Many owners of suburban areas are constantly striving to improve them by adding the necessary comfort. One way to achieve this is to make a canopy in the yard with your own hands from polycarbonate or with the help of an awning. Such a structure has a lot of advantages, although its cost is not so big. This time we will tell you in detail about the types of yard sheds, and you will also learn how to make the structure yourself.
Canopy - practicality and beauty
Most often, a structure of this type saves the owners:
- from rain coming at the wrong time;
- the scorching sun, burning everything on the territory with its rays;
- snowfall that can damage yard buildings.
It is not difficult to make a canopy, in addition, it can not only facilitate the way of life, but also significantly decorate the territory of the dacha. If you want to get the same structure on your site, you should definitely read the article to the end, from which you will learn a lot of useful things.
Kinds
Before you decide build a shed in the gardencheck out its various forms. With the right materials on hand, you can make:
| flat single slope |
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| flat gable | A simple, but quite practical design that is easy to assemble on your own. For construction does not require industrial equipment and complex calculations. A roof designed according to all the rules will protect from rain and sun, and will also withstand the weight of snow. |
| Arch |
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| Dome | The most difficult design to manufacture, however, the form is of interest because of its beauty. During construction, it is necessary to observe the accuracy of calculations and use flexible material in the work. |
| Concave single and double slope |
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Tip: you can build a canopy as a freestanding structure, or right next to the house.
One example is the visor above the front door.
Canopy device
The building is quite simple in terms of construction.
Structurally consists of:
- Supports designed to fix the roof at a given height. The material for them can serve as a wooden beam, a log and a steel pipe.
- Frame - serving to shape and fasten the roofing material. It is made of metal (aluminum or steel) or wood. It can be prefabricated, welded and forged.
- Roofs - the main element of the structure, which serves as protection from weather phenomena. There are three types - see-through roof light and completely opaque. The material can be polycarbonate, sheet metal, slate, plastic, profiled sheet, roofing material and fabric.
Tip: when designing a canopy in a summer cottage, take into account the design of the territory adjacent to it.
It is desirable that the structure in form and color be combined with what has already been built, organically complementing their design.
Purpose
Today, the industry offers various materials from which it is possible to make canopies for a country yard of various shapes and sizes. So you can make your stay here as comfortable as possible and at the same time not clutter up the territory.
Most often, such structures serve for:
- car protection;
- patio;
- summer soul;
- playground;
- pavilions with barbecue or barbecue;
- benches in the corner of the yard;
- open workshop.
If you have the opportunity to use a small part of the site at your own discretion, with the help of transparent cellular polycarbonate it is possible to make the yard completely or partially covered. Such a large structure will cover a fairly large area from precipitation and the sun, leaving it just as bright.
Materials and tools
Have you ever dealt with simple construction tools that can always be found in everyone's household? So, the construction of a canopy for you will not be something difficult.
Before you make a design, prepare in advance:
- bayonet shovel;
- electric drill;
- screwdriver;
- grinder (UShM);
- welding machine;
- hacksaw or cutting wheel;
- building level.
Tip: be sure to check the serviceability of the tool before starting work.
From materials and devices you will need:
- cellular polycarbonate;
- profile steel pipes;
- for fixing polycarbonate - plastic profiles;
- self-tapping screws with thermal washers;
- to isolate the ends of polycarbonate - special tapes;
- concrete or sand, crushed stone and water;
- acrylic paint.
Process
The following instructions will help you understand the complex of activities that consist of several stages:
- Prepare the area. Make a platform under the canopy, if it is not. You can use paving slabs or concrete slabs. It should be 50-100 mm above ground level.
- Set the supports to a depth of 500-600 mm. Reinforce the bottom of the pits under them with geotextiles and a layer of rubble so that the soil does not wash out and the structure does not deform. Check the correct installation with a building level.Fix the supports and fill with concrete.
- Mount the frame 72 hours after pouring the concrete:
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- weld horizontal beams to the upper parts of the supports;
- attach the rest of the frame;
- place the vertical elements of the crate at a distance of 700 mm from each other;
- at a distance of 1 m between them, weld horizontal stiffeners.
Tip: Place the horizontal and vertical elements of the crate in the same plane.
Upon completion of welding work, clean the welds and paint the structure.
- Install the roof, for which, first, fix a special gasket on the crate. Install connecting profiles at the joints of the sheets. Lay out polycarbonate sheets. Fold back the protective film after attaching the last sheet and insulate the vertical edges.
Stick a sealed film on the upper edges, and a membrane on the lower ones. At the last stage, remove the protective film and install the end profiles.
Conclusion
There are several options for yard sheds, you just have to choose the one that suits you best. There are also no problems with the material for the frame and roof. You have the option to completely cover the area or just part of it. The video in this article will help you find more information on this topic.
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