How to make a greenhouse for a woman. Greenhouse: how to build it yourself - theory, designs, schemes, manufacturing principles. Digging a pit. Land works for the greenhouse

If you are planning to build a greenhouse with your own hands, first of all you need to decide which material to prefer - used or buy new. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages, second hand materials cost next to nothing, but you will need some time to find and collect, and such material can be more difficult to work with, matching elements that match each other.

New materials, on the contrary, are very convenient to use, but cost money. Building a greenhouse on your own will take some time, so it’s best to plan ahead and set aside 2-3 days for this work. You also need to decide what you will be doing. home greenhouse - homemade greenhouses are usually film, glazed, or built using polycarbonate.

So, the main questions of what and how to make a greenhouse have been resolved, and the planning stage is over - now you can proceed directly to the construction of a home-made greenhouse.

The dimensions of the greenhouse considered in this article are 3.6 meters wide and 5 meters long, with a central height of about 2.5 meters. The length of your greenhouse can be longer or shorter, but when building a structure for this project, the width should be in the region of 3.3-4 meters.

If your greenhouse roof is too flat, it may fall apart!

How to make an arched greenhouse strong and reliable, so that it doesn’t happen that your greenhouse surrenders under the onslaught of the first downpour or snowfall. In an attempt to make the bottom of the greenhouse more spacious, you might try to make it wider and lower - but be careful! In the event that your area has a lot of rainfall, snow and rain roll off a steeper roof much more efficiently than a flat one. A greenhouse roof that is too flat will sag under the weight of the water and snow, causing damage to the roof.

So, how to make a greenhouse with your own hands?

We started the construction of the greenhouse with the end walls, although this is not at all a prerequisite, you can build the main structure first, and do the ends later. Do it the way you feel most comfortable.

To start, to outline the outlines of the greenhouse, temporarily attach a piece pvc pipes to the wooden plank.

Pre-drill a hole in the pipe and attach to the wooden element with a self-tapping screw.

Assemble the rest of the frame, including the doorway. The width of the doorway depends on the size of the door, the width of which can vary from 1 to 1.5 meters. The wooden sill can be sawn off later, when it comes to installing the greenhouse door.

To make the frame joints stronger, you can glue them using a special glue designed for outdoor use.

After assembly wooden frame finished, it is necessary to mark the contours of the greenhouse on the planks.

Remove the PVC pipe and saw off the extra pieces of the wooden plank along the contour.

Re-fasten the plastic pipe to its rightful place, along the outside of the frame. For this purpose, you can use self-tapping screws and wire anchors.

Rear end wall of the greenhouse.

And the front end wall of the greenhouse... The polyethylene film, which is planned to be attached to the structure later, will completely wrap the frame and be fixed on the wooden parts of the end. If you don't have enough wood in the frame of the end walls, then there may be problems with fixing the film. A poorly fixed film will sag and tear off at the first strong gusts of wind.

A roll of film can be spread directly on the frame to measure the desired piece.

Cut off a piece of film with a sharp knife, placing something solid under it.

After fixing the film on one side, you need to turn the frame of the end wall, and fix an additional layer on the other side.

Then carefully cut off the excess piece of film.

Cut a hole in the end wall for the doorway, leaving enough film to double-fold it before attaching it to the frame. Pay attention to the cuts in the upper corners of the hole for the opening.

That's about it!

Drive long pieces of rebar or steel fence posts into the ground at a distance equal to the width of the doorway.

Align the posts vertically with a plumb line.

Tie the frame of the arched greenhouse to the fence posts using wire anchors, wire or rope.

Once the end walls are in place, run a string through the entire length to mark the installation line for the side ribs of the greenhouse.

Along the line, at a distance of one meter from each other, drive in pegs from the reinforcement to secure the intermediate ribs.

Fix PVC pipes on pegs, and the greenhouse takes shape. For a stronger and more stable structure, you can use a thicker pipe or place the ribs of the greenhouse more often than one meter.

During the construction of this greenhouse, the ribs turned out to be shorter than planned, so it was decided to lengthen them a little.

We decided to lengthen the fins with pieces of PVC conduit. By the way, gray PVC conduit is more resistant to solar heat. Therefore, the ribs of the greenhouse can be completely made of conduit.

