DIY octagonal gazebo with sloping walls. Tools and materials. Selection and design of the base

If you want to receive not only convenient place For summer holiday with friends, but also to make it beautiful - it’s worth choosing non-standard solutions. In this article we will tell you how you can build 8-sided gazebos yourself.

Stages of construction of a gazebo

The first thing you should think about is where to install the gazebo. It is best to build it either near a picturesque place, with a forest or river, or near a house. It will be nice if there is shade nearby so that on hot days it will be cool under the canopy.

This instruction will tell you the construction process using the example of a gazebo next to the house. They will stand on the same level and be connected to the terrace by a wooden floor, and on the other side there will be access to the site - an arched bridge over an artificial pond. The gazebo will be equipped with round benches and a barbecue in the center.

You can see the general drawing of an 8-sided gazebo in the photo. The area of ​​the gazebo is 12 square meters, it is inscribed in a circle with a diameter of 4 meters.

Foundation

8 faceted gazebo will be installed on a cast-in-place pile foundation.

• Remove the fertile layer of soil from the site where the gazebo is installed. Make markings for installing piles. IN in this case they will be arranged in the form of two circles and 1 column in the center.
• Tie reinforcement cage of three long bars of reinforcement in a “triangle” for each pile.
• Drill holes to a depth of 1.8 meters and install permanent formwork for pouring piles. As budget option can be used for this asbestos cement pipes or sewer pipes HDPE.

• According to the level, cut off all the “sleeves” one level at a time and install the reinforcement cage inside, then fill them with concrete. During pouring, an internal vibrator is used to increase the strength of the concrete.
• This gazebo required 21 posts with a diameter of 110 mm. The number of columns is calculated depending on the soil resistance.
• On top part square platforms for fixing the floor are mounted on the columns for the gazebo.

Grillage arrangement

When the concrete in the foundation has hardened, you can begin installing the strapping beam.

• Secure the first beam through the central post to its full length. For fastening, a perforated mounting plate and steel corners are used.
• The next beam is attached in two parts perpendicular to the first (cross).
• All remaining beams are also attached in two parts in the direction from the outer posts to the central one. For joining, the side of the beam directed towards the center is cut at an angle.
• At the end, the harness is mounted around the perimeter on the outer posts. As a result, you should have an octagonal “umbrella”, as shown in the photo.

Advice! To hide the space under the floor and the foundation columns, they are sheathed underneath with basement siding.

The floor will be made using “platform” technology, that is, it will occupy the entire area of ​​the foundation.

Then the frame of the walls will be erected on the finished platform.

• Dry material is used as lag pine board 150*100. First, the logs are attached along the perimeter of the octagon, and then the intermediate ones. They are attached to each other using 3 100 mm nails.
• During installation, precision must be observed so that all diagonals coincide.
• After installing the joists, a tongue-and-groove sheet is attached on top of them. batten. The excess is trimmed to the shape of the outer trim.

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Construction of walls and roof

• Vertical roof posts are screwed to the floor. They are temporarily fixed with supports made of boards.
• The timber is covered with a primer and 1-2 layers of varnish.
• The top frame of the pillars is made from boards, and the rafters are mounted.
• To attach the rafters in the center, you make a “two-level spider” with your own hands with a hole in the center for the pipe to exit from the barbecue.

• A canopy is also made from the gazebo to the house.
• A sheathing of roofing boards is mounted on the rafters using the ring method.

• The roof is sheathed with C21K profiled sheets - this is the most profitable option for covering octagonal gazebos with a minimum of waste (less than 10%).
• A metal roofing will look more beautiful, but half of the materials will go to waste. Also, profiled sheets can be replaced with shinglas ( flexible tiles), but then the overall price of the roof will increase.

Advice! Glue a special self-expanding tape along the edges of the skates before attaching the sheets. It will not allow moisture to pass through, but will allow air to pass through.

Arrangement of the gazebo

• There are 2 round benches installed inside. To access the site on the opposite side of the house, an arched bridge is attached. They are made of a metal frame and painted brown(matching the color of the roof).
• Laid out in the center brick grill, a hood and a chimney pipe are mounted through the roof of the gazebo.
• A round concrete table top is made around the barbecue. The grill itself is made from an old truck disk.

