This can be done in several ways: lay paths with beautiful multicolored tiles, plant many decorative trees, even arrange a real rock garden designed to please the eye and calm the soul. However, there is another decoration option that can truly be considered the most functional and useful among most available: a gazebo.
An ordinary wooden gazebo is the best place to gather friends and family, to hold a wonderful summer feast. During the day it perfectly protects from the sun, and in the evening it creates a unique atmosphere of comfort and seclusion. In addition, there are more "closed" architectural variants of this structure that can be equipped with mosquito nets and also be used as intended even in bad weather.
In this article, we will consider all recommendations for building a gazebo with your own hands, and also consider several possible variants of this structure.
First of all, it should be noted that although a gazebo is noticeably simpler to build than a residential house, it still requires careful measurements and calculations. Here, as in any design work, the rule "measure twice, cut once" applies. Preliminary planning is extremely important; do not start construction "by eye."
The most beautiful and inexpensive gazebos to make are made of wood: timber is more expensive, wooden boards are more practical. You can, of course, make a concrete foundation and lay load-bearing columns of brick, but the classic option is to simply dig in 4 wooden posts to a depth of 50 cm, after making the appropriate markings on the ground. It should be remembered that even on uneven terrain, the posts must be at the same level – this is important!
Secure the dug-in base with cement mortar. After the mortar has hardened (usually you need to wait a day), you can begin laying the floor. If you do not want to leave it earthen, it is optimal either to raise it with wooden boards or to lay patterned tiles.
The roof is usually made gable, less often conical or other shapes. A roof made of bitumen shingles looks gorgeous.
Actually, a timber gazebo can be built on your suburban plot simply and quickly, and in terms of possible architectural forms, there are no restrictions. Therefore, by using your imagination, you can create an elegant and original structure that will delight its owners for many years.
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