In case you live in an area where it rains or snows a lot, you will need to install an additional PVC pipe right in the center of the arched greenhouse.

A comb of thick PVC pipe, fixed at the top of the frame, will prevent sagging of the film and collapse of the structure.

Screw the side ribs to the comb with self-tapping screws, and secure with a rope for fidelity. In case of heavy snowfall, it is recommended to install props inside the greenhouse during bad weather.

Fix each connection with wire anchors and fasten with self-tapping screws.

Using pieces of wood to twist the wire together and pull it tight. Wire spacers make the structure more stable and durable.

Measure and cut the plastic wrap, you will need to measure off some of the excess film from all sides so that you can roll it up a little at the ends later.

Fix the film on a wooden plank with a stapler.

After the film is stapled onto the wooden plank, a full turn must be made to completely wrap the plank in polyethylene.

Fix the film with self-tapping screws using a drill. Wrap the ends of the plastic film around the wooden plank and attach an additional plank over the film - this will help to securely fix the film and make the structure heavier. Fix the opposite end of the film in the same way, roll it up and take it closer to the greenhouse. For this job, you will need another person to help roll, unfold, and wrap the frame of the greenhouse.

So, the main work is completed, there are minor improvements that you can easily handle. Sprinkle the lower end of the film wall with earth or mulch to get rid of cracks and drafts; bricks, tiles or stones can be laid on top of the earth embankment, along the outer office of the greenhouse.

Well, that's all, now you know how to make a greenhouse with your own hands!

50+ photos of open-top greenhouses

Below you can view a gallery of greenhouses with an opening lid that you can make yourself. We collected photos from all over the Internet, below we indicated the sources from which we were able to determine authorship.

Mounting methods

How to fix an opening greenhouse cover

How to fix arcs or PVC pipes of a greenhouse under a film

clamps

Insert into the ground (A shockingly simple way!!!) The method lies in the fact that we put PVC pipes on fittings driven into the ground. Instead of reinforcement, wooden rods can come off (enough for the season) Click on photo to enlarge

How to fix the film on the greenhouse

The easiest version of a greenhouse made of PVC pipes

Highly simple design greenhouse. Easy to assemble and just as easy to take apart. It can be moved, enlarged, reduced.

It is cheap and easy to make .

Step by step photos. Click on them

How to make a greenhouse from willow or cedar branches.

Such a greenhouse is suitable for those who did not expect sudden frosts.

This mini greenhouse can be done in 45 minutes, according to the author of the photo.

For the manufacture of arcs, not PVC pipes were used, but cedar branches, but I think that willow branches will also come down in our conditions. The branches are tied together with a nylon thread (it doesn’t matter what) to give an arched shape. When the arcs of branches are stuck into the ground, a bar is attached on top of them to give one damage, which is also attached to each arc.
To move such a greenhouse to another place, the author advises to put two long bars along the bases of the arcs, then tie each arc to these bars. As a result, we get something like a stretcher. Taking such a stretcher from both ends, you can quite easily pull our greenhouse out of the ground and move it to another place.
Below you can see step-by-step photos, to enlarge, just click on them.

Telescopic greenhouse or greenhouse

And here is a very interesting version of a telescopic greenhouse or greenhouse. He shifted the arcs and nothing interferes, below you can see the attachment mechanism, click on it to enlarge.

DIY convertible greenhouse

See step-by-step photos of making such a greenhouse. First we make a pallet for the soil, then we make a frame on which we will attach the arcs, and which will recline. Then we fasten this frame to the pallet on the hinges and cover with a film.

Step by step photos of manufacturing.

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Straw or hay greenhouse.

As you can see, the photo shows a greenhouse, the walls of which are made of briquettes (or bales) of straw (hay). A frame with an opening top is simply piled on the walls of straw. The film rolls onto the bar. Such greenhouses are usually directed to the south. This design helps well when the slope of the soil in your area is directed to the north, in such cases the sun slightly heats the earth. Such a greenhouse will help you out in this situation.

(Dew Collector Greenhouse System by Roots Up)

The greenhouse condenses up to 80 liters of water per day!!!

