Gazebo from window frames with your own hands. Step-by-step instructions with photos
Master class "Do-it-yourself gazebo from old window frames"
Master class on building a gazebo. Feng Shui gazebo
Author: Natalya Aleksandrovna Ermakova, Teacher, Municipal Budgetary educational institution additional education children "Children's Art School named after A. A. Bolshakov", Velikiye Luki, Pskov region.Description: The material may be useful to anyone who is interested in creativity, gardening and landscape design, to all those who love their garden and are engaged in its improvement.
Purpose: the gazebo will serve as a wonderful relaxing place for the whole family, creating your own unique design and a great mood.
Target: creating a gazebo from old window frames.
Tasks: build a gazebo from scrap materials, create a resting place for the whole family from old frames, protected from wind and bad weather.
Hello, dear guests! The veneration of nature and the perception of it as part of man himself was previously manifested in pagan religions. But in Slavic countries, pre-Christian religions have long since died out. But the Chinese still believe that any tree, blade of grass or stream can influence a person’s destiny, giving him positive energy or, conversely, taking away part of his vitality. The harmony between people and nature is called geomancy, and Tibetan monks live by its laws. In the West, only one branch of geomancy is known - Feng Shui. This direction deals with the arrangement of a person’s personal space - his home, plot and even wardrobe. It is believed that a feng shui garden helps a person live in happiness and attracts the necessary energies (love, fame, etc.). And the more carefully you arrange every corner of the space, the faster you will achieve your goals.
Today we will talk about this important element, which must definitely be in your yard or dacha, or to be more precise, this work will be dedicated to an ordinary, but so necessary gazebo.
A beautiful gazebo on a summer cottage can become its main decoration and main highlight. Since ancient times, people have built small gardens cozy houses, which allowed us to admire the beauty of nature. At correct location on personal plot a gazebo can attract positive energy.
Gazebos can perform various functions. This could be a small cozy building in the depths of the garden, conducive to contemplation and reflection alone. And there are others, those who are able to gather the whole family under their roof on a day off. There you can easily drink aromatic tea and have fun communicating with loved ones.
Depending on the sector in which the gazebo will be located, its shape is selected:
-North-round and octagonal gazebos;
-Northeast-square, rectangular, round;
-East – square, rectangular;
-Southeast-square, rectangular, octagonal gazebos;
-South - octagonal, square;
-Southwest-square, rectangular;
-West-square and round;
-Northwest-square and round gazebos;
-In the center of the site - octagonal.
Each direction of the world is responsible for a certain aspect of life: wealth, longevity, love, creativity, career, family and children.
Dimensions, shape and methods decorative design gazebos depend solely on the imagination and wishes of the owner of the site. The optimal place to place a gazebo is a space that is closed from the noise and dust of the street, from which there is a view of any decorative element or a composition pleasing to the eye. If there is a reservoir of artificial or natural origin on the site, then it is better to locate this structure on its shore.
It is advisable that the gazebo be protected from the wind by a hedge of bushes or a group of trees. It would also be useful to place flower beds near it, alpine coaster, suitable garden sculptures and everything that will make this corner of the garden attractive to all family members. At the same time, we should not forget that all the details must be combined with each other and create a complete picture.
When installing a gazebo, you should take into account its lighting. It must be selected in accordance with its purpose and future functions. If you plan to gather in the gazebo in the evenings for any activities - board games, handicrafts or reading, the lighting should be bright enough, but not blinding. If you want to give this corner of the garden a romantic look, you should illuminate the path to the gazebo and place sconces with dim light on its walls.
According to an ancient Chinese proverb, a person has three main things: fate, chance and feng shui. Fate gives us a chance to get acquainted with Feng Shui to improve our health and our lives. Everyone has their own destiny. We cannot change our origin, gender, nationality or date of birth. But every person has a chance to get acquainted with Feng Shui in order to change and improve not only their health, but their entire life. Feng Shui is a unique folk wisdom that has collected centuries-old observations of nature, its changes and signs.
