We are building the gazebo ourselves

When you have decided on the location of the gazebo, the type of its design, it’s time to prepare drawings. And only then start working with the foundation and the main supporting structures. A wonderful solution would be to install stone or concrete pillars that are strengthened in the foundation (if you talk about constant gazebos).

Do not ignore the condition of the soil in your area, as this is due to the further complete or partial deformation of the structure and the creation of the gazebo will be difficult. The most reliable sandy and clay soils. If the foundation ends above groundwater, then the construction in such a site will be more stable, due to the fact that the soil under it will freeze not so quickly.

Otherwise, additional measures will be required to strengthen the basis. Mandatory laying the foundation, since such soil has a high moisture content and leads to a skew of structures or raising the foundation. The largest number of strokes for the foundation – 6 that must be placed around the perimeter of a future gazebo. The foundation must be isolated from the soil swelling, wrapping from the outside of PVC – film, so that the soil does not freeze to the racks and gliding along them when swelling.