The arbor is an integral part of any country site. It allows you to spend your leisure time in the open air with maximum comfort, and is also the most decoratively beneficial support for grapes and other climbing plants. Traditionally, such a structure is usually erected in the form of a hexagonal object with a conical roof. The article discusses in detail all the subtleties of the erection of such a design, with step-by-step manufacturing instructions.

Material selection

For the construction of the gazebo, absolutely any building material suitable for the construction of capital and temporary structures is suitable. It is also permissible to use a variety of residues after the construction of a country house, etc., including all kinds of combinations thereof. However, it is imperative to take into account individual properties that are characteristic of each individual building material.

Metal

Almost any metal structure is characterized by increased rigidity, as well as wear resistance. This material is ideal for erecting a gazebo, since in this case it can be done as quickly as possible, in no more than a few days.

In addition, the metal is characterized by high ductility, so almost any shape of the structure can be created from it. Also a definite plus will be a fairly wide list of all kinds of forged elements that can easily be fixed to the main structure.

• Advantages of erecting a gazebo from metal:
• metal building does not require a solid foundation
• all elements are firmly connected into a complete structure, which gives it special wear resistance
• the gazebo can be made in almost any style
• such structures allow you to fully glaze the structure

• Cons of building an arbor from metal:
• can't boast of cheapness
• in case of self-construction, it requires metal welding skills or the involvement of appropriate specialists
• over time, the metal becomes corrosion
• metal is characterized by high thermal conductivity, so during the heat and autumn such a gazebo will not be able to provide the necessary comfort

Wood

Wood is considered the most popular building material., it is perfectly exposed to all kinds of processing, and also creates the necessary comfort on the site. Such a gazebo will always look rich and thorough, despite the fact that it can be made almost of construction waste. This contributes to the fact that wooden arbors are the most popular and found in the garden.

At the same time, the pine board is considered the most popular basis for this design. But massive constructions made from solid logs look the most aesthetic, however, in this case, it will not be possible to do without involving individual specialists.

• The advantages of creating a wooden building:
• low cost
• wood best creates the necessary microclimate and comfort indoors
• installation of wooden structures can be performed with a minimum of tools
• a wooden building does not require a solid foundation

• Cons of creating a wooden building:
• the material needs to be treated against moisture and insect pests, including throughout the entire life cycle
• increased fire hazard
• wood cannot boast of durability
• over time, the decorativeness of the material decreases

Did you know? The most ancient architectural structure on the planet is considered Barnenes mound, located on the territory of modern France. According to the calculations of archaeologists, it was erected between 4800-4000 years. BC e., about 2000 years before the construction of the Egyptian pyramids.

Brick and stone

Natural stone or brick is not often used to build a gazebo. These materials do not allow you to create a miniature and lightweight structure, but with their help you can build a solid structure, for almost any type of recreation.

Most often, red, silicate or special decorative bricks are used for this. Chipped natural stone (granite, limestone, etc.) can also be used as an alternative. To reduce the cost of the construction process, various kinds of foam and cinder blocks are used.

• Advantages of a gazebo made of brick or stone:
• durability and reliability
• brick or stone does not corrode or rot
• almost complete environmental safety of materials and their components
• minimal fire hazard

• Cons of a gazebo made of brick or stone:
• brick construction requires a solid concrete foundation
• high cost of material and components
• stone laying requires certain skills and knowledge
• the final design almost always looks monotonous

Choosing a place and drawing a structure

One of the main guarantees of a cozy gazebo is choosing the right place for a future building. Not only the convenience of its operation depends on this, but also the rationality of using the entire site. Ideal place to build should be located in the shade, therefore, most often for this, territories are selected near one or several large trees. If a small pond or fountain is built on the site, the gazebo should be located as close to them as possible.

Important! The drawing must be done on a scale relative to the size of the future building. This will not only help to avoid all kinds of errors in the design and proportions, but also allow you to accurately calculate the required amount of all materials.

It is important for the gazebo and the base, it is best to choose a small hill for construction. This will prevent the flooding of the foundation during heavy rains or spring thaw. In addition, in order to avoid subsidence of the soil during the operation of the structure, it is not recommended to build it on arable substrates. Dense sandy and clay soils, which were at least previously involved in economic activities, are best suited for this.

The next step in planning future construction is the drawing. When creating it, you must at least schematically depict the general plan of the gazebo, as well as the layout of each of the faces and sides of the future hexagonal structure, including the shape of the base. It is also necessary to calculate the shape of the roof, as well as clearly plan all the places of its attachment to the walls and other nuances. In this case, you should definitely not forget to determine the place for entry and window openings.

Examples of drawings of hexagonal arbors:

Step-by-step construction

In most cases, the average summer cottage arbor is a wooden structure based on a solid concrete base. This combination allows you to maximize the use of all the positive properties of each of their materials, while creating coziness and comfort inside the gazebo. At the same time, for its competent erection, it is necessary to adhere to the step-by-step principle of performing all stages, observing a strict sequence.

Hexagon Marking

In order to mark out the perfectly even foundation of the future structure, you will need 6 wooden pegs and the same number of mounting rails. From it, 6 workpieces of equal length should be created, according to the sizes of previously planned faces. The resulting segments must be laid out in the form of a perfect hexagon, while the evenness of all sides must be checked with the help of a building level.

