What to roof gazebos
Owners of gazebos can breathe easier and not plan their outdoor recreation, taking into account the weather forecast. The canopy of the pergola protects not only from rain, but also protects from direct sunlight.
We will talk about how to roof the gazebo, so that the canopy not only protects against natural and external influences, but also serves for a long time and has a rather presentable appearance.
Arbor design individuality
As a rule, when planning the construction of an arbor, no requirements and limitations are made to the structure itself.
Reasons for freedom of choice:
- the location of the gazebo is not determined by any conditions;
- the preliminary construction of the foundation is not required, since the construction itself is constructed from a light material;
- the layout of the gazebo is carried out individually, it reflects the desire and vision of the owners;
- This is a structure that should competently fit into the architectural style of the house itself and the landscape of the adjacent plot.
- It is the roof of the gazebo that will be visible from afar, so do not underestimate the value of this structure, and especially its roof.
Nuances of choosing the shape of the roof for the gazebo
It is necessary to avoid heavy material, since the construction itself is light and does not provide a foundation.
Pay attention to the natural conditions of your region. Too flat roof gazebos will constantly hold on the surface of precipitation in the form of water and snow, which subsequently will lead to deformation and leakage of the roof. A roof with a sharp slope is also not ideal, as sharp and strong gusts of wind can lead to the separation of part of the roof or the entire surface.
Note! Arbor, located near all kinds of water bodies, is in a humid climate, so its roof must be impregnated with a water-repellent agent.
If the functional tasks of the arbor include the installation of a brazier or stove, then you should pay attention to fireproof material. This material includes slate and tile. For the stove it is worthwhile to install a separate chimney.
The shape of the roof can be varied, but the undoubted classic is the roof-dome and hip-roof, it is from such a roof that precipitations flow instantly and it is stable in any gusts of wind.
Nuances of choosing the material of the roof
The roof material is as important as the shape. Yes, profiled or metal tile - it is cheap, but in the case of precipitation, it is a continuous “music”.
The structure of the arbor can be temporary and permanent.
A temporary gazebo is a kind of collapsible design, it is also possible to refer to them wooden and metal gazebos, the coating for which is an awning or a thick film.
Constant gazebos require more careful analysis of the combination of walls and roof. Stationary gazebos are erected through the establishment of a wooden (metal) frame or pillars, the roof of this building must be made of brick, stone. Most importantly, the support material is combined with the roof material. The heavier the roofing material, the stronger should be the support of the walls. For stationary pavilions roofing material can serve as tiles, ondulin, ceramics and decking. Undoubtedly effective material is translucent plastic.
Consider the functional features of several types of roofs.
Metal roof
Metal roof представляет собой кровлю из листового металла. К ним относятся металлочерепица и профнастил.
- Advantages: cheap, low weight, does not require a foundation and a special durable frame, suitable for a roof with a complex configuration, and a variety of colors will allow you to realize the most daring ideas.
- Disadvantages: lack of sound insulation. But with this you can fight. All you need to do is to install vibration-proof pads when installing the roof, which not only muffles external sounds, but also increases resistance to temperature drops and moisture ingress.
Fire Resistant Roof
If in the gazebo it is planned to install a stove, barbecue, then the roof is covered with fire-resistant material. Such materials include slate, cement-sand tile slate. However, slate is considered an expensive and heavy material, as a rule, it is used in the construction of houses. Ceramic tiles can boast not only a presentable appearance and a long service life. Slate will not look so elegant, but its price and ease of installation help it to keep in the first list of materials for the roof of the roof.
Note! If the choice fell on ceramic or cement-sand tiles, then it is worth considering the weight of this material and additionally calculate the reliability of the rafters and the foundation.
Bituminous roof
Bituminous coatings are used for the roof of light structures, which include a gazebo. Roofing material in rolls is not so easy to install, as there are some difficulties when roofing roofs.
It is worth paying attention to such material as ondulin. In addition to the rich colors Ondulin boasts its low weight. Ondulin coating can be performed independently, without the help of experts. Also ondulin boasts its operational qualities.
The most popular bituminous materials can also be attributed flexible tile. Its external qualities and light weight will make a worthy competition to all other roofing materials of the arbor. Its installation also does not require special skills and foundation.
Translucent plastic
It is impossible to leave in the shade such a high-tech material for the roof, as translucent plastic. Due to its flexibility, it can easily repeat all the reliefs and bends of the roof of the gazebo. It is resistant to temperature extremes, to the effects of external factors, including the sun. A transparent roof looks very elegant, and a variety of tinting colors will allow you to choose the shade as accurate as possible, which will complement and embellish the surrounding landscape.
Choosing roofing material for a gazebo it is worth considering the individuality of its construction, the style of the structure and the angle of inclination of all kinds of skates. A beautiful gazebo with an original roof will be a wonderful decoration of the site and a good addition to the main structure.
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