For almost every person, a dacha is a second home or a favorite vacation spot. Caring for a garden and vegetable garden, as well as performing construction work in a house, are labor-intensive processes that require financial investment and physical labor. The gazebo is not only a beautiful addition to the site, but also serves as a wonderful place to relax. When choosing materials for building a gazebo, most people prefer wood. Making your own gazebo will save you a lot of money.

The main advantages of wooden gazebos:

1. Beauty. Undoubtedly, the creative abilities of ordinary people are sometimes pleasantly surprising.
2. Environmentally friendly. Wood does not contain harmful substances.
3. Reasonable price. Wood can be easily purchased at hardware stores at an affordable price.
4. Easy to use. Wood is quite easy to work with and does not require special professional skills.
5. At high temperatures, especially in summer, wooden gazebos do not heat up.

The disadvantages include:

• Fragility. The tree may be subject to rot and the likelihood of damage from wood-boring beetles is high. To extend its service life, you need to remove fallen leaves from the floor at the end of the summer season to avoid rotting. It is also necessary to treat wooden surfaces with special antiseptic compounds; this is done immediately upon completion of construction, but before painting/varnishing wooden structures. Cracks that appear over time must be filled with putty. In winter, to protect the gazebo, the roof should be covered with stretch film and it is advisable to move all unnecessary items indoors.
• High flammability. Due to the high risk of fire, it is unsafe to install barbecues and braziers in the gazebo. The likelihood of a fire is reduced when wood is treated with special compounds that minimize the risks of such a disaster.

At the preparatory stage, it is necessary to choose the location, size and type of structure, construction style and building materials. The choice of gazebo size depends on the main purpose of constructing the structure. For family or friendly gatherings, a large gazebo is needed; for personal needs, a small one is enough.

Selecting a location is a responsible process. The durability of the structure depends on this factor. If a structure is built in a lowland, then due to frequent rainfall it may rot. The wind protection factor is also important. Endless drafts are unlikely to bring pleasure from gatherings in the gazebo. From a landscape design point of view, the view from the proposed gazebo should be good. The ideal option is to build a structure deep in the garden.

For complete harmony, it is necessary that the gazebo be consistent with the style of building the house, otherwise such dissonance will stand out strongly on the site.

Gazebos can be classified according to the following criteria:

• by type of construction;
• according to form.

Common shapes are: rectangular, hexagonal and round.

According to the type of gazebo, they can be divided into open, semi-closed and closed. Closed canopies are universal for use at any time of the year. Semi-enclosed gazebos resemble a small house.

An important nuance is to take into account the style of construction in accordance with the landscape design. The most common styles of gazebos include classic, Victorian, rustic, oriental and custom.

The classic style of construction is characterized by clear lines. The design is based on hexagonal and quadrangular bases.

The Victorian style is characterized by decorative and ordinary plants, so when building with this nuance in mind, the base of the gazebo is built together with a special lattice.

The oriental style differs from others in the shape of the roof and extraordinary ornaments.

Having decided on the style and appearance of the proposed gazebo, it is necessary to draw up drawings. Thanks to them, you will be able to understand how to make the necessary construction. A correctly drawn up project will help save time when constructing a structure, calculate the exact amount of required building materials, and take into account all the nuances before starting construction in order to obtain a high-quality and durable structure.

The project diagram must include a view of the proposed structure from all sides, indicating dimensions.

In accordance with the planned wooden structure project, the construction process requires the presence of the following materials:

• wooden blocks;
• piles;
• boards;
• cement;
• crushed stone;
• sand;
• nails or screws;
• metal corners;
• materials for roofing;
• fittings;
• brick;
• roofing felt

The necessary tools are:

• hammer;
• chisel;
• drill/screwdriver;
• spanners;
• electric plane;
• Circular Saw.

After the preparatory stage, the process of performing construction work follows, which includes the sequential implementation of steps:

1. Clearing and leveling the construction site. At this stage, you need to clear the area of ​​debris, cut down trees and bushes if necessary, and level the area.
2. Choice of foundation. A properly laid foundation is the basis for the success and durability of a building. There are such base options - strip, slab and columnar. The simplest and not requiring large financial investments is columnar. To do this, it is necessary to mark the territory of the future gazebo with wooden posts and ropes stretched between them. Then remove the top soil layer from the selected area to a depth of at least 0.5 m. After this, lay sand (10 cm), crushed stone (10 cm), and concrete mortar (30 cm) in successive layers. This solution is made from sand, crushed stone and cement. Next, lay a layer of roofing felt on the concrete layer. Then you need to make brick columns in three or four rows in order to create space between the ground and the gazebo to avoid rotting of the wood. At the final stage of creating the foundation, you need to re-apply a layer of roofing material.
3. Floor installation. To accomplish this task, you need to choose the option of installing the floor: on the base of the structure or taking into account the walls that rest on the floor. The second option is quite simple. For flooring, wooden beams are used, treated with layers of copper sulfate to prevent them from rotting and being eaten by insects.
4. Construction of the frame and roof. When performing such work, it is important to focus on the load-bearing beams, because they are responsible for the stability of the gazebo. When assembling the frame, wooden boards and beams are used. The load-bearing supports are mounted from wooden blocks. The basis of the frame is made up of special beams that are placed on concrete blocks. Floor joists and vertical posts are attached to the base of the structure. To the frame - vertical posts, using metal corners and self-tapping screws. To position the base vertically, it is necessary to use special supports. When building the frame, so-called top frames (special horizontal beams) are used. The easiest way to build a roof is to use wooden logs, which create geometric shapes for the building.
5. Wall cladding. At this construction stage, the choice of material is important: sheet metal, boards, slate and others. The main disadvantage when choosing sheet material is the lack of sound insulation, especially in rainy weather. The simplest option is to use wall cladding using wooden boards. Depending on the style and design of the planned structure, you can make solid or lattice walls.
6. Improvement of the gazebo. The final stage is filling and creating the necessary interior of the resulting structure.

The choice of furniture and the availability of electricity depend on the desire and imagination of the owner.

Video

Photo: original gazebos

Scheme

The diagrams will help you design your own wooden gazebo:

A beautiful DIY wooden gazebo is a stylish and practical small architectural form that will help decorate your garden plot in any design direction. This is a comfortable place to relax in nature at any time of the year - choosing the right type of structure will help you enjoy the functionality of the gazebo not only in the summer.

Wood is the most practical material for creating a frame:

• wood is easy to process using accessible tools;
• the material allows you to embody almost any style and shape;
• wood is an environmentally friendly material;
• subject to proper processing, it perfectly tolerates external influences - moisture, temperature changes;
• The advantages of wood include high strength and durability.

Types of gazebos

According to the criterion of operating characteristics and functional load, the following are distinguished:

According to the criterion of design features:

According to the criterion of location on the site:

How to choose a gazebo style?

Depending on the style of landscape design and the residential building on the site, you can choose the appropriate gazebo option:

Do-it-yourself summerhouses are represented by two of their distant relatives:

DIY gazebos: where to start?

If you have chosen a style and design option, you should choose a location for the structure. Depending on the size and shape of the site, the dimensions of the small architectural structure depend. Consider the purpose for which you are installing the structure:

• large family feasts in summer and winter or all year round;
• garden plot decoration;
• a convenient place for drinking tea in the summer;
• holidays in large groups on holidays or weekends.

In the first case, you should choose a secluded place, not very close to a residential building, so that unfriendly gatherings do not interfere with the rest of those who are in the house. Especially if several generations live in the house. As a decoration, the gazebo is installed so that it fits as harmoniously as possible into and emphasizes its features.

A gazebo for feasts can be made in a closed form, equipped inside with a fireplace, a lighting system, and installed heating appliances. If you install it close to your home, you can quickly transport food and dishes prepared in the kitchen.

How to make or garden plot? It is worth paying attention to the recommendations.

Select the location for construction according to the following criteria:

• the area should not be subject to flooding;
• preferably a flat, open place;
• You should not install a gazebo next to outbuildings and.

Photos and drawings of wooden gazebos with your own hands will help you choose the best option:

Foundation and walls for the gazebo

Depending on the type of soil, the purpose of constructing the building, and its parameters, we choose the type of foundation: slab, columnar, strip. A massive structure needs a strong and reliable foundation.

Wall options:

• wooden beam;
• boards;
• whole logs;
• slats.

If you are a professional, it will not be difficult to build a structure of complex shape, round or 6-gonal. For a beginner, we recommend starting with a simple, square or rectangular gazebo with lattice walls - it looks elegant and stylish.

Building a gazebo from timber with your own hands - video

DIY gazebo: drawings and dimensions

Let's look at the features of building a small, open wooden gazebo. Characteristics of the future design:

• size: 3x3 meters;
• height of the structure to the top – 3.5 meters;
• 4-pitched roof;
• columnar foundation.

The initial stage for the construction of a gazebo

Preparing the site for construction. It needs to be cleared, excess vegetation removed, and the surface leveled. The size of the plot should be one and a half meters larger on each side than the building itself. A do-it-yourself gazebo made of natural wood should be protected from flooding.

We buy materials for the gazebo

For a square building of 3x3 meters, you need to purchase timber in several cross-section options:

• 10x10 cm: 3-meter beams in the amount of 5 pieces for the base; 4 pieces 2.3 meters long for supports, 5 pieces meter long for the construction of the entrance, 3 pieces for strengthening and rigidity of the structure, for the center of other sides of the structure.
• 10x4 cm: for the roof - 8 pieces of 2 meters each, 7 beams of 3 meters each for piping and railings, beams of 2 pieces in sizes 1 and 4.3 meters (roof cross and railings).