Next, in the corners formed between the pieces of rail, you need to install wooden pegs by pulling a strong nylon thread or twine between them. After this, the mounting rail can be removed, in the future, the pegs and the thread stretched between them will play the main part of the marking.

Foundation laying

The main objective of the foundation is to create a perfectly smooth and solid foundation, which in the future will support the entire building.

To make the foundation right, you should:

1. At the site of the installed pegs, dig holes with a diameter of about 20 cm and a depth of at least 30 cm.
2. Install metal fittings in each hole.
3. Pour liquid concrete of at least M150 grade into the pits.
4. After the mixture has dried, a small brick column up to 30 cm high should be built on each concrete base. To do this, use red or silicate brick of the brand M100 or more.

Bottom harness

After the construction of the foundation pillars, they must be tied together. This will evenly distribute the entire load of the future structure between concrete foundations. The strapping is performed using 6 wooden blocks with a cross section of at least 100 × 100 mm.

Important! Before laying the beam on the foundation posts, roofing material or any other waterproofing material should be put. This will protect the tree from moisture, which is actively accumulated by concrete and brick.

They are overlapped, between each individual column, according to the so-called "half-tree" principle. Interconnecting grooves should be created on the contacting bars, which are additionally fastened with self-tapping screws. The concrete base is fastened with anchors or metal rods.

Pole Mounting

Once the base is ready, then the main frame should be built. Its installation begins from the installation of vertical wooden posts in place of the faces of the base. Their size should be equal to the required ceiling height, and the section is selected relative to the strapping beam.

Vertical bars are attached to the base with the help of metal corners. After that, in the upper part of the pillars are connected with each other using the same beam. All carbon compounds are fixed with perforated metal plates.

Flooring

Almost any type of building wood existing on the modern market is used for flooring. A traditional option is a pine or spruce board with a thickness of 40 mm or a special floor board with a groove. A more expensive, but reliable option is the coating of specially treated larch.

They lay the floor in all possible ways, but only two are considered the most popular. It is laid in continuous, parallel to one of the faces, or the floor is divided into 6 separate sections, and then the coating is laid alternately in each of them. At the same time, to strengthen the strength of the floor, it is recommended to divide the entire area of ​​the base with wooden blocks into separate compartments.

Production and installation of the roof

The construction of the rafter system begins outside the roof, still on the ground. This will make the structure as strong as possible, without the cost of unnecessary effort. Its assembly begins from the installation of the hexagonal base, then oblique bars are installed on each face at an angle of at least 15 °, connecting them together approximately in the center.

Thus, the rafter system must take the form of a regular cone. The assembled structure is installed manually or using equipment on the base and attached to it on both sides using metal plates.

Roofing

Before laying the roof on the roof, a supporting crate should be created between each vertical rafter beam. It will allow you to evenly load the rafter system under the pressure of snow, and also to avoid subsidence of the roof in separate places.

Her step is chosen relative to the roof, which will be used in the future. For slate, metal and corrugated board, a distance of no more than 40 cm is suitable, when arranging a soft roof, it is made solid (from moisture-resistant chipboards).

Step-by-step instructions for the construction of an external coating:

1. The installation of the roof begins with fastening on the roof of waterproofing materials (hydraulic films, roofing material, etc.).
2. At the joints of the faces, a metal ridge with reverse rolling is installed (when installing a soft roof, the action is not performed).
3. After that, proceed to sheathing each bleaching face.
4. Complete the installation of the roof by fixing the external ridges on the faces, as well as the conical tip (in the case of a soft roof, the coating is made integral).

Drainage Installation

At the end of the installation of the roof along the perimeter of the roof, the drainage is fixed. This is done using special fasteners with a recess under the gutter, they are mounted so that the edge of the roofing material is directed approximately to the center of the gutter.

The entire structure is mounted at a slight slope of approximately 2–5 mm / linear meter. Wastewater is withdrawn at the junction of the sides, while it is permissible to make both one common vertical drain and several located in parallel.

Did you know? The homeland of arbors is considered to be the coast of the Mediterranean, as well as the northern part of the Atlantic Ocean. Such structures appeared on the territory of Russia in the 18th century, as one of the elements of various royal gardens.

Arrangement and decor

Arrangement of the gazebo should begin with cladding the frame of the walls, it is permissible to do this with the help of wooden boards or chipboards. Any decorative material is attached over the rough sheathing, while the most popular is a wooden lining or the so-called siding. However, it is also permissible to install special translucent handrails between the uprights.

The arrangement of the internal part begins with the installation of wooden or soft benches, a small table, as well as lighting fixtures. If necessary, all internal surfaces are also decorated at this stage. Materials are selected on the basis of individual requirements and taste.

At the end, each gazebo should be decorated with all kinds of decorative elements. They can be a variety of forged and carved details of the railing, door and window openings, roof rail, etc. In this case, it is permissible to use elements of the same style or adhere to the principle of mutually beneficial complement of details of all kinds of decorative directions.

A six-sided gazebo is an indispensable element of any summer cottage. It allows you to harmoniously zonate the entire area of ​​the garden, as well as create real coziness and comfort for daily relaxation. To erect such a structure in the country is not easy, but possible, however, for this you will need to clearly plan all the actions, as well as carefully approach the design drawings. Otherwise, such a structure will not be able to serve more than 1-2 seasons.