A simple way of a gazebo with your own hands. Simple gazebos for dachas with their own hands - photos of buildings

Is there enough space on your summer cottage or local area for small architectural structures? Then use it for the construction of 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 improvised 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 a wooden gazebo is built with your own hands, which is described in this article.

We select a gazebo project

The first step is choosing a design that is suitable for your summer cottage. If everything is calculated correctly from the very beginning, then nothing will have to be redone later, which means that the construction will be inexpensive. To do this, you need to give answers to the following questions:

1. What area are you willing to allocate to make a gazebo? Sketch 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 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 you need to buy.

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

For homeowners with no construction experience, a rectangular or square design is recommended, this is the easiest 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 hand-made gazebo is shown in the photo:

The main difficulty in the construction of hexagonal and round structures is the roofing. The budget option with a single-slope or gable roof with which square pavilions overlap. We'll 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. V landscape design unusual architectural forms are used that do not have a roof at all. These are pergolas - sheds, covered from above with grapes and other climbing plants. Roofing in such gazebos is a lathing of boards or timber, which is subsequently wrapped in a vine.

It looks like a pergola - a gazebo without a solid roof

As for building materials, it is better for beginners to build their first arbor from wood - boards, beams, OSB boards. Experienced people can take up the metal gazebo with 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 pieces of furniture and various fixtures must 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. The interior can be supplemented with an oven with a barbecue grill, a fireplace and various furniture such as wicker chairs and cupboards.

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 gazebo made of wood, shown in the diagram, you will need:

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

The idea behind this building is to apply the fast erection technique frame houses, when all the walls are assembled on the ground, and then put in an upright position and connected to each other. Due to this, you can make a gazebo in literally one day, which is shown in the video at the end of the section. Next, we will consider the implementation of work in stages, starting with the construction of the foundation.

Preparation of the base

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

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

Cinder block base scheme

For device 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 posts measuring 380 x 380 mm. The depth of mini-pits is 0.7-0.8 m.
2. Tamp the bottom of the holes and fill in a sand cushion 10-15 cm thick. Prepare 4-5 buckets of M150 concrete and place on the sand to make a platform.
3. After solidification concrete mix lay out the posts with a cross section of one and a half bricks. Cinder blocks laid in pairs with bandaging are also suitable.
4. Cover the walls of the pillars with bitumen, then fill the remaining sinuses with soil. On top of the foundations, lay a waterproofing of 2 layers of roofing material.

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

An important point. If you plan to lay out a brick oven 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 2 end walls, set in a vertical position and connect with beams. Step by step it looks like this:

1. Make end wall frames as shown in the photo. For corner posts, use 2 boards each, between which the lower crossbar and rafters are attached to the self-tapping screws. For rigidity, screw a small bridge between the planks that form the ridge of the roof.
2. Place the frames in the design position and secure with struts. Connect them together with boards from below and from above.
3. Cut out sexual lag and fasten it in the middle of the building between the two planks connecting the gables.
4. Attach a railing at a height of 0.8-0.9 m, which will serve as additional rigidity. Tie them with uprights to the bottom board of the roof sheathing.
5. Finally, form the roof frame from longitudinally laid planks. Lay ondulin or profiled sheet on top and screw on the ridge elements.

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

Do not forget to soak all the wood with an antiseptic compound and let it dry before assembling the frame. This operation is mandatory if you want to extend the life of the structure. Priming and painting will be done at the end of the construction.

Floor arrangement and decoration

In this design, the floors are laid very simply: on 3 existing logs, boards need to be laid, aligned along one edge. Then screw them to the logs with self-tapping screws 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 and do not creak.

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

When the floors are ready, it is worth making stationary benches from the same planks 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 crossbeams. The role of the backs will be played by the horizontal jumpers mounted earlier.

To design the resulting gazebo, you can give full free rein to your imagination. Instead of an unsightly ondulin, you can put reed mats on the roof, and decorate the side openings with decorative gratings. It does not hurt to bring lighting inside the arbor and paint it in the desired color or cover the wood with several layers of varnish.

Construction process on video

Construction of a hexagonal arbor

It is a little more difficult to build an arbor with six corners, although the order of work is preserved. For the construction, the following materials are usually used:

• timber 15 x 15 cm - on horizontal beams;
• timber 10 x 10 cm for racks;
• board 10 x 5 cm goes to the roofing device.

Foundation drawing with laid beams

To begin with, on the site plan, draw a sketch of the future structure - a regular hexagon. Enter it in the building area and locate the center of the structure. Now you can start marking in the yard.

Since hexagonal garden pavilions are different in shape, marking the site will take more time. To mark the mounting points of the foundation posts and upright 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, whose length is half the outer size of the pavilion, and at the end, attach a stick. You will get an impromptu compass, with which you 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. Putting roofing material on the foundation posts, attach beams from a bar to them, interconnected in half a tree. In the middle, install 3 intermediate logs (can be made of round timber) for laying the floors.
3. Place 6 uprights and fix them to the corner beams. Connect the upper ends of the supports with planks and put the railing, thereby tightening the frame of the gazebo.
4. Assemble the rafter system. The base should be a hexagonal element hewn out of wood, the rafters coming from each corner and the middle of the face adjoin it (shown in the photo). Make the battens and roof the material of your choice.
5. Install floors and wall finishes.

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

The device of the rafter system

If desired, from a large hexagonal arbor, you can make winter Garden... To do this, you need to glaze all the 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:

Conclusion

Garden gazebos do not belong to capital structures, since they are lightweight and do not need massive foundations. Therefore, their construction does not take much time, provided that all materials are available. As you can see, in some cases, you can handle it alone. For the construction of more complex structures, for example, a gazebo in chinese style or a domed roof, you definitely need to involve assistants.

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The dacha is a place of predominantly summer recreation, where children can safely walk on the street all day, eat healthy fruits and vegetables straight from the garden, and adults arrange pleasant gatherings over a barbecue or just a cool cocktail away from the bustle of the city. It is for such gatherings that you need to have at least a small but comfortable gazebo. An inexpensive gazebo for giving with your own hands in a short time is not a myth, but a real reality! From what you can make it, we will consider in this article.

