On any garden plot, a gazebo will be a good idea. If there is enough space, it is best to stay on a roomy octagonal version. In such a facility for rest or eating, the whole family can accommodate. An octagonal gazebo can be built with your own hands.

Varieties of materials for building

The octagonal arbor can be made of various materials. The construction of some options takes a lot of time, while others are built in a matter of days.

The most commonly used materials are:

• wood;
• metal;
• trade union pipe;
• brick.

Important! It is worth noting that the wooden parts of the structure do not deteriorate, it is necessary to make and periodically update the protective coating against decay and fire.

Wood

Often such structures are made of wood. This eco-friendly material harmonizes well with any buildings and landscape. The wooden structure is quite comfortable and aesthetic. It can be made stationary and mobile. Portable arbors are suitable for use in warm time. In winter, they clean it. This allows you to save wood from the negative effects of weather phenomena - frost, rainfall.

Metal

Metal arbors are strong enough. The metal is resistant to adverse weather conditions and fireproof. If desired, you can use decorative forged elements that well decorate the design.

In order to make and mount this design, you need to be able to use a welding machine. The process of creating such a structure of metal is quite time-consuming and costly. Instead of welding, parts can be connected with screws and bolts, but they will also need to be drilled with a special tool. Such a construction will last for many years. It is not recommended to be placed in sunny areas, since the metal heats up well. In the winter, this material cools and becomes cold. So that the metal structure is not subjected to corrosive processes, all its parts should be treated with a special coating.

Proftruba

You can use a metal professional pipe to equip the gazebo. In this case, additional details will be needed in the form of wooden bars, material for the floor, roof and walls. The structure can be made closed and double-glazed windows or polycarbonate can be used. The durability of this design will depend on the quality of the materials used. Polycarbonate has different colors, and you can choose the right option.

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When arranging such a gazebo, they first make a frame, and then attach other details. For assembly of parts, special connecting elements are used. For such a gazebo, any kind of foundation is suitable, since the design is quite light, but strong. It is easier to assemble and assemble than wood or metal. The profile can also be used for arranging benches, a table. As a rule, they take material with different sections. At the same time, the diameter of the support posts is selected so that the building is stable and reliable. Usually, a square profile is chosen for this purpose. For other parts, you can choose a smaller pipe in cross section.

Arbors made of such material are more fire resistant than wood. You can install a barbecue in them, without fear of fire. The disadvantage of the design is the lack of thermal insulation. The surface of the parts will need to be monitored so that no corrosion processes appear.

Brick

Brick arbors are considered more capital. This is a fairly refractory and durable material. It resists environmental influences. The construction of such a gazebo takes more time and costs of building materials, but it will last a long time and will be quite comfortable. It can safely be equipped with barbecue or barbecue.

Equip such a building with a table, seats, as well as other furniture elements. It can be made open or closed. With the second option, it will be convenient to make barbecue in the winter or enjoy the natural scenery.

How to make an octagonal gazebo

Most often, the choice of summer residents stops at the option of wood. This is due to existing skills and a set of tools, relatively short erection time. You just need to choose a place, determine the size and make a drawing of the gazebo. Then you should calculate and purchase materials, stock up on tools, and you can begin to work. Pine is usually chosen as the material, since oak and larch are expensive and not always available.

Tools and materials

First you need to check the availability of tools necessary for the construction of a wooden gazebo.

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You will need:

• shovel;
• hammer;
• nail clipper;
• screwdriver;
• jigsaw;
• hacksaw or saw;
• Master OK;
• grout;
• level;
• plumb line;
• roulette;
• square;
• rope and stakes;
• stairs.

You should also worry about overalls, buy protective gloves and glasses.

Then you should stock up on the following materials:

• gravel;
• formwork, concrete;
• a bar with a section of 10 × 10 cm or 15 × 15 cm - on racks;
• timber with a section of 5 × 15 cm - logs of the floor;
• timber with a section of 5 × 10 cm - on rafters and fences;
• timber with a section of 5 × 5 cm - balusters;
• flooring board 5–10 cm thick;
• a roof battens board 2.5 cm thick (or plywood 15 mm);
• nails, screws 5-10 cm long;
• paint on wood;
• roofing material (roofing material, tile, etc.).

Site selection and preparation

For a wooden gazebo, you should choose a place where there should be no stagnation of water and strong winds.

Important! Non-residential wooden buildings should be located at a distance from the grill no closer than 2 m. They should also not be placed too close to the fountains.

A good location option is:

1. Secluded place. The building is placed in the back of the garden with views of the beautiful landscape compositions.
2. Near the cooking area. If the gazebo will serve as a place of eating, then it should be located near the kitchen or barbecue.
3. Elevation. This is true for uneven areas and slopes. From the building, located on the highest place, there will be an excellent overview, and you can inspect the garden and surroundings. In this case, the gazebo will become the dominant accent of landscape design, and its appearance should be well thought out.
4. If the gazebo is built for hanging out with children, then it is better to install it at the playground.

Dimensions and Drawings

The octagonal gazebo is not small in size. If you do not have a typical project of such a structure, then you can calculate the length of the faces (A) based on the diameter of the circle drawn at the selected location. Its half will be equal to the radius (R), and then you can use the formula: A = 0.765 × R.

