DIY budget canopy. Photo of canopies attached to the house. under a canopy near the house

Good afternoon - today I have prepared a BIG and NECESSARY article to help everyone who has seriously set out to make a wooden canopy adjacent to a private house with their own hands. That is, I will tell you step by step what simple steps (and they are really simple) consist of building a canopy against the wall of a house. We will make wooden sheds with a polycarbonate roof. We will look at different design options for the same canopy model for a house - that is, we will learn how to create different canopy designs based on one drawing - for any home, for any needs. And after reading the article you will not only LEARN how to make canopies, but also YOU CAN implement any design wooden canopy for a private house.

After all, when you understand the ESSENCE of the design, you will be able to modify this design according to your creative imagination. And who knows, maybe you will even earn a living later as a master of attachment work.

We will consider the following questions in turn.

• The canopy to the house is his basic elements
• How to change the design of basic elements- and get different canopy designs for your home.
• How step by step make a canopy with your own hands.

Let's first look at the classic wood canopy.

CLASSIC SHAPE

CANNOT TO THE HOUSE

So, here (photo below) is a sample of what we will learn to do with our own hands. We see a classic lean-to canopy against the wall of the house. Such a canopy for a house can be made not only at a blank wall - exactly the same canopy structure can be made at the front entrance of the house, in the back yard for gatherings and anywhere, it doesn’t matter, the principle is the same.

GENERAL PRINCIPLE FOR ALL CANNOS the fact that with one edge the canopy is attached to the wall - and with the other edge it stands on support pillars. That is, the canopy to the house must have two types of support - on poles and on the wall.

This is the essence of all outbuildings... however making holes in the wall in order to nail a support beam to it is NOT MANDATORY - below you will see models of canopies where the fasteners do not need to be driven into the wall, but you can install the same SUPPORT POSTS at the wall of the house as on the outer edge of the canopy. So, if you don’t want to make holes in a beautifully plastered wall, don’t rush to leave the article, there will be canopy options for your case too.

4 STAGES OF CREATING A CANOPY

(common to all designs)

The essence of the construction any wooden canopy to the house - consists in four stages.

1. Fastening first load-bearing beam on the wall (this is the first support of the canopy)
2. We install support pillars at the required distance from the wall.
3. Fastening second load-bearing beam on poles (this is the second support for the roof sheathing).
4. We lay transverse boards on these supporting beams ( roof sheathing)

How exactly I will tell you how to implement all these stages a little later in the article. Now I want to start by showing you the VARIETY of front awning designs. And to prove to you that all these different-looking canopies near the house are MADE ACCORDING TO THE SAME PRINCIPLE... in exactly the same 4 stages.

I will show - and talk about the design of canopies - STARTING with the simplest ones - and ENDING with more complex versions of canopies... Complex not in the drawings, but only in appearance (in reality they are all simple).

So - let's take the simplest canopy for the house (it requires very few beams).

The simplest canopy for the house.

(CANOPY OPTION No. 1 - with material savings)

If you have few wooden beams, but have a task to make a canopy for the house from these small ones. Then you can make a simple design like this (photo below). A total of 5 beams are needed - 2 for support pillars + 3 for load-bearing beams.

Here, the load-bearing side beams are attached to the wall using METAL FASTENERS (the photo below shows what they are like). Such metal brackets are attached to the wall of the house and the ends of the two side beams of our canopy are inserted into them.

The roof in such a canopy attached to the house can be a sheet of polycarbonate (transparent or darkened) ... or the roof can be an awning-curtain that slides along a stretched metal string (and either moves apart like a tent or gathers against the wall like curtains). I talked more about such a curtain roof for awnings in the article

Let's take a more complex canopy... Although its complexity is purely conditional... The essence is basically the same - but this model is already close to the classic design of a canopy attached to a house. The most understandable drawing, without unnecessary elements. Only the basic elements...

1. support pillars
2. load-bearing beam on the wall
3. load-bearing beam on support pillars
4. roof sheathing beams (for laying polycarbonate sheets on them)

This is a classic- A BASIC part of any canopy. And starting from these basic elements, we will create a great variety of canopy designs for the house.

And to start from the very beginning, we must start from the BOTTOM... from the substrate, from the foundation on which our canopy will stand.

Wooden flooring under the canopy.

(flat wooden base)

Before making a canopy, we need to figure out what we want in the final version - A CANOPY ON THE GROUND (so that the support pillars are dug into the ground, into concrete)... or A CANOPY WITH A BOARD FLOOR (where the support posts are attached to a wooden flooring)?... Let's look at the canopy projects and understand our desires and preferences.

Here (photo above) you can clearly see that first the man laid a neat wooden flooring... And then he installed a canopy on it.

If you are making a canopy for gatherings in the shade on the back patio of your private home, then that's reasonable- make a comfortable wooden flooring.

Let's start with the fact that level the soil surface where there will be a canopy near the house.

After this we need to put on the ground sheathing our future wooden flooring...

And then the sheathing-base cover with boards(we nail them to the sheathing)

You can take long boards at full length (as in the photo below)

Or if our boards are short, then they can be laid out at random... in a checkerboard pattern (as in the photo below).

What to do if you need flooring, but the canopy is already on concrete.

Let's say you decided to make a country canopy... and you did... And now you want it to be under the canopy adjacent to the house there was a neat wooden flooring. So that the furniture can be arranged, put a rug. Here is a photo example of how this can be implemented. We lay the sheathing on posts (if you want to raise the flooring above the ground).

If the soil or concrete foundation in front of the house is uneven in height, then the support columns will be of different heights - for different soil levels - somewhere longer, somewhere shorter. Here you will need to clearly calculate height support columns - so that the beams lying on them are all at the same level - in the same plane.

After that, all that remains is to pave it all with boards - and your flooring is ready for the canopy adjacent to the house.

Here is another photo example of a high deck under a wooden canopy near a house. It is built on the same principle - support posts + sheathing + plank flooring. And (what I liked) the side planes of the flooring are sewn up here - special panels with holes for ventilation are nailed on all sides.

If you are making a canopy at a door high above the ground(that is, your house has a high foundation) - then the wooden flooring under such a canopy should also be high + a porch needs to be built into it to go down from this pedestal. This is just such a project for flooring under a canopy - for a house with a high foundation (photo below). A very picturesque picture - a side porch with flowerbeds on the sides and illuminated steps.

Concrete base

under a canopy near the house.

You can also make a BASE FOR A CANOPY in the form of a concrete blind area (regular or paved with tiles)

And here is the base for the canopy, which I really like - high concrete formwork

We cast a high side from concrete (or lay it out of brick) - we give this side an elegant cladding to look like rough stone. It turns out beautiful.

This option is also good if you have support beams of insufficient height... And such formwork will raise your wooden canopy to the level you need .

Here is a similar principle, where the support pillars of the canopy stand on rocky hills. This allows you to use even short cuts of beams in the construction of sheds.