1.Don't sit on the corner.
“Seven years without reciprocity,” you say? If only that! According to Feng Shui, a protruding corner aimed at a person, be it the corner of a table, cabinet or any other, sends “poisoned arrows” at the poor fellow, which will leave him not only without reciprocity, but also without money, health and luck.
2. Don't say goodbye over the threshold.
“You’ll quarrel,” they say. That's right: the threshold is an energy barrier separating two worlds. On one side - “ours”, on the other - “alien”. The invisible border prevents contact from being established, and things and energy transferred “from world to world” are lost for both worlds. So it turns out that the connection between the “contact participants” is destroyed.
3. Don't cook when you're in a bad mood.
This is what mothers and grandmothers teach novice housewives. The older generation is absolutely right: food absorbs the surrounding energy, and we, by absorbing this same food, receive a corresponding energy charge along with calories and vitamins. Borscht and cutlets, “charged” with a quarrel, news of another terrorist attack, or emotions generated by a television “horror” movie, are quite capable of poisoning a family.
4. Don't stand behind someone's back.
- we say, shivering chillily, even if there is someone quite close and dear behind us. And the point is not in the ancient instinct that makes you fear a creeping enemy, but in the fact that the unprotected rear itself poses a threat. Feng Shui considers the lack of support and support from behind to be the weakest energy position. Moreover, this is equally important for both the person and the home. There should always be a wall or at least a screen behind you, and the rear of your house should definitely be protected by a high hill or at least a neighbor's house.
5. Don't paint yourself into a corner.
Another extremely unfavorable position according to Feng Shui. The corner is considered a place that can drain energy from a person - a kind of domestic vampire. It’s not for nothing that a child who has been naughty for a long time is put with his nose in a corner - so that he loses the excess of hooligan energy (the main thing is not to overexpose your beloved child there...).
6. Don't look in a cracked mirror.
According to Feng Shui, not only cracked mirrors are harmful, but also mirrors with a pattern, mirror tiles, and other surfaces that break or crush the reflection. All this fragments and destroys energy, which will affect, first of all, health.
7. A mirror in your pocket will protect you from the enemy.
We still believe that when meeting an ill-wisher, putting a mirror in your pocket helps - of course, with the reflective side out. It will reflect all his bad thoughts and intentions. And also - all negative energy directed against you, comments Feng Shui. And he advises hanging a mirror above the door or window to protect your home from adverse influences.
8. Don’t show it off on yourself.
We warn a person who talks about someone’s illnesses. According to Feng Shui, the mechanism of the evil eye in this case is as follows: by pointing with a finger, we send an energy charge. At the same time, naming the disease, we give this charge the appropriate “coloring”: we fill it with accurate information about the diagnosis.
9. Don't come back halfway.
- “there will be no way.” Of course, says Feng Shui! Remember what we told you about the threshold? All these leaps “from world to world” are quite energy-intensive - this is probably known to avid travelers who often cross state borders. If you had to return, restore your strength: sit down (take some strength at home), look in the mirror (reflecting, your energy doubles).
10. Run under the rainbow - you will be happy.
Of course, those who remember physics understand: it is in principle impossible to do this. But even seeing a rainbow - a symbol of the Gates of Heaven - is considered good sign. And Feng Shui recommends “taming” the rainbow and placing it in own home. That is why arched openings are so favorable - when passing under them, each time we “step under the rainbow” and receive the protection of Heaven.
Materials and tools:
- old window frames
-wooden beams 50:50 (6 meters 13 pieces)
-roulette
-hammer, nails 3, 2*50, 3.5*80
-screwdriver, wood screws 3.8*32
- impact drill (metal drill)
-water-based stain (lemon), water-based emulsion, brush
- red enamel (terracotta) 6 kg, white spirit (solvent), brush
-cement, construction sand, river sand
-a bucket for cement mortar, 2 mayonnaise buckets, a trowel
-shovel
-saw
-perforated fasteners and corners
-ladder
-stapler, fabric paintings (painting on fabric)
The cement mortar is made in a ratio of 1:4. That is, for 1 bucket (mayonnaise) of cement you will need 4 buckets of sand. The sand should be sifted, or simply by hand, and that’s exactly what I did, remove large stones, sift the sand through your fingers. A construction bucket requires 2 buckets of cement, 8 buckets of sand and 2.5 buckets of water. When all the ingredients are poured into the container, they must be mixed using a hammer drill with a concrete mixer screwed into it, literally 7-10 minutes, until smooth.
