How to cover the pergola from the rain. How best to shelter the gazebo from the weather: consider the options. Traditional curtains or blinds

An indispensable attribute of rest in the country is a gazebo. This small building allows the owners and their guests to hide from the scorching sun, rain and wind in summer and snow in winter. Consider options for materials that will help close the gazebo without violating the integrity, appearance and design of the structure.

Today, the assortment and price range of building materials allow you to choose the best option for preparing the structure for winter. Arbors are conditionally divided into:

Therefore, when choosing materials, it is worth considering the type of construction.

They are used for glazing of gazebos and closed terraces.

Depending on the functions performed, there are 2 types of glazing with metal-profile frames.

However, a warm type of glazing should be chosen only if the room needs to be constantly provided with heat.

A simple and cheap way to protect against snow and rain is the use of a building awning, which is suitable for an open-type gazebo and terrace.

The film is a durable material that can withstand sudden temperature changes and excessive humidity without any problems. She doesn't get wet. However, it also does not let the sun's rays into the room. The recommended temperature range for use is considered to be from - 40 to +75 0 С. The film is resistant to wear. In case of a breakthrough, you can apply a patch or glue it. Quite light in weight. The edges of the awning are equipped with metal rings, with the help of which the material is fastened to the surface of the structure.

The only drawback of the awning is its unaesthetic appearance, so lovers of design solutions and decorativeness should pay attention to other options.

An inexpensive type of protective shelter for gazebos or terraces, in terms of properties and technical characteristics, is similar to a building awning. Due to its light weight, it does not cause difficulties during installation. The curtains will protect you from gusts of wind, snow and insects.

But do not forget about the need for ventilation inside in order to avoid the formation of a steam room.

The main disadvantage of PVC shelters is its instability to low temperatures. During frosts, the curtains that are pulled start to crack and narrow, breakouts may appear. Not recommended for use in regions with frosty winters.

Such a stylish building shelter, in addition to its uniqueness, has many other practical advantages:

Homeowners who want to emphasize the aesthetics and modernity of the suburban area should opt for this particular material.

However, the construction price is not cheap. A square meter of movable glass unit ranges from $ 150.

They are a novelty among building materials. Their main purpose is to protect the building from the effects of environmental factors.

Awnings are produced in two types.

1. Cassette - guarantee the room tightness. They move in a U-shaped direction. Resistant to gusts of wind.
2. Open - due to the rotation of the drum handle, the lowered protective fabric rises. On closing, the opposite occurs.

Awnings have not found widespread use among consumers, so they can only be seen on designer structures.

When constructing a gazebo, builders use wood, timber, stone, plastic, brick as materials. But among consumers, it is the arbors made of wood that are in demand. Since they are easy to install, they have a long service life and low cost.

But it must be remembered that wood is not a moisture resistant material. Therefore, to protect and use the building in the winter, you need to properly insulate the walls, ceiling and flooring.

To obtain high-quality thermal insulation, it is worth touching all the elements of the building (floor, walls, roof), using the services of craftsmen, or with your own hands.

You can protect the walls of the structure from atmospheric precipitation using:

• Polycarbonate. A budget option. Available in a wide range of colors on the market. Transmits the rays of the sun well. However, it should be borne in mind that under the influence of high temperatures, it begins to lose shape. It is not recommended to use it as a roof covering, since the sun that gets inside the building forms a greenhouse there.
  
• Living plants. Grapes, ivy and others will do climbing plants... The close-fitting stems provide shade and protection from precipitation in summer.
  
• Lattices made of wood. Suitable for cladding, both the entire height of the walls and their upper part.
  
• Blockhouse. To emphasize the contrast of the external wall decoration, a blockhouse of different colors or shades is used.
  
• Sunscreen fabrics. They close the structure from the penetration of precipitation inside. Produced in the form of a fine mesh or transparent polymeric material.
  

Budgetary options for protecting summer cottages from the influence of the external environment save the financial resources of the owners. And with a little skill and imagination, they will become a stylish place for family rest at any time of the year.

Rainy weather should not interfere with recreation if it is associated with an open pavilion in the country or in the yard of your own house. Waterproof curtains for the gazebo will allow you to stay in it in any weather, and in some cases use it for its intended purpose all-season.