Here is another example of a canopy, where support pillars that are short in length are used. The support beams were placed on specially built brick walls. The result is a canopy with short legs and a beautiful wall, which can then be decorated in an interesting way and covered with decorative stone. Place a bench and fireplace nearby.

Or such a stone wall-side for our wooden canopy can be decorated in an oriental style - create a fountain there, put flowerpots and pots with plants + stick night lanterns. And what you will get is not just a simple canopy near the house, but a magical corner where you can so comfortably retire or talk about good topics with a friend.

So, we have figured out the BASE for canopies... Now let's see what other canopies there are. And first of all, let's look at the canopy project, for which you do not need to damage the wall of the house.

CANOPY on 4 POSTS

without fastening to the wall of the house.

And remember, I promised to show a wooden canopy near the house, which does not need to be attached to the wall (no need to drill holes and spoil the elegant facade of the house). Here is this model - such a canopy stands on 4 support pillars (or more pillars are possible) ... and it is not attached to the wall - it simply adjoins it, that is, it stands close to it (see options for wooden canopies in the photo below)

And such a free-standing canopy near the house can be decorated with false columns. False columns are available at home improvement stores and can simply be wrapped around your regular wooden shed beams. That is, hide each supporting pillar of the canopy inside such an elegant Greek false column.

Now look at the powerful potential hidden in your new skill of “making awnings with your own hands”...

Large canopy

with a terrace on the second floor.

If you are the owner of a private TWO-STORY house, then why just make a canopy over the porch. Make a canopy along the entire facade of the house - place it on weight on powerful support pillars of thick section - and... MAKE A TERRACE ON THE ROOF OF THE CANNOT.

It's a good idea... Agree.

After all, this is the right idea. Since you have decided to make a canopy near your house... Then why not think about the future. Make a canopy right away on thick powerful beams-pillars. And then next year continue construction on the roof of your shed - attach a railing with balusters- and now you have the opportunity to sit high above the ground - with a cup of tea from a samovar on a wooden terrace made with your own hands. And remember that it all started with your humble desire to make some kind of canopy...

Just my advice: it is better to make similar structures on the south side of the house a (the north side is poorly lit and it is not advisable to additionally darken it with a canopy - there will be less light in the house and the walls will become damp).

... well, stop dreaming - it's time to DO.

So, as I promised - 4 simple steps. Each stage in itself is not difficult, everyone can do it. And all the stages together give a single result - THE CANOPY YOU DREAMED OF.

Making a canopy - stage one

canopy support ON THE WALL.

First, you need to decide AT WHAT LEVEL you need to make a hanging beam on the wall. This is important because...
If you want the canopy roof to be level (not sloped) so that you can walk on it, so that you can make a terrace on it in the future... then the level of your beam on the wall should coincide with the level of the beam on the pillars - that is, they should be at the same height from the ground.

If you are not planning any terraces on the roof of the carport - Do you want this roof to be sloped? so that the snow slides off it itself (that is, you need a canopy with a pitched roof), then you need nail the supporting beam to the wall HIGHER than the beam on the support pillars. Here in the photo below I show an example of this thought of mine. Where is the load-bearing beam near the wall (arrow 1) higher level than the supporting beam on the pillars (arrow 2). And due to this different height, we get a canopy with a sloping pitched roof.

Now, let's look at the ways in which this beam can be attached to the wall, or what other fasteners (besides the beam) can be used to attach the canopy to the wall of the house.

Method one - Support in the form of a beam.

We simply attach a horizontal beam to the wall (with self-tapping screws) - it will hold the roof of our canopy (we will lay our cross beams directly on it for sheathing the roof).

And so that you do not doubt the reliability of the beam fastening, you can attach a whole beam-holding mechanism to the wall - in the shape of a square (see photo with a red arrow below).

Method two - Vertical racks against the wall.

If you have obtained beams for the support pillars of a smaller diameter... and the load on the roof of the canopy is planned to be more serious (i.e. you want to make the roof sheathing also from heavy beams)... THEN you need ADDITIONALLY REINFORCE your supporting beam on the wall and also the supporting beam that lies on the pillars

We see that the load-bearing horizontal beam (attached to the wall) is reinforced additional vertical support bars(arrow 1). Thus, the canopy attached to the house does not rest its entire weight on the wall beam, but distributes its weight onto the wall posts and beams.

And the supporting vertical pillars from the other end of the pergola (i.e. those from the outer end of the porch) have diagonal short support beams, which hold the second load-bearing horizontal beam (arrow 2).

By the way (in the photo above), pay attention to WHAT THE SUPPORT POSTS STAND ON... They are based on metal bearings on a high thick metal leg, which is screwed into the flooring boards.

Here is another photo where the canopy has support beams right next to the wall of the house A. It’s safer this way: you don’t have to worry about the wall, in case the beam falls off the wall under the weight of time. Additional pillars against the wall will prevent this from happening.

The third method is support in the form of metal brackets.

We attach brackets-holders to the wall (stone or wood or brick)... This is how we see in the photo below... And we place our side cross beams on them (as on model No. 1 of the canopy from this article).

Important condition: Not every wall is suitable for such fasteners. If the wall is tiny, or made of porous material (foam blocks, for example), then the fasteners will not adhere well to the wall. And you must understand that heavy beams will sooner or later fall on the heads of your neighbors.

Therefore, consult with specialists. It’s better to choose the fastening method in which there is not a single bit of doubt - that is, the one where there are additional vertical posts along the wall that support a horizontal beam on the wall (see the second method).

Making a canopy - the second stage

install SUPPORT POSTS.

I described this stage in detail in the article. All 4 methods of installing poles are described there - both in the ground, and on a concrete foundation, and on a wooden flooring... And here I will only show a photo of the options for fastening elements for support poles. Or you can simply dig them into the ground (after tarring them and wrapping them in roofing material so that they do not rot in the ground).

Thrust bearings (or anchors) serve to protect wooden posts from rotting. U-shaped and T-shaped anchors are best suited for this purpose. They allow the beam to rise 2 cm above the surface. Be blown by the breeze and do not retain rain moisture.

If you bury your poles in the ground, it is better to use thrust bearings with long anchors (in the form of a reinforcement rod or pipe) - this way the metal part of the pole will be in the ground, and the wooden part on the surface.

And if you don't want to spend money on steel bearings. And just dig the pillars into the cement foundation the old fashioned way, then don’t be lazy before tar that part of the timber that will go into the ground. Resin will extend the life of the wood, protecting it from rot. Instead of tarring, ordinary roofing material is often used. They wrap it around the underground part of the timber, and tightly wrap this roofing material “swaddling” with metal wire. Place the end of the pillar wrapped in roofing felt in the hole and fill it with cement.

And also the support pillars for the canopy can be made OF BRICK MASONRY and lined with decorative stone. Like in the photo below.

Making a canopy - stage three

place the BEARING BEAM on the pillars.