• Also you can do closed walls, cover them with polycarbonate, wooden mesh or plant climbing plants.

Conclusion

For the winter, the gazebo will need to be covered from snow. Also, do not allow water to accumulate on the floor; if necessary, make drain holes or partially sheathe the walls.

To see the project of this gazebo live, you can watch the video in this article:

Durability, reliability, comfort and functionality - this is the minimum task that gazebos should perform; we have selected photos of the most popular structures for this article. This is an integral part landscape design and a great opportunity to relax in comfort on fresh air, have a get-together with friends, and, of course, cook something delicious on the grill.

Let's figure out which projects of small architectural forms are the most popular, how to determine the area of ​​construction, what size gazebos are and for what purposes it is better to make them, what are the advantages and disadvantages of structures of different shapes.

General questions

A gazebo is a small architectural form that is important element in design personal plot. They are made of stone, metal, brick, wood, as well as modern materials, for example, from a specialized PVC profile or polycarbonate. But one thing is certain - the building must be in perfect harmony with the design of the site, and delicately fit into the landscape design.

2-storey quadrangular building, below - a covered room for recreation in the cold season, above - open area, which provides an excellent overview of the surrounding area

In addition, modern gazebos are divided into closed garden houses and open buildings, collapsible, portable and stationary, for use all year round, and light summer buildings, attached to the main house and free-standing.

Exclusive small project architectural form in the form of a ship

Large gazebo, octagonal structure looks elegant thanks to the light wooden lattice

But the form almost always remains the same. Next, we will look at the design features in detail. different types gazebos, and find out what the advantages and disadvantages of each form are.

Covered gazebos allow you to relax in comfort not only on a warm day, but also in rainy, windy weather

Basic forms

If we look in detail at typical, and even individual, designs of gazebos, then we can say with confidence that all buildings are based on the basic shape of the structure: rectangular, round, multifaceted - six-, eight- and more angled. And also combined ones, combining spaces with different geometries, for example, a rectangle and a semicircle.

Photo projects of combined type gazebos

The shape of the building is of great importance:

• a correctly selected design will subtly emphasize the beauty garden plot, its individual characteristics;
• with the same dimensions, there are designs that are themselves more spacious;
• some forms allow you to place a gazebo even on a difficult site, without loss of size or functionality;
• with the same area internal space, there are designs that require greater consumption of building materials.

Non-standard modern design for summer holidays

Rectangular designs

Projects rectangular gazebos They are distinguished by the simplicity and functionality of their designs. Today there are many interesting options such buildings:

• collapsible tents on a metal frame with a tent roof and canopy walls;
• traditional open building made of wood under a two- or four-pitched roof;
• rectangular canopy, belvedere type, on metal poles under the vault or one pitched roof made of polycarbonate;

A simple project for a quadrangular canopy; the construction of such a structure can be done with your own hands

• closed house - a permanent building, glazed or with bars, most often made of logs, less often - a stone structure, ideal option for outdoor recreation all year round;
• brick or stone structures with barbecue, barbecue or fireplace.

Rectangular gazebos, photo of a closed summer house

It must be said that this can be a mini gazebo 1.5*2 m, 2*2 m, or vice versa, a large building 5*5 m, 6*4 m, 6*6 m, zoned for different needs, with all the amenities. They are usually placed in the depths of the garden, near the fence, in which case the wall adjacent to the fence is made blank.

Original gazebos, a project based on a rectangular building for 6 people

Round gazebo projects

The round gazebo is a classic small architectural form, a prominent representative are rotundas: platforms on which pillars are installed in a circle, and they are crowned with a domed roof. Today, in addition to traditional projects, round buildings are open, most often these are metal welded and forged structures, and closed, usually made of wood or metal-plastic, glazed. The choice of materials is not accidental, because metal and wood lend themselves well to processing; with certain skills, they can be used to build a curved structure and bring any complex project to life.

