Windows for the gazebo: 5 types of designs

Old-style wooden frames that remain after replacing windows in a house can be used to great advantage. Many people adapt them for small greenhouses or hotbeds, but a do-it-yourself summerhouse can also be made from such frames. Moreover, the design will be convenient, cozy, comfortable, interesting, even impressive. By the way, if the younger generation is vacationing at the dacha, such a gazebo will not stand idle - it will perform the functions of a children’s playhouse wonderfully.

Materials for the construction of a gazebo-house

wooden window frames;
more powerful bars (preferably 50x50 cm in size);
boards;
for flooring - options. The floor frame can be made from channels or wood. Covering - boards or multilayer plywood (other similar sheet material, for example, OSB boards ).
fasteners (nails, screws, etc.).

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.

How to prepare wooden frames

The gazebo should look decent, so first of all, we are busy putting the old frames in order. We do this based on their condition. Perhaps it will be enough to just paint the frames.

More thorough preparation of frames involves removing old paint, puttingtying the wood with subsequent sanding, treating with a protective agent (from moisture, rot, etc.), and applying paint for external work. You can remove old paint from wooden frame elements by heating it with a hair dryer or a special paint remover. If the wood is in poor condition, a major renovation of the window frames .

It is possible that some glass will need to be replaced. Also take the time to seal the seams between the glass and frames with window putty.

Main stages of construction

In order for the yard to be decorated with a gazebo made from old frames, the summer resident needs to complete the construction process, which consists of two stages - constructing the frame and glazing it. To implement the first stage, you need to inspect the yard and select a suitable place for the gazebo, where the ground will be leveled for the construction of the foundation.

Next, using rope and rods, mark the contours of the future gazebo in accordance with the requirements of the project. After marking, the soil is compacted well and the construction of a columnar foundation begins. It should protrude above the ground to a height of 20-30 centimeters, so that the ground under the gazebo is ventilated and a normal level of humidity is maintained in the building itself. Concrete blocks or slabs can also be used as a foundation.

Stages of building a gazebo from old window frames

When the foundation is ready, logs made of beams from the following types of wood are fixed to it: - oak; - larch; - pine.

The choice of high-quality wood determines the durability of the structure and its strength, so you should not save on timber.

DIY gazebo - frame

A do-it-yourself gazebo made from frames can be portable; in this case, it is better to make the frame from metal profiles. In this case, limiting planes must be attached to the legs so that the gazebo does not fall into the ground under the weight of the people in it. If we are making a stationary gazebo that will not move, you can build a simple columnar foundation . If the frame is wooden, do not forget to treat it with a weather protection agent.

How to attach the frame to the frame? We make the strapping (horizontal profiles or wooden blocks), and we fix the frames on them.

What kind of gazebo is convenient to make yourself?

The most common and least difficult to build yourself is the octagonal gazebo. Its design is not very complicated, it has a good overview. It can be located on an area that is not even very large in area.

To save space in the house, the kitchen unit can be placed in a gazebo and used as a summer kitchen. Thanks to its practical shape, there will be enough space inside the gazebo to place not only a table and chairs, but also a refrigerator, stove and other items necessary for comfortable use of the kitchen.

Attached open verandas

Open verandas are an extension to the main building with a separate roof. Such buildings do not have walls, so they are used in the warm season. For lovers of all-season recreation, this is a minus. In addition, such a design will not protect the house from precipitation, nor will it improve heat or sound insulation.

The open veranda will be built on a separate foundation with wooden supports, on which handrails with gratings will be attached. Preference is given to pine, solid beech, oak or ash.

For the floor, it is recommended to use wooden beams laid with a gap of 3 to 5 mm and impregnated with a primer or glaze antiseptic. After this, special acrylic paint is applied. You can lay porcelain stoneware or ceramic tiles with a rough texture on the floor.

For decoration use curtains, curtains or landscaping with climbing living plants.

Construction of sliding windows

When glazing a gazebo with polycarbonate, you need to accurately determine the dimensions of the frames and other measurements, according to which you need to calculate the number of sashes and material consumption. For clarity, you can make drawings. You should also decide on the type of materials - wood or aluminum profile, two-layer or monolithic polycarbonate. The sliding system itself can be designed for a cold or warm room, since in the presence of heating it has certain technical features.