You will decide for yourself how to place the beam on the pillars. I'll show you several ways to attach a load-bearing beam to support posts, and you choose.

Method one (beam on top of pillars)

We place the beam on top of the post and fix it with long screws (central photo) or metal plates (right photo).

To prevent the supporting beam from bending on the support pillars under the weight of the roof sheathing, it can be REINFORCED. To do this, add diagonal beams (see extreme examples in the photo) or add an extended beam in the center (central example in the photo below).

Method two (beam from above into grooves on support pillars).

We cut out a hole-groove in each support column. And we put our load-bearing beam into this groove. Naturally, this method is suitable if our beam has a side that thinner in size than the thickness of the support column.

Method two - instead of a beam there are 2 boards.

This method is remarkable because it saves material (boards are cheaper than beams). And in terms of endurance, 2 boards are equal to one beam. We fill two boards on both sides of the support post and together they act as a regular load-bearing beam - see the photo of the canopy structures below.

I described all these methods of laying load-bearing beams on poles (for the roof of a country canopy) in detail in the article “Canopy for a summer house - 10 WAYS to make it yourself.” So if something is not clear here, you can find additional explanations in this article on how to make a canopy at home with your own hands.

Making a canopy - stage four

canopy roof lathing

The first method is lathing over the beams.

Laying down the sheathing boards just on top on the beams. And fasten it with metal corners. Like in the photos of the house canopy below.

The second method is on the grooves.

We cut grooves in the sheathing boards. And we put these grooves on the supporting beam. The difficulty here is that the grooves at the ends of the boards must coincide with the beams (therefore, the boards must first be dragged up, laid out on the roof, marked with a pencil where the grooves will be cut, then removed, sawed out the grooves, and lifted onto the roof again).

Method two - joint to joint.

This method is also possible, but the sheathing beams must be adjusted to fit snugly to snugly in order to fit neatly into the metal holder ears.

Roof for canopy

(roofing felt, polycarbonate, slate, tiles)

The most beautiful type of roof is transparent polycarbonate. This way there will always be light under the canopy. Such a roof is required if this side of the house faces north, so that excess darkness does not accumulate under the canopy.

If the canopy is on the sunny side of the house, and you instead want to reduce the sun above your head and sit in the shade of the canopy. Then you can choose any opaque roof - cheap roofing felt and slate, or more expensive soft tiles, or chalkboard.

Important: Don't forget to provide waterproofing the joint canopy with wall. To do this, you need to buy and nail a small iron visor. As in the photo below.

An elegant addition to a canopy.

You can cover the space between the support pillars with panels with sheathing. They are easy to manufacture - a regular rectangular frame made of thin blocks - and a thin strip is criss-crossed onto them. You can plant vines next to such a sheathing - they will beautifully crawl up the pergola.

As a result, you will have a gazebo adjacent to the house. There you can put a table and benches for gatherings with friends and neighbors.

You see how interesting it is to make a canopy with your own hands... believe in your own hands... and continue to create beauty around you... This is very useful. Because when you are doing good things, there is no time to do bad or sad things... And if there is a lot of beauty in life, then there is no room for despondency.

Get busy living or get busy dying...

Take care of your health or take care of your illness...

Deal with fear or deal with courage

Engage in despondency, or engage in creating something new

We ourselves choose what to do... So let's choose to create something new and useful...
Because when we create something, we create ourselves. The best version of ourselves.

Forward. You just need to start... then continue... and then finish. It's simple.

If I weren't a girl... I would build this myself. But all I can do is inspire boys. Therefore, it’s up to you to build))), dear boys.

Good luck with your dacha construction.
Olga Klishevskaya, especially for the site

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In a country house, a house is the place where you especially want to spend time in comfort, providing many pleasant hours in nature. Therefore, any owner tries to landscape his summer cottage in such a way that nothing - neither rain, nor sun, nor wind - interferes with a good rest.

A very useful addition to the exterior of a dacha will be wooden canopies that can be used for different needs. Wooden awnings for a summer residence, as seen in the photo, are a universal construction. Under it you can hide from rain and sun, set up a barbecue and use it for family picnics, park your car, saving significantly on building a garage, equip a playground and even store household equipment or firewood. Therefore, many people wonder how to build a wooden canopy.

Advantages of wooden country canopies

Before you make a canopy for your house, you first need to decide what material to make it from, what to prefer: metal or wood. At first glance, it may seem that preference should immediately be given to a metal profile. Many people assume that its performance characteristics are much better than wood. But is this really so?

• The wooden structure is durable. Of course, wood is bio-susceptible to rot and, under prolonged exposure to moisture, is affected by fungus. However, this problem has a solution - the material must be promptly treated with antiseptics or a paint coating containing medicinal compounds must be applied in two layers. It is also important to choose the right type of wood, then the building will last for several decades.
• A do-it-yourself wooden canopy is easy to install. To assemble wooden canopies from timber with your own hands, unlike metal, welding is not required. Not everyone can weld parts, but everyone can work with screws, anchors and other fasteners. The preparation of parts made from lumber is also simple: the material can be easily cut, turned, sanded, etc.
• Making a wooden canopy from a simple beam will cost less than from a metal profile. And this, as you know, is the most popular option for do-it-yourself wooden garden canopies.

On a note

It is worth noting that the use of laminated veneer lumber or rounded logs for construction significantly increases the cost of construction.

• Let us also emphasize the aesthetics of the canopies near the house. Beautiful wooden canopies Please note that due to the rich texture of wood and color, additional decoration often becomes meaningless.

Types of awnings for a private house with your own hands: photo

There are:

• stationary structures of a wooden canopy are a separate building. To build such a canopy, you need four wooden supports.
• the canopies adjacent to the house seem to continue the existing structure. One end of the structure practically rests on the load-bearing wall, the other is mounted on wooden poles.

One way or another, the resulting structure must fit into the architectural ensemble created by all the buildings located on the summer cottage.

Lumber used

• Ordinary timber. The material has a wide price range, depending on the wood species used in production. Many people turn to it, since an ordinary beam allows you to build a wooden canopy of any type with your own hands, either free-standing or between houses , and attach it to the house. In the construction, beams of different sections are used, for example, for support pillars a section of 150 by 150 is suitable, and for the frame you need thinner ones - 25 by 30.

• Glued laminated timber. It is more convenient in construction and provides the finished structure with a long service life. Glued laminated timber owes these characteristics to its complex geometry - the result of a special technology for gluing several elements. The only drawback of the material is its high price compared to ordinary timber.
• Rounded or simple logs are used less often. As a rule, they are needed when decorating structures made in the chalet style, either Ukrainian or Russian.

Optimal building sizes

The dimensions of the structure depend on its specific purpose. To a greater extent this concerns its foundation. For example, if you plan to use it as a garage, take into account the dimensions and number of cars that will be parked under the roof of the future building: for one car 4 m long, the optimal parking size is 5 by 2.5, for larger cars, say, a minivan, 6, 5 by 3.5.