An elegant, airy rotunda is a real romantic corner in your garden

Projects for round gazebos can be divided into simple ones - pillars and a roof, and complex, expensive structures, for example, consisting of bent wooden elements, or metal-plastic spheres with panoramic glazing. Sometimes the project may provide for a parapet around the circumference, made of brick or stone, pillars are attached to it, and a canopy is built.

It should be noted that round gazebos can be installed in any part of the site, be it a free area in front of the house, or a tiny spot inside the yard. This shape allows the structure to fit between big trees or turn it in any direction without losing aesthetics and functionality.

Examples of modern projects round designs

Multifaceted

Projects of multifaceted gazebos are perhaps the most popular among other types. This is due to the fact that they incorporate the lightness, elegance, ergonomics and practicality of round structures, but they are much easier to build.

Polygonal projects metal gazebos suitable for self-construction

And if a round building, most often, requires the involvement of professionals, then it is quite possible to implement projects of polygonal structures with your own hands.

Octagonal gazebo, the project includes an extension for a barbecue

A hexagonal gazebo is the most popular design for outdoor recreation. Usually it is made in medium sizes; if you take a standard project, then the maximum dimensions at the base are 3 * 3 m, 4 * 3 m, 4 * 4 m. But, despite the modest area, thanks convenient form, the design is very roomy. Benches, as a rule, are located around the perimeter of the building, and a round table is installed in the center.

Closed types of gazebos with your own hands, photo of a wooden glazed building

Polygonal versions of gazebos are most often made of metal, sometimes the sides are sewn up forged grilles or polycarbonate. For more massive buildings, logs or timber are used. But the most popular version of the gazebo is a structure on wooden pillars, with a four- or more pitched roof, covered with an openwork lattice or decorated with carved lace.

Classic gazebos, photo standard projects polygonal designs

IN lately projects of closed gazebos in the Finnish style are popular: a chopped grill house with a stove, fireplace or barbecue.

A variety of winter houses according to the Scandinavian design

Original projects

Based on the basic forms, many original and very interesting individual projects gazebos adapted to the terrain or way of life.

So, two-story or two-tier buildings look original. The lower floor is an enclosed space, and the upper floor is a viewing platform.

Photo of unusual gazebos, two-tier structure with utility room on the ground floor

I must say that such a solution is very practical, and even small area you can build a spacious gazebo filled with different functionality.

Two-story gazebo, colonial style project

Mini gazebo projects are very relevant; as a rule, these are portable or collapsible structures that can be installed anywhere in a personal plot, and, if necessary, moved.

Mini designs for small summer cottages

Projects of stylized gazebos made from different ethnic materials are also of genuine interest: driftwood, untreated tree trunks, wicker, straw, etc.

Small wicker ergonomic gazebo to accommodate four people

As a rule, such projects are built on the basis of traditional forms, but due to unusual materials they acquire color and originality, and become a decoration of the site.

Rustic building - the charm and flavor of a rustic style

Overview of standard sizes

Of course, gazebos are different, from very tiny to grandiose capital buildings, consisting of several spaces united by one concept. This may include a separate area for a barbecue, a small covered space for household needs, and a comfortable relaxation area under a canopy.

An open building, the project provides two functional areas: a room with a kitchen and a place to relax

For comfortable accommodation of one person during gatherings and feasts, 2 sq. m. is enough, but for comfortable rest with chairs and sun loungers, 4 sq. m. is already required. Therefore, when choosing a gazebo project, it is very important to determine its functionality, and based on this, choose the right size.

Project of a large closed log gazebo

Good to know: We have already mentioned above that the capacity of the gazebo, of course, depends on its size, but the shape of the building also plays a huge role in this matter. For example, a small rectangular structure of 2.35 * 2.70 m will accommodate 4-6 people with relative comfort, and in exactly the same 6-, 8-charcoal gazebo, due to the absence of corners, will already accommodate 6-8 people.

Let's take an example standard sizes. Popular square gazebo 3*3 m. It will fit small fireplace, with dimensions 1200*750 mm, work area-kitchen, dining table 1200*800 mm, 7 stationary seats– benches and 3-4 side stools.