According to the principle of operation, such systems are divided into:

lift-and-slide;
parallel-sliding;
folding (“accordions”).

All systems consist of a supporting and movable frame, and also have running rollers . Some of them can use a sliding mosquito net. The “accordion” consists of several doors and is installed for unheated rooms, since it does not insulate it well. When assembling such windows with your own hands, it is best to buy ready-made kits for such systems and install them on the frames.

In addition to the material itself for sliding systems, it is necessary to purchase related tools:

polyurethane foam;
protective tape;
sealant (silicone);
fasteners (anchors, screws and self-tapping screws);
washers.

Equipment required for work:

screwdriver;
drill;
hacksaw or jigsaw;
pencil;
measuring instruments (tape measure, square, level);
construction knife;
circular or hand saw.

Assembly of frames and sashes

First, the supporting frame is installed according to the principle of window frames. Then the canvas is assembled and a roller system is attached to it. Using a construction knife, cut the polycarbonate according to the markings and insert it into a wooden frame. Cutting can also be done with a circular saw. Before installation, the ends of the polycarbonate sheet are sealed with a special tape or covered with an end strip, which is secured with silicone. The frames are inserted into the grooves and nailed with glazing beads, and then sealant is used.

Frame installation procedure

The wooden supporting box is mounted depending on the existing frame of the gazebo.

You can nail it in two ways:

with self-tapping screws - to the wooden perimeter;
anchors - to concrete, stone or brick.

All cracks are sealed with polyurethane foam. In its lower part, guide strips are pre-cut to the size of the rollers using a jigsaw or hacksaw. After installation, they are attached together with other elements of the sliding system and inserted into ready-made window panels. Seals can also be used along the edges of a sliding window.

Installation and adjustment of sashes

The position of the shutters is adjusted using bolts located on the roller mechanisms. If rollers are not provided, but a simple mechanism is used, then the moving structural elements should move well along the pre-cut grooves. You can also install a locking mechanism on the sashes.

Separation by material

Various glazing options can be combined by combining certain structural elements. To completely close the gazebo, use the following materials:

Double-glazed windows. There are cheap single-chamber ones and more expensive ones with two or more chambers. Their use allows you to organize warm glazing; even in winter, if there is heating, you can live in a gazebo as if in a separate room. Windows and doors provide good sealing and protect from street noise. If the gazebo is located on the sunny side, it is recommended to purchase expensive multi-chamber double-glazed windows, the chambers of which are filled with a special gas that protects from sunlight. The glazed structure has considerable weight, so glazing is performed only for gazebos with a strong foundation.
Polycarbonate panels. The material is much stronger than ordinary glass, and transmits almost the same amount of light. It is easy to sheathe a gazebo with it, since the panels weigh little; for the same reason, the structure does not need a powerful foundation. Flexible polycarbonate is suitable for glazing semicircular gazebos. One of the disadvantages is that in summer the panels do not dissipate heat, although they transmit it well; as a result, the gazebo risks turning into a “greenhouse”. The problem can be solved by installing ventilation windows in the roof and selecting opaque white panels.
Aluminum profile. Suitable for small buildings. Although it is most often used to organize cold glazing, if you have a barbecue or fireplace you can achieve quite comfortable conditions even in winter. Treated aluminum is rust-resistant, profile frames do not take up a large area and do not obstruct the view. The sashes are usually made of single glass, but you can also order a warm double-glazed window. In addition, polycarbonate sheets or tinted glass are inserted into the aluminum profile.
Glass. Traditionally, it is used for glazing summer unheated verandas. You can cook anything on the grill in a closed glass gazebo, but even with a good chimney, some of the soot will fall on the walls, causing them to darken.

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.

