What type of glazing suits you: warm or cold?
First of all, you need to decide what you want to achieve in your gazebo? There are only two options in this case.
Warm - implies complete protection of the gazebo from external weather conditions , including winter, by installing triple-glazed windows.
This method will allow you to achieve a comfortable temperature even at sub-zero temperatures outside the window, provided that the floor, walls and roof are insulated. It is used if you also want to use the gazebo in winter.
If you need warm glazing (plastic or warm aluminum), we recommend the Moscow company PVC Window Plant. The price ranges from approximately 3,600 - 7,000 rubles per m2.
Cold - in this case, you can protect the gazebo only from rain, wind and dust.
It will not be possible to significantly increase the temperature inside, although it can be used for the spring and autumn seasons. A cold look is aesthetically pleasing and effective, but unreliable when compared to a warm one.
- Warm is a thorough and reliable method of glazing.
- Cold - beautiful and stylish, but short-lived.
What glazing designs to use
The base, that is, the frame of such a gazebo, can be made of wood, metal and brick. Let's take a closer look at each of these materials and find out what pros and cons they have.
Metal base
What associations does the word “metal” evoke in you? This is definitely something strong and stable, durable, and not afraid of fire. And if such a frame is also forged, even against the backdrop of dense green thickets it will look more than elegant.
To simplify installation, before glazing a metal gazebo, it is pre-sheathed with wood or plastic.
Metal gazebo
Wooden frame
Glass gazebos, which are based on wood, will not get hot on a hot summer day. And when frost comes, they will not become as cold as their metal counterpart.
At the same time, a wooden frame requires special care. Once a year it needs to be treated with an antiseptic so that neither rodents nor insects can eat your gazebo for breakfast.
By the way, another advantage of the tree is that it will fit comfortably into any garden landscape . Construction and subsequent insulation are elementary; you can do most of the work yourself. If you compare wood with other materials, it is quite easy to process.
Wooden gazebo
Brick base
Glazed gazebos must be durable and reliable. This is the opinion of the majority of gardeners and summer residents who choose brick instead of wood and even metal. Do you want a durable building? This is the best option, which perfectly retains heat even in the cold season.
Brick is not a film, and the cost of such a structure will be much higher. However, it also has many more advantages:
- Special care and regular processing, as is the case with wood, are not needed.
- Fire resistance. Is your dream a glazed gazebo with a barbecue? So, make a choice in favor of brick. Inside such a gazebo it is easy to install not only a grill, but also a stove and barbecue.
- Comfort, regardless of the time of year.
Brick base for gazebo
Reliable warm glazing with triple glazing (Eurowindow)
An option for those who value reliability, durability and simplicity. Installing triple-glazed windows will maximize the protection of the gazebo from external conditions. The most popular option is to install casement windows that can be opened for ventilation and closed for protection.
The profile can be used from PVC (white plastic, as in new buildings) or wood. The second option is more aesthetically pleasing and cleaner, from an environmental point of view, but more expensive and less durable. Most often, it is advisable to install a standard double-glazed window with PVC and forget about it for many years. The photo below shows options with both PVC and wood.
Operating rules
When using a building for preparing hot food in an oven intended for a barbecue, you must provide for air outflow and ventilation; in addition, in rooms of this type you can put furniture made of natural wood, but not plastic.
In general, we can safely say that glass gazebos have a number of advantages compared to other structures of this type, but there are also disadvantages, such as poor ventilation, so be sure to take this into account. Glass buildings are made hermetically, which means that only the door will serve as an opening for the flow of fresh air.
Traditional glazing with wooden windows
Of course, the windows themselves are made of glass, but the frames are wooden. Similar windows can be seen in old houses; in the USSR they were everywhere.
It is enough to install the window, install the glass and secure it with wooden glazing beads. It’s difficult to find a cheaper and easier option. If you drive around the villages, you can cheaply buy wooden frames from someone, from which you can glaze the gazebo.