There are two ways to protect yourself from the rain - glazing the pavilion or using waterproof curtains. The first method should not be considered, since we will no longer have an open gazebo, but a closed room. In this case, you can use any curtains. Therefore, we will dwell on the varieties and interesting ideas for decorating the gazebo with curtains that will protect from rain and other bad weather.

Transparent polymer curtains for a street gazebo

Transparent curtains for protecting open outdoor spaces from rain and wind are made of polyethylene, PVC and other non-woven synthetic materials. They transmit light well (up to 90%), protect from wind and precipitation, are easy to install and dismantle, and are easy to clean. Subject to the simple rules of operation, they have a long service life. Depending on the characteristics, they can be designed both for the summer season and for year-round operation.

Some plastic curtains for gazebos can also be used in winter, but in this case it is not recommended to remove, twist or pull them in cold weather. Unlike deaf oilcloth curtains, they allow you to use the gazebo for relaxation in the winter.

The first photo shows a wooden gazebo with frost-resistant PVC curtains in a combined design. The barred parts of the pavilion are closed from the inside and do not spoil its appearance in the least. Openings are protected by removable canvases, allowing them to be fully opened, kept closed or used as a canopy. Their thermal conductivity is so low that in winter you can relax inside without discomfort.

PVC curtains for summer cottages can combine different materials that imitate doors and walls with transparent inserts, as in the photo. In warm dry weather, life can be completely open, and in the rain, create the illusion of a closed pavilion with windows.

A variant of a flexible curtain to protect from rain and frontal wind of the part of the gazebo - the barbecue area. Does not impede visibility, does not block air access, does not interfere with ventilation. In good weather it can be easily folded up and fixed under the upper beam of the pavilion.

Caring for plastic curtains for gazebos

Caring for such canvases is very simple. They can be washed either with plain clean water or with detergents. If the curtain is large, it is advisable to use a hose with a soft spray nozzle that regulates the pressure. It is important to wash off the settling dust and soot in a timely manner, if there is a brazier nearby. Stubborn dirt is more difficult to remove, because of this, transparency is lost and the curtains take on an untidy, old look.

Do not wipe the surface with dry sponges or rags. It is also undesirable to wash the film in direct sunlight - ugly stains may remain on it. It is good to use microfiber cloth - this material will help the sheer curtains to stay perfectly clean.

Do not fold or unfold the canvases in subzero temperatures, especially in severe frosts - they can crack.

DIY outdoor curtains for a gazebo

You can make a rain protection for an outdoor outdoor room yourself. It is necessary to select fabric for curtains in a gazebo taking into account its resistance to sunlight, temperature fluctuations and possible precipitation. Polyurethane and PVC are well suited for this purpose. Transparent and soft, they perfectly protect from rain and wind and leave an open view.

For practicality, beauty and ease of fastening, the canvas can be sheathed with wide stripes around the perimeter. It can be either a non-woven material or a regular fabric that does not fade in the sun. The edging of self-made transparent curtains for the gazebo can act as a decorative detail, combining with the color of the gazebo or creating an advantageous contrast with it. The harmonious combination of edging with the drapery of the interior furniture, if any, looks great.

If you need to close not only from rain and wind, but also from prying eyes, you can use tarpaulin curtains or other thick fabrics for the gazebo. There is a lot of imagination here for decorative design - ties, cords, zippers, multi-colored stitching and fabrics that create a single and harmonious ensemble with the landscape design of the site.

How to attach protective curtains for a gazebo

Fasteners and fastening methods depend on the material of the gazebo (wood, metal, plastic, concrete). The functionality of the protection should be taken into account, i.e. the need to open and close panels. The most common ways of attaching ready-made curtains:

• Swivel brackets;
• Staples with straps;
• Sliding systems;
• Role mechanisms.

Homemade curtains can be made sliding, using them as a canopy. One of the simplest ways is with a metal or wooden rod and rings, as shown in the photo in the gallery.

Winter curtains for the preservation of the gazebo

If the garden pavilion is not used in winter, it is advisable to close it tightly until warm days. In this case, the reliability of the fasteners and the resistance of the panels to fluctuations in temperature and humidity come to the fore. Examples of curtains for a gazebo closed for the winter are shown in the photo.

Curtains in the gazebo from wind and rain - photo

A cozy gazebo in the shade of old trees, and even with a view of the river or a beautiful grove nearby, is an excellent element of a country estate. This is a gathering place for the whole family for tea, an open living room with wicker furniture, or just a corner for secluded relaxation in the bosom of nature. Such buildings require labor, time and investment, so even at the design stage it is worth thinking about how to close the gazebo not only from annoying insects in summer, but also from snow and melt water at other times of the year.