Advantages of sliding structures

Sliding windows for the terrace have many advantages, among which it is worth highlighting:

Their installation will allow rational use of the internal space of the terrace. Doors and windows do not take up space and do not interfere with the installation of furniture near the wall.
The doors are securely fixed in the frame. This eliminates their unauthorized movement under the influence of a draft.
The designs are very simple and easy to use. The doors move easily. They do not need special care.
Warm sliding windows allow you to create a beautiful and unusual interior.
Affordable price. Compared to swing structures, they are somewhat cheaper.
Mosquito nets move according to the same principle as the doors. As a result, there is no need to take them off to go outside.

Thanks to these advantages, sliding window and door structures are widely used on terraces and verandas. They are also installed in winter gardens.

Sliding windows for the terrace have various design features. It all depends on the type of system. Today, the following designs are used for glazing verandas:

Lift-and-slide design. It works like a wardrobe. Before opening the sash, lift it slightly. As a result, the pressure from below is weakened, which makes it easy to move the sash. The frame is equipped with a rubber profile seal, which makes the system airtight when closed.
Tilt-and-slide. To open such plastic windows, you need to pull the sash towards you and then move it to the side. The system is equipped with a locking device, the same as in conventional plastic windows. This allows you to fix the sash in a certain position. You just need to turn the handle to a certain position. Thanks to this, you can put the system on micro-ventilation. To ensure heat and sound insulation, a rubber seal is installed in the frames.
Sliding folding design. The accordion system consists of several doors. When opened, they fold, which opens the entire width of the opening. If necessary, only a few doors can be opened.
Frameless designs. Glazing of the terrace with sliding structures is carried out using impact-resistant glass, which is highly resistant to mechanical damage. This ensures reliability and safety in operation. The canvases move along special guides in one direction. When open, they are located against the wall and take up little space.

When choosing a design, it is worth considering the features of its installation and operation. This is especially true for the “accordion”. It does not provide complete heat and sound insulation, which is necessary to use the room in all weather conditions.

Gazebo design made of doors and wood

To create such a vacation spot, you will need:

five doors;
floorboards;
hinges for doors;
metal corners;
self-tapping screws;
a small sheet of corrugated board;
4 beams;
crushed stone.

Creation plan:

Level the area for the future building, pour crushed stone here, and use 4 beams to make a base for the floor. Place boards on top of it.
Connect two doors that will become the back wall. Using metal corners and self-tapping screws, attach two more panels to it at an angle of 90 degrees. These doors will become the sides.
These panels have glass, but for the top door you must use a door without glass. You need to place it at a slight angle so that the water drains and the snow melts away. To do this, either use side doors that are taller than those that became the back wall, or attach angled timbers to these side elements.
Fix a sheet of corrugated sheeting on top so that it is slightly larger than the gazebo on all sides. You can use other roofing material. The bottom of the door can be attached to the floor, also using corners.

This design of the gazebo allows you to use recycled materials and save a lot of money.
The next structure is also created based on the door. There are 3 panels installed at the back and one on each side. Since this structure is slightly larger than the previous one, boards need to be attached to the ceiling, but you can fix the remaining doors here transversely, using them as the base of the roof.

To give rigidity to the structure, timber with a cross-section of 100 or 150 mm is placed at the corners; the structure must first be fastened at the bottom with floor fixing elements, and at the top? roof details. It’s nice to sit in such a gazebo without doors in the heat; here you can hide from the rain, since the roof will not let you get wet.

This structure will appeal to both adults and children.

By the way, we can recommend the following design to the kids. Of course, the doors must first be well connected to each other or securely fixed near the fence. Various shelves and hooks are nailed onto them, where children can hang and put their toys and belongings. And adults can attach flower boxes to similar structures to decorate the area. You can fix the slate board and write messages to each other on it in chalk. Even a single door, painted white, will become an excellent design element for a summer house if you attach a box to it and plant flowering plants in it.

Even if you only have the base of the canvas left, there is no longer glass and a plywood partition on it, such a door will still serve. At the bottom the box is fixed on it, and at the top the flowerpot is hung on a hook.

This type of vertical gardening is perfect for a gazebo, as you can place flowers on the back side of this structure. It’s nice to sit in such a building in the fresh air and admire the colorful colors of the plants.

But let's return to our topic to see what other gazebo design there could be.

Four panels will become the sidewalls and rear wall, and the fifth will turn into the roof of a light structure. As you can see, the doors don’t need to be painted to give this corner of the dacha a slight touch of antiquity.