Soon, thanks to such greenhouses, Ethiopia will flood the world with food. The greenhouse was created for dry countries to solve the problem of drought.
During the day, steam accumulates in the upper part of the greenhouse. When night falls, special valves open to draw in cold air, thanks to which the water vapor cools and condenses, after which the liquid enters a special storage tank.
Excess water left after watering can be used for drinking.

Portable greenhouse (greenhouse) from a barrel

Easy to make (45 minutes)

This portable greenhouse is suitable for growing seedlings, or plants such as parsley, cilantro, etc.

• 2 photos - we cut out square holes with a jigsaw in 1 quarter of the circumference of the barrel.
• 3 photos - a hole with a drill so that you can insert a jigsaw.
• 4 photos - holes in the bottom to drain water from the drainage.
• 5-6 photos - attach the handles on the sides for transfer.
• 7-12 photos we fix the film.
• 14 photos - drainage.

The greenhouse can be painted green color to blend in with the landscape

Portable film greenhouse

As you can see from the photo, the greenhouse has a lightweight version. It does not have a massive base; it is attached to the ground with reinforcement fixed to the base. It is carried as on a stretcher with the help of two long boards nailed to the base. It will be useful to the gardener when it becomes necessary to close some weak plants at the time of a cold snap.

How to make automatic opening of the windows in the greenhouse?

A very interesting and simple design of the automatic opening of the window, depending on weather conditions. The principle is as follows. Between the large (3 l) and small (0.5 l) cans there is a tube in the form of a communicating vessel. A large bank is suspended from the base of the greenhouse, and a small one - to the window. Moreover, the small one should be balanced with the window in such a way that with a minimum amount of water in it, the window should be closed. In a hermetically sealed large jar when the temperature in the greenhouse rises. water at the expense atmospheric pressure moves to a small jar, opening the window

A simple greenhouse option side opening .

As you can see, a very simple film greenhouse design. Such a greenhouse can be easily moved and put in a new place.

Dome greenhouse from pipe scraps

it's ugly but it works

The authors of the booth555.com blog have moved to new house and they had to carry out their own sewerage. As a result, they had a lot of pipe cuttings left, and they were used by an enterprising young family to create this greenhouse. The advantages of these pipes are that they are easy to bend and at the same time stable and easy to nail.

See step-by-step photos of creating a greenhouse.

As I understood from the translation of the article from English, the pipes are attached to wooden crossbars with adhesive tape. I didn’t really understand about the film, somehow the cuts of the film were fastened together, most likely the cord was threaded into the holes, and there is also a hint for 6 photos.

The film at the bottom is pressed against the ground with bricks, this makes it possible to lift the film up on hot days.

I could not translate the purpose of the star (in 4 photos), but I assumed that it was attached to the dome to give stability to the structure.

Write your options for assigning a star in the comments.

Lying greenhouse from a double-glazed window or a frame

The author of the blog doorgarden.com made such a recumbent greenhouse from glass door(double-glazed window), which accidentally got a stone from under the lawn mower.
According to the author, such a greenhouse allows him to collect greens for salads in January, well, America, I can’t say exactly which state it is.

Look at the drawing of this greenhouse. Everything is very simple. As you can see from the photo, the double-glazed window is not attached to any hinges, it just lies, resting against the side board from slipping.
A double-glazed window can be replaced with any large glass or window frame.

In summer, in hot weather, when there is no need for such a greenhouse, you can throw it over strawberries to protect the berries from birds.

Photo source: doorgarden.com

Attention!!! Important point about greenhouses from window frames

Whatever frames are at your disposal, the transparent roof must be made folding (lifting up), and not hinged or folding, as on the right in Fig. Through any vertical gap warm air will instantly evaporate and the plants will hit with cold, and the horizontal can be adjusted with props according to the weather and local conditions.

What should be the slope of the greenhouse cover?

Note: the optimal slope of the roof slope of a shed greenhouse from the vertical (90 degrees) is φ, where φ is the geographical latitude of the place; and (90 degrees)–φ is the angular height of the Sun at noon of the spring/autumn equinox. See below for a greenhouse with a heat storage.

Source of the last two paragraphs and photo: vopros-remont.ru

Cold greenhouse. (diagram-drawing)

DIY

Auto photo of this cold greenhouse Vince Babak growing vegetables for the school cafeteria wondered if it was possible to grow fresh vegetables early winter. After studying the literature on this topic, he created this winter cold greenhouse.

