How to close the gazebo from wind and rain?

PVC soft glazing

Soft windows are a great option for those who do not want to spend money on double-glazed windows for a gazebo.

• Transparent PVC canvases help maintain a comfortable room temperature and protect against drafts.
• They transmit light well, but dust and insects do not.
• Manufacturers guarantee a ten-year service life with simple maintenance (it is enough to wipe them with soapy water).
• Soft windows are universal, so they will fit into any landscape design.
• The material does not stretch and is not afraid of low temperatures.

The set for the windows includes special straps: they allow you to install PVC canvases with your own hands. To close the gazebo from the sides, it is necessary to provide the window frame with eyelets, which will allow you to securely fix the products. If necessary, they can be rolled into a roller. There are also devices with magnets and zippers.

Main disadvantage PVC windows - creases that can occur on a low-quality film. It is worth noting that the thicker the material, the more reliably it closes the gazebo from rain and wind.

Frameless glazing

The frameless glazing system is based on horizontal aluminum profiles, which are installed below (on the floor or parapet) and under the roof. Tempered glass is inserted into them, which is designed for high mechanical loads.

• Such glazing provides a panoramic view from the building, and also protects it from wind and rain.
• Due to the glass, the gazebo looks spacious and airy, protects from noise and dust.
• The sliding doors can be moved at your discretion: in bad weather it is easy to close the gazebo from bad weather, and on a hot day - to open it for ventilation.
• Glasses can be tinted - this will add comfort and privacy.

By cons frameless glazing includes its high price, careful preparation of the support, as well as a fairly high level of heat loss.

Curtains made of fabric or tarpaulin

If the building is open and glazing is difficult, you can close the openings in the gazebo with a dense fabric - curtains. A special sun-protection fabric or a durable tarpaulin will do, which will protect not only from rain, snow and wind, but also from insects.

There are both ordinary curtains, which are more of a decorative function, and more practical roller blinds. If the building is used only during the warmer months, tulle or an inexpensive mosquito net can be used to provide privacy and prevent mosquitoes from flying inside.

Disadvantage This option has a high thermal conductivity, so the curtains can only be used in summer, removing them for the winter. If you do not fix the curtains at the bottom, then in bad weather gusts of wind will cause strong discomfort to those inside.

Bamboo roller blinds

If you want to close the windows in the gazebo with an environmentally friendly, natural material, reed or bamboo products are suitable.This is not the most reliable option for protection from insects and bad weather, but the curtains will cope with the sun's rays perfectly.

Cloths made from natural materials are suitable for summer vacations, but do not protect against moisture, wind and snow.

Bamboo curtains for the gazebo should be chosen if the building is made of wood: this way you emphasize the unity with nature and fit the building into the design of the garden and vegetable garden.

Landscaping

This method is suitable for those who seek to create shade in the area and hide from the sun. Via loaches it will not work to close the gazebo from wind and rain: in order to living wall protected from strong drafts, it is necessary to grow a dense shelter, which is not always possible.

As a hedge, perennial maiden grapes (parthenocissus), unpretentious hops or ivy are suitable. When planting, it should be borne in mind that these vines are aggressors: without pruning and control, they will fill a huge territory.

Landscaping is relevant only in the summer months, which means it is not suitable for year-round use of gazebos and verandah... But green spaces will help to fence off the building from the prying eyes of neighbors in the country.

Decorative grill made of wood

With a wooden net, or trellis, you can close the upper part of the walls of the gazebo, but for the summer pergolas the option with the lower crate is also suitable. You can sew up the gazebo with trellises yourself, by buying them in a building materials store or by making them yourself from thin slats.

The lattice will partially protect from the wind, give the building strength and create a favorable atmosphere inside. Trellis are aesthetic, privacy and a good support for climbing plants.

If you want to cover the gazebo with a grill, it will not take long. But since the wooden trellis is on the street, it should be impregnated with protective compounds and varnished.

Polycarbonate sheathing

With the help of polycarbonate, you can close not only the openings in the gazebo, but also create an integral structure on a metal frame.

• It is a flexible and heat resistant material that is easy to install and comes in a variety of colors.
• It is ideal for warm pores, but on sunny days it actively transmits ultraviolet light and creates a greenhouse effect.
• One of the main advantages of polycarbonate is its affordable price.
• And in order to close the gazebo on your own from wind, snow and rain, you do not need complex additional equipment - ordinary carpentry tools will do.

During installation, a special protective film must be on the outside; it must be removed before installing the sheet.

Polycarbonate allows you to seal openings reliably enough so that neither wind nor snow gets inside the building.

All considered methods of covering and protecting gazebos differ not only in their appearance, but also in price. Before dwelling on one of them, you should decide on two factors: whether the building will be used in the cold months and whether the material fits into the landscape design of the site.