To create a gazebo other than timber:

• solid floorboard: 4 cm thick, 9 sq. m;
• lining in the amount of 20 sq. m;
• wooden slats;
• inch for roof sheathing;
• roofing;
• bricks and cement;
• 5 kg of nails and screws;
• special processing agents for wood (about 15-20 liters).

Installation of a columnar foundation

How to build a gazebo with your own hands? It is very important to build the foundation correctly.

The optimal type for a small, open building is columnar. In this case, brick was chosen for it.

What is needed to install a columnar foundation:

• item for digging holes for posts: a drill or an ordinary shovel;
• level for leveling;
• roulette;
• material for posts;
• cement;
• steel reinforcement to strengthen the structure;
• roofing felt for waterproofing the bottom of a wooden gazebo.

Want to save money? If you have already used bricks, you can use them for the foundation.

A drawing is presented according to which the area for installing the gazebo should be marked.

It is necessary to dig holes at the points where the foundation pillars will be installed. The last row of bricks should be at ground level. Before laying the brick, you need to create a cushion that is placed at the bottom of the hole. The pillow is made of crushed stone or sand.

Using a hydraulic level, it is necessary to level the plane of the brick pillars. To ensure the rigidity of the structure, reinforcement bars must be inserted into the corner posts.

Considering the size of the building, the result should be 9 columns: 4 corner, 4 intermediate between the corners, 1 central.

The supports should be located under the side walls every 2 meters. Considering that brick was chosen as the material for the supports, the holes need to be dug with a shovel, they should have a square shape. Recommended depth – 50 cm (not less). A hand drill is used if the posts are made, for example, from metal pipes.

For the base, beams with a cross section of 10x10 cm were purchased in the amount of 5 pieces. The reinforcement that remains on the surface of the posts is placed in a hole drilled in the corner beams.

In order to connect the beams at their intersections, you can use the “half-tree” fastening technique. If everything is done according to technology, the result will be a reliable, durable structure.

Installation of the floor in the gazebo

The design can be made with or without a floor. Floor installation requires a foundation.

If there is no floor, you need to prepare a platform for the gazebo, finished with paving slabs and paving stones. The option without creating a special area is also allowed for summer open buildings.

Now consider the option with a foundation and floors. Installation is carried out after the foundation is completely completed and strengthened. What you need for the floor:

• beam;
• edged board;
• tools: hammer, drill, level, jigsaw;
• nails.

The easiest way to create floors is in a square or rectangular gazebo. The first step is to install timber around the perimeter of the base. Fastening is carried out using reinforcement that protrudes from the foundation.

The next step is to install logs every 30-40 cm. The floor should not be inclined, so you need to use a level.

And the last thing is covering the floor with boards.

To treat wood, it is necessary to use special substances to protect it from rotting and the negative influence of insects.

Frame installation

For the frame, logs 2.3 meters long with a section of 10x10 cm are intended:

1. The surface of the beams should be smooth; an electric plane can be used to process the surface.
2. It is necessary to make cuts to attach the roof rafters. The thickness of the cut depends on the thickness of the planks.
3. In the corners of the gazebo there is reinforcement that must be mounted on support posts. To do this, you need to make a small hole at the end of the post - about 1 cm in diameter.
4. The posts must be absolutely straight and vertical - you need to use a level to check the post's position.
5. The position of the pillar is secured using first rough and then finishing struts made of timber.

In addition to wood, PVC or steel pipes are used for the frame. Polymer materials do not require special protection against rotting.

Installation of a roof for a gazebo and lining with clapboard

Construction process:

1. For the roof, a cross is formed from wooden beams. To connect, you can use the “half-tree” technique.
2. Cuts are made at the edges of the boards to connect with similar cuts on the supports.
3. It is recommended to use a special block to enhance the strength and durability of the connection.
4. The structure is installed on supports.

After the frame is assembled, it is necessary to install the pillars and railings.

It is planned to create a 4-slope roof and cover it with bitumen shingles.

To create the roof, we use 10x10 cm timber - an 8-sided section about 80 cm long is made from it. Makes a cut in the timber for the first 2 planks. This is a column that will be fixed in the central part of the cross; it will ensure the strength of the future roof.

2 rafters are connected using the half-tree method and fixed in the grooves. We then attach the second pair of rafters to the central post. The entire structure is assembled on the ground.

When 2 pairs of rafters are secured, we attach 4 more planks so that their lower ends lie on a bunch of outer posts.

If winter in your area is characterized by heavy snowfall, you should consider additional roof reinforcement. You need to add support posts between the corner supports, above the center foundation posts.

Now you can move on to covering the gazebo with clapboard and roofing work.

To cover the gazebo, we chose clapboard and special fasteners for its simple and aesthetic fastening. The roof is made of wood - planks up to 3 cm thick. We gradually cover all the roof slopes with these planks.

