazebo with woodgrain PVC windows and a fireplace
cold glazing
Very often, arbors are glazed with an aluminum profile with a tubeless double-glazed window. The advantage of such structures is the ease and the possibility of self-dismantling / assembly if necessary.
Street buildings, glazed with windows on an aluminum profile, look very neat
On a note: Gazebos are also closed with aluminum structures with a single-chamber package. Such glazing is also considered cold. However, when using it, the air temperature inside the gazebo will be 10-15 degrees higher than outside, which is very convenient in spring or autumn.The undoubted advantage of aluminum structures with any number of glasses is strength. Such windows can be used for glazing, including gazebos with very large openings.
Frameless designs
This is one of the most interesting and beautiful varieties of cold glazing. In this case, the glass is attached only to the upper and lower profiles. The vertical support elements either have a very small thickness, or are simply absent. Garden gazebos for summer cottages, glazed with frameless windows, look very stylish and modern.
Beautiful building with panoramic windows
There are frameless designs in which the glass is shifted to one side and folded in the form of a book. The buildings protected by them can be ventilated by opening the doors to a width of 10 cm. Glazed gazebos for summer cottages look quite impressive when using this option.
Frameless glazing when folded
Sometimes frameless sashes move parallel to each other. Some disadvantage of this design is that when using it, it is possible to ventilate the gazebo only in a slit way.
Frameless glazing with parallel sliding sashes
How can you close the openings of the gazebo yet
There are alternative methods of glazing summer cottages. In addition to euro windows, polycarbonate double-glazed windows or roller shutters, as well as PVC film and stained-glass windows, can be used for this purpose.
Use of soft glass
The method of glazing using PVC films is currently becoming more and more popular.
PVC curtains are a great way to protect your gazebo from rain and wind.
Such soft windows for gazebos are much cheaper than glass ones. They perform their main functions very well. Buildings “glazed” in this way also look just wonderful. The film is attached to the racks of the gazebo through special plastic oval eyelets on the swivel brackets.
Gazebo with barbecue. Photo of a structure protected by soft polycarbonate windows
Important: Purchase soft PVC curtains made from a film with a density of at least 630g/m2. Flexible "glasses" made of less durable material are unlikely to last long.The only disadvantage of using flexible windows for gazebos is the need for careful handling. PVC film is not very resistant to punctures and cuts.
PVC film - the material is not very resistant to mechanical damage
Polycarbonate double-glazed windows
This material is more expensive than soft glass. For arbors, however, it fits very well, since the main drawback of the latter - instability to mechanical damage - is devoid of. Windows from it, of course, will last longer.
Outdoor building with barbecue, glazed with polycarbonate
On a note: Today on sale you can find inexpensive and very easy-to-install transparent ready-made polycarbonate double-glazed windows. It is certainly worth thinking about their use to protect the internal space of a summerhouse.roller shutters
A rather interesting type of polycarbonate "glazing" are transparent roller shutters. For a gazebo, they are also very good. Such roller blinds consist of separate translucent slats.
Polycarbonate roller shutters - a great option for a gazebo
stained glass
Just a luxurious gazebo can be made using stained-glass windows with an aluminum profile. They are mounted and operated in the same way as ordinary double-glazed windows. But stained glass windows are, of course, more expensive.
Pergolas with stained-glass windows can actually look very impressive.
As you can see, there are many types of glazing for gazebos. Choose any, and you will make your pastime in this outdoor "house" as pleasant as possible not only on sunny days, but also in bad weather.
For an economic summer resident, this building is second only to a residential building in its significance. In the gazebo you can comfortably accommodate guests, and if necessary, retire yourself and relax after work on the site.
Decorating the landscape, this building becomes a center of attraction for the whole family. In the summer, children play in it, and the housewives prepare their culinary masterpieces. In winter, a compact closed gazebo turns into a warm picnic corner, saving the owners from having to heat a house that has become cold.
Anyone who plans to acquire such a building, we will help you choose the best option. Having considered popular designs, we will give practical recommendations for the independent construction of an “all-weather” gazebo. We hope our article will help you confidently implement your personal project.
Structures of closed gazebos
There are two basic construction options: cold and warm. The cold building protects from wind and rain, but in winter and late autumn it will not be very comfortable in it.