Materials for the gazebo

A do-it-yourself gazebo can be made from the following materials:

The price of the finished product will depend not only on the materials chosen, but also on the complexity of the project. An ordinary quadrangular gazebo will come out cheaper than a hexagonal or non-standard author's design. Any construction should begin with a drawing, selection of materials and approval of the object with the relevant authorities. Even if you want to make for yourself a small garden gazebo with a barbecue, despite the ownership of the plot, it is not recommended to build it without approval, since if the norms are violated, the building may be obliged to demolish, and the owner may be fined for unauthorized construction.

Wooden gazebos

The design of a wooden gazebo can be as simple - four supporting pillars with a roof, or complex, including carved elements, bends, large quantity corners and floor.

Wooden gazebos are usually covered with wood, but reeds, slate, metal profiles or other roofing materials may well be used.

Advantages of wooden arbors:

Metal gazebos

- the second most common type of these structures. This can include both gazebos made entirely of metal, and combined structures with a metal base (skeleton) or forged.

Nothing too complicated to create metal gazebo no, but unlike the same wooden one, its cost is much higher due to the cost of materials, and the bases (pillars) of the structure must be concreted, which makes the process longer. Of course, in some cases, with proper planning, the structure can be welded and buried in the ground, and the foundation (floor) may be completely absent, but then it is not entirely clear why it was necessary to deal with such a difficult material to work with ...

Any materials can be used for the roof and floor.

Advantages of metal arbors:

Brick gazebos

If you know exactly where you want to see the gazebo, your house is built of bricks and you would be glad to have an integral composition on the site, then brick will serve as an ideal material for a garden gazebo. Of course, the construction of such a structure will require a lot of time and money, but its comfort will fully compensate for all this.

Pros of a brick gazebo:

Polycarbonate gazebos

In recent years, awnings and are more and more popular. There is nothing strange in this, since the designs are attractive and with a good margin of safety. Of course, in terms of cost, they are more expensive than wooden ones and cannot be called cheap. But it is quite possible to do it yourself, using metal or wood as a base.

It should be very careful and responsible approach to waterproofing the sheet cut. When water gets in, polycarbonate darkens, which negatively affects its aesthetic appeal.

Any materials can be used as a foundation. Polycarbonate itself is excellent as a roofing and walling material.

Advantages of polycarbonate gazebos:

You can also find ready-made small inexpensive polycarbonate gazebos on sale:

Prefabricated gazebos

You can buy ready-made prefabricated gazebos. Their price is fully consistent with the quality, and the ease of installation is ahead of all the structures listed above, which can be made by hand.

Most often, ready-made gazebos are awnings or, which can be equipped with various kinds of walls made of the same material that covers the roof. These walls can be equipped with "windows" made of durable transparent plastic, mosquito nets and doors with a zipper or Velcro.

The price of the simplest awning without walls starts from 3,500 Russian rubles and depends on the quality of the materials used and the dimensions.

Pros of ready-made prefabricated arbors:

The foundation (floor) for the gazebo

You can cheaply build a gazebo if you do not plan to make it for any weather and protect it from rain and wind from the sides and floor. A big savings will be the lack of a foundation for this structure.

If you still decide to make a gazebo for any weather with your own hands, it is better to make the foundation of concrete using reinforcement. This design will last for several decades. But in terms of price and labor costs, this option, of course, is not the cheapest.

A cheap gazebo with a floor can be made from almost any material at hand or using wood. It is enough to dig in a few beams and lay the base of them on them, as is done in wooden houses, or make a base using boards with a thickness of 40 mm or more. The floor is mounted on them. With the proper approach and quality materials, such garden gazebo will be in operation for two or more decades. However, the more expensive the materials and the better the performance, the closer in cost the wooden base of the gazebo is to the cement foundation, and in some cases it may even be more expensive. For example, when using larch or cedar.

Of course, these are not all possible options for the foundation for the gazebo, but the simplest and most often used. You can do without it at all and just make the floor from paving slabs or boards. This will be sufficient if the base of the structure is well concreted.

So the choice of materials for the foundation of the gazebo with your own hands should be made based on the preferences of the owner and the budget.

Gazebo with barbecue

If the design of your gazebo provides for the use of a barbecue on its territory, then take care of fire safety:

Gazebo decoration

A gazebo in the country is not only a place to relax. Sometimes it becomes a full-fledged room for the celebration of an event. In such cases, the same materials that are usually used to decorate any other festive premises will help to decorate the gazebo: balls, textiles, natural and artificial flowers.

Real or forged decorative elements can become a chic decoration of any gazebo. Both are suitable for any structure, regardless of the materials used for construction.

Today, few people are limited to a summer cottage just a house and a garden. Such a cozy building for recreation as a gazebo adorns every second courtyard. This article is for those who are ready to self-construction country house on your site.

Seat selection

Before choosing a place for erecting a gazebo, you need to think over the purposes for which it will be used. For many, in the summertime, the gazebo serves as a dining room or summer kitchen, then it makes sense to make it closer to home. If it is needed solely for relaxation and solitude, then it is better to put it on the outskirts of the site.

But wherever such a country house is located, it must correspond to the style and design of all buildings on the site and not stand out from the general picture. Therefore, you need to consider not only the location issue, but also the detailed configuration.

A great place for any gazebo will be the bank of a river or other body of water, but not everyone country cottage area has such delights.

If you put the gazebo in the yard in the shade of tall trees, it will certainly become an ideal place for reflection and relaxation.

If the plot in front of a private house is very small, then you can place it in the very center, having previously laid a path, for example, from the gate. So that the open gazebo is not an object of observation by passers-by, you can plant dense tall bushes near it.