Progress of the master class:
We begin work by preparing materials. The beam needs to be cut in half, three meters each, leaving one beam unsawn. Then the beams must be covered with stain to preserve the wood and ensure longer service life.
The timber has dried and we begin construction of the walls of the gazebo. We connect two large frames together using timber. We nail the timber to the frame from the bottom and top sides with large nails (80*). My area is very small, so I immediately place the finished wall at the intended location.
I'm not a builder, but I really like to make something useful out of unnecessary things. Therefore, I don’t have a specific construction plan; everything is a work in progress. As they say, appetite comes with eating! I paint the frames with inside leftovers water-based paint diluted with yellow gouache. In order for the background to have an even character, the color is applied by a kind of slapping of the brush on the glass.
In the art of Feng Shui, the color yellow indicates cheerfulness, cheerfulness, and brilliance. It symbolizes the hot and shining sun, a warm sunny day, gold, longevity. Light yellow color is best suited to create an atmosphere of friendship and creativity. Yellow and gold are the colors of the earth. They can provide a sense of stability, hope and happiness.
Next, I determine the place where the corner of the gazebo will be, and we will begin construction from there. Let me get ahead a little, I will secure each pillar with fragments of brick and subsequently fill it with cement.
We moisten the ground with water and pour in cement; the post should be left motionless for about a day.
Then you need to assemble the second wall of the gazebo, it is assembled in the same way as the first, we knock down the frames using a beam.
This side will consist of three frames, smaller in size, but of the same height.
Then two finished walls need to be installed at the first pillar in the shape of the letter "L". And fasten them to the base of the post using large nails driven from the edges of the frames. First, we nail one frame to the post, then the second, do not forget to monitor the level of the walls so that their edges are at the same height (1).
Near the end of the second unpainted wall, we dig a hole for the second post, place the post there close to the frame and nail it together with large nails (2). For greater connection strength, we use perforated fasteners for the timber. We attach them using wood screws and a Phillips screwdriver.
That part of the gazebo where the painted yellow the frame will be lower, the opposite side will be higher. This is necessary for the roof so that there is a good slope of water. For the lower part we need three beams, you need to immediately measure the length that suits you, and saw off the excess timber with a saw.
Now we move to the other side of the gazebo. We also dig a hole, install timber, and fasten it to the frame with nails.
Next we will continue the wall with a frame from interior door. At the required distance we dig a hole for the fourth pillar.
First, we knock down the outer beam with the door with nails, then install it in place.
We fasten the frames together using perforated fasteners (iron plate with holes), wood screws and a screwdriver, in several places from the inside and outside gazebos.
Using timber we measure the third side of our building. The line can be marked using a shovel, drawing a guide line on the ground.
This is how the frame turned out. The top beam is secured with nails and fasteners.
The gazebo has an L-shape, with a sofa located near the sides protected from the wind, and a large family hearth in the middle. Since our family loves fire very much, and a big fire is an integral part of our family evening, two walls must be left open.
The fire pit was laid out with stones and cement a year ago, but has not yet been fully completed.
Now I want to give the gazebo a look, let's paint it.
The color I chose was terracotta; according to Feng Shui, this is the color of earth, confidence and stability; it is considered very pleasant for human perception.
