Garden arbors - where to build, what to build?

Construction of a garden arbor is not a very difficult task. With a little practice, time and good intentions, we can do it ourselves.What is worth remembering when joining a garden arbor?

The right structure of a gazebo

The design of a garden arbor is usually light - it consists of pillars supporting the roof, between which there may be openwork walls usually reaching slightly above the meter. A gazebo can stand on the ground or have its own floor made of planks - it all depends on the imagination of its constructor.

For the construction of a garden arbor most often used wood, e.g. pine. Before the construction of arbors, every wooden element should be properly protected against weather and biological factors.

To set up a light wooden gazebo it is enough to pour concrete foundation ceilings. Metal brackets or anchors are fastened in them, in which they are embedded and then attached to them wooden logs supporting the roofing. It is worth using galvanized metal elements or connectors made of stainless steel to join wooden construction elements of walls or gazebos. The roof structure of the gazebo largely depends on its shape. When the gazebo has a rectangular shape, it's good if its roof is hipped. In the case of a hexagonal arbor, a hex roof will be better. As roof covering garden arbor you can use straw or reeds, less effective will be equally light tar paper and bituminous shingles.

A place for a garden arbor

When choosing a place for a garden gazebo, consider its purpose and the size of the plot. If it is intended to calm down among greenery, it is worth locating it in the depths of the plot, away from the bustle of household members or the street. So located will encourage us to go out into the bosom of nature. If we do not have too much space available, and the gazebo is to serve, among others to experience family meals in the fresh air, it is better to locate her closer to home, so that you do not have to run to it with crockery. When deciding to build a gazebo near the house, it is worth remembering that the appearance and style would fit well not only with the garden, but also with the building.