The greenhouse consists of wooden frame and glass lid. The glass of the lid should always be tilted to catch as many rays of the weak winter sun as possible.

The author claims that even in winter in sunny weather, this greenhouse can heat up to very high temperatures, so the lid must be able to open up. In order to regulate the temperature, a thermometer must be placed in the greenhouse (see photo 5), and it must also be a mechanism for fixing the open lid at different angles was made (see photo 4).

Vegetables that can be grown in early winter in a cold greenhouse

BUT still, the main secret of such a greenhouse is not in its device, but in the plants grown in it . These should be cold-tolerant plants. According to the author's research, there are five crops: spinach, green onion, mache, claytonia, and carrots can be grown successfully in the northern US. As well as arugula, Escarole, Mizuna, parsley, sorrel, European lettuce, mustard, spinach and turnips.

My advice: make a cardboard sheet, glued on one side with foil. At night, you can cover the greenhouse with this foil, which will reflect the heat coming from the ground back into the greenhouse.

Greenhouse made of window frame and hay

Greenhouse (greenhouse) In a plastic bottle

or "How to grow seedlings if the apartment is cold"

It often happens in our domestic apartments that for growing seedlings the room is not warm enough. The way out of this situation can be such a greenhouse in a plastic bottle.

When sunlight enters such a greenhouse, the air in the greenhouse begins to heat up. and stays warm for a very long time, even after sunset .

An important advantage will be high humidity inside the bottle and, which will be created by heating the pre-wetted soil. Such humidity significantly accelerates the process of maturation of seedlings.

The manufacturing process is simple : cut the bottle, rinse, place the soil with the seeds inside and seal tightly with tape.

How to make a quick do-it-yourself greenhouse

Wooden lattice greenhouse

The advantages of such a greenhouse:

• - build quickly
• - stable
• - easy to manufacture

Minuses:

Not suitable for tall plants, can be used for growing early greens and seedlings.

Russian in-depth greenhouse on biofuels

About Russian pits

The simplest greenhouse is a lean-to, deepened into the ground, with biological heating. For its construction, a dry, well-lit and sheltered place is chosen. It is desirable that it be a low slope with a south direction. To protect the greenhouse from the wind, green spaces, fences or special reflective screens that are arranged on the north side can serve. Particularly useful are the swivel flat screens painted in white, which allow maximum use of solar energy. Backlighting with reflected light increases the temperature in the beds by 2-3 °, which is equivalent to transferring your site, for example, from the Moscow region to the black earth regions of the country: Lipetsk or Voronezh.

Note: Any flat baking sheet lined with aluminum foil can be used.

Construction begins with a strapping device around the perimeter of a greenhouse of four sanded logs with a diameter of 10-14 cm. The north side of the strapping should be slightly higher than the south. On the south side, a groove (quarter) is selected in the harness to stop the frames.

At one time, the Russian greenhouse was a revelation for European farmers. It was from the “Russian pits” that the nobility of that time received a green onion, lettuce, dill, parsley, radish, strawberries to the table in winter.

The pit is dug to a depth of 70 cm. In diameter, it has the shape of a trapezoid. In dense soils, the walls can not be fixed, and in loose and floating soils, fastening with horizontal boards is used. To prevent the greenhouse from being washed away by rains, a drainage groove is arranged around it, which can be closed with wooden shields that facilitate approaches.

Frames for a greenhouse are most convenient with a size of 160x105 cm. They are made from bars 6x6 cm, connected for strength with wooden studs, and then properly stained with weather-resistant varnish PF-166 (“6 = s”). Glasses are reinforced with putty or glazing bead. To drain rainwater, grooves are sawn in the lower bindings.

Biofuel in greenhouses is horse or cow dung. Horse is considered the best, it gives more heat. Harvest it in the fall. Manure is collected in piles and carefully insulated on all sides with straw, sawdust, peat and covered so that the manure does not freeze. In the spring, before stuffing the greenhouse, it is transferred to another, looser stack and warmed up. To do this, make several holes in it and pour it into each bucket hot water, after which the stack is covered with burlap or matting. After two to four days, when the manure warms up to a temperature of 50-60 °, a greenhouse is stuffed with it. A colder one is laid at the bottom, and a hot one is placed on top and from the sides. After sedimentation, after two or three days, a new portion is added. The manure should lie loosely, and only at the walls it is necessary to slightly compact it so that voids do not form.