It is imperative to take care of creating a drain - the lower strips must protrude beyond the rafters by at least 10 cm.

In the future, the roofing covering will be laid on top of the sheathing. The choice of roofing depends on stylistic nuances and financial capabilities.

The open parts of the gazebo, which are not covered with clapboard, can be decorated with thin wooden planks fixed crosswise.

Since the work is carried out with wood, care must be taken to protect the structure from the negative influence of external factors. Wood is treated with special substances to protect it from rotting.

Alternative option: log walls

Projects for building a gazebo at the dacha involve the use of logs to create side walls.

If you choose logs for the walls of the gazebo, keep in mind that you do not need a frame. The actual laying of logs in rows begins immediately. The first row is attached to a base protected by waterproofing. Fastening the corners is done by creating grooves at the ends. Docking is carried out at the corners. The number of rows depends on the project - for an open-type structure, 3-4 rows are enough.

What material to choose for the roof?

The material that will cover the roof of the gazebo must meet a number of requirements:

• resistance to moisture and temperature changes;
• high level of strength with low weight;
• durability;
• providing protection from precipitation (especially if the gazebo is closed and will be used in the autumn-winter period);
• stylistic match, if the house is covered with soft bitumen shingles, it is naturally better to use it for the gazebo.

The calculation of the roof truss system depends on the choice of roofing material, so you need to think through all the points in advance. The weight of the future structure, which also takes into account the roof, influences the choice of foundation type.

When choosing, consider the type of gazebo, its style and purpose.

What roofing options can be used for a wooden gazebo:

Foundation options for gazebos

Above is an example of the technology for installing a columnar foundation. This type combines practicality and ease of installation. There may be two more types of bases for a wooden gazebo in your arsenal:

High-quality execution of the gazebo is the key to its durability and aesthetics.

Video about building a wooden gazebo with your own hands

Preface

There is probably not a single summer resident or simply the owner of his home who would not like to acquire a light building for recreation. Having built a gazebo out of wood with your own hands, you can celebrate any holiday in it with such a mandatory attribute of any country holiday as a barbecue.

Preparatory stage

Such a building allows you to take a break from worries and enjoy a pleasant atmosphere in the shade, in the fresh air with friends. Affordable price and ease of processing have made wood the most popular material for building gazebos. Having some skills in wood processing and a minimal set of tools, each person will be able to build a wooden gazebo with their own hands, based on their own preferences and tastes. Let's consider the option of building a semi-open simple gazebo made of timber.

For construction you will need the following tools and materials:

• chainsaw or hacksaw,
• axe,
• electric planer and chisel,
• tape measure, building level, hammer and screwdriver,
• shovel,
• timber for the racks of the upper and lower trim with a section of 150 x 150 mm,
• timber for elements of the roof rafter system of a smaller section,
• sheathing boards or timber (depending on the roofing material chosen to cover the roof),
• roofing covering (slate, corrugated sheeting, metal tiles and much more),
• lining for wall cladding,
• timber or board for railings,
• floorboard and timber for logs,
• concrete, reinforcing mesh or rods (in the case of a monolithic foundation), nails and screws.

The list is incomplete, since everything is determined by the type of building and the chosen finish. For those who are making such a structure with their own hands for the first time, it is advisable to get advice from more experienced craftsmen.

Before you start building a gazebo of this type, you should find out in advance how to choose the right wood for the job. The lumber must be dried to 22% moisture content. The timber and boards must have the correct geometric shape, without twists or large knots that may fall out during processing. There should be no mold, blue or other colored stains on the outside of the wood, which indicate that the material is beginning to rot and therefore will not last long. There should also be no traces of wood-boring beetles.

Do not forget that all wooden elements of the gazebo must be treated with an antiseptic solution to protect against rotting and fire retardants to prevent fire in the event of a nearby fire.

You can apply the antiseptic solution with a regular paint brush, roller, and if possible, it is better to organize the impregnation of the lumber with a fire retardant by immersion in any suitable container. This way the material will be better saturated with the solution (to a greater depth).

Where to place the gazebo

Before you start building a simple wooden gazebo with your own hands, you need to choose a place - not far from a residential building and away from outbuildings (especially if there are pets there, so that the “aromas” of their vital activity do not interfere with enjoying your vacation).

The ideal option is to place a gazebo in the garden or on the shore of a reservoir, even an artificial one, so that vacationers can admire the beauty of the surrounding landscape. If you plan to build a barbecue, fireplace or barbecue with your own hands, you need to take into account the direction of the prevailing winds so that smoke does not enter residential buildings.

Having chosen the location of the building and prepared the necessary material and tools, you should draw up a design for the gazebo. This is necessary for an accurate idea of ​​the appearance of the building and all structural components - from the foundation and frame to the finishing. Drawing up a plan or project will help you accurately calculate the required amount of materials, determine their cost, correctly distribute the number of foundation supports depending on the size of the gazebo base, calculate the roof truss system, distribute the location of roofing material and solve other problems of building a gazebo with your own hands.