For a comfortable stay, each person will need an area of ​​4 m². For a family of 4 people will need a place of 16 m². In the chosen place, you can draw a square with a side of 4 m and fit a circle into it. If there is not enough space, then people can settle down more closely. Having decided on the dimensions, you should make a drawing and calculate the exact amount of materials and their dimensions. Only then can you buy and cut the material.

Step-by-step construction

The place selected for the octagonal gazebo is cleared and leveled. Then you need to make a foundation and collect the foundation on it. After that, lay the flooring and install the racks. Last of all, they make and cover the roof.

Foundation preparation

First of all, you should clean the site of weed grass and level it. Then you should make a marking for a concrete point foundation for 8 racks.

Determining the exact location of the uprights for the regular faces of the octagon is done as follows:

1. Using a rope and pegs, mark a circle with a radius equal to half the estimated width of the structure. To do this, one peg is driven into the center, to which a rope of the desired length is tied. And on the other end is the second peg, which draw a circle when pulling. Dimensions should be checked with a tape measure.
2. Divide the circle into 8 equal parts. To do this, first draw two lines at a right angle to each other through the center. Then divide the resulting faces in half and draw two more lines through the center. At the places of their intersection with the circle, 8 equal faces should be obtained.

Then, in the place of installation of the racks, dig a hole with a depth of 60 cm. Tamp the bottom, pour 7 cm of gravel and compact the layer. Install the formwork in the form of pipes in the pits and pour concrete. Check the foundation pouring level. Allow concrete to harden.

Arbor base assembly

The base of the gazebo should be done as follows:

1. Measure in size and file 8 pcs. sidewalls from boards 25 cm wide. For the convenience of their connection, one of the ends is made at an angle of 45 °.
2. Connect the sidewalls with self-tapping screws. Joints can be strengthened with corners.
3. Install the base on the foundation using the support bars.
4. Fix inside the logs for flooring, making a cross from pairs of bars 5 × 15 cm, placed on the edge. Fastenings are performed with screws and corners.
5. Under the lower part, you can pour crushed stone so that there are no cracks.

Flooring

The floor in the gazebo is laid as follows:

1. First you need to decide on the styling pattern. If the main lag is not enough for a solid flooring, then you need to make a harness.
2. Then you need to cut the boards of the appropriate size.
3. Lay them according to the drawing, fixing the ends with nails or self-tapping screws to the logs.
4. Close the edge of the boardwalk with a wooden baseboard.

Between the boards in some places, slots of several millimeters should remain so that water does not accumulate in the building during the rainy season.

Installation of uprights

As racks, you can use a thick beam or thick boards brought together. Usually they are cut at least 2–2.5 m high. Installation of racks can be done while concrete is solidifying directly to the foundation. Before it hardens, they are fixed with two supports and only then do the base and flooring. Then their estimated length is increased. The upper ends of the racks are connected by bars. At this stage, if you wish, you can make friezes.

Roof Sheathing and Roofing

For the manufacture and installation of the roof step by step perform the following steps:

1. To make the roof of an octagonal gazebo, you need to cut 8 rafters from a bar. When calculating their lengths, it is necessary to take into account the slope angle of the slopes and the part of the roof protruding beyond the racks. Usually, the protrusion is made in the size of 15-25 cm.
2. Then you should fix the rafters with brackets over the ends of wooden racks. Their upper ends are attached to a wooden octahedron. The ends of the rafters can be connected with round spikes, making unequal distances between them.
3. Then, approximately in the middle of the rafters, it is recommended to make jumpers and attach half-rafters to them. This will give the structure strength.
4. Install the crate from the board 2.5 cm thick.
5. Install waterproofing and roofing materials.

Decorating the gazebo outside and inside

Any coal gazebo should be built and equipped taking into account the surrounding landscape and the nearby buildings. The general style must be followed - eco, classic, modern and so on. If the structure is made of wood, then wooden furniture is also suitable for arranging inside. Such a structure should be decorated with balusters and other details with beautiful carvings. Metal arbors are decorated with decorative forging elements. All furniture (benches, table, chairs, bedside tables) is selected according to your own taste. They can be plastic, wooden, rattan wicker.

Did you know? The homeland of the gazebos are considered southern countries. Such structures appeared there earlier as a shelter from the hot heat. The most luxurious designs were built in Italy and France (Versailles).

At your discretion, the gazebo can be painted. A mosquito net should also be provided during the summer. You can still curtain the windows with curtains or use roller blinds. They are fixed to the ceiling beams or support racks. Often decorate doors and window openings. They can be made in the form of beautiful arches. For this, they acquire the necessary materials in construction stores. You can install a stone fireplace inside the gazebo. He will not only decorate the building, but also warm in the cold period.

Nearby, for comfort, you can equip a small artificial reservoir or exhibit sculptural figures, a fountain, fairy-tale characters and animals. Around the gazebo, you can plant flowers that will decorate it in the summer, hang pots with ampelous plants. In such a structure, electricity is often conducted for lighting in the evening.

The octagonal arbor can be made of various materials. When making it yourself, it is best to stay on the wooden version. It is necessary to correctly calculate the dimensions of the structure, make markings and foundations, and then mount the structural elements.