Scheme of the gazebo with arrangement functional zones

Below in the diagram is the same size, but hexagonal gazebo. In addition to the fireplace and work area, it can accommodate an oval table 1500*1400 mm, 9 stationary seats and 3-4 chairs.

Layout plan for functional areas in a hexagonal building

Now let's look at a 3*4 m design project. In this case, you can also make a rectangular and multifaceted gazebo to accommodate a company of 16-20 people, but with some design changes. For example, work area with a fireplace or barbecue it is better to make it in the form of a rectangle 3 * 1.5 m, and the area for gatherings is polygonal. This solution will visually lighten the construction, make it more elegant, neat, but at the same time spacious and ergonomic.

Arrangement diagram for a combined gazebo 3*4 m

Advice: When choosing the design and size of a gazebo for your personal plot, first draw a diagram of the base on a piece of paper. Cut out a scale model of furnishings from cardboard and try to think through the furnishings yourself. Average dimensions: table 1200*800 mm, barbecue 1000-1200* 750-1000mm, seat width 400-450 mm, standard depth of kitchen set 600 mm, but it is better if it is the same depth as the fireplace, it can be made of brick .

Every land owner wants: there must be a unique place where it will be pleasant to spend time. If you make a gazebo, then you can spend time in it. A structure built with your own hands will become an attractive highlight if it is an octagonal gazebo.

Project of an octagonal closed wooden gazebo

Invited friends will be able to appreciate the building with all its many advantages.

There are three options to install a gazebo on your site:

• Buy;
• Order and make it yourself;
• Make a sketch of the room yourself and build it step by step.

The construction team will install the finished structure in a matter of hours. The main task of the land owner will be to determine the area where the gazebo will be located, as well as to choose the type of structure itself. However, the cost of construction in this case may be high.

If the dacha owner’s financial situation is stable, then he can afford to use the first option. When a summer resident has average income, in addition to the functionality of the structure, its price is also important to him. A practical option- think over the design of the future building and order only a drawing from the construction company octagonal gazebo.

Detailed drawing with the dimensions of an octagonal gazebo

All necessary work do it yourself. By making this decision, the summer resident gets the opportunity to save money. If the owner land plot will be able to draw a plan and implement it himself necessary calculations, then its construction costs will become even lower. However, it should be remembered that the success of the project largely depends on correctly drawn up drawings.

Reasons to choose an octagonal gazebo for your garden

When the owner summer cottage wants to arrange a room on his land for a comfortable stay, first of all he will have to take care of choosing the type of construction. Depending on the owner’s preferences, the gazebo can be uniform style with home and others outbuildings or differ dramatically in design. This solution creates a separate semantic zone in the garden.

Original project octagonal gazebo with natural stone foundation

With your own hands you can build an original structure, which, thanks to its simple design and availability of construction and finishing materials it won't look any worse finished products. This building has the following positive properties:

• aesthetics;
• capacity;
• strength;
• comfort.

The wooden octagonal gazebo is a magnificent structure. It fits perfectly wherever it is placed. The design looks equally good in a remote area or on a hill. A lot of people can fit inside the structure: all members big family or a whole company of inseparable friends. The structural solution allows for minimal impact of loads: snow or wind. Unfavorable weather phenomena will not be able to cause any harm to a solid structure.

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Gazebo roof design drawing

Circular placement allows all guests to communicate comfortably with each other. If you make a gazebo from beams, then it is easy to create an optimal microclimate for a person. When it’s hot, the gazebo is well ventilated and practically not heated by the sun. Natural wood is an environmentally friendly material used in construction. The tree won't cause allergic reactions. It doesn't highlight harmful substances. In addition, many trees have positive bioenergy. This ability is only found in some breeds:

• oak;
• pine trees;
• birch;
• maple;
• linden;
• ash.

Step-by-step construction of an octagonal gazebo with your own hands

Each option has its own characteristics. Any of the above materials can be laid with your own hands.
Making a roof is a labor-intensive task, and the work is performed at height.

Wooden roof for an octagonal gazebo

A wooden roof looks very original. You can use 25 x 150 mm boards for construction.