During construction, it is worth remembering that not only the view of the gazebo from the side is very important, but also the view from it, because nothing should interfere with a comfortable stay. So, for example, a view of a neighbor's fence or even a wall of a house will not create the proper atmosphere. But in any case, the situation can be corrected with the help of colors and correctly selected furniture.

Before installing the gazebo, be sure to know the depth groundwater on the site and the degree of soil freezing in winter. Also, information about the prevailing wind direction will be useful, especially if a place for a barbecue is provided in the gazebo. If necessary, you can contact the surveyors for this information.

The installation site should be relatively level. If there are stumps on the site, then it is better to uproot them, because overgrown roots can ruin the foundation.

To install a gazebo with a stove / barbecue, it is worth considering all fire safety standards.

Varieties and designs

All summer cottages can be divided according to the criteria of shape and material from which they are made.

According to the type of material used, there are 5 types of arbors.

Wooden

The most common option for self-made... Such structures do not require a solid foundation and are quite easy to install, environmentally friendly and multifunctional. If desired, even a large arbor made of wood can be made collapsible and moved, if necessary.

Brick

This is a much stronger and more durable building when compared to a wooden one. But for its construction, you just need a solid foundation. A brick gazebo can serve as both a summer kitchen and a place for receiving guests and organizing a barbecue. If there is a holiday with children in the gazebo, you can hang a swing or a hammock inside.

Polycarbonate

The main advantage of this material is its low cost. But the presence of mobility and resistance to temperature extremes are also encouraging. Outside, such gazebos are often covered with paint.

Metallic

Suitable for any foundation, but it is rather difficult to make it yourself.

Wrought iron

A variant close to metal, but more beautiful and, accordingly, more expensive. In addition, a wrought-iron gazebo is only suitable for use in the summer. They are not made glazed either. Ideal for summer residents who care more about appearance than about functionality.

There are arbors in shape.

Rectangular (square)

A universal solution that can be made from any material. Will fit into every area, regardless of whether to place it in the middle or along the perimeter.

Multifaceted

Often this is a hex or octagonal gazebo, but theoretically you can improvise with the shape. It also requires a foundation and is difficult for independent design, but it looks much more original than a standard-shaped gazebo.

The multifaceted gazebo is often decorated with a domed roof.

Gazebo-canopy

It looks like a kind of tent, which can be easily disassembled if necessary. Will fit well in a small area, because it does not take up much space. The structure of the canopy itself is very simple, but again you need a foundation for installation. The roof is usually made of tarpaulin or special canvas.

Round

This form will appeal to lovers of romance. Will fit perfectly into the gazebo round table, benches or flower arrangement around the perimeter. In terms of versatility, such a gazebo is comparable to a square one and will suit any landscape.

Corner

This shape is very practical and allows you to install a gazebo even in a small area.

Also, all gazebos by type of design are divided into open and closed. Everything is clear here: the former lack walls (or some of them), and the latter are designed like a real country house: with a roof and walls.

Materials and components

Foundation materials

It can be brick, stone or concrete.

A filler is required for concrete mortar which can be gravel, crushed stone or sand. The correct proportions are often indicated on the cement packaging and should not raise any questions.

For the construction of a brick foundation for a wooden gazebo, many use red brick. It must be well baked and moisture resistant.

Roofing felt or roofing material will cope well with waterproofing the foundation.

Floor materials

For a building without a foundation, well-compacted soil, a lawn, or even a neatly laid slab can serve as a floor. True, this can cause inconvenience in the rain, for example. Therefore, more often the floor is made of boards or laid out with tiles (artificial stone).

Materials for floor covering should be chosen so that they are combined with the overall design of the gazebo.

If the choice is made in favor of tiles, then ceramic or matte will be optimal. This will reduce slipping and make cleaning easier. Together with the tiles, you need to purchase a special mastic for sealing the joints.

Concrete mortar

Concrete is formed by hardening a concrete solution that is premixed and compacted. A concrete mortar- this is cement mix mixed with water. You can prepare such a mixture yourself or buy a ready-made one. Today, a huge variety of concrete mixtures are presented on the market: they are divided by density, frost resistance, strength and other parameters.

When buying and calculating the amount of concrete mix, it is worth remembering that after mixing the solution, it will noticeably decrease in volume.

When producing a foundation on screw piles, you should take care of buying high-quality piles, having previously studied the brand of the product.

Fasteners

These include nails, bolts, screws, staples, dowels, nuts, screws, and more. Of course, not a single stage of construction is complete without the use of nails, so they need to be purchased in sufficient quantities. The most common nails are construction nails. There are also galvanized ones, which are distinguished by a protective coating against corrosion. There are special roofing nails for fastening roofing felts: their head is wider than that of ordinary ones.

Fastening of volumetric parts of a building is usually done with screws.

Means for the protection and treatment of wood

Wood must be regularly treated with an antiseptic to avoid rotting. This should be done in a special suit, protecting the eyes with construction goggles, and the respiratory system with a respirator.

Cinder block does not require special means for leaving.

Sometimes before finishing works the rounded log needs bleaching. To do this, first it must be dessified with special solutions that dissolve it. So you should pay attention to the amount of resin on the logs at the very beginning of the construction.

If wood parts need to be glued, you can choose from a variety of adhesives: synthetic, casein, epoxy or glutein.

At the stage of finishing the gazebo from the log house, paints and varnishes are needed. They are of two types: opaque and transparent. The first includes all kinds of paints and enamels. For the second - various varnishes. Before applying paints and varnishes, the surface must be putty.

If the frame system of the gazebo is made of plastic or PVC pipes, extension cords for 2 pieces of 180 degrees, elbows and tees for connecting three pipes may come in handy. The upper strapping in such structures is a polypropylene perimeter.

For outdoor gazebos in a natural style, reed roofing is more suitable, for example, without the use of corrugated board. It also needs to be thoroughly prepared before laying: dry it, check for insects and beetles, and tie it well.

If the roof is covered with corrugated board, you need to choose the right one.