Terracotta color is suitable for people who cannot imagine their life without vivid emotions and impressions, who are gambling and passionate, who adore adventure. Let's break it down into its tonal components! The red hue is considered aggressive and ardent, but becoming clayey, it calms down a little. If the scarlet color can be compared to the beauty of a young girl, then terracotta is a mature femininity. From orange he got energy, unabashed joy, and the ability to cheer up with just his appearance. And from brown there is a certain balance, dimension, depth. With all this, terracotta is a natural color associated with nature, rocky mountains, sunsets. For those who cannot afford frequent rest, this shade can become a kind of pill from a routine lifestyle. There are so many emotions hidden in it that you can comprehend this color for a long time. But don't forget one simple thing– loving a color and feeling comfortable in its environment are completely different things. Terracotta color in details is suitable for a romantic and sublime interior, terracotta color practically does not combine with cool tones.
It is believed that this color is pleasant to the eye and can enhance the feeling of security and safety and goes perfectly with white and its shades (roof-white metal). Feng Shui recommends using terracotta color in paintings placed at the entrance to the room if you are afraid of theft in your home or workplace.
Since there was no construction plan, the material for the roof had not yet been purchased. Now we need to measure the size of the gazebo, I got the size of the gazebo 3 by 4 meters. We calculate this footage by the size of the corrugated sheets (1.5 by 1.2) - in total, we need 6 sheets.
While we are waiting for the delivery of corrugated sheets, we continue the construction of the walls of the gazebo. Let's make the area near the sofa more sheltered from the wind. We will work on the same principle as with other walls. First, we fill the bottom and top of the frame with timber, then we connect the frame with the corner beam.
We dig a hole under the timber on the other side of the frame and fasten the parts with nails.
Near the door frame we will also make a small extension of the wall using the same principle. Then we will completely paint the gazebo and the posts for the roof frame.
In some places there is no glass in the frames; I will disguise these voids using fabric paintings (painting on fabric) and a stapler.
This is how the picture gallery turned out. Moreover, all the paintings are placed in accordance with Feng Shui recommendations.
Rules for placing paintings according to Feng Shui.
Using the remaining canvases we create a tablecloth for the table in the gazebo area.
It's time for the roof. We lay out a sheet of corrugated board and beams on the ground; we need to distribute them evenly over the entire area of the sheet.
Then you need to fasten the timber with sheets of corrugated board. This can be done using self-tapping screws, this method is more expensive (screws are sold individually). First, a hole is drilled with a drill (a metal drill), then a self-tapping screw is screwed in.
A beautiful small gazebo with your own hands made from scrap materials (photo below) in the shade of dense trees will decorate any area. Relaxing on a hot day, drinking tea or chatting with family members are lovely country joys. Many people are stopped by difficulties in construction. You don’t want to take on overwhelming work, especially if you have little experience in construction or there are fears that homemade gazebo won't be beautiful enough.
It is possible to build a gazebo using available materials in one day.
What material is considered handy?
What material is considered available? Bottles, flexible branches, old window frames and children's swings - all this will become great idea to create a unique futuristic design.
| Material | True density, kg/cub.m. | Average density kg/cub.m. | Porosity, % | Thermal conductivity, VT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine boards | 1555 | 855 | 67 | 0,17 |
| Granite (natural stone) | 2700 | 1400 | 1,4 | 0,5 |
| Construction steel | 7800 | 7800 | 50 | |
| Solid brick | 2500 | 1800 | 32 | 0,75 |
| Hollow brick | 2500 | 1400 | 50 | 0,55 |
| Window glass | 2650 | 2650 | 0,56 | |
| Foam glass | 2650 | 300 | 85 | 0,11 |
| Heavy concrete | 3000 | 1800-2500 | 5-15 | 1,16 |
| Lightweight concrete | 2900 | 500-1800 | 30-80 | 0,2-0,35 |
| Fiberglass | 2000 | 2000 | 0,5 | |
| Styrofoam | 1500 | 40-60 | 95-98 | 0,06 |
The table shows the properties of some materials from which such structures are reproduced.
DIY gazebo from scrap materials - photo instructions
We invite you to consider an example of how to make a gazebo with your own hands from scrap materials. Photo of the finished structure made of wicker rods at the end of the section. First of all, start designing.