Recreation area for people: insects are not allowed

When using the gazebo on summer days, it is most important to close it from flies, mosquitoes, wasps and other uninvited guests. The easiest way for this purpose is to use tulle, which can be matched in color and pattern to the main decor of the building. To prevent insects from finding loopholes, you can take one large sheet of this fabric by pulling it on a special string along the entire inner perimeter.

To hang the entrance, you need to cut a separate rectangle of such a size that it touches the rest with an overlap. If there are not very many insects, then the tulle can be tied to the side posts and the place of the garter can be decorated with flowers from wide satin ribbons.

Insect protection

In cases where the question of how to close the gazebo from mosquitoes is more serious, it is recommended to use mosquito nets commercially available in the following options:

• rolled mesh is convenient and non-shattering, especially for buildings of non-standard dimensions. Pieces of the required size are cut out of the roll and attached either to a string or with a construction stapler to the walls. You can arrange mesh sections in baguette frames and hang on hooks;
• the factory-made frame mesh is similar to that supplied with the plastic windows of city apartments. Such nets are fixed, as a rule, from the outside, on special brackets;
• The roller shutter structure is more expensive than the previous ones, but if necessary, the mesh can be easily removed into the box.

Mosquito net can be supplied with a gazebo

Preparing the gazebo for winter: types of protective structures

When erecting certain structures on a personal plot, one should take into account seasonal changes in nature. The main test for a stationary gazebo is undoubtedly winter. Strong winds, snowstorms, temperature changes and sudden thaws can damage the finish of the gazebo and the objects in it. Therefore, it is better to think in advance how to protect it from the vagaries of the weather and take care of the safety of the floor, interior cladding and furniture. In such a closed building, you can even spend time in winter, for example, to celebrate the New Year.

It's not a shame to meet guests behind such glass in winter

Glazing is the ideal option for protecting the gazebo in the winter

Double-glazed windows on metal profile frames are used not only for balconies and loggias. They are great for covering the gazebo from wind, snow and rain, as they have an aesthetic modern look, strong and durable. According to the ability to save heat, glazing is divided into two types:

• "Cold" - tubeless or with one camera, cheaper, but almost excluding the possibility of winter use of the gazebo;
• "Warm" - two- and three-chambered, allowing, in the presence of a fireplace and insulation of the floor, walls and ceiling, to sufficiently warm the room.

The darkened glass will also cover from the sun

The most expensive and at the same time beautiful is frameless glazing. Adjacent glasses do not obstruct the view, completely revealing the panorama of the surrounding landscape. Tempered glass withstands not only the strongest wind with hail, but also the ingress of stones, and the absence of frames makes it easier to maintain the surface.

Wonderful glass-free options

If you need budget options, and the building is used only in the summer, then you can consider the possibility of closing the gazebo for the winter with other materials, which include:

• plywood sheets - they are nailed to the uprights and protect reliably enough;
• reinforced film - you can wrap the whole gazebo with it, it will last two or three seasons;
• polycarbonate shutters - they can be left for the summer, since they are transparent and let diffused light inside the gazebo;
• vertical awnings or PVC curtains - are used in areas with mild winters, since PVC quickly deteriorates from frost;
• construction tarpaulin awning - ideal in terms of "price-quality", but not decorative.

Awnings are both smart and practical

PVC curtains

You can cover the gazebo yourself, but if the choice is made towards expensive durable options, it is better to resort to the help of specialized companies that will take the necessary measurements and install protective devices with high quality and on time.

For an economic summer resident, this structure is second only to a residential building in importance. In the gazebo, you can comfortably accommodate guests, and on occasion, you can retire and relax yourself after work on the site.

Decorating the landscape, this building becomes a center of attraction for the whole family. In summer, children play in it, and the hostesses prepare their culinary masterpieces. In winter, a compact closed gazebo turns into a warm picnic corner, saving the owners from the need to heat a cold house.

For everyone who plans to acquire such a building, we will help you choose the best option. Having considered the popular designs, we will give practical recommendations for the independent construction of an "all-season" gazebo. We hope our article will help you to confidently realize your personal project.

