It is possible to change appearance of the seasonal dacha by means of gazebo. Such building not only will be decoration of landscaping, but also will help to create the atmosphere of cosiness. Recently among fans of rest at the dacha the modern gazebos made of polycarbonate became popular. It is quite possible to make such building the hands.
Polycarbonate advantages
The gazebo from polycarbonate is considered optimal variant for those who seek to build the rugged and long-life construction capable to serve many years at the dacha. Polycarbonate is widely applied in construction. Against the background of other materials it favourably differs in high crash-worthiness and surprising ease. Structure of plates such is that they do not break even at heavy blows, do not crack also chips. On durability polycarbonate many times over exceeds the best grades of glass and acrylic plastic.
One more advantage of this material – ease of mounting. The elements made of polycarbonate do not need construction of additional supporting structures. Material with success maintains strong wind and snow loads therefore is ideal for construction of roof of greenhouses and gazebos.
The transparency of polycarbonate can reach 80% and more. This characteristic is combined with excellent shumo- and heat-insulating properties. Usually outer side of panels is covered with the special structure providing protection against ultraviolet.
Polycarbonate without effort gives in to processing. It can be bent, cut and drilled easily. It is necessary to carry the wide range of color schemes and low cost to undoubted advantages of this artificial material (to the panel from polycarbonate much cheaper metal).
Preparation of the place for gazebo
It is recommended to establish gazebo in garden, in recreation area or directly at residential building. It is the best of all if she settles down in shadow of branchy trees. If it is going to build gazebo of capital type with significant area, it is necessary to pick up under such option of construction the flat dry platform with low groundwater occurrance.
If construction is supposed to be put in the lowland, it is necessary to take care of construction of the reliable basis which will be capable to protect gazebo from possible flooding. In the most general case such building can be put directly on soil. Quite only the bearing pipes can form the basis for easy summer gazebo.
Preparation of the base for gazebo
It is the best of all to begin work with drawing up the simple drawing. The form of the basis for gazebo has to be agreed with its contours. The most widespread and simple schemes of the basis: square, rectangular, round, triangular, hexagon, oval.
The base is required only for gazebo of capital type. Before its bookmark on the area carry out division of land and establish columns for future framework. Poles with columns and site under the basis fill in with cement. It stiffens for several days.
Assembly of framework of gazebo
It is the most convenient to collect framework from metal section or wooden bars. The tree costs cheaper metal, but is less durable and demands leaving. The metal framework differs in the bigger durability and durability.
Drawing up framework (frame) is in many respects similar to assembly of the designer; such work is simple, but nevertheless requires attention and accuracy. Elements of wood structure consistently connect among themselves by means of nails or self-tapping screws to flat or round head; fastening of metal elements will require fixture in the form of nuts and screws. In the most difficult cases the welded joint can be necessary.
Finishing of gazebo polycarbonate
At construction of self-made gazebo, polycarbonate can serve for decoration of the walls and roof. Material to framework by means of self-tapping screws is more preferable to fix, enclosing thermowashers under their heads.
Transfer contours of parts of gazebo to the prepared sheets of material, maintaining the size. Then they are cut hacksaw or the electric fret saw. The sharp knife will even be suitable for thin plates: polycarbonate very easily gives in to machining.
For convenience of assembly it is recommended to make openings in elements of glazing. Rubber washers under fixture and silicone sealant will help to avoid undesirable leakages. Special attention should be paid to places of joining of elements in corners from the street party.
The ready polycarbonate design demands the minimum leaving. It is enough to wash polycarbonate outside water from watering hose from time to time or just to wipe constructive parts with clean damp rag. Pollution from this material well are removed normal soap solution. It is not necessary to choose the cleaning agents containing salts, alkali, chlorine and abrasive particles as it is so possible to damage layer of ultra-violet protection.