How to make a gazebo from polycarbonate

Arbors are a popular element of landscape design, because it allows you to simply transform the view of the country area. For the manufacture of the arbor, it is customary to use such building materials such as metal, wood, cellular polycarbonate, etc. The last option will help recreate the atmosphere of comfort and achieve the effect of "weightlessness". Let's find out how to make a gazebo of polycarbonate with your own hands.

The polycarbonate was widespread during the construction of arbors, because it is beneficial to stand out against the background of other materials in view of a number of properties:

Thanks to the cellular structure, polycarbonate plates are not broken if there was a mechanical impact. In addition, cracks do not appear. By the way, the impact resistance of the polycarbonate is 8 times higher than that of acrylic plastic. And compared to glass - in 200!
Since the material is distinguished by extreme ease, there is no need to install the panels to make a solid foundation. You can install the gazebo in almost any location of the site, as well as transfer anywhere if desired.
Resistance to the external environment factors is manifested in the fact that the cellular polycarbonate calmly maintains the temperature differences, and their range is quite wide - -40 + 120 degrees Celsius. This concerns snow and wind loads, as well as precipitation, so suitable for use in regions with a wet climate.
Polycarbonate panels are coated with a protective layer of ultraviolet, however, the light is passed perfectly, they have high heat, noise insulating properties.
Polycarbonate is easy to handle. It can be chopped, drilled and bend along and across without attracting expensive techniques.
The appearance of the slab allows them to combine them with other construction materials, as well as pick up the polycarbonate of the necessary color scheme.
There is a cellular polycarbonate an order of magnitude lower than other materials suitable for the construction of arbors, such as brick or metal, so successfully competes with them.

Before making a polycarbonate gazebo, prepare such tools: Bulgarian (can be replaced with circular saw), drill, welding machine, screwdriver, scissors, screwdrivers, set of hacks - for metal and wood, hammer, chisel, shovel. Consumables will need nails, nuts, adhesive composition, drills, screws, screws, sandpaper, paint and varnish, brushes, cement mortar, gloves, rags.

At the next stage, we will deal with the choice of space under the arboretum, while consider such recommendations:

Arbors should be placed near the house, near the reservoir or in the recreation area.
Choose a place in the shade of trees, so you can protect yourself from drafts.
If you plan to build a big capital gazebo, give preference to a flat area, without slope.
The soil on the site where the gazebo will be installed, should be dry and not to collect water after precipitation or melting of snow.
When the construction is arranged in the Nizina, think about protecting the design from the risk of flooding, build a pre-solid foundation.

Now it's time to build the basis for our gazebo:

If you plan to build a small building for recreation and dinners on the street, then in this case there is no need to build a foundation.
The territory for the installation of the arbor needs to be placed, denoting the place under support.
Next, it is necessary to perform the plot of the site, aligning it with the installation of columns. To do this, dig the pits. They must have such a size so that in each of them freely accommodated 2 bricks and a layer of soil, 10 centimeters thick.
Then install the columns, falling asleep with the screening. After pouring all with cement mortar.
Wait a few days so that cement is frozen. At the same time, it should be protected from moisture from entering, covering the base of the columns with a polyethylene film.

Go to the stage of maccas for the arbor. For a frame, you can use wooden poles or metal products, here everyone chooses, depending on its preferences. The tree is inexpensive material that is easy to handle, but it requires constant care to increase its durability. Metal is characterized by high strength, resistant to temperature drops, durability. If you chose wood, then scrape the frame elements with nails or screws. Metal design is assembled with screws and nuts, as well as with a welded connection to achieve additional strength. In addition, there is an option to lay a frame of stone, when using it, prepare for fastening the cement mortar.

The roof must be fixed by the path to ensure the flow of water, and firmly, in the form of a solid design - there should be no clearance. It can be the same, double or complex tent. The finish is carried out so. First you should prepare the material by placing it on a flat surface. Apply the contour of all parts to the prepared sheets to be made from polycarbonate in accordance with the drawing. Elements are cut with an electric jig or hacksaw. You can also use the usual, sharply sharpened knife. Do not forget to do the holes for the screws - special fasteners for polycarbonate. Remember that when working with it, it is not necessary to use nails and self-tapping screws that can provoke the formation of cracks. To prevent leaks and destruction of the material, use rubber thermoshabs on both sides of the sheet. Places where polycarbonate and frame is allowed, proof using a transparent sealant to achieve a better tightness of the roof.

If you make a window from polycarbonate, then you will recreate the effect of weightlessness in the gazebo. Glazing is carried out after the roofing structure. To give the surface of the openwork, you can cut curly holes in the polycarbonate using a hacksaw. In the process of installing polycarbonate, it is recommended to control the vertical location of the rigid ribs to protect the sheets from the depth of moisture inside.

After the installation of the polycarbonate gazebo should be paid to the stage of finishing the design and design of space inside. The base of the building can be decorated with a facing brick, a metal frame - paint, and wooden elements are covered with a mourn. The inner part includes a table with chairs, benches and other attributes that improve the comfort of a person, for example, it concerns the bar counter. It is recommended to refuse to use portable furniture and give preference to install stationary seats and tables, unlike a patio and an open area for recreation. It is necessary to use only high-quality material, given that the gazebo will not be heated in the winter period, and therefore, as a result of the temperature difference and elevated humidity level, the furniture may be damaged. It is better to choose a tree for this purpose: monolith, timber, edged or unedged board. To decorate the gazebos, any decor is allowed: vases and caspets with live flowers, dried flowers, tablecloths and napkins, flooring and lights. Along the arbor, you can land the curly plants - wild grapes or Clementis.

When leaving the arbor, it is enough to wipe the products made of polycarbonate with a rag moistened in soapy water. But the cleaning substances are not recommended to use, since there is chlorine, alkali, abrasive substances that can damage the outer layer of material.