1. Cut eight elements with a size of 1060 mm. Set aside 20 degrees on both sides. For the roof you will need to prepare 104 boards, while the elements of the next row are 80 mm shorter than the previous one.
2. The boards of the first row are laid as follows. The first is laid so that the edges are on the central part of the rafters. All elements of the first row are fixed with one nail. Under these boards a lining with a thickness of 25 mm is required.
3. Having completed laying the first row, secure the boards with nails or self-tapping screws. Fasten off the remaining rows. Above the hub, the upper part is covered with roofing.

The octagonal gazebo is pleasing to the eye. The roof, rising above the structure, attracts everyone's attention. Passers-by notice her from afar.

Diagram of the frame and roof of the gazebo

If you take proper care of your roof, you can count on long-term use. The original design is easy to install with your own hands. The boards are light in weight. They are easy to hold in your hands while working. If you remove snow from the upper structure, then you can extend its service life. The owner must conduct current repairs on time with your own hands.

An inspection will help identify flaws. If cracks appear in the coating, they should be repaired in a timely manner.

There is no need to apply vapor or waterproofing. If you block the air supply, you can ruin the wood. Construction of an octagonal structure from environmentally friendly materials always stays on trend. The owner of the site will be able to relax in it at any time and even take a nap.

For interior decoration The facilities are perfect. If you decorate your items with carvings, they will become especially attractive. It will always be comfortable and warm inside the building. You can experiment with it at your own discretion. Decorative elements in the form of carved wooden jewelry will convey charm to the building oriental style. The entrance to the room may be guarded by figures of mystical animals.

The construction of a gazebo is most often decided upon when the house has already been built, but there is no possibility of expanding it to add a terrace. It can be made from different materials, but goes best with wood. In addition, it is comfortable even in inclement weather.

Despite the small size of the octagonal gazebo, it can accommodate up to 16 people. And such a gazebo can be erected almost alone with a minimal set of tools.

A lightweight octagonal gazebo made of wood with your own hands is quite accessible to a person who has minimal skills in working with carpentry tools.

Almost all work on the construction of a gazebo can be done alone with the help of minimum set tools. It is very good if, in addition to the minimum - a saw, plane, surface planer, hammer and drill, there is a grinder, circular saw, jointer and milling machine. The material used is planed, but if the design concept requires it, some of the elements can be left natural. Wood must be treated protective compounds. The roof can be made of any suitable material.

Construction of the gazebo base

Construction begins with marking the plan for the future gazebo on the ground. A peg is driven into the center of the selected area, and a rope with a second peg at the end is tied to it. Using the second peg, a circle is drawn, which is then divided into 8 identical segments. One of the segments must match the location chosen for entry. By connecting the edges of the segments, we get . The recommended circle diameter is 3.2 m. In this case, the length of the workpieces will not exceed 3 m - the most popular in retail outlets. It is better if the middle of the platform is slightly convex - water will not flow in.

To prevent subsidence of the gazebo and protect the wood from rotting and destruction, a foundation is required. The proposed option provides for do-it-yourself construction columnar foundation. Using a drill, holes about 70 cm deep and 15 cm in diameter are drilled at the tops of the octagon, as well as in its center. Asbestos cement pipes with a diameter of 15 cm and such a length are inserted into them that they rise above the ground to the height of the gazebo above it.

Connection diagram for logs and octagonal gazebo.

The top of the pipes is leveled horizontally with each other using a level. A reinforcement rod with a diameter of 10-12 mm, protruding from the pipe by 10-15 cm, is inserted into the center of each pipe, and concrete is poured into them. After it sets, the foundation is ready.

If for some reason it is impossible to make a pipe foundation, you can make it from 9 concrete blocks. To do this, you need to dig a hole under each block, pour 10 cm of sand on the bottom and compact it. Then install blocks in the holes and level them.

Waterproofing must be installed on the foundation. Along the contour of the future gazebo, logs are laid from wooden beam 50×150 mm, mounted on edge. On the logs, at the places where they are joined, cuts are made and a hole is drilled through which the logs are mounted on the reinforcement.