Project and drawing
To design, decide on your own preferences - whether you want an open gazebo or a closed one. Do you want to install a canopy adjacent to the fence? How many windows? Where is the door located? As soon as you make a choice, sketch it.
If you are not a very good artist, there are a sufficient number of programs that will help you create a decent drawing. When drawing, it makes no sense to go into detail - the main thing is not to forget to indicate the dimensions of the gazebo and its components.
Choosing a place
Your simple and original gazebo made from scrap materials has already taken shape on paper - it’s time to bring the project to life. Inspect the area carefully. A flat place, free of hills and holes, is ideal for installation. They advise you to choose places with minimal availability clay soil , but the wicker structure is lightweight, and the likelihood that it will fall into loose soil is small.
Such structures look especially beautiful in shady corners of the garden. Material selection
To quickly build a wicker gazebo from scrap materials, prepare tools:
Pliers
Gloves
Materials:
Metal rods
Wire
Straw
When choosing rods, focus on their flexibility - it is best to choose young rods
Foundation
Having chosen a place, we move on to the foundation. You will be required to level the ground around the building and remove it from excess garbage and grass. Solid tape, or monolithic foundation you won’t need it, but to strengthen the structure, it is recommended to dig a few pegs around the perimeter.
Decide on the boundaries of the gazebo and dig into the ground around the perimeter of the post. If you want to add stability, concrete the resulting holes (fill with concrete and cover with crushed stone on top), and then proceed to construction.
The earth has been cleared of unnecessary debris, it’s time to start weaving. To do this, take a rod, fix its end with wire and intertwine the stakes. You should now have a basket. The ends of the woven rods are attached to the post with wire.
The size of the building is any - it depends on your needs and imagination. Since the construction is easy, do not load it on top with heavy materials such as tiles or slate. In addition to physical unpretentiousness, it will not look so beautiful. Roofs made from natural materials - reeds, reeds, straw - look much more impressive. Remember that these materials are not durable.
To lay the roof, use metal rods or wooden beams(they are equally effective, we suggest choosing from what is at hand). After securing the rods or beams to the posts, lay the roofing material.
Decoration
Such naturalness will serve as decoration better than other decorative things, but you can always add a little coziness - weave a couple of chairs from wicker, throwing several colorful pillows on them.
Place a stone or wooden path nearby. Dig in around the edges floor lamps– at night such a landscape will look fabulous.
Weave flowers into the walls or let them completely weave the walls themselves - you will get the impression of a real house in the forest.
Exploitation
Use the structure woven with your own hands only in summer time. For the winter, we recommend putting it away in a secluded place so that in spring and summer it will again please the eye on the site.
Gazebo options
Selection unusual material- it's profitable. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on expensive raw materials; it is assembled with your own hands. back side medals are a quality problem. There is no guarantee that construction carried out on a quick fix, will last a long time.
There are many options for making gazebos with your own hands from scrap materials (see photo below):
- pallets;
Each of the listed designs will be a good addition to your country house design. Let's take a closer look at them.
Gazebo made from plastic bottles
Gazebo from plastic bottles has many advantages: the plastic is lightweight and easy to work with. To build a small structure you will need at least 400-500 bottles, which must be stored somewhere during construction. It’s easier to store them in a shed so as not to create the impression of clutter on the site.
A simple gazebo will become more interesting the more varied the bottles you use. In addition to the bottles, you will need a frame made of metal reinforcement.
Pallets
If you have enough pallets, use them to build a remarkable gazebo. Pallets can be assembled independently or ordered from the store. When using used pallets, you will have to clean them of dirt, tamp them down and sand them.
The disadvantage of the structure is its fragility - if you do not make certain efforts to preserve the wood, the building will not last long. We recommend treating with antiseptics against rotting.
Old window frames
If you replace old windows with new frames, do not rush to throw them away. They are suitable for building an unusual gazebo from old window frames. You will hardly have to spend money (all you need is materials for the foundation and roof).