Constructions of closed gazebos

There are two basic construction options: cold and warm. A cold building protects from wind and rain, but in winter and late autumn it will not be very comfortable in it.

A cold building with a large glazing area - a solution for the summer season

Winter gazebo - the same residential building, but smaller. Here walls and roofs are insulated, sometimes a warm floor is made, and window openings are closed with double-glazed windows. An indispensable element of such a structure is a light wood-burning stove or fireplace.

Having taken care of the warming of the gazebo, you will get a lot of pleasure while resting in it in winter

Having decided on the design option (cold or warm), consider the materials used for construction:

• wood;
• brick;
• blocks (gas-foam concrete, wood concrete)
• metal.

The wooden base of the frame can be made from beams or logs. A log structure is erected according to the same principle as a log structure. The crowns are tied in layers at the corners, forming the walls and base for the roof.

Wall crowns and lumber posts make the building aesthetic and comfortable

In terms of design, it should be said that a building that is square in plan loses out to a polygonal one. Moreover, it is more difficult to assemble. Therefore, it is rarely chosen for independent construction.

The hexagonal grill house looks harmonious and balanced

The rounded log gazebo is solid and beautiful. Excellent energy efficiency and durability should be added to the list of its advantages.

The timber structure can be given elegance and lightness by increasing the glazing area. If we are talking about year-round operation, then it is necessary to provide for the installation of two-chamber double-glazed windows in the cost estimate.

Metal is most often used for the manufacture of frames for cold gazebos. Its insulation is a lot of trouble, so for the winter version, the owners usually choose wood or brick.

Sleek design based on a metal frame - a solution for the summer season

The capital structure must be made of stone. Practical owners think so. When building a mansion, they buy facing bricks so that it will be enough for a residential building and for a gazebo. Buildings from the same material are harmoniously combined with each other.

Brick construction - a classic of the "gazebo genre"

Not only housing, but also winter gazebos are built from aerated concrete and wood concrete blocks. This material does not need additional insulation. It holds plaster well, is easily revetted with natural stone and sheathed with a blockhouse.

Aerated concrete walls with stone cladding

Next are combinations of several materials. Some owners cover the metal frame with cement-bonded particle boards. Others sheath the metal with polycarbonate. Some people like a wooden base trimmed with plastic siding or a blockhouse.

Facing with a blockhouse is affordable and looks no worse than a natural log house

Foundations

Running a little ahead in our review, let's return to the base of the structure - the foundation. For a light structure, which includes all types of arbors, except for brick, the best solution would be a pile or columnar base. It is quickly erected and economical in terms of material consumption.

Nine screw piles confidently withstand the load from the construction

The wooden frame, on which the frame is assembled when using a pile foundation, rises above the ground to a height of 20 to 50 cm. This guarantees good ventilation - the main condition for the durability of wood.

The columnar foundation will perfectly cope with the task of transferring the weight of the structure to the ground. All that is required of the owner is to dig several shallow holes (40-60 cm) around the perimeter of the future gazebo. After that, formwork and reinforcement are placed in them, concrete is poured or brick columns (blocks) are laid.

Fans of unconventional solutions put gazebos on car tires, laying them right on the ground and pouring concrete. Such a base easily withstands the weight of a light construction. However, it does not decorate its appearance.

Car tires as formwork for foundations - "cheap and cheerful"

A brick building should be erected on a strip foundation made of concrete. A trench 50-70 cm deep and 10 cm wide more than the thickness of the walls is dug under it. In the basement (aboveground part) of the concrete tape, it is necessary to provide for air vents - holes for floor ventilation.

On wet and weak soil, a slab foundation must be brought under the brick walls. In addition to good bearing capacity, it makes it possible to make a warm floor with minimal costs - an option very useful for winter construction.

Roof

The roof design of a warm arbor depends on the material of the frame and walls.

If you chose metal, then the base of the roof will have to be made of a steel profile. For wooden walls, the best option is timber rafters. For a brick building, both metal and wood are equally well suited.

The rafter system of a four-pitched (hip) roof made of wood, sheathed with OSB sheets. This type of roof significantly improves the appearance of the structure.

The type of roofing is less dependent on the material of the roof frame. For metal and polycarbonate, you can use both a metal and a wooden base. Soft shingles are laid on OSB board or on plywood. Ondulin and polymer sand tiles are easier to attach to wooden bars than to steel profiles.