Foundation structure

First, in the selected area, it is necessary to remove the fertile layer of soil and move it to the desired place - to the vegetable garden or garden, then remove all the roots of trees or shrubs in the soil. The finished construction site must be leveled and compacted. Building a gazebo with your own hands begins with marking the foundation. On the site we mark the places where vertical wooden racks made of timber will be fixed. To do this, pegs are driven into the ground and the perimeter of the building is determined using a cord stretched along them.

Then we dig holes to a depth that will be equal to one-fourth the height of the rack. The number of pits and their pitch are selected based on the size of the future gazebo in plan. After this, you need to pour crushed stone on the bottom, pour in a little water and compact it well. We install the formwork and reinforcement cage, fill it with prepared concrete and leave it for two to three weeks to completely harden.

Complete readiness of poured concrete occurs no earlier than after 28 days, at positive ambient temperatures. It is during this period of time that concrete gains maximum strength. Considering that the weight of a wooden gazebo is insignificant and the load on the foundation base will be minimal, the supports under the posts can be laid out using fired red clay bricks or concrete blocks.

If you plan to place a barbecue or fireplace inside, then it is recommended to make a monolithic foundation for it, which in size will be larger than the hearth by 15–20 cm along the contour. In addition to monolithic concrete, another material can be used to construct the base of a fireplace, barbecue or barbecue - concrete blocks, the same burnt red brick or natural stone. But it is better to use concrete, since it fits better and has greater strength.

To do this, in the intended location of the hearth, you need to dig a pit with your own hands according to the dimensions of the future barbecue, the depth of which should be in the range from 0.6 to 0.8 m, install formwork from boards into it and mount a reinforcement frame. For the frame, given the significant weight of the future building, it is better to take periodic profile reinforcement with a diameter of 8 mm, which is welded together or tied with wire. After all the preparatory stages, concrete is poured into the pit to the level of the future clean floor.

Assembling the frame of the gazebo

Next, we are engaged in the construction of the lower trim and floor. The lower piping is carried out by laying a wooden beam on the foundation with a preliminary laying of a waterproofing layer of roofing material. The bars of the lower trim are connected to each other using notches made. The frame is attached to the foundation with bolts, for which purpose it is necessary to install special metal embedded parts in the base when pouring the foundation.

The next stage is laying logs from timber with a cross section of 100x100 mm, which must be fixed to the mounted lower trim. It is recommended to use galvanized fasteners that are not exposed to moisture and will not corrode over time. We install vertical posts in the corners of the lower trim using metal corners and aligning their verticality with a building level or plumb line. To prevent the racks from sagging, they need to be reinforced with temporary braces or supports.

The next steps are to assemble the upper frame on the racks, that is, a structure made of timber, the cross-section of which is smaller than that used for the lower structure. You can see how to do it with your own hands correctly in the photos and videos in the article. After all the vertical elements of the frame have been inserted, you can make a subfloor from a 4 cm thick board. The board can be used unplaned if you plan to install a clean floor from a different finishing material in the future.

Next, it’s time to form the gable roof of the wooden gazebo. To do this, we install rafters from boards 4–5 mm thick, placed on edge. Next, a sheathing of bars with a cross-section of 2.5 x 2.5 cm is laid, the pitch of which is maintained within 0.5–0.6 m (if slate or corrugated sheets are used). A continuous flooring is made from edged boards, the thickness of which cannot be less than 2–2.5 cm if the roofing material is soft tiles.

Between the vertical posts we fix the railings along the entire contour of the building, the height of which from the floor can be within 1–1.2 m, except for the entrance. After this, between the base and the railing, we begin to sheathe the lower part of the gazebo with our own hands. This can be done either with continuous sheets of lining, or with infrequent lathing.

Decorating the gazebo

The final stage is the design of the gazebo. You can cover the space between the roof and railings with decorative sheathing with your own hands; some prefer to cover everything with mesh in order to create shade inside during hot weather. A fine mesh made of steel or plastic can be used. It must be secured to the outside of the gazebo, pressing the edges around the perimeter with thin wooden slats.

If desired, the ceiling can be hemmed with multi-layer waterproof plywood, but it can also be left unlined, but in this case all elements of the roof truss system that will be visible must be carefully planed in advance. Then they can simply be coated with paint or wood varnish.

It’s good if you can find a wood carving craftsman to give the building a special touch by decorating it with various crafts and wooden lace. Also, a wooden gazebo can be coated with waterproof varnish or paint for external use. It is better to use yacht varnish that can withstand all the vicissitudes of the weather.

Climbing perennial plants that can be planted along the entire contour of the building look quite stylish and attractive. They will become not only a natural shade, but also a decoration for a wooden gazebo. Climbing roses, honeysuckle honeysuckle, clematis or other garden vines will look good here. You can also use special ones, which will need to be removed for the winter to extend their service life and maintain an attractive appearance longer.

