A canopy is a simple type of structure, the main purpose of which is protection from sunlight and precipitation. The importance of a canopy for a country house is very large, so it is important to know whether it is possible to install it yourself, what types of structures there are and what materials are used to create it. It is worth noting that they can be both small and large-scale, used to protect the entrance to a house or car, and so on.
Canopy for a summer residence: classification and types
Before you start building a canopy, you need to find out for what purposes it is needed, whether it is used constantly or only in the summer. Based on this, they choose the materials and type of construction that best suit the needs of the homeowner. In general, all canopies can be divided into two categories:
- Capital construction - durable and wear-resistant materials with a long service life are used for construction.
- A seasonal canopy is a lightweight and simple structure that can be quickly dismantled at the end of the summer season.
Also, based on the type of construction, canopies can be separate or created as an extension to a country house. Separate canopies are often used for outbuildings, protecting a car or firewood from snow and rain. Some craftsmen equip a canopy for a small gazebo, so you can enjoy nature or barbecue, gathering everyone under one roof in the fresh air. If a canopy is attached to a house, it is often done on the south side, and then a terrace is installed under it.
Supports for the structure can be metal or wood. It is important to choose a roofing material, among the most popular roofing options:
- Slate.
- Profiled sheet.
- Roof tiles.
- Textile.
- Polycarbonate.
- Reed.
Capital awnings for summer cottages, built to last
Such a design should be used year-round; its service life can be up to 50 years. In this regard, it is necessary to carefully approach the organization of the canopy and its creation. The supports are securely concreted, and then combined with the roof to create reliable protection from the sun, wind, snow and rain. To build a canopy, it is necessary to use materials that can last a long time.
Metal canopies
To create a roof, you can use a durable and reliable metal material - profiled sheet, which is considered the best option for creating a high-quality canopy. This material does not transmit light and creates a good shadow, however, like any metal, it quickly heats up in the sun, so it is not advisable to use it on the south side of a country house. A canopy made of profiled sheets is the best option for protecting a car, firewood and other household needs.
The frame requires angles or steel pipes to increase the rigidity of the structure. Before buying a material, you need to know about its characteristics. Modifications of corrugated sheeting are determined by the thickness of the steel sheet and the height of the corrugation; in general, the higher these indicators, the stronger the structure. The best option for a canopy is a load-bearing or wall profiled sheet, the thickness of which is no less than 0.8 millimeters, and the height of the corrugation is no less than 35 mm. If you use thinner material, it may bend and begin to leak quickly.
Metal tiles are an attractive material that combines strength and long service life. The canopy looks original if the roof of the dacha is also made of metal tiles, which creates a single picture. The thickness of the metal should be no less than 0.5 millimeters. If you use thinner metal, the service life of the canopy can be sharply reduced.
To carry out roofing work, you need to remember that metal tiles can only be installed on wooden sheathing, the parts of which need to be pre-impregnated and treated with antiseptics. For fastening, you need to use self-tapping screws, which are installed in a checkerboard pattern, the frequency of fastening is through a wave. All sheets must be overlapped, otherwise the structure may be torn off by the wind.
Modern polycarbonate canopies
Recently, the option of creating a canopy made of polycarbonate has become very popular. The reason for its popularity is its attractive appearance, light weight structure and long service life. The material transmits light, easily covers large areas, providing comfortable conditions and reliable protection from the negative influence of the environment.
Polycarbonate is a flexible material, so it can be used to create canopies of original shapes, for example, arched roofs. The standard sheet length is from 6 to 12 meters, the cutting pitch is 1 meter. The sheets are combined into a single surface using a connecting profile. Metal corners are used for supports, and a galvanized profile is used for the ceiling. If the roof is proportional to the length of the sheet, then the installation work is significantly simplified. 
Seasonal canopies made of fabric or tarpaulin
Tarpaulin is the best option for creating a seasonal canopy on a summer cottage, as it retains sunlight and precipitation well, and is inexpensive. The finished canvas can be purchased at any hardware store, and special holes with metal eyelets will simplify installation.
Installation steps:
- Under the roof, a wooden block (section - 50*50 mm) is attached to the wall using dowels; the length of the block depends on the size of the canopy.
