The gazebo has become an almost mandatory attribute for private houses or summer cottages. It is erected to organize outdoor recreation, but at the same time this structure protects from wind, direct sunlight or precipitation. Recently, a gazebo with a fireplace has become very popular. The fact is that domestic users of such designs prefer to combine a pleasant conversation with cooking on fire and a feast. Therefore, sometimes very important changes should be made to the projects of gazebos in order to realize all ideas to increase the level of comfort.
General Provisions
First you need to understand that such an addition is fundamentally reflected in any typical project. If you create a gazebo with a fireplace, then first of all it affects the dimensions of the structure. It is necessary to allocate not only a place under the barbecue or other source of open fire, but also create a kind of security zone.
It is also very important to properly organize the ventilation and carbon monoxide exhaust system. Otherwise, all rest can turn into mass poisoning. Some novice builders very often when creating such structures neglect the rules of fire safety, and this ends with unforeseen fires and fires.
Special attention is paid to the construction of the foundation. The fact is that the gazebo with the fireplace requires a special approach to the manufacture of the base. The building will have to withstand increased loads, constant temperature changes and external influences.
Project
A typical design of a gazebo with a fireplace usually consists of several parts. It includes a drawing of a pile field, since this type of foundation is considered optimal for such structures, as well as a plan for erecting the structure itself and a separate sketch for the manufacture of a furnace or other open fire source device. Given this, you can immediately understand that a simple person, without work experience, will not be able to independently create such a project. However, even with a little technical training or in the presence of such schemes, you can choose the option that is ideal for a particular site.
Base
It is best to create the foundation for such piling structures. It is built very quickly, does not require large expenses during installation and allows construction to be carried out immediately after installation.
- First you need to level the soil. This is very important if the laying of fireplaces is done on a separate basis, although such an action makes it possible to correctly position the piles.
- At the next stage, it is necessary to make holes in the ground at the site of the proposed location of the supports. A pile field project and a special device for drilling will come in handy here.
- If a fireplace with a gazebo is made on the same basis, then the supports must be placed and under it closer to each other.
- To create such structures, it is best to use screw piles. They are screwed in using a special device. It is important to note that two people will be able to cope with such work.
- Next, you need to ligate the piles. They are connected around the perimeter using a channel and welding. You can also fill in a kind of concrete armored belt. Which will serve as a substrate.
- When performing these works, it is worth worrying in advance about how the fastening and installation of supports for the roof will be made. This is especially important if you are making a closed gazebo with a fireplace, because you need to think about fixing several elements.
Installation of supports
The easiest way to use a profile pipe to create a gazebo. This material is quite practical, it is easy to work with, and its cost is considered optimal and comparable to its quality.
It is best to install supports from a profile pipe on piles, welding them or using bolted connections. However, it must be remembered that barbecue fireplaces may also require special connections with supports, which means it makes sense to create adjustable fixation points.
All supports must be linked together. For this, you can also use a profile pipe with smaller dimensions at the end. It is welded to the columns at the lower level, in the middle and at the top. This will give the structure additional strength and allow you to set the distance for subsequent fixation of the partitions.
Floor
This process needs to be carried out taking into account that in the future masonry of fireplaces will be required. It is best to immediately create a small base for the fire source and protect it from heat transfer and expansion. Some craftsmen suggest using a special damping tape and a refractory insulator. However, to save money, you can simply leave the technological gap with laying asbestos sheets in it.
Flooring is recommended to be done from the board. Simply lay on the perimeter of the base of the logs, on which the material is nailed. If the appearance of the floor is important, then experts advise to finish the coating of the board. After this, the floor should be treated with special impregnation, which will protect it not only from moisture and insects, but also from fire.
Fireplace
Even the simplest fireplace construction is a very complex and responsible process that requires the master to possess certain skills and knowledge. Given this, many people prefer at this stage to turn to professionals who not only do their job well, but also provide a guarantee for it.
To solve this problem with minimal costs, you can use ready-made designs, which recently can be purchased on the market or in special stores. They can be used as stand-alone products or sewn up with brick, giving a good appearance.
Roof
The most beautiful gazebos usually differ in the roof structure. Therefore, it is necessary to approach construction at this stage with imagination. The fact is that even using the cheapest materials, you can erect a structure that can become a real work of art and stands out on the site.
The easiest way to make the roof frame is from a metal profile. Almost any coating can be laid on it, and the design itself will be strong enough. Most masters are inclined to believe that roofing should be done from a metal profile. Modern manufacturers make this material with different colors, a certain stamping and excellent protection against external influences. However, during installation, you can show your imagination and make styling an original technique that will highlight the entire structure.
Partitions
If you create a winter gazebo with a fireplace, then it is worth making special partitions that would cover the structure around the perimeter. You can also make a door so that the interior is protected from the cold. However, it is very important that all these systems can be removed or opened, since in the summer they will be redundant and completely deprive of the pleasure of outdoor recreation.
To save money, partitions can be made from old window frames. With a certain treatment, they look very good and perfectly protect not only from the wind, but also from the cold. If you have a large budget, it is worth using wood panels or other materials that have a good appearance.
It is most practical to create partitions that will protect the arbor from the floor to the middle of the height of the supports. The rest of the space can be covered with a special thick film or cloth. This is very practical and convenient, because it allows you to quickly adjust the place of rest for any weather conditions and seasons.
Recommendations of specialists
- All fireplaces, barbecue or stoves must be separated from other structural elements in order to reduce the risk of fire due to rising temperatures.
- If the structure is made of wood, then it must be treated with special compounds that reduce the risk of fire.
- It is desirable that the base of the fireplace rise above the floor covering a few centimeters. It is worth immediately putting waterproofing on it to protect the structure from moisture from below, and treat it with a special composition to reduce heat conductivity.
- It is very important to choose the right place to install the gazebo. The fact is that smoke from fire can interfere with others or go to other buildings. In this case, special attention is paid to trees, since such a neighborhood can adversely affect their life cycle.
- When creating a roof, you need to correctly position the chimney in it. The pipe must not be in contact with the structure. It is best to use special segments that are sold in building materials markets to make this pass. It is much easier to work with them and such a technical solution will save and protect the building.
- Tables and benches in the gazebo should be located at a certain distance from the sources of fire. In fact, there should be a space in front of the fireplace or barbecue that will be necessary for ease of use and protection from heat.
Conclusion
Even the simplest gazebo with a fireplace in its manufacture includes stages that require certain skills. With this in mind, it is recommended that beginning masters enlist the support of specialists and prepare in advance a high-quality project drawn up by people who are knowledgeable in this. Sometimes it’s worth taking on small additional costs to get a beautiful, practical and, most importantly, safe structure. The same applies to interior design, since the finished design will only look in combination with the landscape itself.