It seems that the following structure has also been on this site for many 10 years.

For its back wall he uses door panels, but for the side walls old windows are suitable. An unpainted gray board is installed as roof elements, the first one needs to be nailed at the bottom of the slope, the next ones are gradually attached on top so that each one located above overlaps the previous one by 1-2 cm. Then the rain will not penetrate inside.

You can also use the doors to make a small shed for storing tools. For it you will need:

four doors;
boards;
bars;
roofing material;
fastening tools.

Make a base out of four bars, place it on cement slabs, fill the boards at the top, place 3 door panels here, secure them at the corners and at the bottom with corners and screws.
Attach two bars vertically to the front panel. Screw the door hinges to one of them; the pairs need to be fixed to the door. Nail four bars on top, fasten the rafters to them, fill the boards, and fasten the sheet of the roofing element.

You will get a pergola-pergola if you make a structure like this.

The doors can be used as side walls; inside there is a bench on which a mattress is placed so that you can sit on a soft one or lie down. Climbing plants are planted behind the side walls. This corner of the dacha looks amazing.

The next pergola is made in white and pink tones. Two doors without glass are suitable for it. If they have plywood underneath, leave it, if not, stuff boards in there. The slats are nailed to the top of the door at an angle of 45 degrees perpendicular to each other.

The gable roof is made from rafters, with boards placed on top. A bed is fixed inside. All this charm is covered with pink and white paint. All that remains is to secure the flower boxes outside, put soft pillows on the bench, and hang two tulle curtains at the entrance.

You can make a small garden greenhouse out of glass doors, look how amazing it looks.

Old windows will make a wonderful, reliable greenhouse. It is better to cover this issue in more detail.

Step by step instructions

Glazing is usually done on ready-made open gazebos. The simplest solutions can be done with your own hands; more expensive ones will have to be ordered and the work entrusted to an experienced craftsman.

When performing independent work, follow safety regulations.

Let's look at the most popular glazing projects.

Old windows

The most budget-friendly option is to use old window frames, as long as they are enough for the entire gazebo. In this case, you will also need to work:

fasteners - it is better to use modern self-tapping screws and perforated corners with stiffeners;
paint – for decorative processing of old wooden frames.

You can use old window frames.
For safety, it is better to remove the glass; empty frames are installed inside the finished frame of the gazebo. Sometimes it is first sheathed with boards, leaving openings of the required size. The frames are attached to the upper and lower frames. If voids remain (rectangular frames come in different sizes), the unfilled space is covered with boards or plywood. The entire structure needs to be reinforced with jumpers.

It is advisable to fasten old frames with perforated plates. They may not adjoin each other tightly; the cracks must be sealed with polyurethane foam, then covered with slats.

When the gazebo is completely covered, all wooden surfaces are painted to improve the appearance.

After the paint has dried, the glass is placed on silicone and installed, securing it in place with new glazing beads.

Soft windows

The material used is the previously described PVC films. This coating lasts about 10 years, light transmittance is 90%. Even doors can be made flexible with a zipper.

The configuration of the windows should be ordered in advance - you need to know the exact dimensions of your gazebo, so it would be better to invite a measuring specialist. You can do the installation yourself:

There are special metal parts for mounting on the canvases. They need to be inserted into the eyes and secured with straps.
The eyelets themselves are attached to the upper and lower trim of the gazebo. Fix with dowels or self-tapping screws.
Soft windows are attached to the finished eyes.

Polycrabonate

It is advisable to choose monolithic plastic with a thickness of 3–4 mm or cellular. As we have already mentioned, it is better to choose the color of the material white so that the room does not become too hot in clear sunny weather.

The sheets are attached to the finished frame of the building. It is best to use a special profile as a frame, for example, aluminum, into the grooves of which polycarbonate panels will be inserted. The required quantity of profile is ordered, measurements are taken in linear meters in relation to a specific gazebo.

If the gazebo is made of wooden beams, the sheets can be attached directly to the tree using self-tapping screws with rubber seals. If cellular polycarbonate was used for cladding, the ends of the sheets will have to be additionally covered with special tapes, otherwise moisture and debris will penetrate into the internal voids.