The roof is made of soft tiles. The inner side, if necessary, is insulated and hemmed.

Windows and doors: how to close openings?

When planning a construction, you always have to compromise between energy efficiency and window size. A winter building should be warm and comfortable. This is an axiom. And yet, visibility is the main advantage of the gazebo, you do not want to sacrifice fuel economy.

The only reasonable way out of the situation is sealed windows. You should not save on them. In a cold building, you can limit yourself to the installation of double-glazed windows with single glazing. For a warm gazebo, you will have to order two-chamber ones. Despite its small size, heat losses through the windows are quite impressive in winter.

Another important point related to the microclimate is ventilation. Tightness is a "double edged sword". By protecting ourselves from drafts, we risk turning our resting place into a greenhouse. Therefore, it is necessary to order double-glazed windows, the design of which provides for ventilation valves or the ability to turn the shutters for micro-ventilation.

Answering the question of how to close the openings in the gazebo, consider another interesting option - soft windows. They are awnings made of thick frost-resistant film. They can close not only windows, but all external walls.

Soft windows are a good way to protect an open gazebo from bad weather.

In terms of thermal protection, the film is significantly inferior to even a single-chamber double-glazed window. At the same time, it copes perfectly with its main task - protection from rain and wind.

Judging by the average price, the purchase and installation of 1m2 of a turnkey soft window is 4-5 times cheaper than a plastic one with glazing (1,500 versus 7,500 rubles).

An interesting solution is transparent polycarbonate roller shutters. These designs are not cheap. Nevertheless, thanks to the possibility of remote control using the remote control, they are in demand among the owners of the estates.

Transparent lowering roller shutters - pressed the button and the room is closed from bad weather

Anyone who is used to doing everything with his own hands chooses protective screens made of wooden frames for windows. By fixing them on hinges to the upper part of the opening, a simple and reliable structure is obtained.

Swivel wood frames are an inexpensive way to make an outdoor gazebo all-weather

For the same purposes, you can use a transparent polycarbonate sheet. It is fixed in wooden or metal frames and inserted into the guide profile. This is how original sliding windows are obtained. With their help, you can regulate the degree of ventilation, closing the room from strong wind and rain.

Sliding frames with clear polycarbonate infill

Self-construction

As an example, consider the stages of installing a warm gazebo on a foundation made of screw piles.

Step one- laying the support bar, to which the frame racks will be attached with the help of perforated steel plates (corners). The bars are joined at the corners in the "half-wood" way. This means that their ends are cut to half the thickness and then put one on top of the other and fastened with self-tapping screws.

Step two- installation of racks. This operation requires the use of a level to control verticality.

Step three- installation of the upper strapping bar fixing the posts. It is attached to them through steel plates with holes for self-tapping screws.

Until the structure gains sufficient rigidity due to the installation of wall panels, the posts at the corners must be fixed with braces.

Step four- installation of floor beams along the upper belt of the frame. Roof trusses will be attached to them.

It is most convenient to collect them on the ground using a ready-made template. To increase the rigidity, the rafter legs are tied with a horizontal puff board.

Step five- installation of extreme end trusses. They are fixed with struts to the floor beams and a long board is nailed. It serves as a guide. Ordinary truss structures are exposed and fastened along it.

Step six- stuffing of lathing from boards with a section of 25x100 mm. Simultaneously with this work, a brick barbecue can be laid in a closed gazebo.

Step seven... If bitumen shingles are chosen for the roof, then OSB will have to be laid along the crate. It is best suited as a base for soft roofs and significantly increases the rigidity of the truss structure.

Step eight... A lining under a soft tile is attached to the chipboard using bitumen glue. It plays the role of additional protection against heavy rain and wind.

Step nine... The frame is sheathed from the inside with OSB and a strapping rail is attached to it. Bars of stiffness are cut crosswise between the posts. After that, a heater is laid in the formed space and sewn up with plates from the outside.

Step ten... In our example, a wooden frame was installed on a foundation without logs for laying a wooden floor. Instead, paving slabs will be laid over the compacted layer of dry sand.

Before starting this work, the support bar must be antiseptic with impregnation. Having compacted the sand with a vibratory rammer, you can start installing the tiles.

Anyone who wants to make a warm electric floor must purchase extruded polystyrene foam in advance and lay it on compacted sand. After this operation, the leveling screed can be poured using cement mortar. After giving it a week to gain strength, you can lay paving slabs on the glue.