On a note

When making calculations, it must be taken into account that the linear dimensions of the base should be a couple of meters larger than the dimensions of the car.

As for height, everything is much simpler here. The average height of the structure is no more than 2.5 m. If this value is greatly exceeded, then in a strong wind the roof may become loose, and it is also highly likely that slanting precipitation will fall under it.

We build a canopy at the dacha with our own hands

Initially, you need to decide what type of structure you need, whether it will be under the strong influence of various loads. For structures erected in open areas, not only the load created by snow cover and ice icicles, but also the impact of wind are taken into account.

Please note that if the roof covering area is large enough, then if the calculation is incorrect, the roof with sheathing can be blown away by even moderate winds.

Let's look at how to build such a structure from wood step by step.

• Laying the foundation. This design is relatively lightweight, so it is quite possible to confine ourselves to constructing a columnar or pile-screw type foundation. You can also install ready-made blocks for the foundation or arrange recesses for support pillars.

On a note

It is recommended that the site for the structure be located on a slight elevation to prevent the accumulation of water from precipitation. You can also dig a drainage ditch along the sides of the base area. Upon completion of construction, it is covered with gratings.

Before starting to lay a foundation of this type, calculate the required number of supports. Then a hole is dug under each with a depth of at least 1 m. After installing the wooden poles for the canopy, which have been previously treated with antiseptics, cut boards are nailed to their lower part, positioned across them, and concreted.

On a note

The base itself can be finished in different ways: concreted, laid with ceramic or paving slabs, a floor placed on it, or finished in another way.

• Construction of the frame. After the wooden pillars for the structure are installed, you need to ensure their uniform slope. To do this, install longitudinal beams, carefully checking their horizontalness. Then rafter beams are fixed to them in increments of 0.7 m. To free up space for the gutter, the outermost beams are installed with an indentation of 80–100 mm from the edge.

It is recommended to connect the wooden frame elements using the “half-wood” method. The essence of this technology is as follows: after a piece half the thickness of the part is cut out in each of the connected bars, they are applied to each other. Thus, the total thickness of the connection will be equal to the thickness of the timber.

• Roof installation. The roofing material is laid on a lathed frame. One of the most popular solutions is wooden canopies made of polycarbonate (photo below), corrugated sheets or wood.

in the photo you can see a polycarbonate canopy from the wall of the house with your own hands

• Cellular polycarbonate is affordable, easy to install and at the same time has high performance characteristics. The work of installing the roof comes down to measuring the frame and cutting polycarbonate sheets in accordance with the shape and dimensions obtained.

When working with cellular polycarbonate, it is necessary to ensure that the channels of the sheets are perpendicular to the surface of the earth when laying. This is an important condition, since in this case the moisture that gets into the channel will evaporate freely.

Cellular polycarbonate is subject to thermal deformation. Therefore, in order to avoid cracking at the fastening points due to temperature changes, a gap is left in the diameter of the holes for fasteners. To prevent moisture and dust from getting into the places where the sheets are fixed, rubber gaskets are used.

• Roofing made of wooden boards is treated with waterproofing compounds. This procedure allows you to extend the service life of the roofing structure by years.
• When installing a roof made of corrugated sheets, the sheets are installed with an overlap. They are attached to galvanized self-tapping screws equipped with rubber spacers. Having secured the profiled sheet to the frame in the corners, they proceed to fixing it over its entire surface.

Watch the video on how to build a canopy for your house.

Building a shed at your dacha yourself is not so easy. How comfortable it will be to be under it depends on the correctness of its construction.

In this article we will tell you how to make a canopy with your own hands.

Types of canopies

Awnings vary in the material used, purpose and design. You can build a canopy near your house to protect you from the sun.

The best option for this is an open house terrace. This design can be used as a support wall for hanging plants.

Also, such a structure helps maintain a constant temperature regime inside the main building. The attached carport can also be used for a car.

In addition to attached sheds, there are free-standing sheds.

DIY reed canopy

We prepare reeds. It grows near any river, lake, pond. Cut plants should be laid out in a sunny area to dry. Then we impregnate it with a special solution against fire.

We decide on the dimensions of the canopy. We clear the required space and dig holes for the subsequent installation of racks made of wood or bamboo in them. The depth must be at least 0.4 m.

We impregnate the base of the racks with hot drying oil to prevent rotting. You can also use creosote or diesel fuel for these purposes.

Next, pour a layer of gravel (15 cm) into the holes and fill them with concrete. After the concrete mixture has hardened, we begin to fasten the supports together. For connection we use cross beams. The result should be a regular quadrilateral.

To nail the cross beams, we use nails; for reliability, they can also be secured with metal wire. Next, we attach the floor beams.

The distance between the beams should be 0.2-0.3 m. We lay a sheet of OSB or plywood on top and nail it. Then lay down a polyethylene film for waterproofing so that its edges hang down.

Canopy Covering

After completing the construction of the frame, we begin making the reed covering.

We tie the prepared plants with a rope. You should get bundles 0.1 m thick. We lay them closely on a polyethylene film.

After complete laying out, we tie all the bundles with a rope, intercepting it several times across the entire roof. We fix it with nails or self-tapping screws along the edges and in the center.

Let's move on to the interior decor.

Note!

We build a canopy from wood

We calculate the loads. Their competent and error-free calculation ensures the safety of the structure. Therefore, for this it is better to turn to professionals.

Choosing the type of foundation

The best option would be a columnar foundation, it is economical. If the material for it is wood, then it must first be treated with special antiseptic compounds to prevent rotting and fungi.

The foundation chairs are installed in pre-dug trenches strictly vertically. For a more stable position, they can be placed on a concrete slab.

If the pillars are fixed with concrete, then they must be installed at the stage of pouring concrete into the trench. This will significantly increase the strength characteristics of the foundation. Next, pour sand into the trenches.

We fasten the supports using a special wooden cross. We install chairs at a distance of 1.5 m between them.

Note!

A columnar foundation is certainly erected in each corner of the structure and at the junction of partitions. The number of foundation pillars depends on the size of the canopy and the expected load.

Particular care must be taken when installing vertical posts. For this, supports with a cross section of 0.15 * 0.2 m are used. They must be carefully secured.

Vertical posts are placed in holes at least 80 cm deep, covered with layers of sand and gravel 5 cm thick. The support pillars are installed strictly vertically. To fix them, you can use stones and additional supporting structures.

After installing the racks, pour concrete into the pits. Next, we lay the logs of the enclosing structure.

The frame can be made of trusses. After completing such a frame, it is installed on a platform made of wooden panels; for this, the panels are equipped with pins.

The roof of the canopy can be either in the form of an awning made of thick fabric or wood. For a wooden roof it is necessary to make rafters and sheathing.

Note!

We lay the roof covering. It can be steel, asbestos cement, clay or metal tiles, polycarbonate.

