Often, forged arbors become an elegant element of landscape design. And this is understandable, because openwork arbors not only harmonize with various green spaces, but also organically fit into any stylistic direction of landscape design. If on your site there are elements made in the art of forging style, whether it is a fence or bars on the windows of the house, a wrought iron gazebo will be the best option for those who want to diversify the design of their site. The styles of arbors, in the design of which there are elements of art forging, their advantages and disadvantages, all this will become the subject of consideration of this article.

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1. Shod arbors - a refined element of a landscape  video
2. The main styles of forged arbors and their role in landscape design
3. Arbor classification according to design features
4. The advantages of forged structures
5. The disadvantages of metal forged arbors and methods for their elimination  video

Shod arbors - a refined element of a landscape

Shod arbors for a summer residence can be constructed in the form of massive structures equipped with a solid foundation, or in the form of elegant elements that successfully complement the design of the site.

The former will be a great place to spend time even in the cold season, and are often complemented by a fireplace or barbecue. Basically, the finished structures are pavilions decorated with art forging and protected by a polycarbonate roof or other roofing material.

The second ones are unlikely to help hide from the gusty autumn winds and rains, but at the same time, they will easily protect from the scorching sun on a sultry summer afternoon.

If the budget allows, you can trust the professionals who manufacture luxury designs in a single copy. A distinctive feature of the forged structures, which are the work of the true masters, is an exquisite appearance and an outstanding design that will complement any, even the simplest site.

Elite wrought iron arbors, the price of which depends on the experience of the master and the complexity of the sketch, will be a real work of art that will attract eyes.

The main styles of forged arbors and their role in landscape design

Those who are seriously thinking about acquiring a lacy design or creating a forged gazebo with their own hands are advised to get acquainted with the main types and styles of forged gazebos, which are distinguished not only by configuration, but also by a design solution.

Features of modern equipment and the wizard’s imagination allows you to create gazebos of various diameters and configurations, among which you can find round, square, multifaceted arbors, as well as many other configuration areas. Depending on the wishes of the owners, such structures can be installed on gravel, decorative slabs or concrete floors, as well as on a wood coating or even lawn grass.

Depending on the finished landscape solution and the relationship with other design elements, three styles of arbors are distinguished:

1.Belvedererepresenting an architectural structure erected above a building or on a hill. A distinctive feature of the structure, named after the Italian word belvedere, is a rounded configuration;

2.Pergolas, which are characterized by the presence of trellises entwined with lush vegetation, from the time of the Middle Ages adorns gardens in which climbing plants grow.

The design of such arbors is characterized by the presence of several trellises, which serve as a support for climbing plants.

A well-known variety of wrought iron pergola arbors is considered to be a corridor arbor, the design of which is represented by several arches, interconnected and completely covered with flowers;

3.Pergolasthat came to modern design from Italian architecture, are buildings with art forging elements located on open lawns flooded with sunlight.

Arbor classification according to design features

Having considered the basic stylistic solutions for gazebos, it will be appropriate to move on to a narrower classification of forged structures, which is based on the types of gazebos allocated on the basis of their design features. All of them, to one degree or another, are varieties of the above varieties.

So, allocate:

1. Flower pergolas, in the structure of which there are supports for climbing plants.

In addition to their direct purpose, they can be used as structures that strengthen the slopes;

2. Chambers-huts, which have in their structure the finest wire plexus, creating the image of a closed structure. Two of the above structures, like the arbor corridor, are varieties of pergolas;

3. Pavilions, canopies and pavilions, the design of which involves installation on a site flooded with concrete, or reinforced with other materials;

4. Convolts-rotundas are usually located at water sources and equipped with a foundation on piles. A stepped base and a roof in the form of a dome will distinguish the rotunda from other varieties of forged structures.

It is important to mention that forged arbors can be of open, semi-open or even closed types. The most successful design decision will be a gazebo equipped with several entrances, which, in fact, is recognized as a universal design. Forged furniture, made in the same style as the gazebo, will be a successful addition to it.

The advantages of forged structures

The main advantages of forged arbors can be considered the following:

1. The ability to use not only for family vacations, but also as a background composition for celebrations;

2. A favorable combination with any landscape, green spaces and home decoration, as well as a combination with elements made of other materials, for example, wood, stone, plastic or metal;

3. The long operational term exceeding that for ordinary wooden arbors;

4. Lack of need for constant expensive repairs. The annual maintenance of the gazebo and the maintenance of its attractive appearance consists in the annual painting;

5. A different price range that allows you to choose a design for any wallet, from elite forged arbors, sketches of which are performed by masters in a single copy, to welded structures made by yourself from reinforcing bars;

6. The ability to install the gazebo on any surface, whether it is a gravel embankment, a concrete platform or a well-groomed lawn, regardless of its price category;

7.Ability to stain with any alkyd compounds, as well as compounds that mimic platinum or a gold-plated coating. These coloring compounds are designed not only to give the gazebo a decorative look, but also to protect it from harmful atmospheric factors;

8. Forged arbors will be an excellent option for lovers of dishes cooked at the stake. Unlike wooden structures, metal structures are not afraid of fire and allow the installation of a barbecue.

The disadvantages of metal forged arbors and methods for their elimination

The list of disadvantages of forged arbors is less extensive and implies:

1. The tendency of the metal to increased overheating, which will cause high temperature in the gazebo on a hot day. However, this can easily be avoided by making the model as tracery as possible and planting trees nearby;

2. The tendency of metal to rust. As mentioned above, annual painting will maximize the life of the forged metal gazebo, protecting it from rust and corrosion processes.

Before proceeding to the creation of a forged gazebo with their own hands, experts recommend thinking through the landscape around the structure, preparing a site for the installation of the structure and stocking up with all the necessary tools, and, of course, carefully designing a sketch of the forged gazebo.

Experts advise beginners in this matter to give preference to structures equipped with a solid foundation, the design of which allows you to install the brazier, which will make them the most profitable from a functional point of view.

Author: Sergey and Svetlana Khuentsov

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