- On the opposite side, wooden pillars are dug into the ground, the height of which is lower than the height of the installed block (needed to create an angle of inclination of the covering so that rainwater rolls off it).
- Between the pillars and the wall of the country house, 3 support slats are installed using self-tapping screws, thereby creating a square for the future roof.
- Installation of a tarpaulin, the edges of which are tapped to the timber with a construction stapler, after which they are pressed with a narrow strip and self-tapping screws. The free edges of the canopy are tied through the holes to the support rails.
You can also use fabric awnings or awnings instead of tarpaulins, but they are more common in southern regions with little rainfall. The fabric will reliably protect from the sun, creating a pleasant shade, while letting in streams of fresh air. Using fabric with special impregnation, you can create comfortable conditions and a reliable canopy for a minimum of money.
Making a country canopy is not an easy task. Its future fate will depend on how you build this structure, since if any elements are incorrectly positioned, the entire product can be destroyed by a small gust of strong wind. Before starting construction, it is recommended to calculate the exact parameters of the building, as well as find out the weight of the roof.
It would also be a good idea to decide on the roofing material for the canopy before starting construction. If you have decided on the purpose of using a canopy, you can build it from either wood or metal.
Types of country canopy
So, now let’s understand the best DIY shed ideas. The main aspects that should be regulated in your decisions are the purpose of the canopy and its configuration.
The simplest option is an additional extension to the house in the form of a canopy for protection from sunlight. More complicated is a separate shed, which is very often used as a garage substitute.
Canopy material
For a spring-autumn canopy, we recommend you an excellent solution for making a roof - reeds. This material diligently restrains the heat of the sun in summer, and also does not allow water to pass through during prolonged rains, so it is quite pleasant to be under such a canopy in the warm season.
What can such a canopy be made from in the yard? To build, you will need very few tools and materials: the reed itself to create the surface, polyethylene film, very strong twine, supports made of wooden beams or bamboo, OSB boards or plywood sheets and a stapler and a hammer with nails. It is also necessary to make a point foundation for support.
Making a good canopy with your own hands step by step
The first thing you need to do is prepare a sufficient amount of reeds. To do this, you can visit the nearest body of water - a lake or river and collect as much material as possible.
When you have collected the required number of plants, it is important to lay them out properly on a flat surface and dry them, and then treat them with a special product that will prevent the reeds from catching fire if something happens.
The next stage is to determine the size of the future canopy. The main thing here is to find out where the posts that will hold the roof will be found, clear a place for the canopy and dig half-meter holes under each support and place wooden beams or bamboo there.
Do not forget to treat the ends that go into the ground with a product that prevents the wood from rotting - this is very important for the reliability of the structure.
When you install the racks, fill the holes in a circle about 10-20 cm high with gravel, and then you can fill it to the edge of the hole with concrete. After the concrete has completely dried, you can begin to tighten the supports together at the very top. To do this, use smaller bars. It is important to securely fasten them so that the structure has a single base and does not wobble.
The frame for the roof is ready, now it’s time to start connecting the roof support with cross beams - beams that will hold the plywood or OSB slabs.
Further instructions on how to make a canopy with your own hands boil down to the fact that you need to lay a plywood sheet on the surface of the canopy and secure it there, and then cover the whole thing with plastic film so that it comes down slightly from the sheet. Secure the film using a stapler.
Let's move on to the main element of the roof - the reeds. Tie the reeds into small bundles, each about 15 cm in diameter, and lay them on the roof very tightly together.
When the entire roof is covered with reeds, it is necessary to tie it tightly with a rope or attach it in another way so that the entire layer is held very tightly and is not blown away by the wind.
Important Factors
Pay close attention to the drawings and dimensions for making canopies, because if the building serves you as a garage, and its performance leaves much to be desired and it breaks at the most inopportune moment, then at the very least you will scratch the paint on the car, and in the worst case scenario you will have to take it for repairs.
Carefully study the soil and climatic conditions where the product will be located. It wouldn’t hurt to first draw a diagram and indicate all the required parameters on it. Fasteners and tools must be of proper quality.
From this article you learned how to quickly make a canopy at your dacha with your own hands. You can also modernize the building by adding walls or floors made of wood or other suitable material.
Instead of reeds, you can use metal sheets or corrugated sheets. The canopy roof can also be made triangular or cascading, but in this case you will have to do a little more work on the overall roof structure.