Cold building with a large glazing area - a solution for the summer season
Winter gazebo - the same residential building, but smaller. Here, the walls and roof are insulated, sometimes they make a warm floor, and the window openings are closed with double-glazed windows. A mandatory element of such a structure is a light wood-burning stove or fireplace.
Taking care of the warming of the gazebo, you will get a lot of pleasure, relaxing in it in the winter
Having decided on the design option (cold or warm), consider the materials used for construction:
- wood;
- brick;
- blocks (gas-foam concrete, wood concrete)
- metal.
The wooden base of the frame can be made from timber or logs. A log building is built on the same principle as a log building. The crowns are connected in tiers at the corners, forming walls and a base for the roof.
The crowns of the walls and the columns of the timber make the building aesthetic and cozy.
With regard to design, it should be said that the building, square in plan, loses to the polygonal one. It is more difficult to assemble though. Therefore, it is quite rarely chosen for independent construction.
The hexagonal grill house looks harmonious and balanced
Arbor made of rounded logs is solid and beautiful. To the list of its advantages should be added excellent energy saving and durability.
The beam structure can be given elegance and lightness by increasing the glazing area. If we are talking about year-round operation, then it is necessary to provide for the installation of double-glazed windows in the cost estimate.
Metal is most often used for the manufacture of frames of cold arbors. Its insulation causes a lot of trouble, so for the winter version, the owners usually choose wood or brick.
Elegant design based on a metal frame - a solution for the summer season
The capital structure must be made of stone. This is how practical owners argue. Building the estate, they buy facing bricks so that it is enough for a residential building and a gazebo. Buildings from the same material are harmoniously combined with each other.
Brick construction - a classic of the "gazebo genre"
Aerated concrete and wood concrete blocks are used to build not only housing, but also winter gazebos. This material does not need additional insulation. It holds plaster well, is easily lined with natural stone and sheathed with a blockhouse.
Aerated concrete walls with stone cladding
Next come the combinations of several materials. Some owners close the metal frame with cement-bonded particle boards. Others sheathe the metal with polycarbonate. Someone likes a wooden base finished with plastic siding or a blockhouse.
Facing with a blockhouse is affordable and looks no worse than a natural log house
Foundations
Having run a little ahead in our review, let's return to the basis of the structure - the foundation. For a light structure, which includes all types of gazebos, except for brick ones, a pile or column base would be the best solution. It is quickly erected and economical in terms of material consumption.
Nine screw piles confidently withstand the load from the construction
The wooden frame on which the frame is assembled when using a pile foundation rises above the ground to a height of 20 to 50 cm. This guarantees good ventilation - the main condition for the durability of wood.
The columnar foundation will perfectly cope with the task of transferring the weight of the structure to the ground. All that is required of the owner is to dig several shallow holes (40-60 cm) around the perimeter of the future gazebo. After that, formwork and reinforcement are placed in them, concrete is poured or masonry columns are made of bricks (blocks).
Fans of unconventional solutions put gazebos on car tires, laying them out right on the ground and pouring concrete. Such a base can easily withstand the weight of a light building. However, it does not decorate her appearance.
Tires as formwork for the foundation - "cheap and cheerful"
A brick building should be erected on a strip foundation made of concrete. Under it, they dig a trench 50-70 cm deep and 10 cm wide more than the thickness of the walls. In the basement (above-ground part) of the concrete tape, it is necessary to provide ventilation - holes for ventilation of the floor.
On wet and weak soil, a slab foundation must be laid under the brick walls. In addition to good bearing capacity, it makes it possible to make a warm floor at minimal cost - a very useful option for winter construction.
Roof
The design of the roof of a warm gazebo depends on the material of the frame and walls.
If you chose metal, then the base of the roof will have to be made from a steel profile. For wooden walls, the best option is timber rafters. For a brick building, both metal and wood are equally well suited.
The truss system of a four-pitched (hip) roof made of wood, sheathed with OSB sheets. This type of roof significantly improves the appearance of the building.
The type of roofing depends to a lesser extent on the material of the roof frame. For metal tiles and polycarbonate, you can use both a metal and a wooden base. Soft tiles are placed on OSB board or plywood. Ondulin and polymer-sand tiles are easier to attach to wooden bars than to steel profiles.
Roof made of soft tiles. The inner side, if necessary, is insulated and hemmed.
Windows and doors: how to close openings?
When planning a building, there is always a trade-off between energy savings and window sizes. In the winter building should be warm and comfortable. This is an axiom. And yet visibility - the main advantage of the gazebo, I do not want to sacrifice fuel economy.
