What are the awnings for the grill: options

Camping with a barbecue is a favorite folk tradition. And everyone has a brazier: portable or stationary. Existence of a canopy over a brazier will protect from the scorching sun and will hide from a sudden rain. If you build a canopy by the rules, it will decorate the landscape design and will become a cozy resting place for the whole family.

The canopy structure may be small, located directly above the brazier, or high, on supports that cover the rest area and the place for cooking.

The shed for the barbecue is usually built separately, but in areas exposed to frequent winds, some attach it to the house, hozblok or other buildings, which is prohibited by safety measures. In such areas, a stove with a barbecue is better to build one or more walls that will solve the problem with the wind and make the canopy more comfortable. The height of the roof of such a building must be at least two meters, the material for the supports choose fire resistant. Wooden pillars are impregnated with a special protective solution and installed at the maximum possible distance from an open flame.

Canopies are not necessarily built, they can be purchased for villas and private estates already in finished form. This option will save time and effort, but may not correspond to the design of the site, personal preferences and tastes. Those who decide to make a canopy on their own should decide what construction is needed: a compact one, which is placed above the barbecue itself, or a terrace, made in the form of a gazebo. Any of the structures must be strengthened, otherwise the building will sway and give a slope. Usually in such cases, a column foundation is used.

Even a compact version of the canopy, should have a roof, protruding two feet from all sides of the barbecue. The standard size of a tall building is 4x4 meters. The choice of material for construction is influenced not only by harmonious reunification with the surrounding area, but also by financial possibilities.

There are three types of frame for canopies.

For supports made of wood use logs, timber and tree trunks directly. Well suited pine timber without black stains. Their presence indicates the extract of resin, which makes the wood hygroscopic and prone to rotting.

Wooden supports are easily processed, mounted, do not require special tools and extensive experience. Sheds look beautiful and are suitable for any terrain, especially areas with vegetation.

But the tree can not be called ideal for structures built near open fire. In addition, it is susceptible to rotting, fungal damage, and can be food for rodents and insects. With such troubles you can cope with modern effective impregnations that will make the wood more fire-resistant and durable.

Metal racks for a large canopy are quite acceptable, and the roof of such a material will be heated in the sun. Iron supports can be combined with any kind of roofing.

For small metal structures, the frame and roof over the barbecue are performed. Racks are reinforced on three sides by transverse partitions that extend in places of the brazier.

Fire-resistant metal and durable, it is budget, if the work carried out independently. Braziers with awnings can serve several generations. But the material has its drawbacks:

• It is very hot in the sun, noisy from rain and wind.

• It must be treated against corrosion and apply a protective layer.

• For installation, you will need a welding machine, special tools.

Stone canopies include capital structures made of concrete, brick or stone.They look expensive and beautiful. In the future, in the area of ​​the furnace or barbecue, you can build from one to three walls that protect the open fire from the wind.

The canopy made of stone is reliable and durable, it is not afraid of fire, ultraviolet radiation, precipitation, rotting, corrosion, rodents and insects. The material does not need finishing, future repair and additional care. The disadvantage of this design is the high price and complexity of construction.

A number of requirements are imposed on a canopy over a brazier: durability, strength, fire resistance, protection from the sun and rain, beautiful appearance.

The roof can be chosen arched, single or gable, dome-shaped, hip, the main thing is to have a slope and the precipitations do not linger. The design of the roof depends on the financial possibilities.

Different types of materials are used for the roof:

• tree;

• metal;

• polycarbonate;

• decking.

Wood is an environmentally friendly material, under such a roof it is pleasant to be in the heat of the summer, it gives a stable natural shade, which cannot be said about metal or synthetic roofing. Wood has an affordable price; a wide range of products is available on the market., it can be purchased with blanks of the required size, which will facilitate the construction of a shed. Wood is easy to process and can be mounted with other materials. A canopy with a wooden roof fits organically into the natural landscape of the site.

The disadvantages include instability to the external environment and the fact that wood is not “friendly” with fire. To make it resistant to climatic influences and relative refractoriness, wood is impregnated with special solutions.

The metal roof can be welded to the brazier in the form of a small canopy directly above the work area. Forged products in this design are very beautiful. The second option - the design, made in the form of a terrace (roof on supports). Under such a roof, you can put a table or arrange a firebox. Iron structures are heat resistant, durable and durable.