The option is quite working. And if you don’t want to spend money and a lot of time, it’s ideal.
All gazebos with wooden windows look almost the same. If you choose the right color, you can achieve good aesthetics of your room both outside and inside.
The secret of the popularity of glazed gazebos
Some people may find glazed summerhouses too cumbersome. However, the consistently high demand for them once again proves the fact that glass gazebos continue to remain popular. Listed below are the main advantages of the structures that make the double-glazed window project so popular:
- On warm summer evenings you will no longer be bothered by mosquitoes.
- Now you can have get-togethers with friends in any weather. Strong wind? Long rainfall? They definitely won't bother you.
- Naturally, you will want to use a barbecue and grill. They are easy to install in a glass gazebo - you can prepare delicious food at restaurant level.
- Reasonable price. There is nothing here that would make glass gazebos expensive: traditional brick and stone, some timber, iron, glass itself. The owner of the dacha will be able to buy them for the gazebo at a very reasonable price.
Glazing of gazebos with aluminum profiles
The cost of aluminum glazing is from 2,700 - 6,000 thousand per m2. We took the prices from the Moskovskaya website, from the page: verandas / terraces / gazebos. This manufacturer produces and installs all types of glazing (except polycarbonate): aluminum, plastic, frameless, sliding, wooden windows. Focusing only on the price per m2 is quite difficult, so to find out the cost of your project, it’s easier to call or leave a request.
This glazing method involves installing one double-glazed window into an aluminum profile, which makes it possible to achieve panoramic windows. Gazebos with similar glazing look very beautiful, and the frames can be painted in the color you want.
There is an option with sliding windows - it is very practical and aesthetically pleasing, although the installation process is more expensive and complex. If the gazebo will not be used in winter, but you need reliable glazing, aluminum will come in handy. It is not as expensive as a Euro window.
Aluminum glazing will cost you about half as much as installing plastic European windows with triple glazing.
It is important to understand that aluminum glazing is cold, so such covering will not make the room much warmer.
If you want to create a comfortable temperature inside the gazebo, you can install a potbelly stove, and you will need to additionally make a chimney - if the gazebo is high, then the chimney will cost more than the stove itself.
Stove options for closed gazebos
The enclosed space of a glazed gazebo puts forward several mandatory requirements when using a stove, barbecue or barbecue. These requirements include:
- Size and installation location of the fireplace;
- Method of removing smoke and combustion products outside the premises;
- Design and method of using the hearth in the cooking process.
For large gazebos, it is rational to use an integrated approach - when an open fire, a barbecue, and a working area for preparing dishes are combined in one design. This arrangement is usually a stationary structure with a chimney pipe and installed hoods above individual fireplaces. The hearth itself is designed in the form of a fireplace, which allows you to quickly warm up the gazebo if necessary.
Metal furnace structures are usually installed permanently, and it is important to consider the placement of this type of furnace. In this case, the fireplace must have a rigid base made of non-combustible material and a protective fence. To remove smoke in such a furnace, pipes with multi-layer fire-resistant thermal insulation are used.
The centrally located hearth of an open fire is made according to the principle of a tandoor - the fire in it can be lit either on a special grill for cooking barbecue or on the bottom. The removal of combustion products from such a fireplace is carried out in the form of a direct hood located directly above the fireplace.
Frameless glazing of gazebos (frameless, Finnish)
Speaking about the frameless glazing method, we mean the use of glass fixed in the sashes at the top and bottom.
Depending on the design, the doors can open, close, be fixed, move and even fold (the photo below shows a folding design). These glasses are regulated using a control located just below the glass inside the gazebo.
If you are planning to install similar protection in your dacha, then I recommend that you read about frameless glazing and study the prices. This is a really modern and interesting material that will decorate your gazebo or veranda. When I studied this issue, I found out that it is quite inexpensive, but looks 5+.
This option looks very attractive, but has a number of obvious disadvantages.
