The optimal material for the gazebo is a natural tree. It always looks presentable and elegant, and is also environmentally friendly. Such buildings can be purchased, or you can build it yourself. This article describes in detail all the advantages and disadvantages of gazebos from the minibus.
Material Description
Natural wood houses are comfortable to live in and easy to breathe. The construction of a log house using classical technology is not an easy task, which has serious disadvantages. A beginner will not be able to cope with it, and professionals will cause a lot of trouble.
Wood is subject to warping, cracking and shrinkage. Therefore, an alternative called mini-bar appeared on the Russian markets. It is easy to install and costs less than a regular tree. It is not surprising that this material in a short time gained popularity among owners of country houses and cottages. The mini-bar looks like a regular planed board with a standard thickness of 45 mm and a width of 140 mm.
Cabanas from a minibar will transform a summer cottage. They are easy to assemble. In addition, the material has the following properties:
- compactness;
- environmental friendliness;
- low weight of parts;
- protection against cracks.
Place for a house from a mini-bar and foundation
Due to the fact that the wood is prone to decay, the best place for installation is a flat, dry surface. If the area of the future arbor from the minibus is small, it is recommended to lay a columnar foundation.
It is imperative to make markings on the site with pegs and rope. To ensure that the sides are even, it is worth checking the length of both diagonals. Then a trench is dug out to fill the foundation, covered with gravel and sand, concrete poles are installed.
Frame, roof and floor
Working with parts from a mini-beam resembles a designer. Assembly is similar. It is necessary to fix the support posts using self-tapping screws and metal corners. You can choose a design that suits your taste. At the initial stage, the most important thing is the control of the walls being built, directly perpendicular to the base of the structure.
After the upper harness, ceiling bars must be attached to it. You get a roofing frame, which is first covered with a layer of plywood, and already on top of the selected material for the roof - with tiles or slate.
The floor is best covered with a regular planed board. It is recommended to lay the bars under the flooring every 30 cm so that the coating does not sag and withstand significant loads.
Advantages and disadvantages
The arbor house from a minibar has a number of positive qualities:
- The main advantage of this design is its environmental friendliness. In any weather, the material does not emit any negative substances that can adversely affect people's health.
- Visually, the material looks very beautiful. The arbor from a minibar will decorate any country site.
- Adding the structure to your own strength, you can save money on the master.
- Natural material does not cause allergic reactions, which makes relaxation comfortable.
- With appropriate insulation, you can relax in the structures all year round.
- The tree passes air well, so the structure will last a long time.
- Due to the lightweight design, shrinkage is minimal.
- With timely care and treatment with special compounds - against decay, insects, the gazebo from the minibus will delight households and guests for a long time.
Despite the large number of advantages, designs have disadvantages:
- Cost. The material undergoes chamber drying, so it is not afraid of bacteria and fungus. However, such production affects the price.
- Structures made of timber are fire hazardous, even the use of special impregnations does not give a full guarantee against fire.
- The color of the beam darkens under the action of direct sunlight.
In any case, the durability of the new building depends on the quality of the materials, the installation location, the correct installation and maintenance during operation. If all conditions are met, the gazebo will last a very long time.