Neither a cottage nor a private home can be comfortable without a beautiful gazebo. A summer gazebo allows you to have a pleasant time and enjoy the coolness on a hot summer day. The sizes and shapes of the gazebo can be very different. The most important thing is that it fits into the interior of your territory and is similar in size and design. summer gazebos can be decorated in different styles; it can be a classic gazebo or in the modern style. The shape can also be different, hexagonal, round or quadrangular.

The idea of ​​building a gazebo in our dacha belongs to my wife Svetlana. After some brief consultation, a decision was made. Let's build it ourselves! They entrusted me with the financing, the project, and the design... The project!? It turned out that not everything is so simple, even with such an unlimited source of information as the Internet. I thought that on the World Wide Web I would easily find a bunch of detailed drawings, drawings, photographs and instructions, but alas... Either I was looking poorly, or... The result: I didn’t find what I wanted. Although I learned a lot of interesting things. Ready-made gazebos in the Moscow region are sold for 250-300 thousand rubles. per piece (albeit with on-site installation). At first I even doubted whether we could afford this idea. I did some math and it turned out that I could do it in 5 thousand.

Selection and preparation of a site.

It was decided to make the gazebo hexagonal... which means we make a compass and draw a circle. Dimensions of the gazebo: diameter 3 meters, height 2 m. In the center there is a round table on a leg (we will make it at the very end, from the rest of the material), a roof - that’s the question for now? I would like some natural tiles.... I haven't found anything yet.

When making initial calculations, we use all our knowledge of geometry and a specially brought calculator.

They decided to make the foundation from half-meter oak columns... You can already see how the gazebo will be located. We tried to dig the pillars exactly to the level.

The assistant must be well fed...

There was a break at the construction site. The children were in camps, and my wife and I were engaged in the selection and delivery of building materials. For construction, the following items were specially purchased: an electric planer (950 rubles), a jigsaw (630 rubles), a saw (100 rubles), various nails (about 300 rubles), a hammer (120 rubles), a tape measure (75 rubles) . In the absence of my son, my wife and I built the carpentry workbench that would be necessary in the future (I won’t describe how to do this, but it’s already clear that we can’t do without it - all the building materials need to be planed, sawed, hollowed out...).

The process has begun... first processing six pillars...

We thought for a long time about how to secure the pillars and cross bars to the “foundation”... We decided so (see photo), we’ll build it and see whether it’s correct or not. (I note that none of us have a construction education and did not turn to the help of consultant-neighbor Dmitrich).

Friday. We continued to prepare the pillars; on each one it was necessary to make grooves for the bench and railings (photo below.

To install six pillars, it was decided to temporarily dig a pillar in the center and tie it to it. Each pillar is set strictly according to level.

Hooray! We finished the skeleton of the gazebo. They removed the temporary structure - it's standing, but not quite strong. I hope the roof rafters and floor will finally “tie” the structure together.

We started preparing the mounts for the benches. This standard design (photo below) holds the bench very securely. Using one template, six “jibs” were immediately prepared.

It was decided to cover the bench with a “gap” so that the structure would not look heavy and the material consumption would be less. We attach the prepared (planed board, length - 39 cm, width - 10 cm, chamfer - 1.5 mm) to the bench. We will align and chamfer when everything is nailed down.

The weekend plan is complete.

Friday evening... We finished installing the benches.

The homemade workbench was modified... with such “clamps” it became more convenient to work with material of different widths...

Saturday. Roof structure: 6 bars (100x50 mm) attached to the central hexagon (diameter - 150 mm). Until recently, I did not believe in the reliability of this design.

The roof was first assembled on the ground, and then the whole family lifted it up (and that’s the only reason why there are no photos of this moment).

We make cuts on the rafters, which will not allow them to move apart... We nail them on top to the post.

Friday. Purchased lining (26 boards, length - 2.5 m, width - 80 mm, for 1350 rubles). It turned out to be very convenient with the clapboard: they brought it all at once on their “ten” and the length of 2.5 m after cutting into 80 cm pieces gave a minimum of waste.

A strip was previously nailed under the armrest to secure the lining.

Roof. The rafters are ready...

We make lathing for flexible tiles from unedged boards. Friends advise covering it with "Catepal" material.

I decided to first make a table and then cover the roof... I really wanted to sit in the gazebo and have a barbecue. Here is a rough sketch of the round table. The round one in the center of the sketch is a fresh oak pillar (no need to buy, it was left over from the old owner), then everything is clear - the skeleton is made of a 100x50 block and cut with a planed board. In conclusion, we draw a circle and cut it with a jigsaw... How easy it is in my words... I’ll try it in practice on Friday.

We bought the material: 12 meters of timber (50x70) and 12 meters of 25-piece board - for only 400 rubles. The oak table was dug in more than a meter deep - so you could dance on the table...

