Competently and tastefully glazed gazebos for summer cottages are a place where you can spend time comfortably, and a real decoration of any site. Closed structures protect people from external factors. Inside, you can put plastic garden or solid, comfortable cabinet and upholstered furniture. The correct approach to the construction of a gazebo with glazing for a summer residence implies a thoughtful approach to the choice of transparent structures and adherence to the technology of their installation.
Why do you need glazing of gazebos
Lightweight buildings in the yards are made so that land owners and their guests can spend time outdoors without leaving their plots. At the same time, glazed gazebos for summer cottages can be used not only for friendly feasts or family gatherings. Under the roof, you can carry out minor repairs, tinker with something, cook food. A glass gazebo with barbecue will be an excellent place for a feast, where everyone will find something to do according to their interests.
Reasons to make a glazed gazebo:
- Protection against the entry of foreign objects into the room, such as dust and leaves, insects, birds and small animals.
- Ensuring the safety of the property inside. It will not be damaged by vandals, dampness or pets.
- Weather lock. A gazebo with windows prevents inconvenience from strong winds, rain and snow.
- Ensuring the preservation of the building for the cold season. No need to take out furniture, household appliances, and other accessories.
- The ability to isolate oneself from prying eyes, for which classic curtains or blinds are used. In addition, the noise emitted by people is completely or partially muffled.
By erecting glazed arbors made of wood for a summer residence, people make a profitable and promising investment. Closed structures last much longer, they are more practical. Getting access to fresh air will not be difficult - you just have to open the doors.
Varieties of gazebos
On a private territory, everyone has the right to build objects of any shape, style and size. The dimensions of a structure are determined by factors such as the number of people, layout, furnishings and technical equipment. One person needs to allocate a square meter of usable area, plus 1-2 meters for kitchen equipment. For a family of 4 people, the best solution would be a glass and brick gazebo with a size of 2.5x4 meters. With regard to the configuration of the structure, centrally symmetrical figures with a hearth or table in the middle may become the optimal solution.
In private construction, such projects are practiced regarding the shape of the arbors:
- square;
- rectangle;
- a circle;
- oval;
- hexagon.
The decoration of the object, as a rule, is matched to the style of the surrounding buildings and the landscape design of the courtyard. These can be gazebos of oriental architecture, classic, country or modern. There are no accepted dogmas regarding color either. It can be from pure white to charcoal black.
The appearance of the roof is of great importance for the presentability and practicality of the structure. These structures are pitched, convex and concave, in the form of a dome or pyramid. The roofing material is corrugated board, vinyl slate, ceramic, metal and flexible tiles, sheet metal. Framed roof glazing is popular.Thanks to this solution, it is possible to completely break out a winter garden or a flower farm under the dome.
The choice of warm or cold glazing is determined by the operating mode of the house, as well as the materials from which its walls are made.
The warm package is suitable for brick and timber buildings with low heat loss. However, to create comfort indoors, you will need to think about its heating. Only then will the choice in favor of multi-chamber packages be justified. Frames in such cases are made of plastic or glued wood.
If the owners are not afraid of the cold or the structure is planned to be used from spring to autumn, it is worth stopping at tubeless aluminum frames. A gazebo with floor-to-ceiling windows is a popular and practical design in terms of operation. This building looks pretentious and cozy at the same time.
Glazing types
When choosing the style and method of arranging the gazebo, you should dwell on an option that meets such criteria as practicality, durability and ease of use. You should also measure your financial capabilities with your needs.
Glazing types:
- Traditional. Usual wooden frames are used, which are inserted into the openings with their own hands. The solution is simple, inexpensive, but not very functional. The tree needs constant care, its service life is limited.
- Double-glazed windows. Products made of plastic and metal are practical, convenient and durable. They have a swinging mechanism and a vertical opening. Chamber bags have low thermal conductivity and the frames do not need regular maintenance. Consider the large weight of structures that require a solid foundation.
- Frameless. An original and presentable technology used in cold-type buildings. The aluminum frame is light and airy. Glasses can be removable, hinged, sliding and swing type. High-quality seals ensure complete tightness of the structure.
- Facade. It is a collection of all the technologies listed above. Transparent fragments are installed along the entire perimeter of the building from floor to ceiling. In some cases, the owners are limited to the facade. The decision on the type of roof is made separately.
Than besides glass you can close the openings of the gazebo
If for some reason the owner of the real estate does not want or cannot use ready-made solutions, he can equip his house on his own.
Alternatively, you can consider flexible PVC windows. Ready-made kits and kits are sold for their installation. The device of film structures is such that, despite their simplicity, they provide excellent protection of the room from wind, moisture and dust.
The good thing about polycarbonate is that, along with excellent transparency, it has good flexibility. They can cover curved surfaces, which is almost impossible for other systems. In order to efficiently drain condensate, the honeycomb boards are equipped with a drainage tape.