- Low sealing. Sooner or later, snow, rain and even dust will begin to fall indoors. The use of such glass wears out the entire structure.
- No mosquito nets. In the summer, it will be difficult to protect yourself from mosquitoes, except with plates or electric repellers.
- Low sound insulation. Everything is heard, everything is seen - not for everyone.
Construction materials
As for building materials, their choice depends on the purpose of the gazebo. If food is prepared here over an open fire, the walls must withstand temperature changes and high humidity. In this situation, the optimal solution would be a wooden gazebo, because wood has good durability and strength. In addition, when the surface is properly treated with impregnations and fire-fighting mixtures, it becomes invulnerable to external factors.
No less attractive options are the construction of a gazebo made of stone (natural or artificial) and brick. The stove can be made of the same material, and the gazebo will serve for decades, delighting you with its attractive appearance. The only drawback of such a structure is the high cost of construction. A more interesting option is a combination of several building materials with correctly placed accents. A glazed gazebo is the best solution, since panoramic glazing will hide you from the rain, but will allow you to enjoy the scenery.
Soft glass (PVC film)
Link to a more complete article on this topic - Soft PVC windows for gazebos (PVC curtains, soft glass, film windows). The film can be used to cover not only temporary holes or openings in the gazebo, but also to fully glaze the windows. There are several options for introducing PVC film.
- Fastening through eyelets or fasteners. In this case, you buy a special film designed to fit the size of your window openings, with fastenings around the perimeter. This is a more expensive and “flexible” option that can be removed as needed.
- Fastening with staples and wooden blocks. It’s very similar to preserving a structure for the winter, only everything is done much more aesthetically. The film is stretched along the perimeter of the opening and is first fixed with staples, and then nailed or screwed onto self-tapping screws through wooden blocks.
This method is perfectly implemented in the gazebo presented in the video below. The man was not too lazy to install a potbelly stove, so in winter you can feel comfortable inside.
How to ensure the safety of a glass gazebo
As you know, safety is the main thing. Therefore, the gazebo should be designed in such a way that the risk of injury or fire is minimized.
If we talk about glass, then tempered glass will be the safest, because it breaks less, but most importantly, it can withstand heat. Such frame steeling is subjected to heat treatment: first it is heated to 500° and then cooled. The resulting tempered glass can be installed in a gazebo intended for grilling or barbecuing. When using such material, measurements must be taken as accurately as possible, because under no circumstances should you cut or drill it.
For glazed gazebos it is best to use tempered glass Source tunwma.com
Now about fire safety. The best materials in this regard are brick and metal because they do not burn. But if you still settle on a tree, then you will have to cover it with fire retardants, because there is supposed to be an open fire inside.
Polycarbonate glazing
In modern construction, polycarbonate has become a very popular material that is used everywhere. Polycarbonate can not only cover the gazebo from the sun's rays or make a roof, but also fully glaze the window openings.
Transparent material is used to allow the sun's rays to enter, and matte material is used to block one or another view.
Whether cellular or monolithic polycarbonate is used for glazing is a question for discussion in another publication. In this case, it is important to understand that such a method is possible. The photo above shows the cellular version.
What can be used instead of glass
There are many alternative ways to decorate barbecue gazebos. Instead of glass, polycarbonate, roller shutters and even PVC film can be used. Moreover, the latter option is now in great demand. The fact is that curtains made from film provide excellent protection from the environment and at the same time are very inexpensive. There is no need to be afraid that a gazebo glazed in this way will look unpresentable. The fact is that the film is carefully attached to the frame using plastic eyelets.
Today, flexible PVC windows for gazebos are very popular Source triokna21.ru
Stained glass glazing
With painted patterns, with drawings, from several pieces - all these are options for making stained glass. If the design is chosen well, it will look very beautiful indoors.
Often gazebos look inadequate and rough - a few pillars, a roof and a table. Stained glass windows make the gazebo more attractive and warm.