The interesting design makes the structure desirable for everyone who loves the sun - the building will allow you to receive sunbathing and enjoy excellent views from several windows at once. This is also its disadvantage - for lovers of shady secluded corners, such a choice is not very reasonable.
Installing window frames requires special care - this can somewhat slow down the construction process.
Wicker
The wicker gazebo looks impressive, in particular. We do not recommend installing a barbecue in it, as there is a high probability of the structure catching fire.
If they call it pluses original design and attractive appearance, the disadvantages come from attempts to erect a building - you will have to spend a lot of time to make the structure.
The vine from which such structures are woven is not the only material. Use reeds and reeds. Durability is tested by wind and weather - do not install a heavy roof.
Video: simple gazebos
Photo gallery
An excellent DIY gazebo can be built inexpensively from old windows. We will show this example beautiful dacha stages of construction of a gazebo and its arrangement.
Do-it-yourself gazebo: an inexpensive option from used windows.
We select the dimensions of the gazebo in accordance with the dimensions of our old frames so that there is as little additional work as possible. As experience has shown, every the frame had to be measured, because... old frames were made by hand and their sizes differed significantly from each other.
We also plan to use old double-leaf interior doors for the gazebo. 
Fill in a small strip foundation under the gazebo and erecting a wooden frame.
We lay out the lower part of the gazebo brickwork. As practice has shown, if there is enough brick, it is convenient to lay out the lower part as well. back wall gazebos so that it does not blow from it.
We place the frames in the designated places. We erect a roof and cover it with transparent slate.
The floors in the greenhouse gazebo are simply laid out of brick on a cement-sand cushion, under which lies an agro-film that protects against weeds.
Fill the finished masonry with a liquid cement solution - this is done in approximately the same way garden paths. What kind of brick box? - This is for flowers.
We install doors.
Rear view of the gazebo. Because it will be used as a mini-greenhouse and there will be opening windows in the upper part of the back wall.
Next to the gazebo they paved paving slabs small area.
Even in the fall, this gazebo is quite functional, because... protects from piercing wind and rain.
And in the summer, life in the gazebo is busier. 
This is both a place for breakfast and workplace for working with seedlings, and just a secluded place where you can be alone with your thoughts. 
In the spring, a small flower garden was planted next to the gazebo.
And behind the gazebo there is a flower garden with roses. 
The area next to the gazebo serves as a dining area for the grill, which is located nearby.
A do-it-yourself gazebo made from old windows is a completely practical and aesthetic option for a summer residence.
Perhaps the only thing that could have been done differently is not to place the frames at the bottom of the back wall of the gazebo.
We have long been inspired by the idea of building on our own suburban area gazebo, but still couldn’t bring it to life? Need to consider enough interesting option construction of the building is a gazebo made of window frames. In addition to the fact that this variation of construction is quite economical, because you do not have to spend considerable sums to purchase materials, it is also very attractive in appearance. Such buildings made from old window frames look original and unique, so you can be sure that all your neighbors and guests will be amazed by such a gazebo.
Only necessary condition for such construction it is the presence of window frames same size. Building a gazebo from old window frames with your own hands is relatively easy, but to avoid possible difficulties You can see photos or videos on this topic. They should make the task of constructing a gazebo easier and add clarity to the process of familiarizing yourself with information, which is also important.
Stages of building a gazebo from old window frames
The entire process of building a gazebo from old frames with your own hands can be divided into two stages. This:
- frame construction;
- glazing of the gazebo.
At the beginning of the first stage, it is worth deciding on the place where your gazebo will be located. IN suitable place it is necessary to level the site for the future foundation. In this case, it is necessary to compact the soil well. To outline the contours of a potential gazebo, you will need a rope - it is with its help that you can do this.
After this, you need to place columns in the corners - ideally, they should be deepened into the ground by 30-35 centimeters. The foundation that will be poured later must be raised above the ground level by optimal height(approximately 15-20 cm). This must be done so that the ground under the gazebo can be ventilated and not prone to rotting. You can also use concrete slabs or blocks as a foundation.