A canopy is an excellent solution for any garden. We hope that this article will help you in its construction. Good luck!

DIY canopy photo

Any owner of a country plot of land, coming to his property from a stuffy metropolis, strives to spend as much time as possible in the fresh air, and not in a country house. However, a pleasant pastime is often hampered by the scorching midday sun or light but cold rain. Gazebos and awnings for summer cottages will help you cope with these troubles - it’s not at all difficult to make them yourself, and the resulting conveniences can hardly be overestimated.

Types of canopies

Before you begin making a protective structure, you need to select the appropriate material and design of the canopy. This element of landscape design can stand alone, or be attached to the house, imitating a wide porch or terrace.

The main types of canopies are shown in the table.

Another issue that needs to be addressed is the materials used.

Here are just the most common types of roof coverings:

• corrugated sheets;
• plexiglass;
• polycarbonate;
• slate;
• metal tiles;
• thick textiles.

Wooden awnings for summer cottages are very common: even an inexperienced craftsman can make them with his own hands.

Advice!
In addition to wood, you can use brick, stone or metal pipes to build supports.

Making your own canopies

Polycarbonate construction

This material is considered one of the most modern and is perfect for constructing a protective canopy in the country.

The main advantages of polycarbonate:

• strength;
• durability;
• excellent resistance to cold, heat and precipitation;
• ability to take any geometric shape;
• ease of installation (to secure the sheets, ordinary self-tapping screws equipped with a rubber washer are required).

Using the described plastic sheets, you can protect any area of ​​the site from precipitation. The main thing is to design and build a reliable frame, the material for which can be a wooden beam or a metal profile.

This design looks best right next to the house. Adjacent to the wall, the canopy creates, and the sloping roof allows rainwater to flow down without leaving unpleasant and unsightly puddles on the polycarbonate surface.

The entire manufacturing process can be divided into several stages.

1. For support pillars, take a wooden beam with a cross-section of 90x90 mm (the quantity is determined based on the size of the canopy). Remember that the front supports must be slightly shorter than the back ones to create a bevel.

Note!
To prevent wood rotting, all parts of the canopy must be treated with antiseptic compounds before installation.

1. To ensure that the supports are in the right place, you should make an initial marking of the area. Then, in designated places, it is necessary to dig holes about half a meter deep and 10 cm larger than the cross-section of the timber.
   Concrete pillars for the foundation are cast at this location. You can use special blanks sold in construction supermarkets. It is enough to dig them into the soil, which is then compacted well.
   The support beams will be fixed to the foundation using special brackets or metal corners.
2. Considering that the structure is adjacent to the house, it is necessary to attach a horizontal cross member to the wall of the residential building, which will serve as a support for the rafters and sheathing. The latter are also attached to the crossbar using corners. If you limit yourself to self-tapping screws, the structure may collapse due to insufficient reliability of the connections.
3. A beam of 70x70 mm is suitable for rafters, and no more than 50x50 mm for lathing. You should not use more massive lumber, as this will make the structure heavier.

1. Polycarbonate is attached to the frame using self-tapping screws. It is also advisable to provide a device for water drainage. Very elegant gutters can be purchased at construction supermarkets.

Using corrugated sheets

Galvanized sheets, distinguished by their excellent appearance and painted in various colors, are often used for the construction of canopies that protect personal vehicles from bad weather. Remember that, unlike polycarbonate, this material does not allow sunlight to pass through, so it creates a completely shaded area.

To make the structure more durable, it is better to make the frame from metal blanks. You can stop at four support posts, fastened along the upper edge with beams and sheathing.

The construction process is not much different from the construction of a polycarbonate canopy described above. The only point is that such a structure is rarely adjacent to the house, more often it stands at some distance from it.

Let's look at some small details:

1. As in the previous case, you should mark places for attaching vertical metal posts, onto which a profiled pipe with a cross-section of 40x60 mm will go. The distance between the posts is about 1 meter, but depends on the thickness and weight of the profiled sheet used.
2. In this case, a concrete foundation is required. Crushed stone is poured into a hole up to 60 cm deep, a support is installed and the pit is filled with concrete.

Advice!
While the concrete is curing, do not forget to control the vertical position of the post.
Otherwise, the canopy will come out crooked and may collapse during operation.

1. After the concrete has completely hardened, which takes from 1 to 2 weeks, you can continue working on the construction of the canopy. For horizontal beams, a profile with a section of 50x30 mm is suitable. In this case, it is necessary to use welding, which sometimes becomes a problem for novice craftsmen.
2. The last stage is the installation of the sheathing and installation of corrugated sheets. The best choice is ordinary self-tapping screws.

Fabric awnings

When you don’t want to waste precious time making complex and bulky structures, your choice is a lightweight fabric canopy.

The store sells ready-made frame structures, which include everything you need. You just need to mount it on the wall and enjoy your holiday.

The main advantage is the ability to quickly and without much effort using specially designed levers and mechanisms.

You can make a fabric canopy yourself, in which case its design will not differ much from the options discussed above. Unlike the polycarbonate model, it is possible to purchase brighter and more picturesque textiles that enliven and refresh the appearance of the site.

On a note!
Remember that the fabric must be impregnated with a water-repellent composition, otherwise the first rain will force you to seek shelter in the house.

Conclusion

There are many different models of awnings that can satisfy even the most sophisticated taste. A self-created canopy will become not only protection from the sun, but also a source of pride for the dacha owner.

You can learn more about various canopies and how to make them by watching the video in this article.

In small, complex areas, in order to save space and for greater structural stability, sheds are used that serve as an extension to the house. This type of structure is very easy to install and does not take much time or money to install, which explains its popularity. How to install lean-to sheds attached to a house, a photo depicting the stages of installation work, we will consider further.

Important! Before starting all installation work, it is necessary to design the future appearance of the structure: calculate the optimal angle of inclination, length and width parameters, the possibility of connecting communications, determine the location of the fasteners relative to the side of the building, and select blank materials for the roof and frame.

Also, before attaching a canopy to the house, you need to decide on its purpose. If it will be used for household needs (storing equipment, materials, an outdoor office, parking a car), there is no need to spend much money and time on creating an original design. A patio canopy for relaxation involves the choice of more expensive materials and interesting design solutions for the exterior of the structure.

Attention! For an example of installing a lean-to canopy attached to a house, we will choose a wooden structure coated with polycarbonate.

• has good strength, moisture and frost resistance;
• elastic, affordable, has a wide range of colors;
• allows light to pass through but blocks ultraviolet radiation;
• able to withstand significant loads under the weight of snow;
• durable.