Aluminum frames

To increase comfort, it would be better to combine the positive aspects of open and closed gazebos. For this purpose, the glazing is made sliding like an accordion. In winter, a tightly closed gazebo retains heat, but in summer, all moving parts are folded together, maximizing the interior space.

Not only windows, but also doors and even the entire wall panel can be made sliding; aluminum is excellent for this purpose. The dimensions of all parts are carefully calculated, so it is better to invite a master measurer. It is recommended to order roller versions (like wardrobe doors).

It is better to entrust the installation of all glazing to specialists; experience is required here.

Ordering and installation in this case is similar to aluminum glazing:

Accurate measurements are taken of the openings in the gazebo, taking into account small gaps for polyurethane foam;
profiles with double-glazed windows are ordered from a company that is trustworthy;
The order is delivered at the right time, then experienced specialists install the windows and doors in their places.

PVC profile glazing is an expensive, but also the most reliable option. Theoretically, you can simply build a gazebo from such material from scratch - walls are built from ready-made PVC forms on a pre-prepared site, all that remains is to form the floor and cover the gazebo with a roof.

Polycarbonate windows

For wooden, brick or siding-lined terraces, simple, inexpensive and easy-to-maintain polycarbonate windows are suitable. You can use different types of this practical and modern material. Cellular polycarbonate has excellent heat and sound insulation properties, it is very durable, not susceptible to weather changes, and can withstand low temperatures well. An additional advantage is the affordable price. Monolithic polycarbonate is rigid and requires greater care when cutting. The material is not highly transparent; finished windows will create a slight darkening on the terrace. This option is suitable for buildings facing the sunny side.

Sheet polycarbonate resembles ordinary glass. It is absolutely transparent, flexible, suitable for creating fancy windows with small sashes. There are different shades on sale, which significantly expands the designer’s capabilities. The disadvantage of this type of material is its rather high price.

Benefits of glazing

Gazebos and verandas that are glazed have many positive qualities:

Possibility of using them all year round.
Protection from unpleasant weather conditions.
Preservation of the appearance and architecture originally conceived.

If the main pastime is being on a country plot, then a gazebo glazed with sliding windows is something that needs to be done last but not least.

The sliding window system is a lightweight design that is very practical and easy to use. It has excellent sound insulation, excellent thermal insulation, is environmentally friendly and has a presentable appearance.

Among the main characteristics of sliding systems:

high tightness;
the sash moves easily along the window;
low installation cost makes them increasingly popular;
additional protection against hacking and unwanted entry.

Sliding sashes, which have a single layer of glass, are the simplest and easiest to install. Such metal-plastic windows easily open in the intended direction. Another plus to the fact that they perfectly protect against drafts, rain and wind is the low cost of installation. Anyone can afford to make glazing in this way.

The design of sliding metal-plastic windows with double glazing will not only provide excellent protection from bad weather, but will also allow you to use the room until the coldest weather. To be able to spend days and evenings in a glazed gazebo in winter, it is necessary to insulate the walls and floor, install additional heating devices, and place a fireplace.

Sliding window designs can be developed individually. A project created specifically for a specific gazebo will be a little more expensive, but at the same time it will become a highlight of the suburban area and will add special charm and respectability. Among such original solutions, for example, is the use of semicircular windows, which create a semblance of a bay window structure.

Among the materials of profiles for sliding windows, aluminum is especially popular. It is most popular for small architectural forms, including gazebos and verandas. Such sliding systems are also suitable for glazing rooms that will be used throughout the year, provided that additional heating is provided. This creates a comfortable temperature for staying inside.

The advantage of aluminum systems is that they are applicable for both conventional and panoramic glazing due to their thin profile that does not interfere with the view. They are equally often used for glazing gazebos made of various materials, it can be wood, brick, metal, or plastic.

The advantages of aluminum sliding windows:

anti-corrosion properties;
strength;
long service life;
ease of care;
lightness of structures;
acceptable price.

Aluminum profile systems can have the color of natural metal or be laminated with a film of different textures and shades.