After this, it is necessary to secure the logs to the pillars. Oak timber is perfect for this, but to minimize costs, you can use larch or pine.
Floor and roof finishing
The next point of construction will be the arrangement of the floor. To ensure that the gaps are as small as possible, the floorboards must be fitted very tightly to each other. After this, the pillars along the upper edge and along the entire perimeter need to be tied together. To do this, you will need boards with the same width.
Upon completion of this stage, you can begin to work on the roof. To begin with, rafters are installed using metal corners the lower part is attached to the boards. The upper part is fastened with a block. The roof is covered with sheets of plywood and covered. It can be covered with slate or all kinds of modern materials – soft roof, galvanized sheets, metal tiles. You can see photos showing gazebos made from old window frames.
Glazing
The next stage of building a gazebo with your own hands is its glazing.
- First you need to measure the length of the window frames.
- After this, you need to measure the same distance from the top board.
- Then, using angles, nail a block between the posts where the frame will stand. In this case, it is necessary to leave a place for entry.
When installing wooden frames for a gazebo, you should maintain the same distance. An important fact is that immediately before installation they must first be sanded and coated with waterproof varnish or painted.
If desired, you can make the windows openable. To do this, the frames for the gazebo must be attached to the pole using hinges. The distance between the windows that remains is forgotten by the slats. The lower half of the gazebo is sewn up with a planed board or picket fence, as in the photo.
After this, you can begin to improve the interior of the gazebo - install a table, benches, and supply electricity. A gazebo made from frames with your own hands is practically inexpensive, it is not particularly complicated, but at the same time it can bring a lot of joy and pleasure. Examples of such gazebos can be seen in the photo.
The use of plastic windows for the construction of gazebos
It often happens that plastic windows become unusable and an important question arises on the agenda - what to do with unnecessary plastic windows. Throwing them away is often simply not something you can do, so you have to find a worthy use for them. There are several options.
First of all, they can be used to build a gazebo or greenhouse on a summer cottage. This will be very convenient, as it will also add a ventilation function. They can also replace a window in country house, but it may happen that it is not the right size. But, as in any other matter, here you need to use your imagination and then a solution will certainly be found - use them for a gazebo.
One of the main components of the veranda are the windows. Panoramic glazing looks the most beautiful and does not impede penetration. sunlight into the room. But even the windows located along the entire veranda standard size create an atmosphere of unity with nature. Of course, for an elite cottage only expensive window profiles, but for country house It’s quite possible to make frames for the veranda with your own hands.
The location of the windows, their design and the material from which they will be made are developed at the veranda design stage. They should create comfort indoors, be functional and easy to use, and also harmoniously complement appearance the whole house.
Distinctive features of window designs for verandas
Until recently, it was impossible to create panoramic glazing at your dachas. Large-sized solid glasses were simply not produced in our country, so distinctive feature Verandas at Soviet dachas had windows consisting of small squares. Nowadays you can also find such glazing, but the decorative effect is already imparted with the help of plastic overlays.
The desire to create unique interior has become a trend in fashion for the use of non-standard sized frames for the veranda. As mentioned above, these are wide panoramic windows with very narrow frames.
Or vice versa, narrow windows with wide frames, decorated with forged grilles.
According to the opening system, veranda frames are divided into several types:
Swing- This is the most common type of window. It's easiest to make them yourself. Narrow frames, up to 80 cm wide, consist of one opening leaf. And wide ones have two or three parts, one of which is hinged, and the rest are made blind. Windows whose sashes do not exceed 60 cm in width are more convenient to use. The popularity of this opening system is primarily due to its low price and good heat-retaining properties.
Sliding frames- very practical, especially for small and narrow verandas. When they are opened, the frame simply moves to the side on runners, without taking up space or attracting attention to itself. But they have a significant drawback, which is due to the design. Due to the presence of gaps between the frames, heat loss occurs. Yes, and you won’t be able to make them yourself. best idea, because wooden structure more difficult to operate than those made of PVC.
