A private house is a territory where you can give free rein to your talents, create something new and interesting, build an original building or improve an existing one. Naturally, every owner of a private house with his own land is trying to ennoble his territory as much as possible and increase the overall level of its comfort.
In order to realize themselves, the owners use architectural forms and buildings, one of which are canopies. If you look at the photos on the Internet, you can understand that they can be not only practical, performing their direct functions, but also very interesting in appearance, creating a highlight on the site.
Stages of building a canopy with your own hands
In order to engage in the construction of a canopy on the territory of a private house with your own hands, you must carefully prepare for this and follow the generally accepted sequence, which is as follows:
- creation of a project, drawing;
- preliminary preparation of materials that will be used;
- preparation of tools necessary for the work;
- soil preparation, surface leveling;
- installation and concreting of canopy supports;
- installation of longitudinal beams between supports;
- flooring and fastening of the roof (profile or other material).
This type of extension is an attribute of comfort and coziness, which guarantees the previously planned outdoor activities, regardless of the whims of the weather. Now many different high-quality materials are freely available on the market, which means that they can be bought and used to create a building. By connecting a little imagination and realizing his desires, the owner of a private house is able not only to complete the planned construction, but also to make it original, stylish and sophisticated.
Designs of canopies, depending on the field of their application
First of all, a canopy is a means of protection that will protect a certain area from rain and snow, falling leaves and hot rays of the sun. Consequently, their location on the territory of a private house will be optimal where recreation areas or areas of the greatest “permeability” are supposed to be (where a person passes most often).
Canopy “visor”
This type of canopy is the most basic and probably the most important, because it serves as a means of protection from rain and snow near the front door. It is also very important due to the fact that it can protect the threshold or steps from the sticking of wet snow and the formation of ice, which can lead to painful falls, bruises and injuries, and sometimes even fractures. That is why you should pay special attention to it, carefully consider the length of its protrusion and width in such a way as to protect yourself from possible problems. A subtype of such a canopy is an extension above the terrace, which is fixed with one side to the wall of the building. Under the canopy, you can place furniture, a table, a barbecue or a small recreation area for the comfort of residents of a private house.
Since this canopy is actually an additional part of the house, it is made of materials corresponding to the main building. If the house is wooden, then the canopy is made of timber, but if it is brick, then a metal coating is suitable. In addition, it is important to take into account the external harmony and color matching, so that at the end of the construction the house and the canopy look like a single whole.
Canopy-extension
With the proper desire, you can create a canopy in the courtyard of a private house in such a way that it protects the entire territory from the gate to the threshold for entering the house or to any of the other buildings on the territory. This type of construction is quite massive and dimensional, it is a whole extension, one side of it is attached to the house, and the second is installed on supports. Their main advantage is that you can freely move along protected paths in any weather, and in winter these paths do not need to be cleared of snow. The canopy-extension can also be of a stationary type (held on both sides on supports) or a mixed version.
Canopy over the pool of a private house
With this type of canopy, it would be best to design a “greenhouse” type of closure. If sliding elements are used in the design, then they can be controlled by opening the sections in hot weather and closing them during wind or rain. The best option would be transparent coatings that will not interfere with the view and create a pleasant aesthetic impression.
Canopy-gazebo
This is one of the most favorite types of canopy for all homeowners, which can be performed in any convenient form: a circle, a square, a polyhedron, etc. Also, the gazebo can be of an open type, in which case there are enough supports and the roof itself, which will protect against bad weather.
Canopy over the play area or playground
This option is popular among families with a child who likes to play in the fresh air. Everyone knows that even in bad weather, it is quite difficult to keep a child in the house, which means that you should design a special canopy, place it above the sandbox, swing or horizontal bars in order to protect the child from the “vagaries” of the weather. It is also worth noting that the canopy will extend the life of the play area, protecting the wooden buildings of the site from precipitation.
Canopy to protect the car
This is the best option for those who do not have enough free space on the territory of a private house and cannot afford to build a garage. Also, such canopies can serve as protection for guests’ cars, who will be calm about their car, putting it under a special canopy. The main advantage of this canopy is the economic benefit, because building a garage is much more difficult and expensive financially.
What to make a canopy in the courtyard of a private house?
Regardless of the functions of the canopy, it does not have an overly complex structure consisting of a support, a frame and a roof. Materials must be chosen in accordance with the style of the house and the overall landscape design. Wooden beams, brick posts or steel pipes can be used as supports. For the frame, it is best to use wood or a metal profile. For the roof, a material similar to those used on other buildings is used. The best options for the roof will be: plastic, polycarbonate, corrugated board and metal tiles.
Canopy made of corrugated board
It is the corrugated board that is considered optimal for the roof of the canopy, as it is easy to install, inexpensive, has a high density and durability. In addition, this material is practical and successfully combined with any other materials used.
Depending on the design, the following types of canopies are distinguished: single and gable, arched. The arched type is the most complex, but also looks more attractive. The gable type of construction is the least commonly used.
Awnings made of metal profiles
The main advantage of this material is its lightness and compatibility with other materials. This is a high-quality, reliable and durable material that can last a very long time, provided that it is properly cared for. The concept of care means a special treatment of the coating with anti-corrosion agents or paints that contain similar elements in their composition.