Important! The level of roof load under the weight of snow also depends on the angle of inclination at which the awnings attached to the house will be attached. The layout of the rafter beams (wooden stiffeners) relative to the roof, thanks to which the angle of inclination is adjusted and the strength of the installation of pitched roofs depends, is visible in the photo below. The desired option is selected taking into account the climatic conditions of the region.

shed roof diagram

Canopy installation steps:

• dismantle the soil 20-30 cm thick, select an area for wells, the perimeter of the resulting area should be 10-15 cm less than the size of the future roof;
• dig holes for installing structural supports 30 cm deep and 1 m apart, fill the bottom of the wells with crushed stone, cover with waterproofing, place and fix the supports in them, fill with concrete;

• level the supports, make notches 4 cm deep at their tops to install the support strip;
• on the wall of the building and on top of the supports, the upper and lower support strips with notches for the rafters, which determine the angle of inclination of the roof, are installed and fixed with screws;

installation of support strips

installation of support strips

• rafters with ends cut at an angle are mounted on the support strips using nails driven at an angle of 50°;
• a sheathing is installed perpendicular to the rafters, with a board spacing of 10-15 cm, on top of which polycarbonate is attached.

In the process of further design work, depending on the owner’s imagination, beautiful canopies are obtained attached to the house, intended for relaxation. Such work may include installing wooden trellises around the perimeter of the structure, using original lighting, landscaping the adjacent area, partially glazing it, installing flooring, decorating it with furniture, etc.

ready-made beautiful canopy

Important! As a result of decorative finishing works, a canopy should appear, which is a single architectural ensemble with the buildings already existing on the site.

How to attach a canopy to a house: step-by-step instructions

Sheds attached to the house: photos, varieties, installation stages and design features

An important part of the exterior of a country house is the canopy. It is designed to protect part of the yard from precipitation and ultraviolet rays, and also performs a decorative function. A small area, covered with material on top, consists of sheds attached to the house. Photos of similar structures can be seen in this review. In this case, the supports of the structure are brought to the required height. Attaching to the main structure involves attaching one side of the structure to the wall of the house.

The canopy structure allows you to create a magnificent outdoor recreation area

Selection of materials for the construction of canopies

Sheds attached to the house can be made with your own hands. The photo shows the main stages of installation. The frame of the structure is often made of profiled pipe or timber. This structure is adjacent to the wall and takes on the load from the snow accumulated on the roof.

The attached structure can be made of very durable and massive materials

The roof is usually covered with corrugated sheets, slate or galvanized material. The metal for the frame structure has ductility and strength. It suits different design styles. Such structures can be erected with your own hands.

The extensions are distinguished by their original design

The wood frame system combines well with other materials. Wood suits most architectural designs. Before use, this material should be treated with protective agents. Polycarbonate canopies attached to the house are becoming increasingly popular, photos of which can be viewed on the Internet.

Polycarbonate is easy to assemble and comes in a variety of colors

Polycarbonate enjoys the following advantages:

• plastic is characterized by durability. Mechanical impact is not scary for him;
• light weight of the material;
• polycarbonate transmits light well;
• flexibility of the canvas.

Helpful information! When purchasing a design kit for self-assembly, you must check the integrity and strength of all connections.

Convenient designs made from this material can improve the appearance of the main building and cover the area from prying eyes

Sheds attached to the house: photos and design features

Sheds attached to the house, as shown in the photo, can be of two types. These are cantilever models and awnings on supports. The console version can be of any length, but its width should not be more than two meters. Support structures can be used for a variety of purposes.

Awnings on poles are highly durable

Awnings can have different purposes:

• extension of the veranda, which is used as a recreation area;

The veranda is especially valuable in open areas where there are no trees

• terraces have a larger area and can even be located on the second floor of the building. Such structures can be single-pitch or gable;

The terrace can be much more spacious than the veranda and have an unusual shape

• awnings for car protection;

An extension for a car can cover most of the yard area

• various awnings: with posts, retractable or basket.

The folding awning is distinguished by its functionality

Canopies and awnings for terraces and verandas. Examples of different types of awnings and canopies, as well as useful installation tips in a separate publication on our portal.

Features of wooden canopies attached to the house: photos and design solutions

Homeowners often choose wood sheds. Such structures have an excellent set of characteristics:

• are distinguished by ease of construction;
• can withstand long periods of exposure to the open air, especially when properly processed;
• characterized by safety for human health;
• have an affordable price.

Helpful information! For comfortable use of the canopy, it is worth taking care of the installation of light and lighting fixtures.

Wooden structures convey a rural flavor and are massive

Options for canopies attached to a house made of corrugated sheets: photos and design features

An awning made of corrugated sheets can be made in various configurations. Single-pitch, gable and arched structures are created from corrugated sheets. In addition, a structure made from this material has the following features:

• ease of manufacture;
• saving money;
• long service life.

Important! A canopy made of corrugated sheets is mounted only with galvanized self-tapping screws that have a rubber seal.

Extensions made from corrugated sheets are reliable and durable

Creating a Project

When choosing a design project, it is worth deciding on the following parameters:

• dimensions and purpose of the structure;
• plot size;
• snow and wind loads;
• snow depth and expected annual precipitation;
• structural features of the main structure.

A pre-created project allows you to choose the best solution and select high-quality material

Before installation work, a drawing must be completed. Based on the size of the building, the required amount of material is determined.

Helpful information! When creating a carport, it is worth considering the passage of a loaded vehicle.

Preparatory work

Before the planned sheds attached to the house are created, photos of which can be viewed on the website, it is necessary to carry out preparatory work. For this purpose, a suitable area is marked out, and trees are uprooted from it. The clean area is leveled. At the same time, sand and gravel are added.

Some durable sheds require a foundation

Recesses are drilled under the canopy supports. And at this stage it is worth considering laying the cable under the lighting sources. A certain step for placing supports is selected. It depends on the weight of the roof and frame part.

The number and placement of racks must be calculated in advance

The stands are lowered into the prepared pits and filled with concrete mixture. The pillars are set according to level.

Important information! If groundwater is located nearby, then the ends of the pillars need to be additionally waterproofed. Metal supports are pre-treated with a primer.

How to make a polycarbonate canopy attached to a house: photos and installation steps

12-15 days after the concrete has completely hardened, you can begin assembling the structure. Brackets are mounted on the wall, and then a transverse beam is mounted on top.

Assembly of the structure requires the preparation of special tools

Creating a sheathing

The top trim is being done. The end parts of the racks are connected using a transverse beam and to each other. In this case, parallel laid profiles are used. The metal frame system is welded together, and the wooden frame system is tightened with steel corners.

The sheathing is attached to the main beam

Welding areas are cleaned, primed and painted. The rafters are mounted with transverse parts in increments of 600 mm. The structure is attached to the supporting beam using steel angles. The sheathing is laid across the rafters and mounted with self-tapping screws.

Roof installation

Sheets of roofing material are cut to size. Then they are attached to the sheathing. Holes for self-tapping screws are first made in the polycarbonate.

When installing a roof, you may need special insurance.

To facilitate water drainage, the cells should be directed downwards. When working with plastic, do not forget to leave gaps between the panels. The dimensions of the holes should be made with a margin of 2-3 mm. There are some features of installing roofs made of other materials.

