A gazebo in a country house is a necessary structure, because in its shade you can relax after a hard day or protect yourself from the scorching sun. In such a building it is pleasant to gather in company or sit with family.
Of course, you can buy a ready-made structure and pay builders to install it, but all this is very expensive and not everyone can afford it. A thrifty owner will always find a way out, because self-production gazebos will cost less. In this article we will tell you how to build a hexagonal gazebo with your own hands.
Choosing a place
The ideal option is a place under a large and spreading tree, which would cast a shadow on the structure, preventing it from heating up under the scorching sun. If it is not possible to install the gazebo this way, then place it near small trees, but the most best option- near any body of water.
There are many types of gazebos, differing in shape, appearance and other parameters, but the hexagonal one will stand out for its uniqueness, which is why we will choose it.
- Compactness.
- Large capacity.
- Sustainable.
- Enough space for several benches.
- Appearance.
Tools
To reduce construction time and enjoy the process, it is recommended to stock up on tools. You will need:
- Saw for metal.
- Electric planer.
- Hammer.
- Nails.
- An electric jigsaw, but a simple one can also be used.
- Screwdriver.
- Circular machine.
- Plumb.
We will build a hexagonal gazebo from wood. Best choice– spruce or pine, the wood of these trees is highly durable and low cost. To speed up construction, you must first make a design drawing and navigate according to it. Circular machine cut the wood into planks suitable sizes, and use a plane to make them perfectly smooth.
Marking the area is very important, as it determines correct form our structure and its sustainability.
Draw a circle and mark six corners, which will be the edges of our design.
Railings for a hexagonal gazebo can also be made by hand, for which we chamfer the selected material and plan them. We carefully cut out a groove in the first vertical post and, adjusting it to size, insert the railing there. The resulting structure is sheathed with slats.
The hexagonal gazebo will please you for a long time if you process the wooden elements special solution protecting him.
After covering the wood with varnish, you can paint it at your discretion. If you have children, you can colorfully paint the hexagonal gazebo or decorate it with flowers and cartoon characters.
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Arranging a comfortable recreation area in a suburban area allows you to relax, enjoy the silence and surrounding nature, and read a book or tablet.
One of the integral elements of the recreation area is a comfortable hexagonal gazebo. It protects from the sun and pouring rain; here you can drink a cup of aromatic morning coffee or have a romantic dinner.
Types of structures and design options
Often a spectacular gazebo becomes the central decoration of a summer cottage. Today you can find a huge variety of open or closed type various forms:
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combined.
rectangular;
hexagonal;
polygonal;
One of the most common options are hexagonal gazebos made from the following materials:
Wooden structures
The most common option in suburban areas is hexagonal wooden gazebos. They gained widespread popularity thanks to original form and ease of implementing the project. In addition, construction wooden structure does not require highly qualified workers, which means the cost of work will be lower. Of course, you can order a design development from carved elements, but in such cases the cost has no upper limit.
Eco-friendly, excellent appearance, the possibility of effective combination with other materials, long term operation during preliminary protective measures add popularity to the construction of a hexagonal gazebo made of wood.
Made of brick
Massive hexagonal brick gazebos are often additional element design of a courtyard area with similar objects made of the same material.
Despite long construction work and complexity of implementation brick project in real life, they are quite often found in suburban areas. Such buildings do not require maintenance, are fireproof, and have a long service life without the need for annual repair work, and also make it easy to create any design masterpiece.
Construction of a hexagon brick gazebo already requires certain masonry skills, so the cost of a specialist’s services will be significantly higher than in the case of a wooden structure.
Made of metal
Metal hexagonal gazebos are worthy of admiration and delight. The ability to create elegant forms and ease of implementation makes them quite popular.
High resistance of the material to adverse weather conditions, long service life, unlimited design - these are just a small part of the advantages of hexagonal metal construction over other analogues.
A big plus of metal gazebos is that you can buy them already in finished form and simply collect it on the site. Often this is one of the economical options.
On our website you can find contacts of construction companies that offer gazebo construction services. You can communicate directly with representatives by visiting the “Low-Rise Country” exhibition of houses.
Forged elements
Forged details in the design of a gazebo are always bright and spectacular. Bizarre, fantastic curls look organic against the backdrop of miniature elements, pretty country buildings, trees and climbing plants. Metal forging makes it possible to bring original design solutions and tasks.