Then, from the central foundation, the logs are thrown to the tops of the polygon, where they are secured with screws or nails. In the center, the logs are also fastened together. The resulting floor frame is sheathed with a “twenty” board. Sheathing can be done either in a circle, from the outer edge to the center, or simply from one edge to the other along the entire length. It is better if the boards are tongue-and-groove.

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Assembling the gazebo frame

A schematic drawing will help you assemble the gazebo frame with your own hands. It is best to assemble it in the following sequence:

1. Install the pillars supporting the roof (beams 100×100 mm). A hole is made in one of the ends to match the diameter of the reinforcement. The poles are placed on reinforcement bars and secured metal corners. The upper parts of the pillars are leveled and fixed with temporary spacers.
2. A 50x50 mm block is attached between the lower ends of the pillars. The same bars are attached to the sides of the pillars, and railings are installed on them. Due to this, the rigidity of the structure increases.
3. A contour is punched out of a 20x100 mm board along the top of the pillars. The boards are adjusted at the corners of the joints.
4. The rafters are made from the same timber as the logs, with a projection of 30 cm beyond the contours of the gazebo. In the rafters, at the points of their connection with the pillars, insets with a depth of 5 cm are made. The connection is strengthened with a metal corner. At the junction with each other, the rafters are sawn vertically, carefully adjusted to each other and secured with nails and metal corners. The roof should not have a slight slope, otherwise snow in winter can damage it.

In their configuration and design, gazebos can be no less varied than houses. The 8-sided gazebo is structurally considered one of the most complex options, but it makes it possible with relatively compact area buildings can accommodate quite a lot of people.

In this article we will tell you what these difficulties are, consider the order of work and possible options design. For those who prefer to do everything themselves, the video in this article will help: “How to build an 8-sided gazebo yourself.”

If we talk about the materials from which an octagonal gazebo can be built with your own hands, then believe me that the number of angles does not play any role here. As in any other case, it can be brick with blocks, wood (see), and profile or forged metal, glazed stained-glass windows made of metal-plastic.

So:

• The degree of capitalization of the building also varies. This may well be a stone structure on strip foundation or, for example, a collapsible version from the manufacturer, installed on a pre-arranged podium.

• In the latter case, installation work is usually carried out by specialists from the company from which the kit was purchased. Well, if you are thinking about how to build an 8-sided gazebo yourself, you will have to delve into all the intricacies of the process.

First, decide on the dimensions of the building, for which you will need a drawing. If you can, make it yourself or download a ready-made version. But when marking, you just need to follow the given dimensions exactly.

Drawing a regular octagon

Drawing a regular octagon is not as easy as it seems at first glance. In order for the geometry of the structure to be correct, you need to make the markings correctly, and for this you will have to remember the geometry. We hope that this instruction will help you cope with the task.

• We think it would be useful to remind you that at the time marking begins, the construction site must be prepared. It is necessary not only to remove vegetation, but also to remove the fertile layer of soil - otherwise it will be inconvenient to carry out marking.
• The drawing we have given as an example shows standard dimensions, according to which 8-sided gazebos are most often built. You can also take these dimensions as a basis - we will use them in our story. So, let's focus on the drawing.

• The distance between two opposite sides is 4m, and the distance between the corners is 1.65m. As usual, when drawing a polyhedron you cannot do without a circle, but first we will draw a rectangle with the indicated dimensions (4.0 * 1.65 m). This way we will already have the four corners of our octahedron.
• Now you need to determine the center of the rectangle, for which each side of the figure is divided in half by an axis. The center of intersection of the axes will be the center of the circle that we need to draw. The radius of the circle will be equal to the distance from the center to the corner of the rectangle.

• Then it’s simpler: put the distance from the center of the circle to the center of the short side of the rectangle on a perpendicular axis on one side and the other. Draw two lines through these points, parallel to the long side of the first rectangle. In those places where they intersect with the circle, there will be four more corners of the octahedron, and by connecting all the corners, we get the outline of the future building.

A few words about how to draw. You will have to use an improvised compass - you can make it from two stakes and a piece of twine. When the first rectangle has already been drawn and its center has been determined, hammer a peg into it.

Tie a cord to it and measure the required length equal to the radius of the circle. You also tie the other end of the rope to a peg and draw with it like a compass rod - that’s the whole secret.