We are making the table octagonal, not round as planned. There is a lot more fuss with the round one... The diameter of the table is 1.4 meters.

This is how the skeleton of the table turned out...

The gazebo has already been coated with the first layer of colorless varnish... One 3-liter jar was used (450 rubles). Will buy another one for the second layer and table.

The first evening was spent in the gazebo having a barbecue... My wife's rating was 5+. All we have to do is cover the roof. And the floors. Here it is definitely not yet decided what to do. If at first you thought it was a floorboard, now different options are offered: from sand (grandmother’s option) to paving slabs... We’re thinking! If you recommend anything, I will be grateful.

Yes, that one-year-old grass that is in the photo on the right has nevertheless outgrown the gazebo, but we started with it together.

Is there enough space for small architectural structures on your dacha or house plot? Then use it to build an open gazebo, where in the summer you can have a snack and relax in the shade, or celebrate an important event. If you do not have such experience, then for manufacturing it is better to take available materials from wood - beams, boards and logs; erecting walls of stone or brick is a more difficult task. But first you need to figure out how to build a wooden gazebo with your own hands, which is discussed in this article.

Selecting a gazebo project

The first stage is choosing a design suitable for your dacha. If everything is calculated correctly from the very beginning, then you won’t have to redo anything later, which means the construction will be inexpensive. To do this, you need to answer the following questions:

1. How much area are you willing to allocate to make a gazebo? Sketch out a detailed plan of the site and indicate on it not only the future structure, but also other planned and existing objects - a garden, a vegetable garden, an outdoor barbecue and even a children's swing. This will help determine the exact location of the building and its dimensions.
2. How many guests and residents of the house will be in the gazebo at the same time?
3. What should be the design and decor of the new building, including the interior?
4. What materials are available and how much more will need to be purchased.

Note. The dimensions of the open pavilion depend on the planned number of vacationers. To freely accommodate 2-3 people, a room of 2 x 2 m is enough (including a table and benches), and for 10 guests you will need a platform of 4 x 4 m.

For homeowners without construction experience, a rectangular or square design is recommended; this is the simplest and cheapest option. Hexagonal and octagonal gazebos look much more beautiful, but they are also more difficult to build. The same applies to round structures, where during the assembly process it is necessary to provide for smooth turns of the walls. An example of an original DIY gazebo is shown in the photo:

The main difficulty in the construction of hexagonal and round structures is the installation of the roof. A budget option with a pitched or gable roof, which covers square pavilions, will not work here. You will have to make a hipped roof in the form of a tent or dome, shown in the photo below, and this complicates the task.

Reference. Landscape design uses unusual architectural forms that do not have a roof at all. These are pergolas - canopies covered on top with grapes and other climbing plants. The roof covering in such gazebos is a sheathing made of boards or timber, which is subsequently entwined with vines.

This is what a pergola looks like - a gazebo without a solid roof

As for building materials, it is better for beginners to build their first gazebo from wood - boards, timber, OSB boards. People with experience can take on the metal gazebo with a polycarbonate roof shown in the picture. But you need to understand that metal, in particular pipes and profiles, will cost more than timber.

The interior design of the gazebo is at your discretion. But the arrangement of furniture and various fixtures needs to be thought out in advance so that there is enough space. The minimum set is a table and benches for vacationers; how to arrange them is shown in the photo. A stove with a barbecue grill, a fireplace and various furniture, such as wicker chairs and cabinets, can be added to the interior.

How to make a simple gazebo

We present a rectangular structure measuring 2.2 x 3 m, assembled from boards using only two tools - a screwdriver and an electric jigsaw. To build a wooden gazebo shown in the diagram, you will need:

• board 150 x 40 mm – approximately 1 m³;
• sheets of ondulin or corrugated sheets - 10 pcs.;
• ridge shaped elements – 5 pcs.;
• galvanized self-tapping screw 4.2 x 75 mm – 450 pcs.

The idea of ​​this building is to apply the method of rapid construction of frame houses, when all the walls are assembled on the ground, and then placed in a vertical position and connected to each other. Due to this, you can make a gazebo literally in one day, as shown in the video at the end of the section. Next, we will look at the work in stages, starting with the construction of the foundation.

Preparing the base

Before you build a simple garden gazebo for your dacha, you need to clear the area, remove all interfering objects from it and level the ground. Since the structure is very light, the ground settlement under its weight will be minimal. Here, the columnar foundation will rather serve as an anchor so that the structure does not move from its place due to strong gusts of wind.

Note. The video below shows that the master does not make a foundation for his structure at all, but only lays concrete tiles.