Roof elements are attached to the sheathing

Wood beams can be used as beams. Over time, cracks may appear in the material, which will reduce the rigidity of the structure. After installing the beams, transverse boards are installed, and then the metal tiles are fastened. Installation of this material is carried out from the bottom sheets. It is worth considering that there should be an overlap of the upper sheets on the lower ones.

Helpful information! After installing the roof, drain gutters are installed. To do this, the required length of the gutter is measured and the excess metal is trimmed with a grinder.

In some cases it will be difficult to install the roof alone

Useful tips

After installing the main extension, you can make a platform. The easiest way is to fill the area with gravel. To do this, the turf is removed, the curb is dug in and crushed stone is poured. Then it needs to be compacted well.

Stylish and durable coating increases comfortable conditions for using the structure

You can also make a platform paved with paving stones or paving slabs. Equipping the site with concrete will be inexpensive.

A high-quality platform allows you to increase the usable area of ​​the yard area

Using available materials and tools, you can create a beautiful canopy with your own hands. Such designs will allow you to build a wonderful place for a family vacation or reliable protection for a car and garden tools.

A beautiful canopy can become part of the building's exterior

Sheds attached to the house: photos and installation secrets

How to make a canopy for your house with your own hands quickly and cheaply

Thanks to the ease of installation and low cost of polycarbonate, any garden or summer cottage can be decorated with a gazebo or canopy next to the house, as well as covering a terrace or simply creating a relaxation area in the garden.

But the following materials are also often used in work:

Drawing for wooden structure:

Canopy in the corner of the house:

Folding canopy, quite complex design:

Portable tent-type structure:

You can also build a multifunctional and multi-tiered canopy on your personal plot, under which you can not only store a car, but also use it as a playground for children, a place where you can simply relax with your family or in the company of close friends. At the same time, you don’t pay any attention to the vagaries of nature and don’t worry about the fact that unexpected precipitation can ruin the mood of vacationers.

Porch protection:

Fast and inexpensive installation

It takes very little time to install the canopy structure. Moreover, its cost is quite affordable for a family with an average income.

To assemble it, you will need racks made of round or profile metal pipes. Floor trusses are made from a profile pipe of a smaller cross-section. And monolithic or cellular polycarbonate for roofing.

1. The support posts are welded to metal plates installed in pre-poured foundation columns, or they are simply lowered into dug holes and filled with concrete.
2. The ceiling forms are electrically welded and mounted on support posts. Their fastening to the racks is also done using electric welding.
3. Polycarbonate sheets or a metal profile are attached to the trusses themselves using special self-tapping screws equipped with thermal washers.

Advantages

The type (cellular or monolithic) and thickness of polycarbonate used to cover the canopy depends on the complexity of the design and the area of ​​the canopy for a house or garage building. But in any case, the canopy will be quite light.

Low cost, quick assembly and a fairly aesthetic appearance have brought awnings made of polycarbonate and metal profiles widespread popularity among owners of summer cottages, as well as among owners of prestigious country cottages. After all, a well-built canopy can be an addition to any architectural ensemble as a decoration, or as an independent structure.

1. Low specific gravity.
2. High impact strength.
3. Increased fire and heat resistance.
4. High sound insulation.
5. Resistant to aggressive weather conditions.
6. Durability.
7. Wide design possibilities.

Cellular or monolithic polycarbonate today is a material that can be freely used in a personal plot to cover a gazebo, carport, veranda, instead of glass for greenhouses or greenhouses. City services use it to build stops for passenger transport.

This material, as a glass substitute, has high performance properties and is completely environmentally friendly. Polycarbonate goes well with light metal frames, emphasizing their lightness and modern shaped appearance.

When using polycarbonate, it does not require special attention. To maintain its condition, it is enough to wash off the dust from it with a stream of water, and, if necessary, simply renew the metal structure by painting.

More information about corrugated sheets

There are three types of buildings:

This material has the following characteristics:

1. Ideal for fire safety.
2. Does not contain substances harmful to humans and animals.
3. Strength and durability.
4. Temperature changes or aggressive environmental influences are not scary.
5. Ultraviolet light is not scary. Moreover, protective paints will retain their colors for a long time.

The only disadvantage is the complexity of some designs. Because for an arch on the roof it is necessary to bend the supporting profile into an arc. Without the necessary equipment, iron cannot be given such a shape, and when faced with such a problem, they give preference to cellular polycarbonate. Approximately, this is the drawing:

Multifunctional extension to the house

Canopies made of polycarbonate with a transparent roof are very popular among car enthusiasts today. These elegant and quite attractive-looking lightweight structures are designed to protect cars from exposure to direct ultraviolet sunlight, which adversely affects the paintwork.

They also protect the car from the effects of precipitation in the form of snow, hail and rain. Such a shed, built on a personal plot or country house, can completely replace an expensive capital garage. By increasing the area by several meters, you can not only keep the vehicle dry, but also take care of a modest area for children's games.

Estimated cost

Small turnkey structures for the central region will cost the owners of dachas or cottages in the amount of 60 to 70 thousand rubles.

And the areas covered by such a roof can accommodate up to two cars cost about 130 thousand rubles.

These are quoted prices from popular companies so all the work gets done in a day or two and corresponds to the selected projects.

Thanks to the ease of installation and low cost of materials, any garden or summer cottage can be decorated with a canopy over a swimming pool or playground, covered with a terrace or just a relaxation area in the garden. All these buildings, covered with transparent polycarbonate or metal sheets, will take on a more attractive and elegant appearance, where you can comfortably spend your leisure time.

But canopies coated with polycarbonate deserve more attention. They are simple frame structures that can be quickly and easily installed either adjacent to a living space or on the site. Polycarbonate, being a rigid but at the same time flexible material, allows you to install canopies of the most intricate shapes.

A very inexpensive canopy option

The video below shows the process of making a quick and very cheap canopy. True, commentators quite rightly noted that this is not an option for the middle zone and will not withstand even an average snow load, and the service life of such a canopy will be no more than a year.

How to make a canopy for your house with your own hands quickly and cheaply

Canopy attached to the house: photos of different types and configurations of canopies

Country housing in the modern sense is a combination of privacy, peace and closeness to nature. The design of a good cottage immediately includes a place for a recreation area. This could be a patio, a gazebo or a canopy attached to the house: photos of canopies can be viewed in our gallery. Utility structures of this kind decorate the estate and expand the usable area of ​​the home.

Canopy on metal supports with sloping roof

Materials for the construction of sheds

Frames for attached structures are made mainly of wooden beams or profiled steel pipe. But brick, stone, and asbestos-cement pipes filled with reinforced concrete are often used for these purposes. It all depends on the purpose of the canopy and the expected load on the frame.

The canopy attached to the house (photo can be found on the Internet) is adjacent to the wall, taking on the weight of the snow rolling off the roof. To withstand such serious loads, the base of the extension must be strong enough.