Polyhedral designs- interesting and original version window frames for the veranda. The overall frame consists of several small, narrow frames that fold and slide apart like an accordion. Thanks to this system closed veranda easily transforms into a terrace and vice versa.
Prices for ready-made wooden frames for the veranda vary greatly. They are influenced by many factors: manufacturer, quality of raw materials, number of glasses, their size, etc. Of course, by making them yourself, you can save your budget by glazing a large room.
Continuous glazing of the veranda
Such glazing of the veranda will be the only way out if to create more complex structures no special tools.
Continuous glazing without the possibility of dismantling:
- will serve as a window frame for the veranda wooden slats(size 3x5 cm or 5x5 cm). They must be cut to size, sanded and attached to a wooden beam with self-tapping screws (from 7 to 9 cm long).
- then glass is attached to both sides silicone sealant, and the joints are covered with platbands, lath or decorative strip.
Making wooden frames for the veranda with your own hands
Manufacturing even a simple swing frame is a rather labor-intensive process. Theoretically, it is not difficult to do, but to achieve a high-quality result you will need knowledge of all the intricacies of the technology and the use of a special tool. Important during production wooden frame for the veranda, create correct geometry, ensuring the tightness of the structure. In addition, you will need to make ebbs that have a rather complex shape.
Making a window frame that meets all the requirements is very difficult. But the design for glazing the veranda of a country house does not have such high requirements, so it is quite possible to do all the work yourself. Let's consider the manufacture of a frame using the example of a single-leaf structure.
As a material for a wooden frame, it is best to use jointed, well-dried wood, which practically does not deform under the influence of moisture and does not shrink. And here whole board or timber, in in this case, use is not recommended.
The design of the window frame for the veranda consists of two parts:
- a box that is mounted in a window opening. It is made from boards measuring 5x15 cm;
- wooden frame with glass. A block with a cross-section of 5x5 cm is suitable for it. Easier opening will provide a gap of 1-2 mm with the box.
But in any case, the dimensions for the box and frame are selected individually, and depend on the size of the window. They must provide the necessary structural rigidity.
Stages of work
First of all, the box is made. A groove is selected on a board with a cross-section of 5x15 cm to create an L-shaped profile that will ensure the required tightness. The easiest way to do this is with an electric planer.
After this, 4 parts are cut out of the boards according to the dimensions of the opening, and connected to each other with self-tapping screws or using a straight tenon. During this work, you need to ensure that the geometry is correct, and by checking all stages of work with a level, achieve an even angle of 90 degrees. The box is strengthened using metal corners installed in the corners.
Manufacturing a window frame is similar in technology to manufacturing a frame, but the only difference is that the fastenings are made using a pin and an angle. This is necessary to achieve maximum strength, because unlike a stationary box, the frame will constantly open and close.
The wooden frame profile is made for one glass or two. The lower groove is intended for fastening to the box, and the upper groove is for inserting glass. The dimensions shown in the picture are suitable for glass with a thickness of 0.4 cm. 
Now the assembly of all the elements of the wooden frame begins. First, all the frame parts are assembled, and only then the glass is inserted. After that, hinges and latches are attached to the box and frame, and all wooden elements covered with a protective composition.
Veranda made from old window frames
Don’t rush to throw away old window frames; you can use them to make not only a greenhouse, but also a frame for a veranda. Later it is sheathed facing material or re-glazed.
First, latches, handles and other fittings are removed from the frames, and all glass is removed. For the frame of the future veranda, the frames are placed vertically, screwed onto self-tapping screws or nailed to the floor. In places where windows are expected, frames with a window are attached so that it opens inward. In this way, all sides of the veranda are sheathed, not forgetting to leave an opening for the door. A board or beam is attached on top of the frames, on which the roof slope will rest.
- before starting work, you should prepare a project that will indicate all the sizes of the windows and their appearance;
- with proper glazing, the veranda should remain bright throughout the day;
- doors swing frames should always open inward to ensure a constant flow fresh air into the room;
- It is best to place a glazed veranda on the east or north side and overlooking the site.