Forged elements go well with various materials and can be used in a hexagonal gazebo design. Decorated with charming forged elements, the hexagonal design will become spectacular and original decor summer cottage plot. Luxurious forged elements of fascinating shapes contribute to the birth of a magical image.
Similar forged parts used in different corners suburban area, will help create an unforgettable, fabulous picture.
Projects and drawings of a hexagonal gazebo
Development detailed project is important stage before the start of construction. For the base you can take ready-made standard project or create an individual version taking into account personal needs and ideas.
The hexagonal gazebo project includes detailed development of each element:
foundation type;
material for making the frame;
roofing features and covering material;
floor and walls;
decorative elements.
When drawing up a project and choosing dimensions, it is necessary to take into account its location and available parameters.
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Selecting a location
The choice of location for a hexagonal gazebo is influenced by personal preferences, its purpose, and the availability of free space on the territory. Of course, in large areas, choosing a convenient place will not be difficult. But in conditions limited space Determining a place for a massive gazebo is quite difficult.
A flat site is required for construction. An area with multiple holes and uneven areas will need to be leveled. If the site is complicated by large differences in elevation and leveling is economically impossible, they will come to the rescue screw piles, allowing you to install any objects on difficult terrain.
There are several typical solutions and tips on where it is best to install a hexagonal gazebo:
The ideal place for this would be a secluded corner, away from the road and neighboring areas.
The empty far corner of the dacha plot will hide the building from prying eyes.
A hexagonal gazebo can become a bright border for dividing a site into functional zones.
The gazebo looks impressive against the backdrop of a gorgeous pool or pond.
It's easy to use as summer kitchen or open veranda, located close to home.
Magnificent hexagonal gazebo surrounded by fruit trees and flowers will attract the eye and involuntarily hide from view many of the imperfections of the site.
Stages of work on the construction of a gazebo
There are many ways to build a hexagonal gazebo - specialists choose the desired method depending on the project, the building materials used and the location on the site where construction will take place. But anyway step-by-step assembly hexagonal gazebo will look like this:
Marking
For marking you will need pegs and rope. To get a perfectly even figure, you need to draw a circle. From its center, draw six lines forming angles of 60° with each other. The length of the lines is equal to the size of the diagonal of the gazebo.
Restrictive pegs are installed at the resulting points. The corners of the hexagonal gazebo will be located here, and piles or pillars will be installed under the foundation. A rope is pulled between the pegs. This should result in a figure with equal sides and angles equal to 120°. If the angle is slightly different, the figure is adjusted. All drawn diagonals must be equal to each other.
Foundation
A wooden hexagonal gazebo is a lightweight construction, so pile, shallow strip and column foundations can be used as a base.
The depth of any foundation is at least 60 cm.
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Main stages of pouring strip foundation for the gazebo can be seen in the following video:
Frame
To build walls you will need timber and boards. They are treated with protective impregnations that prevent the formation of mold, rot and mildew.
The frame of a wooden hexagonal gazebo is assembled from treated timber. As a base, logs are laid at a distance of no more than 50 cm from each other.
For construction you will need:
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rafters
timber for the frame;
Install support pillars with a height of at least two meters. If you are building a gazebo large sizes, you will need not only corner posts, but also intermediate posts. The support pillars are fastened with steel angles, wooden jibs and self-tapping screws. The middle part of the support pillars is fastened together with bars, ensuring the stability of the structure and allowing the cladding material to be secured.
The floor is formed from boards no thinner than 30 mm. It can be coated with several layers of varnish or paint. For finishing, you can use other material that is resistant to a humid environment:
Roof
Strong winds and snow drifts leave their mark on the construction of roofs for gazebos.
The roof can be made in one of the following options:
tent;
dome;
six-slope;
complex shape;
combined.
Which option to choose depends on the project.
For the rafter system, a strong beam is used, the diameter of which is at least 100X50 mm. Rafter system regular hexagon connects in the center at one point. For rigid fixation of the rafters, side purlins are additionally used. When building a small wooden gazebo you can do without them. In this case, you will need to install a central support pillar.
To form a roof, logs are installed around the entire perimeter of the structure and assembled rafter system using metal fasteners. To secure roofing material a sheathing is placed on the roof surface, the pitch of which depends on the characteristics of the material and its size.