Canopy with high gable roof made of polycarbonate

The roof of the extension is usually covered with slate, corrugated sheets, or galvanized iron. But today the construction market offers a more interesting alternative - a polycarbonate canopy attached to the house. Photos of similar structures confirm that fiberglass is ideally combined with frames made of any materials. For canopies, cellular sheets 6-8 mm thick are used.

Massive stone columns were installed for the canopy.

The main advantages of polycarbonate:

• strength. Plastic is 200 times stronger than glass. He is not afraid of hammer blows, hail, stones;
• light weight. The material is 20 times lighter than glass. This allows you to create voluminous but lightweight structures, reduces the labor intensity of work and the cost of construction;
• transparency. Thermoplastic of different thicknesses transmits from 80% to 95% of natural light;
• flexibility. Cellular polycarbonate is the only translucent material that can be bent at subzero temperatures. The main thing here is to take into account the permissible bending radius and the direction of the internal channels.

Polycarbonate canopy over plastic doors

It is also important that the transparent polymer is easy to process. It can be drilled, cut with a saw, grinder, or jigsaw.

Helpful advice! DFor canopies you need to take polycarbonate with U.F.- protection, otherwise the material under the sun will quickly become cloudy and lose flexibility.

Shed attached to the house: photos of structures

Canopies attached to the house (photos are available on specialized resources) are divided into two groups: canopies on consoles and awnings installed on permanent supports.

Sliding canopy structure with steel guides

Cantilever models can be as long as desired along the facade of the building, but should not exceed 2 m in width so that the wind does not tear them out of the wall. The purpose of such products is to protect doors from the sun and precipitation, as well as to improve the appearance of the building. Forged and carved canopies in an ensemble with the entrance group can transform the facade.

The canopy is covered with a soft roof

Support canopies are designed for the following purposes:

• arrangement of a place for summer recreation;
• protection from precipitation of the area in front of the entrance, swimming pool, passages around the house;
• vehicle placement;
• awning over the barbecue area;
• sheds for household needs.

The use of polycarbonate allows you to create roofs of various configurations - single-pitch, gable, pyramidal, arched, concave and convex with a small bending radius. The design of the canopy can be improved by using colored or tinted fiberglass.

Wooden beam canopy

Project development

When planning the installation of a canopy attached to the house, photos of finished projects must be viewed in advance. The choice of design depends on several criteria:

• purpose and intended dimensions of the object;
• total area of ​​the site;
• wind and snow loads;
• annual precipitation;
• snow depth;
• condition of the walls and foundation of the building;
• house design;
• availability of materials, tools and fasteners, as well as construction skills, if the work will be carried out on their own.

Canopy with ceiling lighting

Next, they make a drawing of a canopy attached to the house (photos confirm this), putting down the actual dimensions of the height, length and depth of the structure. Based on this, the amount of material to create the frame and roof is determined.

Standard carport dimensions:

• 250x500 cm for a machine up to 4 meters long;
• 350x660 cm for SUVs and cars longer than 4 m.

Helpful advice! A vehicle with a load on top must be able to drive under the canopy freely. But if the roof height exceeds 230 cm, precipitation will inevitably fall on the car. There is a way out - you need to change the angle of the roof.

Attached carport

Preparatory work

If all the above aspects are taken into account, you can begin preparing the site for construction. The marked area is cleared, trees and bushes are uprooted. The existing turf is removed to the depth of root germination. The cleaned area is leveled by adding sand or small gravel and compacted.

Canopies and awnings over the entrance: photos with impressive style. Original and practical canopies and awnings over the entrance: styles and shapes. Color solutions and advantages. Canopy over the porch.

Under the supports of the canopy attached to the house (the photos clearly demonstrate this), holes are drilled with a cross-section of 20 cm and a depth of 50-60 cm (to dense soil). At this stage, it is necessary to provide for laying the cable under the lighting fixtures. The pitch of the supports depends on the area of ​​the extension, as well as on the frame material and the weight of the roof. The heavier the structure, the more frequent the pitch of the pillars (on average every 1-1.5 m). The advantage of such a base is that it does not need to be connected to the main foundation of the building.

A bucket of crushed stone is poured into the finished recesses, vertical posts are installed in them and filled with concrete. Each pillar is leveled. The second option is to concrete the embedded parts with brackets in the pits, and the pillars are already fixed in them.

The materials should also be prepared before installation: the wood is impregnated with an antiseptic, dried or painted in the chosen color. The lumber chosen is dry and must be sanded, otherwise woodworms will quickly appear under the bark.

Canopy on wooden supports

Helpful advice! EIf the house is located in a lowland, the ends of the wooden supports are additionally waterproofed (wrapped in a polyethylene or roofing felt jacket and filled with hot bitumen).

Metal racks must be coated with a primer that contains zinc phosphate. It’s better to immediately purchase a galvanized or aluminum profile.

While the concrete in the pits is gaining strength, you can install a floor covering for the shed.

Canopy using tempered glass

Installation of a polycarbonate canopy attached to the house

After waiting a certain time for the concrete to set (10-15 days, depending on the air temperature), we begin assembling the structure. First, several brackets are attached to the outer wall of the house where the polycarbonate canopy will be attached. A load-bearing transverse beam is mounted on them.

Polycarbonate canopy attached to the house

Canopy sheathing

Next, the top trim is made. The ends of the concreted vertical pillars are connected first to the transverse beam, then to each other. This is done using parallel laid profiles. If the frame is metal, the parts are welded; if it is wooden, they are tightened with steel corners. Welding seams are cleaned, primed and painted.

Installation of crossbar and frame

The rafters are attached to the crossbars in 60 cm increments. The connection to the load-bearing beam attached to the wall is made using steel angles. The lathing is laid across the rafters, with a distance of 30 cm, and secured with self-tapping screws. Diameter of timber for frame:

1. Racks - 120×120 mm.
2. Cross beams - 100×100 mm.
3. Rafters - 70×70 mm.
4. Lathing - 50×50 mm.

Arrangement of sheathing for a canopy

Section of the steel profile for the frame:

Roof installation

Sheets of fiberglass are cut to size and screwed to the sheathing, having previously drilled holes in them for fasteners. In this case, you need to make sure that the plastic cells are directed downward - to drain condensate. Self-tapping screws must have a rubber thermal washer. The sheets themselves are connected to each other by an H-shaped profile.

Laying polycarbonate on the sheathing

When covering a polycarbonate canopy attached to a house (photos can be seen in various magazines), it is necessary to follow the rules for pairing compression seams. Simply put, you need to leave small gaps between the panels so that the polymer can expand freely when heated. The dimensions of the holes for fasteners should also have a margin of 2-3 mm. The protective film is removed from the sheet after installation is completed.

Completing the canopy installation

The finished canopy does not require special care. It is enough to wash the plastic with clean water from time to time so that it will serve its 50 years without fail.

Shed attached to the house: photos of different types of sheds