The only reasonable way out of the situation is airtight windows. You should not save on them. In a cold building, you can limit yourself to installing double-glazed windows with single glazing. For a warm gazebo, you will have to order two-chamber ones. Despite its small size, in winter the heat loss through the windows is very impressive.
Another important point related to the microclimate is ventilation. Tightness is a "double-edged sword". Having protected ourselves from drafts, we risk turning our place of rest into a greenhouse. Therefore, it is necessary to order double-glazed windows, the design of which provides for ventilation valves or the possibility of turning the shutters for micro-ventilation.
Answering the question of how to close the openings in the gazebo, consider another interesting option - soft windows. They are awnings made of thick frost-resistant film. They can close not only windows, but also all external walls.
Soft windows are a good way to protect an open gazebo from bad weather.
In terms of thermal protection, the film is significantly inferior even to a single-chamber double-glazed window. At the same time, it copes with its main task - protection from rain and wind.
Judging by the average price, the purchase and installation of 1m2 of a turnkey soft window costs 4-5 times cheaper than a plastic one with glazing (1,500 versus 7,500 rubles).
An interesting solution is transparent polycarbonate roller shutters. These designs are not cheap. However, due to the possibility of remote control using a remote control, they are in demand among homestead owners.
Transparent rolling shutters - press the button and the room is closed from the weather
Those who are used to doing everything with their own hands choose protective screens made of wooden frames for windows. Having fixed them on hinges to the top of the opening, they get a simple and reliable design.
Swivel wooden frames are an inexpensive way to make an outdoor gazebo all-weather
For the same purposes, you can use transparent sheet polycarbonate. It is fixed in wooden or metal frames and inserted into the guide profile. This is how original sliding windows are obtained. With their help, you can adjust the degree of ventilation, closing the room from strong wind and rain.
Sliding frames filled with transparent polycarbonate
DIY construction
As an example, consider the stages of mounting a warm gazebo on a foundation of screw piles.
Step one- laying the support beam, to which the frame racks will be attached with the help of steel perforated plates (corners). The bars are joined at the corners in a half-tree way. This means that their ends are cut to half the thickness, after which they are laid one on top of the other and fastened with self-tapping screws.
step two— installation of racks. This operation requires the use of a level to control verticality.
Step Three- installation of the upper strapping beam, fixing the racks. It is attached to them through steel plates with holes for self-tapping screws.
Until the structure gains sufficient rigidity due to the installation of wall panels, the posts at the corners must be fixed using braces.
Step Four- installation of floor beams along the upper belt of the frame. Roof trusses will be attached to them.
It is most convenient to assemble them on the ground according to a ready-made template. To increase rigidity, the rafter legs are tied with a horizontal puff board.
Step Five- installation of extreme end trusses. They are fixed with struts to the floor beams and a long board is nailed. She performs the task of a guide. Ordinary truss structures are exposed and fixed along it.
Step Six- stuffing of the crate from boards with a section of 25x100 mm. Simultaneously with this work in the gazebo of a closed type, it is possible to lay a brick brazier.
step seven. If bituminous tiles are chosen for the roof, then OSB will have to be laid along the crate. It is best suited as the basis for a soft roof and significantly increases the rigidity of the truss structure.
Step eight. A lining under soft tiles is attached to chipboards using bituminous glue. It plays the role of additional protection against heavy rain with wind.
Step nine. The frame is sheathed from the inside with an OSB board and a strapping railing beam is attached to it. Stiffening bars are cut crosswise between the uprights. After that, a heater is laid in the resulting space and sewn up from the outside with plates.
Step ten. In our example, a wooden frame was installed on a foundation without a joist for a wooden floor. Instead, paving slabs will be laid on a compacted layer of dry sand.
Before starting this work, the support beam must be antiseptic with impregnation. Having compacted the sand with a vibrotamper, you can proceed with the installation of tiles.
Anyone who wants to make a warm electric floor must purchase extruded polystyrene foam in advance and lay it on compacted sand. After this operation, you can pour a leveling screed from cement mortar. After giving him a week to gain strength, you can lay paving slabs on the glue.
The final operation is the installation of double-glazed windows and entrance doors in the openings.