The spectacular roof is the final step in the construction of hexagonal gazebos. Fun decorating adds the finishing touches
For an elegant hexagonal gazebo, it is better to avoid rough materials like slate and galvanized iron. For roofing, you can use ondulin, tiles, polycarbonate or corrugated sheets.
Gazebo walls
The walls of the gazebo are an open field for realizing any fantasies. Here you can implement a variety of design ideas using various techniques.
Eat large selection building materials that can be used for wall cladding:
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blockhouse,
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fibreboards.
Wall covering can be neglected and various decorative finishes can be used:
green climbing plants;
dense material, resistant to bright sun rays and moisture;
forged elements;
wicker fences;
and many other options.
Conclusion
A gazebo is a necessary attribute of any suburban area. The elegant buildings are especially admired complex shapes and the hexagonal gazebo is no exception to the rule. Construction companies offer many solutions to create a real masterpiece that allows you to relax and unwind after a hard day or spend time with your family outdoors in any weather.
A good place to relax in country house or there will be a gazebo at the dacha. You can hide from the rain, relax, and spend time with friends and family. If you wish, you can make a gazebo yourself.
The ideal place for a summerhouse gazebo will be the shade of trees. The gazebo can be placed near the trees - this way you can relax in the gazebo throughout the whole day and not worry about the sun. Also, if possible, a gazebo can be built next to a pond. On any summer cottage A hexagonal gazebo will stand out.
Advantages of a hexagonal gazebo:
- Takes up little space.
- Accommodates a sufficient number of people.
- Several benches can be placed.
- The gazebo is durable and stable.
- It looks beautiful.
Necessary tools for building a gazebo
To ensure minimal labor costs, and to make building a summerhouse with your own hands a pleasure, it is advisable to purchase all the necessary tools.
We will need:
- Hacksaw.
- Chainsaw.
- Nails.
- Planer (preferably electric).
- Jigsaw (electric is also better).
- Circular machine.
- Hammer.
- Drill.
- Screwdriver.
- Level setting device.
- Plumb line (you can save money and make it yourself from nylon rope and a weight).
Construction of a hexagonal gazebo for a summer residence with your own hands
The most acceptable and durable materials for the construction of a gazebo - spruce or pine wood. For the price this building material quite loyal.
Having a drawing of a hexagonal gazebo in front of you will make it easier for you to determine its dimensions. Using tools - a circular machine - it is necessary to prepare beams and boards of a given size. To make them smooth, they need to be processed with a plane.
Let's start marking the area for the hexagonal gazebo. To geometric figure- the hexagon was correct, you need to take wooden pegs and a piece of rope and draw the circumference of the future gazebo, proceed according to the dimensions indicated in the drawing. Next, starting from any point of the circle, you need to make notches that will be equal to the radius.
The next step is to dig a hole for the foundation. A hole is dug at the points where the lines intersect. The depth of the hole should be at least half a meter. It is best to fill the resulting hole with sand, compact the sand thoroughly (you can “trample” it with your feet, the sand will compact well under its own weight). Then the sand needs to be watered. It is better to make the base of the gazebo reliable. Concrete blocks are good for this.
Laying concrete blocks
To make our gazebo strong, it is necessary to lay concrete blocks (or bricks). To do this, in those places where the corners of the future gazebo are marked, you need to drive in six reinforcement rods. The length of the reinforcement is no more than one and a half meters. Using a drill, you need to drill holes equal to the diameter of the metal rods. After the holes are ready, you need to install concrete block on the fittings.
Let's take our pre-prepared wooden beams and drill a hole in each one. You need to put the reinforcement on top of each other (the “well” principle). Next, mark the intersection of the beams and cut them. To ensure that the beams sit firmly, you can make notches, connecting them according to the “floor” principle. Next, you need to assemble the wooden beams and secure them with nails. To between concrete base and there were no gaps between the wooden beams, you need to put roofing felt or any waterproofing material.
Base
The intended location for the future floor of the gazebo must be covered in advance plastic film. It is necessary to pour a thin layer of sand onto the film and place logs. The logs must be attached with bolts. To prevent the wood from rotting, the logs must be treated in advance with any protective agent (drying oil, mastic). Any building material can be used as flooring. Depending on your budget, this can be either an ordinary planed board or plywood (choose moisture-resistant), as well as chipboards.
Frame assembly
We install bars that are located vertically. First you need to drill holes for the metal rods. After completion preparatory work We will place the poles on the reinforcement. To ensure that everything is level and there are no distortions, the level of the pillars (vertical) must be checked using a plumb line. We perform the same operation step by step with each wooden beam. We should have a ring of bars.
