It's nice to sit in the shade of the gazebo and drink tea with jam on a hot summer day. Or, conversely, take shelter from the rain in early autumn, read a book to the sound of drops. The gazebo in the courtyard is a great place to meet friends, chat and privacy. It seems that it is easy to build it, because this is not a house. But mistakes are possible here, too, consider the 10 most common.
Wrong choice of size and type of gazebo
A typical mistake - they did not take into account the size of the future gazebo and built it small. As a result, in the future it had to be increased and glazed. As a result, something awkward and very cumbersome came out.
Important: before building a gazebo, determine for how many people it is being created, taking into account future family changes.
Material selection error
Often, in pursuit of the goal of making the gazebo durable, prefabricated structures sheathed with polycarbonate are used. The result is more of a greenhouse than a gazebo. We recommend using natural materials, and best of all, dry wood, matured in its natural environment. In this case, it will not dry out and the structure will not lose its initial geometry.
Poor quality floor
Do not assemble the floor from the tongue-and-groove planks we use in residential areas. Non-grooved ones better let moisture through, which means that the floor will not collapse because of it longer. Some people use larch, but it is expensive and not justified. A coniferous board is quite suitable. With proper care, this floor will last 15-20 years and will require replacement along with the entire gazebo.
Wrong choice of foundation
A common mistake is using expensive foundations suitable for heavier structures. It is not necessary to do either tape or pile. The gazebo is a light construction, a block foundation is enough for it. To increase the service life, it is worth placing blocks in the center of a prepared pit 40-60 cm deep, filled with sand. Such a foundation will not sag for 3-4 years, no matter if it rains.
Painting with varnish
The varnish creates an impervious film, under which the wood rots faster in outdoor conditions. We recommend using special impregnations and paint for external use.
Incorrect joints
This applies to manually decorating the gazebo. It is quite difficult to make the joints beautifully on your own without using a special tool. It is better to entrust this work to professionals.
Wrong choice of roof
You should not use the roofing material of the main house and on the gazebo. It is unlikely that it will be elegant, rather cumbersome. Shingles, for example, are better suited. It will turn out easy and cute.
Chimney inconsistency
The chimney is needed to use the barbecue. But is a brazier really needed in a light structure? It is better for the sake of aesthetics not to spoil the gazebo with pipes and chimneys. Also, it is not very fire safe if your gazebo is wooden.
Reducing the interior space of the gazebo
The less bulky furniture, the better - more free space.
Improper packaging
This concerns the protection of the gazebo for the winter. It is better to pack it with stretch film, leaving slots for airflow. This will help preserve the wood longer, as moisture will evaporate better and more naturally from the surface, and the wood will not rot.