The final operation is the installation of double-glazed windows and entrance doors into the openings.

Every summer resident seeks to spend as much time as possible on his site, and not in the house. It is especially pleasant to sit quietly with your loved ones in nature, over a glass of cool summer drink. But sometimes the direct rays of the sun, or insects, make it difficult to relax and get the most out of passive rest. In such cases, it is necessary to install a protective grid.

Camouflage (camouflage)

Camouflage or camouflage nets have long been used not only in military affairs. Previously, camouflage weaving covered tanks, weapons, dugouts. Such a shelter was difficult to identify with the naked eye from a distance. Today, camouflage netting can be used to cover the gazebo, thus creating the effect of a closed space. In addition, such a shelter will merge with grass and trees and become part of nature.

Camouflage nets achieve 85-90% of the shading effect and are made of special synthetic materials that are resistant to moisture and do not fade in direct sunlight. The cells of such networks are covered with ribbons that have shades of the surrounding nature - yellow, brown, white, green.

Important! Under the constant long-term influence of ultraviolet radiation, polyvinyl chloride can lose its strength and elasticity. For this reason, a special protective layer is applied to PVC. Therefore, it is important not to remove it while cleaning the web.

Camouflage nets are one of the most popular types of gazebo cover today. After all, they perfectly protect from sunlight and unwanted neighborly glances, are relatively inexpensive and allow you to compactly cover a gazebo of any size and shape. It is important to note that camouflage nets are divided into 2 types (relative to the basis on which the production takes place):

• polymers based on nylon;
• material that does not have a special reinforcing base.

It should be understood that the service life of the first type of shelter is much longer than the service life of the second. Accordingly, the price of a polymer-based chain will be higher.

If we talk about the positive and negative qualities of such shelters for the gazebo, then it should be noted that there are much more pluses than minuses. Pros of a camouflage net:

• relatively low price;
• the ability to purchase at any fishing or hardware store;
• ease of use (you can cover the gazebo in just a few hours);
• high percentage of shading;
• polymer nets resistant to high humidity and frequent rainfall.

Of the minuses of such a shelter, only a small degree of decorativeness can be distinguished when compared with grape weaving or beautiful wooden decoration.

Mosquito blackout

Mosquito nets are often made from polyester or fiberglass. These materials are relatively recently introduced into mass use and are distinguished by good wear resistance in various weather conditions. The cells of mosquito nets can be so small that even plant pollen cannot get inside the enclosed space (which is very important for allergy sufferers).

Did you know? In ancient Rome, gazebos were built so that you could retire and think about life. Moreover, they were built from arched marble.

Mosquito net manufacturers offer a variety of colors to choose from. Thus, consumers can choose a range that will fit perfectly into the existing decor. It is important to note that various methods can be used to attach mosquito nets to the gazebo:

• frame mount - such fastening involves rolling the mesh into an aluminum frame, and then fastening the frame to the contours of the gazebo;
• method "Pisse" - in this case, the mesh will look like a sliding accordion (it will take the form of a blind);
• roller shutter- a shelter, in which the mosquito net is rolled up the roll, and, if necessary, is lowered again.

Blackout mesh is often made of polyester and / or nylon, which significantly increases the level of wear resistance of such material. The blackout mesh has very small cells and is painted in dark colors, so the percentage of the sun's rays passing into the gazebo does not exceed 30-40%.

The main positive qualities of a darkening mosquito net for a gazebo are:

• high degree of strength;
• moisture resistance;
• the canvas can be cut without any problems with any sharp object at hand (important when stretching over the gazebo);
• withstands sudden temperature changes;
• UV resistance (does not fade with prolonged exposure to sunlight);
• lack of unpleasant odor;
• does not burn in case of fire, preventing further spread of fire.

Among the disadvantages of this material are the following qualities:

• rather high price per square meter of canvas;
• mosquito nets are difficult to clean from dirt;
• some large birds or other animals can damage the mosquito blanket.

Wooden decorative

Wooden lattices for gazebos can be made by hand or ordered from a master. The price will depend on the complexity of the execution and the type of wood. So, the price of a linden lattice will be much higher than the price of a pine shelter. The fact is that linden is a more durable and reliable material, and is rarely used in woodworking.