It differs in four ways:

• sheet thickness;
• sheet width;
• wave height;
• wave width.

The value of these numbers is directly proportional to the quality of the material.

Projects

Any construction work begins with drawing up drawings. You can find a suitable ready-made project or make your own, taking into account all the features of a particular site and your preferences. If a sufficiently skilled craftsman starts construction, then he can use a freehand drawing, that is, a simple diagram. In other cases, it is necessary to take into account all sizes and proportions in the sketch on paper. Naturally, at the design stage, you need to decide on the location of the gazebo.

By the type of construction, open gazebos (beams with a roof), half-open (the presence of one or two walls) and closed (all walls with windows are present) can be distinguished.

When choosing the shape and dimensions of the gazebo, you need to take into account the size of the adjacent territory, the number of people who will rest inside, the size of the furniture and the intended placement of the barbecue / oven.

If the summer cottage is quite large, a small gazebo can get lost on it. In this case, it is better to build a whole set of a gazebo, a swimming pool, a veranda with panoramic windows - in a word, everything that has enough imagination.

Of course, there are ready-made sets for self assembly similar country houses, but this reduces creativity to zero.

When calculating the size of the future gazebo, you need to consider that for each person you need about 2 square meters... So, in a gazebo with a size of 6x4 m, up to 10 people can comfortably accommodate. If the gazebo is built exclusively for the recreation of a small family, then you can do without standard sizes similar buildings - 4x4 or 3x3 square meters.

The type of gazebo directly depends on whether it will be used in the winter. If so, you need a warm glazed house with all the amenities. All-season gazebo made of polycarbonate with sliding windows can also adjoin a blank wall on the back of the house.

How to make

It is not difficult to build a beautiful gazebo at the lowest cost with your own hands if you follow the recommendations of experienced builders and follow all stages of the work step by step. Simple summer gazebo it will work out for any summer resident and will allow you not to spend extra money on manufacturing. It is worth starting by looking at a standard work plan.

The base of the gazebo

Even a light gazebo with the simplest design needs a fulcrum and must be anchored in the ground.

Let's take a closer look at the stages of building a foundation.

• On the selected site, markings are made around the perimeter of the future building. This is usually a small area, so standard measuring instruments can be dispensed with.

• The best way to level the foundation surface is to dig upper layer turf to a depth of 200 mm.
• Further, in the right places, you should dig holes with a depth of at least 50 cm and fill their bottom with gravel, which must be tamped.
• Log or concrete supports are placed in the pits, which are later leveled and concreted.
• After the concrete has completely dried, it is necessary to cover the supports with waterproofing and lay the bars on top, which can be connected using metal pins.

Floor laying

Laying wood flooring begins by attaching the beams to bottom harness... Place underneath to avoid sagging. concrete blocks or cranial bar. A floorboard is mounted on top of the bars.

If it is decided to cover the floor with tiles or tiles, it is necessary to level the floor surface using cement screed and cladding.

Frame erection

When the foundation is completely dry, you can start building the frame.

• Vertical posts are placed in the corners, which can be secured with protruding metal pins.
• Supports should be carefully aligned vertically and secured with braces.

• Further, the upper parts of the racks are connected to each other by strapping. For greater stability, you can connect opposite corners crosswise with boards.
• Rafters are attached to the side harness at a distance of about 50-60 cm from each other. The attachment point can be made by cutting in both parts and fastening with nails and metal plates.
• The protrusion of the rafters beyond the bounds of the strapping should not exceed 40 cm. But it cannot be made too small either, because then the protection from precipitation will deteriorate.

Finishing

When the foundation and frame are ready, we can say that the main stages of work are behind. Finishing allows for more freedom and creativity, so installation is hardly time consuming.

The process of finishing the gazebo:

• vertical posts should be installed between the supports, to which the filling is attached;
• if the sheathing is made of lining, then fix it with carnations with small caps;
• the grille is mounted with self-tapping screws from the inside.

The roof installation process depends on the selected material:

• a solid lathing is needed for shingles or wooden plates, that is, for a piece of roofing material (a lattice made of moisture-resistant plywood with a thickness of at least 8 mm is optimal);
• for metal tiles, ondulin and polycarbonate, a sparse lathing of wooden beams will be required;
• the roof is fixed on the battens according to the manufacturer's instructions, additional protection (drainage system) is mounted on request.

The final stage of the work will be the arrangement of furniture, the elimination of minor defects, the removal of construction waste and so on.

It is not so difficult to complete all the above points in stages, especially if you have at least some experience in construction. It is quite cheap compared to the projects that are being done professional craftsmen... Moreover, a homemade gazebo is another reason to be proud of yourself. If, over time, the usual construction seems to be small, you can finish building the upper floor (near closed gazebos) or design the device of a full-fledged recreation area that can be attached to the house.

Foundation

In order for the gazebo to stand for many years, you need to seriously approach the choice of the foundation - this is the most important part for any structure.

The most common mistake of novice builders is the purchase of low-quality building materials in an attempt to save money. There is also an opinion that if the gazebo is made of wood, then it is light enough and does not need a solid foundation - this is a delusion.

Here are some tips for building a foundation.

• First of all, you need to clear the area on which the gazebo will be built in the future. For this, the top layer of soil is removed in order to avoid the effect of excess moisture on the materials.

• Then you need to draw the outline of the future building and choose the type of foundation: columnar, tape or pile. More often, summer residents make a choice in favor of the first.
• Particular attention should be paid to the degree of soil freezing. For a columnar foundation, this is especially important, since it lies deeper. In sandy soil, the foundation should be 40-60 cm deep, for mobile soil - about 80-100 cm.
• Do not forget about waterproofing: without it, no foundation will be strong.
• Additional materials for the foundation can be metal pipes filled with concrete, concrete blocks, wooden beams etc.

Frame

The frame can be made of timber, metal or natural stone... In any case, it must be stable and withstand not only the weight of the roof, but also precipitation that can accumulate on it.

The most popular materials are wood and metal. Less commonly, plastic and brick are used.