Arrangement of the base

And so, the outline of the future gazebo is drawn, pegs are hammered in the corners, and twine is stretched between them. What are your further actions? Options for the development of events may be different.

First way

You can first build a podium, a terrace - whatever you want to call it, and then install the racks of the building frame on it. In any case, this is exactly how they assemble, as well as glazed octagonal gazebos purchased as a kit from the manufacturer. Using this principle, you can build any gazebo, but a lot depends on the design of the support on which it has to be built.

So:

• If the soil is weak and saturated with water, the building has to be raised higher. In this case, construction is carried out on screw piles. Moreover, they are screwed in not only in the corners and center, but also provide additional points supports for the beams of the base of the gazebo floor, as well as for arranging the entrance to it - this is clearly visible in the photo below.

• We will not dwell on the technology of installing a screw foundation now. If this is your case, watch master classes from professionals, take two assistants - and go for it. After the pile field is ready, the foundation is tied. As a rule, it looks like this: if the piles protrude more than 60-65 cm above the ground, they are tied with a metal corner just below the heads.
• In other cases, it is enough to tie the timber, which serves as the base of the gazebo floor. Opposite corners of the polyhedron are also connected by beams. One of them, the central one, must be solid (diametric), and the rest are attached to it with radii (halves) and secured with spacers or corners. From above, all connections of the strapping beam are rigidly fixed with metal plates.

• The beam for strapping is usually taken rectangular section, for example: 100*80 mm. When installing it, it is placed on its edge - this way it can withstand more high loads. At the points of its support there must be gaskets in the form of strips of roofing material.
• By the way, the greatest strength of your gazebo will be ensured if for the construction load-bearing structures Not planed, but laminated timber will be used. It is not only more durable, but also has a low coefficient of moisture permeability.

As soon as the arrangement of the base is finished, they immediately install flooring and a gazebo is assembled on the finished podium.

Second way

If the soil is strong and dry, it is enough to place half-buried ones in the corners and in the center as supports under the gazebo. concrete blocks, or it could be pillars made of brick. Simply put, .

• In this situation, the procedure for assembling the gazebo is slightly different: vertical posts are placed parallel to the framing beam, then the upper perimeter is tied, and only then the logs are installed and the floor is sheathed.

• In this case, the size of the timber for the racks can be used the same as for the floor frame, or you can take material with a square cross-section. The top trim, like the roof rafters, can be made with 100*50 mm, or even 100*30 mm timber. In any case, the size of lumber is selected based on the dimensions of the building, and not for reasons of economy. But in general, the more massive the stands, the more harmonious and solid the gazebo looks.
• If you still produce extra costs If you don’t want to, keep in mind that the more compact and lighter the structure, the more carefully you need to pay attention to the process of fixing the load-bearing structures to the foundation. Vertical posts can be mounted on an embedded reinforcing bar or plate for bolting, or they themselves can be embedded in the ground or brickwork.

It all depends on which foundation option is chosen. By the way, it can also be monolithic concrete slab. And if you make the gazebo massive enough, it won’t blow away if strong wind, then you won’t have to attach it to the base.

Enclosing structures

After the frame is installed and tied, it is the turn of the enclosing structures. These include the roof, as well as the filling of the wall spans, which, however, may not exist.

The nuances of assembling the roof frame

There are different technologies roof frame assemblies, and one of them looks like this. The rafter system of the gazebo, which has the shape of a regular octagon, has several structural elements.

In kits purchased from the manufacturer, these are usually parts in maximum factory readiness: the rafters themselves, rafter extensions, large and small mounting panels, support beams.

• They are assembled strictly according to the manufacturer's instructions, and it looks something like this. A support beam is installed between the mounting panels and secured with 8*80 mm self-tapping screws. On the small board, according to the number of rafters, eight through holes were drilled for an 8*40 mm screw. Steel corners are secured through them using nuts. Next, the rafters will be attached to these corners.