The crown needs to be made according to the same principle, put it at the top and secured with bolts.
Installing a hexagonal gazebo roof
To properly secure the top vertical stand, we fix the rack with the timber and saw them off from the end. The angle must be maintained at 60 degrees. Next, we fasten the structure using self-tapping screws. The frame of the hexagonal gazebo is ready.
The roof itself is best done separately. It is convenient to assemble the roof on the ground, and then install the structure on the upper ring of our gazebo. If, nevertheless, you decide to make the roof directly on the spot, then you need to attach a couple of boards to the upper ring and install a support on them - a post. Then you will need to attach the guide bars to the post.
When our roof is ready, it is advisable to sheathe it. This can be done with any covering material. Wooden slats will look best.
You can cover the roof with either tiles, corrugated sheeting, or use other roofing material.
According to the do-it-yourself hexagonal gazebo drawings, it is also better to make the railing yourself. To do this, take the boards and plan the railings. The chamfer needs to be removed. To install a railing in a vertical post, you need to cut a groove and fit the railing under it. You can see how to make this stage of the hexagonal gazebo in the photo.
If desired, vertical posts can be covered with ordinary clapboard or made with a decorative wooden lattice.
In order for a hexagonal gazebo to serve you for many years, it must be treated. The wood can be varnished or, if desired, painted in bright colors.
And to make the path to the gazebo pleasant and convenient, you can do wooden path with your own hands and a small porch.
It grows from year to year. It’s a pleasure to spend time in such a building. It takes up little space if you look at the drawing. But this design is quite spacious. A hexagonal gazebo with a barbecue and barbecue will give you a chance to treat your friends to any type of barbecue of your choice.
Ready-made project of a hexagonal gazebo for a summer residence
Before making a drawing of a building, you need to choose for it suitable place on a summer cottage. TO optimal options refers to the location of the structure under big tree or next to an artificial pond. This will prevent the gazebo from heating up in scorching heat, so you can relax in it at any time. When the site is just beginning to be developed, and the seedlings have just been planted, the building can be located in close proximity to them.
If the owner of the dacha wants to constantly monitor everything that is happening, the gazebo can be located in front of the country house. When the owner loves silence, then he prefers to find a secluded place on the ground where nothing will interfere with rest. can be placed anywhere. In summer, to keep it cool in the gazebo, just plant it next to it. girl's grapes or other climbing plants.
Placing a hexagonal wooden gazebo in the courtyard They will quickly grow and envelop the structure with a green “curtain”. This will give it a special appeal. It will be comfortable inside the room. Once you have finally decided on the location of the gazebo, you can put the structure on the drawing.
Advantages of a hexagonal gazebo
The hexagonal gazebo is being erected along with the structures traditional forms: round, square or rectangular.
The original structure has the following undoubted advantages:
- Spaciousness;
- Economical;
- Structural strength;
- Relative ease of construction.
If you have a family celebration coming up, then better place It's hard to find one to carry it out. This structure does not look bulky. The compact design can be equipped with everything you need.
Drawing with dimensions and design of a hexagonal gazebo When a site owner asks for help construction company, often masons do not carry out the above procedure unless the owner asks: it is a labor-intensive process.
The best option is to perform through reinforcement of supports. Metal fittings, rods or small-grade pipes are used. The price of building materials for a metal gazebo is considered reasonable.
Hexagonal gazebo floors
Make high quality flooring can be made from scrap materials:
- boards;
- plywood;
Sequence of work:
- Lay down plastic wrap.
- Pour sand on it.
- Install logs - beams treated with special protective compounds from fire and decay.
- Lay the floors.
Having finished with the flooring, begin assembling the frame. During installation vertical bars It is recommended to check their level using a plumb line, then the base will be obtained without distortions.
An example of installing floor joists in a hexagonal gazebo The beams are connected at the top. They are secured with bolts. Excess material is sawed off from them.
Which roof to choose for a hexagonal gazebo
The roof structure is assembled on the ground and installed on top. A DIY hexagonal gazebo is a structure that can be topped with almost any type of roof. It is required to cut the bars from the end sides at an angle of 60 degrees before fastening.
The roof structure can be either pitched or horizontal. The first option is durable, while the structure itself seems taller.