Please note that the construction must be reliable and of high quality, so as not to cause inconvenience when using it in the future.
Photos of do-it-yourself awnings
Many Russians, coming to their dachas after a hard week of work, want to spend as much time as possible outdoors. This is not always possible; midday heat or unexpected rain drives you into the house, where you can hide. It’s good to have a place in your dacha protected from the hot rays of the sun. A canopy will do this role perfectly. In this article we will look at how to make awnings for your dacha with your own hands from corrugated sheets, polycarbonate, wood and fabric.
Kinds
When you decide to make a canopy at your dacha, you must choose its design. There are many types of this design:
- Attached. Such canopies are located close to the wall of the country house. Three sides are open and the fourth is closed. Such canopies play the role of a veranda or terrace, a canopy over the entrance to the house;
- Canopies are free-standing. They serve as a gazebo, as well as covered parking for a car.
Shed roofs can be straight, inclined, single-pitched, gable, or wavy. The materials used for their manufacture are very different.
Polycarbonate
The most modern and easiest to install is the canopy roof made of polycarbonate. The material has excellent characteristics. It withstands temperature changes well and retains its properties under the influence of precipitation and sunlight. Polycarbonate bends well, so you can build a roof of any shape from it.
Note! Polycarbonate sheets are mounted using self-tapping screws equipped with rubber washers. They prevent the material from cracking. A polycarbonate canopy can be of any size. The main thing is that a strong frame is installed. It is made of wood or metal.
A polycarbonate canopy adjacent to one of the walls of the house is installed quickly and easily. Its roof should be at a slight angle, then precipitation will fall into the soil.
- To protect all wooden parts of the canopy from rot, treat them with a primer and paint them.
- For the supporting pillars of the structure, take five wooden blocks measuring 90x90 mm. To ensure that the roof of the canopy is sloped, make the front supports 2 m high, and place the rear supports on the wall of the house at a height of 2.4 m.
- On the prepared area, make a mark; there will be vertical supports there. Dig holes to a depth of 50 cm, make a cushion of crushed stone, insert the beam vertically and fill the hole with cement mortar.
- Fix the beam horizontally on the wall of the house; rafters will be mounted on it. Another beam will connect the vertical posts to each other (this can also be done using a metal corner).
- Next, mount the rafters and lath the canopy roof.
- Attach the polycarbonate sheets to the sheathing with self-tapping screws. The canopy is ready.
From corrugated sheets
Sheds made of corrugated sheets are most often used for parking cars in the country. Such structures stand alone and are not adjacent to the wall of the house. The roof of the canopy is supported by vertically installed metal pillars. The main beams and sheathing are mounted on them, and sheets of corrugated sheets are attached to it on top.
To make a free-standing canopy from a metal profile, you will need several racks made from a metal pipe. Dig holes 60 cm deep. Their number depends on the number of support posts and the size of the canopy. Place the racks with a step length of 1 m. Place a cushion of crushed stone at the bottom of the hole, install the rack vertically, and fill the hole with concrete.
After waiting for the concrete to dry completely, continue installing the canopy. The next stage of work will be the installation of horizontal beams; do this by welding. The sheathing on such canopies is made of metal pipes of small diameter. Using self-tapping screws, install sheets of roofing material onto the sheathing.
The lack of a welding machine is often an obstacle to the construction of a canopy made of metal profiles. Fastening with bolted connections will cause a lot of trouble.
From fabric
Canopies made using fabric look original and picturesque. The design of such a canopy is no different from the canopies discussed above.
Note! At the end of the summer season, the fabric awning is put away in the utility room until the next season.
Building a shed on a summer cottage will not cause you much trouble if you plan all the work correctly and make sure you have all the necessary tools and materials. To quickly build a shed, you need to ask relatives or friends for help. It is inconvenient to do this work alone. After the work is completed, you will have a comfortable canopy on your site for your relaxation or an excellent parking place for your car.
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A site near your own house, cottage or any other private housing construction is not complete without “small architectural forms”, which make staying outdoors more comfortable in the warm season. Such structures include wooden sheds. And if we talk about their purpose, they are more versatile and simpler in design than gazebos or pavilions.