Metal advantages:

• high strength;
• ease of installation on any foundation;
• mobility (if necessary, such a frame can be disassembled into beams and moved);
• fire resistance (in such a gazebo you can install a brazier and not be afraid of fires).

Flaw metal frame- the likelihood of rust. But with proper care, this can be easily prevented.

Wood is used more often than metal. One of its main advantages is environmental friendliness.

It should also be remembered that not only moisture can harm a wooden structure, but also numerous insects.

Floor

The material for the floor covering should be chosen based on the type of gazebo: not all coatings that are used in closed gazebos will withstand the tests that coverings for open structures are subjected to.

After assessing your financial capabilities, you can start choosing the material, because the design of the floor can result in a rather large amount or, on the contrary, it can be done independently from scrap materials.

It is also important to consider the design and surroundings of the building.

Wood

In a wooden country house, a wooden floor will look more advantageous than tiles or concrete.

Often wooden boards are used to decorate the floor in gazebos: it is beautiful, environmentally friendly and cheap. In addition, its installation does not require any special skills, and even a novice builder can handle it.

The installation of a wooden floor begins with laying and securing the timber. To provide additional reliability, it is allowed to use several types of fasteners at once.

The flooring is made with a not very thick board, leaving gaps for ventilation. They should not be made too large in order to avoid sagging of the boards.

After finishing work on laying a wooden floor, it must be covered with an antiseptic, and then with paint or varnish.

The wooden floor is ideal for gazebos, as they are protected from moisture.

In addition to wood, there are several coatings from which you can choose the one that suits your particular gazebo.

• Decking- material for any flat surface without a concrete base. Its huge plus is that after the end of the season it can be simply disassembled, and in the spring it can be re-covered.
• Terrace board suitable for those who value durability. Such a coating will last for more than a dozen years. With its help, you can make a perfectly flat floor.
• Stuff like deck board, very convenient in that it is not subject to rotting and the formation of fungus. And these indicators are very important for any type of gazebo.

The cost of these boards is much higher than the usual ones, but the quality matches the price.

But a wooden floor, along with many advantages, has not very pleasant features. These include the need for careful and regular maintenance of the coating: treatment with antiseptics (1-2 times a year) and control over the appearance of fungus.

Concrete

Suitable for brick buildings, especially at the end of construction brick arbors there is already a rough concrete floor (top layer of the foundation). Many leave it in this form, but it will look more aesthetically pleasing if it is poured with cement mortar a second time.

Porcelain stoneware

This material is a pressed clay that has been fired at a very high temperature. It can be compared to tiles, but porcelain stoneware is more durable. Often used for large areas. Refers to the most simple solutions, as it is not difficult to equip it.

These tiles are simply laid on top of the concrete floor. The main advantages of porcelain stoneware are durability and wear resistance. The only drawback is that the shape and color are presented in a small assortment. And when cutting, you can completely ruin the material, because it is difficult to process.

It can also serve as a floor covering paving slabs... You will have to tinker with the styling, but it is easy to clean. Before laying such tiles, you need to carefully prepare the surface. To do this, it is necessary to successively pour 3-4 layers of sand, then a layer of gravel, then another layer of sand. Only then can tiles be laid on the surface.

Immediately before laying, the soil should be wetted in the place where the tiles are laid. It should be borne in mind that paving slabs can be very slippery in winter. Also, if the installation is not entirely accurate, the tiles will deform over time and lie unevenly, which can increase the risk of injury in winter.

Roof

The gazebo can have a roof of absolutely any shape. The main requirement is that it should not be too heavy. If there is a desire to make a massive roof, then even at the design stage it is worth considering a suitable foundation.

The shape of the roof should go well with the style and material of the gazebo., as well as with the weather features of the area. For example, on snowy areas it is illogical to build shallow structures: snow will collect on the roof, which can lead to the complete collapse of the building. Also, do not erect roofs with a steep slope in places with strong winds.

But, in addition to functionality, it is also worth considering the aesthetic features of one form or another of the roof.

Single slope

The simplest form for self-production is the construction. Shed roofs are often built for structures of four walls. Shapes are appropriate: rectangular, square, diamond-shaped or trapezoidal.

Gable

Ideal for rectangular buildings. Rafter system(sloped or hanging) depends on the project and the material of the roof.

Four-slope

It is this form that is used to cover most summer cottages. There are two types: in the form of four triangles connected at the vertices, and in the form of two trapezoids and two triangles (hip).

If the soul does not lie in the most common forms, you can show imagination and make a roof with a complex geometric shape. For example, a Chinese-style multi-tiered roof will look very colorful and unusual.

There are also hipped roofs. They have the same principle as the four-slope one, but it looks much more original and is perfect for round and polygonal buildings.

Particularly inventive summer residents erect gazebos with domed, spherical, tower, combined roofs.

A reed roof will be an excellent design solution. Since ancient times, reeds have been used as a roof. And it is no coincidence: the material has a water-repellent and heat-insulating property.

Such a roof with correct styling will save you from the hot sun and heavy rainfall.

Wiring

The minimum equipment for a summer cottage provides for conducted light and one or more sockets.

The main thing to focus on is the type of wires used. It can be round or flat cable. The second one is often of better quality and more durable, but has some nuances in installation and a rather big price. These nuances lie in the poor flexibility of flat wires. Accordingly, when placing them in the corners, the outer layer of the wire must be carefully cut at the folds. But still, most summer residents make a choice in favor of flat wires.

You should buy a cable with a margin of at least a meter, because design errors are almost inevitable. This will save time and prevent connecting different cables together, which can be unsafe.

When self-installing the wiring, no need to neglect the use of asbestos sheet. It is laid between the wire and the wall, which will serve as protection (although not one hundred percent) in the event of a sudden fire in the electrical wiring.

The cheapest and easiest way to conduct electricity is open. This means the wires will not be buried in walls. With a well-done work, this nuance will not spoil the appearance of the building.