Important! During combustion, PVC releases organochlorine compounds, carbon monoxide and other toxic substances. Therefore, when this substance ignites, the extinguishing operation should be carried out in a gas mask!

The simplest way of execution is a cross lattice made of thin strips. Such a lattice is attached to the frame, and the frame is then attached to the contours of the gazebo itself. Often, wooden decorative shelters are covered with a stain or varnish that reproduces the natural color of the wood. It should be understood that such shelters will be distinguished by a high degree of decorativeness, however, the protection from sunlight and insects will be slightly lower than in the first two cases.

The shading will be between 40% and 70% (depending on the size of the mesh cells). It is important to note that the smaller the cells, the thinner the slats. And the thinner the slats, the more likely they can be mechanically damaged with the simplest carelessness.

The positive qualities of decorative wooden shelters for gazebos are:

• aesthetics and the ability to create an exquisite shelter that fits perfectly into the decorative style of your garden;
• some types of wood can serve you as a trellis for more than 50 years;
• you can make such a shelter yourself, while spending only on building material.

Cons of wooden decorative lattice:

• low degree of protection from the sun and insects compared to a camouflage net;
• a fairly high price if you order a ready-made shelter from a master;
• the need to regularly cover the wooden grate with wood stain, varnish or special paint for wood.

PVC curtains

PVC cloth is made of polyvinyl chloride impregnated polyvinyl chloride material. Owners of gazebos with PVC curtains note that such materials reliably protect against extraneous noise, adverse weather conditions (rain, strong wind, snow), dust or pollen flow. In addition, even the smallest insects are unable to get through the PVC curtains. Gazebos with PVC shelter allow you to keep heat inside, so owners often install heaters inside.

Did you know? In Pyatigorsk in the 19th century, a gazebo was built under the name "Aeolian Harp". In the center of the building is a harp that plays various melodies under the influence of the wind.

Such curtains are completely transparent, which makes it possible for vacationers to feel in contact with nature. Moreover, they are lightweight and durable, which makes them easy to operate.

Advantages of PVC curtains:

• relatively low price per square meter of canvas;
• high degree of strength;
• complete isolation from insects and other adverse environmental influences;
• ease of installation;
• long service life;
• PVC curtains can withstand temperatures from -40 ° C to + 60 ° C.

Among the disadvantages of such a shelter, the following points can be distinguished:

• inability to pass air masses (you have to regularly ventilate the gazebo);
• complete lack of protection from sunlight (PVC curtains are absolutely transparent).

Such a shelter will be a real paradise for lovers of solitude with nature. You don't need to spend a lot of money on a grape shelter, but it will take a long time to form it. It all depends on the grape variety, but for the vine to tightly braid the entire area of ​​the side faces and the ceiling, it takes from 5 to 10 years (much depends on the size of the gazebo itself, the rules for caring for the plant, and the structurally correct design of the supports). Often, the gazebo, which will cover the grapes, is made of metal or wood. The first material is more preferable, since its service life can exceed 100 years.

Some of the most popular grape varieties for sheltering gazebos are:

• Lydia;
• Alpha;
• Isabel;
• Timur;
• Mukuzani;
• Amethyst;
• Concorde.

It is important to note that the decorativeness of the future gazebo will also depend on the grape variety. So, varieties that have large clusters, dense vines and large dense leaves are best suited for decorating a gazebo. In addition, the degree of shading will also depend on the variety. Of course, proper and timely care is needed for the grape bush, otherwise the risk of loss of decorative effect will increase.

Positive sides of grape shelter:

• high degree of decorativeness;
• constant availability of fresh grape berries;
• minimum financial costs;
• good shading.

Important! If there will be grapes to cover the gazebo, then you need to build a special metal frame for it. It is on such a frame that the vine will trail, and you yourself will be able to guide it.

Cons of the grape shelter of the gazebo:

• long term of formation;
• the need for constant plant care;
• the risk of grape death and the need to re-grow the bush.

Each of the described design options for the gazebo is good in its own way. A person selects shelters based on their skills, financial capabilities and availability of free time. However, if we talk about choosing the best option, then you should give preference to a wooden decorative lattice, which can be covered with a camouflage net at any time. This will allow you to create a beautiful decorative wooden gazebo, which is covered with a net during strong winds, hot sun or during insect activity. Protection from external stimuli and beauty at the same time - all that is needed to relax in a backyard gazebo.

Video: shading mesh 85% - for the gazebo