The simplest wooden canopy Source ukrasheniyedoma.com
Types of canopies by design and purpose
Structurally, a wooden canopy can be of three types: cantilever, attached and free-standing.
The simplest design of a canopy is a canopy over a cantilever-type porch, resting only on the wall of the house.
The attached canopy on one side rests on the wall of a house or other building located in the yard (bathhouse, summer kitchen, garage). On the other side it has supports in the form of pillars.
A free-standing canopy is a completely autonomous structure, which in its pure form can be called a roof on stilts or poles.
It is precisely by the type of material of the pillars, rafter system and roof sheathing that such canopies are called wooden.
Depending on the type of roof, canopies can be flat, pitched, gable, hipped, multi-gable and domed. In principle, any type of roof is suitable for them, but the most commonly used are single-pitch, gable and arched canopies. These types are simpler to construct, but at the same time provide effective drainage and optimal location relative to the sun during the hottest time of day.
The purpose of the canopy can be interpreted much more broadly than that of the same gazebo:
- Protection of the recreation area - benches, tables and benches, sun loungers, hammocks, swings, armchairs and sofas.
Canopy over the seating area Source abalusoft.ru
- Roof over the dining area near the house, summer kitchen, next to the barbecue or barbecue.
- A canopy over a porch or terrace.
- Roof over parking lot.
- Canopy over the play area for children.
- Shelter for garden equipment and firewood.
Materials of pillars, rafters and sheathing
Timber or rounded logs are usually used as poles for awnings to a wooden house. Depending on the size of the structure, the diameter or cross-sectional side size is chosen from 10 to 20 cm.
A beam or board is used for the rafters and sheathing, but of a smaller size. And the choice of specific values depends on the type of roofing material, the slope angle of the canopy, the magnitude of snow and wind loads. Moreover, the calculations of these indicators are no simpler than for the roof of a house, if this is done in good faith and not “by eye.”
Note! Companies that manufacture and install wooden awnings for summer cottages, like any construction companies, usually have ready-made turnkey projects in their catalogue. And custom-made production is carried out taking into account the requirements of SNiP and the characteristics of the region.
The elite of wooden canopies are considered to be structures assembled from laminated wood, with a surface finished to the quality of furniture.
Custom canopy design Source mtcmagazin.ro
For the production of all elements, only selected wood without the slightest defects is used, chamber-dried and impregnated with antiseptics. After protective treatment with varnish, such canopies are not afraid of high humidity, which means you can be sure that the wood will not crack, swell or warp.
Typically, for arched canopies, a metal pipe, forged rod or steel profile trusses are used. In wooden sheds for a budget-class house, the arch is “fused” from several boards or, if it is small, cut out of thick plywood. Premium-class canopies use bent-adhesive arches, the length of which can reach up to 10 m, and in terms of strength and load-bearing capabilities they are not inferior to metal structures. Such arches are made on special press clamps, in which the glued wood is held in the desired position for at least a day until the glue is completely polymerized and the internal stress in the workpiece is stabilized.
A separate category is country awnings in a rustic or rustic style. They are made from unsanded logs and poles, and sometimes literally improvised materials are used - dead wood from the garden. Each design is unique and requires an individual approach.
Colorful solutions when creating canopies Source besplatka.ua
Roofing materials
The choice of roofing materials depends on the purpose and location of the canopy, architectural features of the house or cottage, and landscape design.
If we are talking about a purely economic structure in the “back” yard, then you can even use ordinary slate or its modern analogue - ondulin.
A canopy attached to a house made of wood, and even a separate structure, is often covered with the same roofing material as the building itself. Of course, unless we are talking about tiles or slate roofing, it is bulky, expensive and impractical for light construction. The most common materials are metal tiles and soft tiles.
An option that is suitable in most cases and matches all modern architectural styles is a wooden canopy covered with polycarbonate. Even in an extension to a brick house in a traditional style, the presence of wooden beams and posts looks organic, and there is only one task left - to correctly select the shade and degree of transparency of the polycarbonate.
And the simplest and most affordable “roofing material” for summer cottage awnings made of wood is awning fabric.