First you need to draw up a drawing. It will describe in detail where and how the wiring will run. Next, with a pencil, you need to make markings on the walls along which the wires will be attached.

After that, asbestos strips are attached to the walls of the gazebo, and the cable is already laid on them. It is necessary to pay attention to the fact that the fasteners do not pinch the wire too much, but also do not allow it to dangle.

Many self-taught craftsmen choose a very unsafe method of fastening: they simply drive nails into the wiring itself, attaching it in this way to the walls of the gazebo. In no case should you do this, because in this case, the likelihood of fire or short circuit increases many times.

After fixing the wires, the installation of sockets, switches and other elements follows. The opposite end of the wire must be connected to a separate machine and connected to the network.

Hidden wiring will require large material costs and more time to install, and the appearance will not change much. Therefore, all novice wizards give preference to the open type of posting.

If electrical skills are completely absent, it would be wise to contact a professional electrician.

Interior and exterior decoration

The assembled country house is only half the battle. When the main stages of construction have been passed, it is worth thinking about interior and exterior decoration. Its main part is the facing of the ceiling, walls and floor of the gazebo. There are a lot of options for cladding.

Polycarbonate

This material has conquered the domestic market relatively recently, but still remains very popular with craftsmen due to its undeniable advantages.

• Low thermal conductivity. This means that the walls will be able to retain heat inside the gazebo in winter and coolness in summer.
• High quality soundproofing. Extraneous external noise will not be a problem for a closed gazebo if it is sheathed with polycarbonate.
• UV protection. A special film on this material protects well from the heat of the sun. When laying, you need to pay attention to the fact that the film is outside, otherwise it simply will not perform its function.

• Waterproof. In a gazebo, sheathed with polycarbonate, you can even be in a thunderstorm or heavy rain: it will definitely not get wet.
• Wear resistance. Even without special care, the material will last at least ten years.
• Flexibility. Due to its plasticity, polycarbonate is convenient for finishing round arbors.
• Affordable price. Any summer resident can afford this material.
• Ease of installation. You can handle the cladding yourself without the involvement of builders, and this is additional savings.
• Large palette of colors. The ability to find the right color for the material will help save on paint.

Polycarbonate parts are most conveniently attached to a metal frame, which can be pre-welded or assembled using bolts.

Polycarbonate cannot be called ideal for decorating a country house because of its shortcomings.

• Chemical origin. For lovers of environmentally friendly materials, it will not work.
• The polycarbonate roof in the gazebo will respond to the impact of drops with a very loud sound when it rains, which can disrupt the rest.

Lining

Wooden lining- a good alternative to wood trim, while it costs much less. It is often made from oak, pine, linden or aspen.

Lining advantages:

• high thermal insulation;
• relatively low price;
• ecological purity and natural origin of the material;
• beautiful and versatile appearance that will fit into any interior.

For external cladding, conifers will be optimal: spruce and pine. They contain a lot of resin, which provides additional protection against moisture.

Some features of the process self installation lining:

• before starting the installation, it is necessary to treat the lining with an antiseptic to protect it from rotting and the appearance of fungus;
• often, at the beginning of repair work, a lattice of wooden slats is installed on the gazebo at a distance of 50 cm from each other, a lining is attached across these slats;
• you need to start laying from the corner of the gazebo (this should be done especially carefully, because the final result depends on the correct fastening of the first boards);
• screws or nails are used to fix the boards;
• in the process of laying, from time to time it is necessary to check the evenness of the panels using the building level;
• the work is completed by coating the lining with varnish.

Siding

Siding is a kind of plastic lining.

Advantages:

• moisture resistance;
• It does not require special care;
• resistance to temperature surges;
• large range of colors;
• long service life;
• suitable for both interior and exterior decoration;
• fire safety.

Laying the siding is similar to laying the clapboard. Therefore, having such a skill, you can already choose a material based on financial capabilities and color schemes.

Reinforcement mesh

If the relevance is the issue of inexpensive seasonal design of the gazebo, then the reinforcing mesh will cope well with this. Its appearance cannot be called attractive, but it can become the basis for growing grapes, which later independently forms the natural decoration of the walls of the gazebo.

First of all, you need to purchase a mesh with section sizes of about 10 by 10 cm, and the thickness of the rods should be 7-8 mm. The next step is cutting the mesh into pieces of the required size. It is better to bend all sharp edges to avoid cuts.

The mesh is fastened to a wooden wall with nails, and welded to a metal wall.

Rail

This material can only be used for wooden structures. In terms of functionality, it is close to the reinforcement mesh, but it looks a little prettier.

When sheathing a gazebo with slats, several important rules must be taken into account:

• you need to choose parts no more than 5 mm in thickness and about 2-4 cm in width;
• on the wall of the gazebo, it is necessary to carry out a clear marking at equal intervals, depending on how it was decided to make the cells in size;
• installation is best to start from the upper left corner of the gazebo, attaching the slats diagonally according to the markings;
• laying the slats in this way, you need to reach the opposite corner of the building, after which you can proceed to the second layer, which is located perpendicular to the first.

Sheathing of a winter gazebo

If the gazebo is being built for year-round use, you should take care of its high-quality insulation. Here, the standard exterior finish will not be enough - additional insulation is needed.

This could be:

• foam is an inexpensive material with a good ability to repel moisture;
• mineral wool is a natural moisture resistant material that is good for its low thermal conductivity;
• felt is a more expensive material with excellent thermal insulation.

For finishing inside a winter gazebo, a wooden lining is best suited.

How to decorate: design options

Now it has become fashionable to create the arrangement of the gazebo not just at random, but, accordingly, to a certain style. Fortunately, people have been building gazebos for several years, and there are a great many original examples that can be taken as a basis for their construction.

A great idea would be to place a small oasis in an oriental style in a large gazebo. It can be a fountain with fish or just an aquarium.

Draped mattresses are ideal for sheltering seats and benches in the area near the gazebo.