There can really be a lot of options. In the selection of photographs below, solutions for different types of gazebos were selected. All of these photos are potential ideas for glazing your space.
Classification by methods
When planning to close a covered gazebo, it is advisable to decide what goals you intend to achieve. There are several types of glazing, each requiring its own set of building materials:
- Frameless. In this case, the entire veranda is covered only with transparent panels, allowing you to admire the surrounding landscape in a panoramic view. It turns out very beautiful, although expensive. Requires special tempered glass and connecting parts. The design turns out to be quite fragile, and replacing a damaged one causes a lot of trouble. It is better to entrust the work on frameless glazing to a specialist.
- Soft. In this case, instead of the usual glass panels, flexible transparent PVC film is used. The method is much cheaper than the previous one; you can perform all the necessary glazing steps yourself. Protection from adverse weather conditions is quite reliable; even in the fall the gazebo will be warm and cozy. There are multi-colored film coating options. But not everyone will like to smell plastic in the air while sitting in a gazebo at the dacha. But it will be possible to cover even large openings without any jumpers.
- Cold. Suitable for those who intend to use the gazebo exclusively in the warm season. The design is beautiful and reliable, all work can be done with your own hands. The windows are easy to make removable and put away when the hot summer days arrive. Even in winter, the temperature inside such a gazebo is 5–6 degrees higher than outside.
- Facade. The method resembles the frameless version, complementing it with a transparent roof. If the gazebo is located in a secluded place in the shade of trees, such glazing allows you to admire the surrounding landscapes without worrying about lighting. If you use polycarbonate panels as the material, you can stay in the gazebo even in winter, since the polymer retains heat well. True, in the summer it will be stuffy under the sheets, but the problem can be solved by installing vents or sliding windows.
- With sliding walls. Although the method is the most expensive, it is also the most rational. Using plastic structures covering the entire height of the veranda (up to the roof), it is possible to obtain a gazebo in which it is impossible to freeze in winter if heating is installed, and it will not be hot in summer (with the walls fully extended).
Glazing a gazebo with your own hands
Many summer residents prefer to do all the work themselves, and the gazebo is no exception. If the shape of the gazebo is not very complicated, then you can glaze it yourself.
The first thing to do is measure the window openings. Next, you need to order windows according to these sizes. Modern windows are very easy to install, so installing them yourself will not be difficult. However, you will need helpers, because the window sizes for such a structure are quite large and it can be problematic to install them alone. Before installation, you need to clean the entire window system and paint the structure, if necessary. Then you can proceed directly to installation:
- First of all, the frame is installed in the opening, then the rollers are installed in the guides, and only then the windows themselves.
- An important step is to check the windows for leaks. If necessary, fill the cracks with foam.
- The mosquito net can also be made as a sliding system.
Metal-plastic and aluminum sliding windows
The most affordable glazing method is the use of metal-plastic windows. Despite the poor strength, the design perfectly retains heat in the room, regardless of whether you installed one glass or a double-glazed unit. Aluminum windows are more expensive, but they are also stronger than metal-plastic.
The reliability of the aluminum structure is guaranteed.
Features of the procedure in gazebos with barbecue
Since it is pleasant to spend time with friends in closed gazebos and organize barbecues, during construction you should first of all worry about fire safety. The same polycarbonate does not burn, but melts, without emitting toxic gases, but it is still better to focus on other, non-combustible materials.
Here are some useful tips for those who are planning to use a barbecue:
- there should be a source of water near the gazebo;
- It is better to build a stationary oven or barbecue from refractory bricks;
- cover the floor with ceramic tiles.
Since the main detail of a glazed gazebo is glass, for a better design we recommend purchasing stained glass options. These can be painted patterns, cute drawings, or a mosaic made up of multi-colored fragments. Stained glass windows pleasantly diffuse the penetrating light, making the atmosphere more comfortable and even a little fabulous.