Pavilions are built for the purpose of comfortable outdoor recreation, protection from the sun, rain and wind. This is what distinguishes them from a simple canopy. If you built a simple version and did not pay attention to the material for wall cladding, it will be uncomfortable to sit inside during bad weather: drops of slanting rain will fall on you, the wind will blow.
Pergolas are divided into several types: fully open, partially closed (or blown) and completely closed. In this article we will tell you different ways to close the walls of the gazebo.
The windows are covered with transparent PVC curtains.
Wall cladding options
There are many options for closing the gazebo from the wind:
- Polycarbonate- a simple and inexpensive option that transmits the sun well. There are completely transparent and colored types.
Sliding polycarbonate walls
- Lattice made of wooden slats. You can easily make it with your own hands from simple boards.
wooden lattice
- Wooden lining or blockhouse. Usually she is sheathed with walls under the railing. For beauty, the cells are divided into triangles with boards of a contrasting color, as in the photo below.
Sheathing the walls of the gazebo clapboard
- planed board- similar to the previous version, but for a beautiful docking, you will need to cut quarters.
Prepared quarter boards
- Hedge. If you need to create shade and hide from the sun, then the best option is to plant grapes, ivy or any other loach.
Planting ivy at the gazebo
- Glass windows are a good option for those who want a warm gazebo to use all year round. In winter, you can store garden tools in it. Windows can be made standard hinged, or retractable, as in a train.
Glazed gazebo
- Reed or vine- a good option, how to close the gazebo from the wind, while maintaining the flow of fresh air. If necessary, they can be made with a lifting mechanism.
Reed panel
- Curtains they are mainly used to create a decorative effect, imitation of a tent, or combined with other types. Often they are used on the summer terraces of restaurants.
Beautiful curtains in the gazebo
- Use of special sun protection fabrics. This is the best option than to close the gazebo from rain, sun, wind and snow. There are mesh fabrics with a fine structure that completely hide the view from the outside, as well as completely transparent polymer types. The price for 1 square meter of such fabrics starts from 500 rubles.
sunscreen fabric
- You can also embellish the walls of the gazebo with the help of balusters.. Only here it will not bring practical effect.
Railing with balusters
Often these methods are combined to obtain a beautiful effect. Below we consider the process of wall cladding with the most popular options.
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- Winter gazebos
Sheathing the frame with clapboard
Fastening the lining on the frame from the rail
To sheathe a wooden frame with clapboard, you need to install vertical racks of the gazebo and fix the railing. The cells under the railing will be sheathed with clapboard, and an open space will remain at the top.
To fasten it, you need to fill a rail around the perimeter of the cell. Then the lining is nailed to them from the inside with the help of small nails on the side into the groove at an angle.
Advice! Leave a small gap above the floor to improve ventilation and remove moisture from the inside.
wood mesh
A decorative lattice usually closes the space in the upper part of the walls, under the roof. Climbing plants will grow well on such a grid if it is made to the full height of the gazebo.
Homemade wooden trellis
It is very easy to make it with your own hands, for this you need to cut a lot of thin strips of the same thickness, and nail them indented at one angle. If desired, you can attach a second cross layer of battens to create a diamond mesh.
You can also find on sale many ready-made mesh options from various types of wood, wicker and painted types.
Polycarbonate sheathing
Installation instructions for polycarbonate on a vertical surface:
Installation of polycarbonate on thermal washers
- Polycarbonate is mounted on top of the frame on special thermal washers or self-tapping screws through rubber gaskets.
- For fastening, holes are pre-drilled, with an indent of at least 4 cm from the edge.
- A special film is applied to its outer layer, which protects it from destruction due to sunlight, so be sure to fasten the sheets with the film outward (it must be removed before installation).
- The inner cells must be positioned downwards when fastened, so that condensate can drain off. In the lower part, a perforated plug is attached to the end, and the upper end is hermetically sealed with an end profile.
- If a hermetic connection is required (for example, with a roof), special accessory profiles are used.
The scheme of mounting polycarbonate on the frame
- Please note that polycarbonate is not the best option than covering the roof of the gazebo, as it transmits a lot of ultraviolet rays, and it will be hot inside, like in a greenhouse. To do this, it is better to use non-translucent materials: profiled sheet, metal tile, flexible tile, ondulin.
Note! It is impossible to overtighten the polycarbonate attachment points, it must move freely during thermal expansion, otherwise it will deform. To do this, the drilled holes should be 2-3 mm larger than the diameter of the screw leg.