An option without textiles is also possible: carved elements or forged gratings as one of the walls of an open-type building.

Summer residents with artistic ability often decorate their gazebo with openwork wood carvings, unusual structures made of tree roots and knots, paintings made of straw, statues made of plaster or wood.

For stone gazebos, steps lined with decorative stone will be an excellent solution.

For stylish design shaded corner is enough to plant climbing plants around the perimeter of the building. It can be a vine or grapes. These plants grow quite quickly, framing the hedge and enlivening the entire ensemble. Not only the walls and the roof of the gazebo can become alive, but also the benches, if plants are also planted near their backs.

When developing a design, you need to remember not only about the appearance of the gazebo, but also about its functionality. You should decide in advance where to equip the shelves for storing dishes or, for example, place special wicker boxes for blankets and pillows.

For those who like to retire for reflection in a garden house and mentally merge with nature, a Japanese-style gazebo is ideal. Its main principles are the naturalness of materials in production and aesthetic minimalism in design. The Japanese style does not tolerate excesses and pretentiousness, but at the same time, any building looks original and interesting in itself. Suitable for its construction stone blocks, wooden beams, slats.

Color is important in Japanese style. No bright solutions are allowed here, otherwise they will simply "cover up" the whole idea. Optimal shades are beige, pastel. Contrast of black and white is also appropriate. If the gazebo is made of wood, it would be logical not to rack your brains over color scheme, but leave it as it is, just covering the surface with varnish.

Many amateurs have a passion for oriental culture, but have little understanding of how the Chinese design style differs from the Japanese. And there are quite a few such differences, so these two styles cannot be put in one row.

The main feature of the Chinese gazebo is the bizarre shape of the roof with raised corners and unusual color and decorative solutions. The Chinese style is characterized by an abundance of gold and red, which is simply unacceptable in the Japanese style.

There is no talk of minimalism here either: a Chinese gazebo should shine with wealth and an abundance of decorations. To decorate the gazebo from the inside, you can choose a Chinese-style sofa with many pillows decorated with different fabrics. Inside such a building, you can light aroma lamps or incense sticks to create a special atmosphere.

Styles and design solutions there are a lot, they can even be correctly combined if there is taste. There are less and less gazebos in the classic Russian style, made of timber, with minimal decoration and abundance natural materials, because every summer resident wants his site to be original and unique.

For information on how to build a gazebo with your own hands, see the next video.

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B a gazebo is an indispensable attribute of a private house, country cottage and just a dwelling with a separate plot of land. It will protect you from sun rays, rain and other adverse weather conditions. It is always comfortable to spend time with friends under the roof of the gazebo, or to sit with your family during the evening tea. However, not everyone knows how to make a gazebo with their own hands from wood step by step. Let's look at the rules for building a gazebo: what to make it from, what materials are needed, and, finally, the stages of its installation.

Wooden gazebo

Wooden gazebo: what are the advantages?

Today there are many materials from which you can make a gazebo. The most common ones are metal and wood. In this article, we will look at how to make do-it-yourself gazebos from wood step by step. Why wood? Because this material has many advantages:

• easy to install, since wood is a relatively light material;
• Wood is an environmentally friendly material, so it cannot harm the environment;
• Wood is a fairly durable material: it is immune to ultraviolet rays. To prevent the wood from rotting from exposure to moisture, it should be covered with a transparent wood varnish;
• Wood goes well with stone, concrete, metal and other materials. In terms of decor, it is versatile;

• Woodcarving is also popular now. Exquisite relief drawings will become a kind of gazebo decor.

Despite the fact that wood as a material for a gazebo has a number of disadvantages (for example, it rots when exposed to moisture, may not be durable enough, is subject to the negative effects of termites), it is the best material for building a gazebo, which has no alternative.

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Materials for the construction of a gazebo made of wood

To build a gazebo, you need to stock up on the following materials and tools:

• Wood planks are the most important structural element. Choose planks made from durable wood: oak, pine, spruce, larch, etc. They should be smooth. It is advisable to cover the boards with transparent varnish: it will protect them from decay, ultraviolet rays and other adverse environmental factors;

• Iron or wooden pegs pegs - will be needed to mark the site where the gazebo will be installed. Also, for convenience, a fishing line is used, which is pulled between the pegs installed along the intended edges of the structure;

• Auxiliary materials: saw, plane, nails of various sizes, etc.

Quantity necessary materials depends on the size of the planned gazebo.

Stages of erecting a gazebo made of wood

The choice of design and drawing of the gazebo

Before starting construction, you need to decide which gazebo you want. Here the flight of imagination is unlimited. Structures can be rectangular, hexagonal, round, square, etc. Having decided on the shape, you need to set the dimensions of the future building.

Below is a plan for the construction of an octagonal gazebo made of wood. This design is very convenient because it will be comfortable and convenient inside the gazebo: it can easily accommodate up to 12 people. Its area can be different depending on the location and your desires. The height of the gazebo is 2.5 meters.

Construction stages

Markup

The plot selected for construction is cleared, and iron pegs are installed in the corners in accordance with the above dimensions. The fishing line is pulled in the corners. Mark the place where the entrance will be located.

Foundation preparation

He digs holes according to the markings, at the bottom of each of them we make sandy base... It is highly advisable to compact the sand before laying the foundation in order to avoid excessive precipitation. We install concrete blocks or bricks on the bottom, fill it with gravel, tamp it and fill it back with soil. All blocks must be set strictly according to the level.

Instead of blocks in each pit, formwork can be made and cement mortar can be poured.

Base device

After the foundation is ready, we install the wooden base in accordance with the drawing. This can be done in two ways. The first method: we expose the base of wooden bars using internal jumpers, we sew up the floor and only after that we expose the wooden racks, fastening them to the floor with nails and metal plates.

The second method involves placing wooden posts directly on each foundation pillar between the foundation lintels.

The bars are fastened using metal corners.

For the reliability of the structure, at the stage of building the foundation, you can lay a metal rod in each pillar, onto which the base of a wooden rack will be inserted.