• When independently cutting and assembling rafter system elements, use one instead of two mounting panels support post, which also has eight faces. Attached to the post are the metal mounting elements that you see in the picture above - they serve as supports for the rafters.
• The system can be assembled on the ground, and then using lifting mechanism put the roof in place. If it is not possible to lift the entire structure at once, four rafters are first assembled on the ground (one after another), installed upward, and then the missing elements are delivered. What does it look like in ready-made version, you see in the next photo.

• Depending on the selected roofing material, on the outside of the rafters, lathing is made of lath, or continuous sheathing is made with OSB boards, on top of which tiles are mounted. WITH inside You can, by analogy with the floor, hem it with a board or use a soffit for this purpose.

Soffits are perforated siding panels that are usually used to line the roof overhangs of buildings. Holes on the form factor of the panels prevent condensation from accumulating inside the structure, and for horizontal surfaces this is very important.

Filling the spans between the racks

The gazebo can be completely closed and look like a kind of house with solid walls and glazing, or it can be filled only along the lower perimeter, which plays a decorative role.

So:

• The space between the vertical posts of the gazebo is used to create a beautiful appearance, and seats are usually installed between them from the inside. To fill walls closed version gazebos often use boards with “block house” sections and imitation timber, as well as siding panels, both long and base.

• Hinged, sliding, or fixed glazed frames, stained-glass windows, double-glazed windows and even blinds can be used as windows. As for semi-closed gazebos, there are the most great opportunities for design - whatever your imagination allows.
• Let's look at one of the easiest options to implement on your own - panel fencing. They are assembled separately, from 50*100 mm boards, which serve as the lower support and railings, and 10*100 mm, from which vertical decorative elements are made.

• First, the perimeter of the fence is assembled and then filled with panels. The board is cut into blanks in advance, mechanical processing is immediately performed: wood cutting, milling, grinding. Panels can be mounted at a certain distance or closely, with grooves being cut using a cutter.
• They can also alternate with bars: the panel faces outward, and the block faces inward, or vice versa. Railings may also be subject to various options processing or represent not just a handrail, but a narrow frame filled with diagonal padding from slats. The same frames can be used to decorate the upper perimeter of the gazebo. The finished panels are mounted in grooves specially selected in the frame racks.

By the way, using this principle, you can make the entire fence or completely fill the spans of the walls with openwork frames, leaving only the passage free. As you can see, there is a good opportunity to use all your abilities and creative ingenuity.

Also, you will need it to make the inside comfortable seats. It is most logical when in an octagonal gazebo they are located around the perimeter. Their shape, as well as the methods of fastening, can be very different, but this is a topic for a separate article.

What are the features of building a gazebo with barbecue?

It will help you to get full pleasure from your vacation and prepare your favorite dishes in nature. Octagonal shape which will be most suitable for this. An example of such a gazebo can be seen in the photo below.

Almost any materials are used for its construction, but it should be taken into account that this is a permanent structure.

Therefore, the following are usually chosen for the base:

• Stone.
• Metal.
• Brick.

These materials will not catch fire from an accidental spark flying out of the grill, which makes the gazebo safer. You can also use wood, after pre-treating it with a fire-retardant compound.

A do-it-yourself octagonal gazebo can be equipped with any type of barbecue.

It could be:

• Stationary. The materials used for its manufacture are:

1. metal. These are the most inexpensive, but also short-lived designs;
2. cast iron. Such products retain temperature well, improve the taste of cooked food, but are more expensive;
3. red brick or stone. Typically, these ovens also have niches for firewood and work surfaces for cutting meat and vegetables are located on them, which makes them more convenient. However, if the owners make a barbecue once a season, then you can get by with an inexpensive metal one.

• Portable. Such barbecues can be placed anywhere, they are quite compact.

After choosing a barbecue, you can begin building the structure. An octagonal gazebo with a barbecue is erected in the same sequence as without it.

But it is necessary to take into account:

• If the owners of the site decide to use a heavy stationary grill, then you need a foundation for it, preferably solid and 20 centimeters larger on all sides than the planned dimensions of the barbecue.
• The presence for such a construction of a chimney through which circulates hot air, which also makes adjustments to the design of the gazebo. To avoid roof fires, the pipe is insulated with non-flammable mineral wool.