Scheme of a cinder block base

To install a columnar foundation, use the following step-by-step instructions:

1. Mark the area and locate the 4 corner posts. Dig holes at the designated points for brick pillars measuring 380 x 380 mm. The depth of mini-pits is 0.7-0.8 m.
2. Compact the bottom of the holes and pour a sand cushion 10-15 cm thick. Prepare 4-5 buckets of M150 concrete and lay it on the sand to form a platform.
3. After the concrete mixture has hardened, lay out the columns with a cross-section of one and a half bricks. Cinder blocks laid in pairs with a bandage are also suitable.
4. Cover the walls of the pillars with bitumen, then fill the remaining gaps with soil. Place waterproofing made of 2 layers of roofing material on top of the foundations.

For subsequent fastening of the wooden frame, iron rods are inserted vertically inside the posts. There is another way - installing beams on anchor bolts. This type of base is also suitable for building a pavilion on an iron frame welded from round and profile pipes.

Important point. If you plan to lay a stove and bricks inside the gazebo, then a separate foundation is needed for it. How to build it correctly is described in.

Construction of walls and roofs

In short, your task is to twist the 2 end walls, install them in a vertical position and connect them with beams. Step by step it looks like this:

1. Make frames for the end walls as shown in the photo. For corner posts, use 2 boards, between which the bottom crossbar and rafters are attached with self-tapping screws. For rigidity, screw a small jumper between the boards that form the roof ridge.
2. Install the frames in the designed position and secure with supports. Connect them together with boards from below and above.
3. Cut the floor joist and secure it in the middle of the building between the two boards connecting the gables.
4. At a height of 0.8-0.9 m, attach railings that will serve as additional rigidity. Tie them with vertical posts to the bottom board of the roof sheathing.
5. Finally form the roof frame from longitudinally laid boards. Lay ondulin or corrugated sheet on top and screw the ridge elements.

Advice. It is not necessary to repeat the inclined design of the walls, as the master does in the photo. For simplicity, make gables with vertical posts, and then proceed in the same order.

Before assembling the frame, do not forget to soak all the wood with an antiseptic compound and let it dry. This operation is mandatory if you want to extend the life of the structure. Priming and painting will be done upon completion of construction.

Floor installation and decoration

In this design, floors are laid very simply: you need to lay boards on 3 existing joists, aligned along one edge. Then screw them with self-tapping screws to the joists and cut off the ends sticking out on the other side. Leave a gap of about 1 mm between the floorboards so that they do not rub against each other or creak.

Advice. Before laying the floors, attach vertical posts to the central joist; they will serve as supports for future benches.

When the floors are ready, it is worth making stationary benches from the same boards along the side walls. To do this, you need to install short racks in the corners (the middle one is already there) and connect them with crossbars. The role of the backrests will be played by the horizontal jumpers mounted earlier.

To design the resulting gazebo, you can give full rein to your imagination. Instead of unsightly ondulin, you can put reed mats on the roof, and decorate the side openings with decorative grilles. It wouldn’t hurt to light the gazebo inside and paint it the desired color or cover the wood with several layers of varnish.

Construction process on video

Construction of a hexagonal gazebo

Building an arbor with six corners is somewhat more difficult, although the order of work remains the same. The following materials are usually used for construction:

• timber 15 x 15 cm - on horizontal beams;
• timber 10 x 10 cm for racks;
• board 10 x 5 cm is used for roofing.

Foundation drawing with laid beams

To begin, draw a sketch of the future structure on the site plan - a regular hexagon. Enter it into the area allocated for construction and determine the location of the center of the structure. Now you can start marking the yard.

Since hexagonal garden gazebos differ in shape, marking the area will take more time. To mark the mounting points for the foundation pillars and vertical posts of the gazebo, find the center of the structure and drive a peg into the ground, referring to the drawing. Then tie a rope to it, the length of which is equal to half the external size of the pavilion, and attach a stick to the end. You will get an improvised compass with which you will draw a circle on the ground. By dividing it into 6 equal segments, you will determine the position of the supports.

1. Lay out columnar foundations at the designated points, as described in the previous section.
2. Having placed roofing material on the foundation columns, attach beams made of timber to them, connected to each other in half a tree. In the middle, install 3 intermediate logs (can be made of round timber) for laying the floors.
3. Place 6 vertical posts and fix them to the beams at the corners. Connect the upper ends of the supports with boards and install railings, thereby strengthening the frame of the gazebo.
4. Assemble the rafter system. The base should be a hexagonal element hewn out of wood, adjacent to it are rafters extending from each corner and the middle of the face (shown in the photo). Make the sheathing and lay the roofing from the selected material.
5. Lay the floors and finish the walls.

Note. The rafter system does not have to be assembled locally, at a height. The structure can be put together on the ground, and then lifted with helpers and attached to the posts.

Construction of the rafter system

If desired, you can make a winter garden from a large hexagonal gazebo. To do this, you will need to glaze all openings and provide for the installation of a stove with a chimney. The procedure for conducting construction work is shown in detail in the video:

Graduated from the East Ukrainian National University. Vladimir Dal with a degree in Electronics Industry Equipment in 2011.

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