You can order a tent canopy with retractable fabric Source pinterest.ru
Simple wooden awnings for summer cottages can be covered with ordinary awning fabric. There are different types of it on the market, including waterproof ones: tarpaulin, PVC, polyester impregnated with polyurethane, tarpaulin. The service life of such fabrics is short, and they must be removed for the winter, but the fabric canopy is mainly intended to protect the recreation area from the sun and rain. There are different ways to attach an awning to a wooden frame - from “stationary” to movable.
As an option, you can use a roller awning, which will cover not only the roof, but also one of the sides of the canopy. You can install a controlled curtain rod system to shade your conservatory or roof windows. And the simplest mechanism is guides or cables along which the awning can slide like a Roman blind.
Foundation
Not counting cantilever canopies, other types of construction require installation and fastening of racks to a strong and reliable base. And there are several options for how to do this:
- They dig a hole for each support and concrete the lower part of the pillar there. The depth and need for formwork is determined by the nature of the soil. Protection of the underground part of a log or beam is mandatory; it is done using impregnating hydrophobic compounds and wrapping it with rolled waterproofing materials.
Example of a foundation for a canopy Source rmk-pro.ru
- They dig a hole under each support and fill it with concrete, having previously installed a mortgage there in the form of a special anchor for the posts or “heel”, to which the post is then fixed.
- The site is concreted or assembled from large format paving slabs laid on a concrete base. And anchors for the racks are attached to it.
- A shallow shallow foundation is laid, in the upper part of which the mortgages are concreted.
- Screw the post-heel supports to the wooden decking of the terrace.
Important! A canopy is a frame structure, the rigidity of which depends not only on the reliable fixation of the supports, but also on the upper frame. Therefore, before the installation of the frame is completed, the pillars must be fixed in a vertical state with the help of supports and spacers.
Necessary little things
When planning to install a canopy on your site, you need to consider many factors:
- The height of any canopy at the lowest point of its roof overhang should not be lower than 2 m.
- If the canopy is attached to a house that has a roof with unorganized drainage, then it will receive not only its “own” precipitation. In this case, the canopy itself must be equipped with a drain.
A drain for a canopy is constructed according to the same rules as for a house. Source uk.vseprodam.com.ua
- Sheds intended for recreation or for parking a car must have electricity installed to provide lighting.
- Extension awnings, as a rule, are not located on the north side of the house. And in order to provide protection from the summer sun at any time of the day, it is necessary to provide for the possibility of installing roller blinds or ordinary textile curtains.
- Recreational shelters with a roof made of transparent or translucent polycarbonate must be equipped from the inside with an additional textile awning.
- All structural elements made of solid wood must be treated with antiseptics. And after construction is completed, they are sanded and varnished or painted in several layers.
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Watch the video for a selection of beautiful wooden canopies:
Conclusion
Despite their apparent simplicity, wooden dacha sheds are somewhat akin to a frame house under a roof, but without walls. That is, they need a foundation, a reliable and durable supporting structure, a roof and lighting. And even though the design and construction is not as complicated as that of a house, it should be done by professionals.
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.
| View | Design Features |
| Attached | This structure is located close to one of the walls of the country house. The result is a canopy with one closed and three open sides. The design is very functional: located on the side of the front door, it can serve as a veranda or porch, and on the other side it can serve as an elegant patio. |
| Standing separately | The design is a kind of pergola equipped with a durable roof. Regardless of how this country canopy is made: with your own hands or with the help of a hired team, its scope can be quite wide: from a gazebo to a car park. You can even equip a path in this way connecting the entrance to the house with a gate leading outside the site. |
| With straight roof | This structure is being built according to the most simplified scheme. Well suited for those summer residents who do not know how to build a canopy at the dacha with their own hands. Among other things, the price of materials in this case, as well as the estimate for the entire construction, will be minimal. |
| With sloping roof | Such a canopy is more difficult to manufacture, but the inclined planes of the roof do not allow water or large masses of snow to accumulate on the roof. |
| Complex shape | This canopy carries not only a functional, but also an aesthetic load, being an element of landscape design. An example is a gazebo with a curved arched roof. The instructions for its manufacture are quite simple, because the profiled roofing sheet and metal supports bend perfectly without the use of special equipment. |
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.
- 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 rear ones to create a bevel.
Note!
To prevent wood rotting, all parts of the canopy must be treated with antiseptic compounds before installation.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