Installation of piping

Further, along the edges of the gazebo (except for the place where the entrance to the structure is planned), we install a strapping from wooden beam, made in the form of a pattern. We fix the bars with nails and screws. We leave the entry point open.

Roof device

Now we equip the roof of the gazebo. If you want to make a roof with an oblique slope, install 8 rafters on the supporting pillars, connect them with a horizontal crossbar. As a result, you get a design in the form of the letter "A". If you prefer a lean-to gazebo made of wood with your own hands step by step, then we equip one solid rafter on the posts.

We lay the roof, and only after that we lay out the tiles on its surface.

To understand how to make a gazebo made of wood with your own hands, a drawing is simply necessary step by step. Having calculated and planned the entire structure from the very beginning, the installation process will be an easy and fun exercise.

The gazebo is an ideal addition to any summer cottage, because it is nice to retire here over a cup of tea, talk with friends, and celebrate a family celebration. Do you want to become the owner of such a functional and comfortable building? There is nothing easier - you can make it yourself using the most common materials at hand. In order to 100% cope with the task at hand, we propose to gradually understand the construction technology: to your attention detailed instructions how to build a gazebo beautifully, but quickly and cheaply, as well as photos and videos that will serve as a useful visual guide in your work.

In order for the construction of the gazebo not to result in large time, power and financial costs, it is important to think over every detail of the future structure to the smallest detail. In particular:

• dimensions;
• shape;
• roof view;
• type of foundation;
• materials for the frame.

Before starting construction, create a drawing of the future gazebo

The dimensions of the gazebo are best calculated using the formula: 1 person = 1 sq. M. space. The shape of the structure determines the level of complexity of the construction, so if this is your first time taking on such work, give preference to the traditional rectangular gazebo.

The roof of the gazebo can be single-pitched, gable, rounded or pyramidal. Naturally, it is cheaper and easier to install a pitched roof.

As for materials, it is best to build a gazebo from wooden beams and metal racks - it is much easier to work with them than with brick, stone, logs or wrought iron gratings. Plus, these materials are very budgetary.

Stage 2: Preparing for construction

As you can see, the ideal option for a novice builder is a rectangular gazebo with shed roof on a slab-type foundation. To build such an extension, you will need the following consumables:

• bars of two types - with a section of 50 x 50 and 100 x 100 mm;
• wooden boards 30 x 150 mm and 50 x 150 mm;
• sheets of corrugated board;
• reinforcement rods;
• large crushed stone;
• concrete solution;
• sand;
• screws and screws;
• primer;
• dye.

Tools needed to build a gazebo

Do not forget about working tools:

• Bulgarian;
• jigsaw;
• hacksaw;
• screwdriver;
• anchor bolts:
• steel corners
• hammer;
• level;
• rule.

After all the materials and tools are prepared, it is necessary to choose a place for mounting the gazebo and make markings on it. To do this, you first need to determine the four corners of the future structure, taking into account the previously thought out dimensions, and outline them with beacons. Then, between the beacons, you need to pull the string. As a result, you should get a rectangle - this is the area your gazebo will be.

Stage 3: We equip the foundation

Pouring the foundation begins with the preparation of the pit. Its depth should be 20-30 cm. You can dig it with a simple shovel: remove the soil, level and tamp the bottom. Make sure that the walls of the pit are vertical, without slopes. A 10 cm layer of sand should be poured into the finished recess. It should be moistened and tamped tightly. When you make sure that the layer is perfectly even, set formwork from boards around the perimeter of the pit. Its height should be no more than 10 cm. Next, you need to fix the formwork with beams.

Preparing the foundation for the gazebo

The next step is to fill the pit with large rubble. Then, in the corners of the future gazebo, reinforcement rods must be installed in the rubble. For the stability of the extension, the rods should rise 10-15 cm above the foundation level. Then fill the foundation pit with concrete mortar.

Advice. After pouring, be sure to level the concrete according to the rule so that the base is perfectly flat. Start further construction work only after the foundation has completely hardened!

Stage 4: Assembling the frame

Installing the frame of the gazebo is one of the most difficult and responsible work of the entire construction process, therefore it is very important to carry it out in a clear sequence:

• Prepare 4 bars with a section of 100 x 100 mm and cut them to the height of the structure. Treat the finished elements with a primer.

Important! The front bars should be at least 15 cm longer than the rear ones to be able to form a roof slope.

• Drill each support bar in the bottom end. The diameter of the hole should be equal to the diameter of the reinforcement rods installed at the corners of the foundation.
• Slide the support bars over the bars and level them vertically using a level. Secure them with anchor bolts.
• Connect the corner beams with 50 x 150 mm planks and install special braces for the rafters.

Installation of the gazebo frame

• At a distance of 10 cm from the upper part of the structure and 50 cm from the floor, connect the posts with jumpers made of bars with a cross section of 50 x 50 m, securing them with bolts. Between these jumpers, fix the vertical bars every 50 cm using steel corners and self-tapping screws. Only the entrance area should remain free.

Stage 5: We mount the roof and decorate the gazebo

Installing the roof does not require much time and effort, since the pitched structures are very easy to install. So, first install the joists on the boards that connect the corner bars. The average step is 30-40 cm. Then sheathe them with a board of 30 x 150 mm, leaving gaps of 10 cm between them. Next, cover the boards with glassine and fill thin strips on top. Put sheets of corrugated board on these slats and fix them with self-tapping screws or nails. Actually, the roof is ready.

After basic construction works completed, proceed with the design of the gazebo. To begin with, it must be treated with an anti-corrosion agent. Then the structure can be painted, varnished or even sheathed with clapboard. After that, install electricity and install the necessary furniture. And finally, you can hang the walls of the gazebo with light tulle to give the space even more comfort.

As you can see, there is nothing complicated in the construction of a summer cottage. If you follow our simple instructions, you can get a beautiful corner for a comfortable outdoor recreation without extra time and money.