But the metal has its drawbacks: it weighs a lot, is too noisy when it rains and is hot in the sun. In the heat it will not be comfortable to be under such a roof, therefore, it is better to use metal in compact structures, to install a carport directly above the brazier.The iron canopy is more difficult to assemble than wooden; special tools are needed: a welding machine, a drill, and a screwdriver.

Beautiful and comfortable polymer roofing material is very popular among the population, has many positive qualities:

• It is reliable, durable, does not rot, does not rust.
• Resistant to any climatic conditions.
• It is easy to install.
• Polycarbonate is quite flexible, plastic, from it you can create arched roofs and structures of unusual shapes.

• He is easy.
• The transparent structure of the material allows for good natural lighting under the canopy.
• Polycarbonate is relatively inexpensive.
• It has a rich color range.
• Durable, in the presence of a protective layer, can last up to 50 years.

Decking, or metal profiles are used to create fences, roofing. If he has already found its use on the site, it is better to make a canopy out of the same material. Its advantages are obvious:

• small weight;
• resistance to precipitation;
• durability;
• ease of installation and processing;
• strength;
• fire resistance, when heated, does not evaporate toxic substances;
• possibility of combining with other materials;
• large selection of colors;
• coating with a special polymer that protects against corrosion, chemical attack, burnout.

The disadvantages include the ability to heat up in the sun, which would not be the best option for the southern regions. In addition, it does not let in light and does not bend like polycarbonate.

Having decided to build a canopy with your own hands, you should start by choosing a suitable place on the garden plot. Take into account the beautiful landscape, good wind direction, distance from home, the presence of a comfortable shade and the proximity of water.

According to the rules of fire safety, a design with an open fire should stand at a distance of six meters from the house. If we take into account the comfortable component, it is better to build a canopy in a place where you can quickly and easily deliver food, water, and dishes.

Any canopy, even a compact one, requires the construction of a foundation.To create it, dig holes from four sides with a diameter of half a meter and a depth of 50-70 cm. Then you should lay out the cavities of the pits and a half bricks, reinforce and install the supports. Pour the poles prepared concrete solution. The clarity of the design is checked by the building level.

The foundation can be filled using formwork (later it is removed). It is possible to install an asbestos or metal pipe on a cushion of rubble and pour concrete. Options for the fundamental strengthening of the supports depend on the struts themselves.

Work on the frame, depending on the material of the uprights, occurs in different ways:

1. Metal requires welding.
2. The tree can be easily mounted by yourself.
3. Brick and stone are laid using cement.

At the next stage, the crossbars, which will become the basis for the rafters, are attached to the upper part of the uprights along the perimeter; their material is selected in advance. Boards are mounted to the crossbars, the distance between them should not be more than a meter, otherwise the roof may not withstand the onslaught of snow in winter.The rafters are lined with crate, on which the selected roofing material (wood, polycarbonate, decking) is laid.

The chimney can be constructed from tin, begin to withdraw from a distance of half a meter from the barbecue and finish by elevation above the roof. On top of the pipe it is necessary to perform protection against precipitation from the tin.

The built canopy can be intended not only for the stationary furnace. A portable grill, taken from the barn for a picnic, also needs a good location. It's nice if this place will be a canopy that protects from the scorching sun.

You can use a number of ready-made examples for the construction of your own shed:

• When the wooden canopy is located in a picturesque place of the site, it will become a cozy recreation area, combined with a kitchen area.
• Compact forged canopy with barbecue.

• BBQ on the terrace under an autonomous canopy. The design is made of metal.
• A stove under a shed with a two-tier roof styled as a pagoda.

• Recreation area, equipped with a gazebo. Metal is chosen as a building material.
• Recreation area and mangalnaya territory, covered with metal.

• Exquisite forged canopy, combined with polycarbonate, is located in a fabulously beautiful place.
• A stove with a barbecue and a brick wall under a metal canopy.

• Summer kitchen area under a canopy, located near the wall of the building.
• Portable canopy for mobile barbecue.

• Roof, created by yourself, for the barbecue area with a canopy.
• The design above the stove is made of natural materials.

• Recreation area and barbecue. Roof on brick supports.
• Large canopy on wood base, covered with metal. It goes well with sandstone, which is decorated with a kitchen area, and with wooden furniture.
• A beautiful place to relax, made of stone and brick. The roof is above the kitchen area.

Summer holidays with barbecue are pleasant in any setting, but only a canopy is able to create a home comfort and a special atmosphere.

On how to make a shed over the barbecue, look in the next video.