Greenhouses - pits were usually made 3-4, which ensured year-round use: while 1 pit was warmed up after refueling, the rest produced products. An indispensable condition for the successful operation of the Russian greenhouse is the lining of the entire complex of pits with a clay castle with a drainage ditch, otherwise the biofuel will turn sour.

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After stuffing, the greenhouse is covered with frames and mats made of matting, straw or burlap. From above, on the heated manure, soil is poured - garden or soddy soil, compost or fertilized peat. On average, one frame needs 0.2 cubic meters. m of land. It is not recommended to exceed this amount, since under the weight of the earth the manure is compacted, the air flow to it is difficult, and it stops burning. For the same reason, do not over-moisten the soil.

A greenhouse of even such a simple design will make it possible to grow vegetables much ahead of schedule.

Greenhouse layout

where is the best place to put a greenhouse on the site

In summer cottages, you can find various forms of greenhouses in which both vegetable and flower plants are grown. Thanks to this, you can cultivate non-seasonal crops throughout the year. The success of the business will depend not only on the design of the greenhouse, but also on what material was used in its manufacture. Our goal is to tell you what types of greenhouses are, and what material can be used in their construction, and we will also look at how the process of building a greenhouse takes place. suburban area.

Depending on the design features, greenhouses can be:

• arched;
• lean-to;
• gable.

The construction of the first type is characterized by a roof in the form of an arc, which allows the plants growing inside the greenhouse to receive more daylight. The big advantage of this form will be the lack of snow in winter period, so the deformation and breakage of the structure does not threaten you.

If you decide to install a greenhouse close to any summer cottage, then you suitable option with pitched roof. This model is very economical, since you, in addition to reducing the cost of materials, save free space on the site. The only drawback of this design will be the accumulation of snow in winter, which will have to be cleaned off to protect the structure from deformation.

The most common option is the gable shape of the greenhouse, which is very spacious for plants and humans. In some cases, summer residents equip a semblance of a recreation area in such buildings, which allows you to combine business with pleasure.

Types of greenhouses, their advantages and disadvantages

To date, summer residents are presented with several options for materials that can be used to cover greenhouses and greenhouses. They differ in their structure, price and performance characteristics, so you can choose the material according to your capabilities and requirements.

The most popular material for covering greenhouses will be:

• glass;
• polycarbonate;
• film.

If you are not limited in funds, then the best option will be glass and polycarbonate greenhouses, which differ in their strength and performance characteristics. The film is a budget option greenhouses, which has been used for several decades.

About what your greenhouse should be, you can see in the video below:

Advantages and disadvantages of greenhouses from various materials

To figure out which material for greenhouses is better, you need to consider the advantages and disadvantages of each of them.

Glass

This material is considered the most suitable option.

Its advantages include:

• transparency, which allows you to provide the greenhouse with daylight;
• resistance to chemicals, even if they get on the glass, they are easily washed off;
• when exposed to sunlight, the material does not emit harmful toxic substances;
• wind resistance.

Its disadvantages include:

Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate is a polymeric plastic that is increasingly being used in covering greenhouses.

Its advantages include:

• strength;
• transparency;
• high rates of thermal insulation;
• protection of plants from UV rays;
• unpretentiousness in care.

Its disadvantages are:

Film

This material is distinguished by its ease of use and budgetary qualities, especially since the experience of using such material has been confirmed for decades.

Its advantages include:

Its disadvantages include:

• windage;
• poor resistance to frost, which is why it has to be removed after summer use;
• short service life.

Do-it-yourself greenhouse construction

Summer residents are forced to build greenhouses for growing vegetable or flower crops, firstly, in order to get a crop earlier than usual, secondly, in order to grow crops that are not suitable for this or that climate, and, thirdly, to increase the yield.

Greenhouses allow you to create favorable conditions for the growth of any plants. If it is not possible to purchase finished structure, then you can always build it yourself, using all your skills for this.

The first question you will have is how to get started? So that you do not have to rack your brains for a long time, we have compiled an action plan for you, following which you can easily build a greenhouse on your site.

Place for a greenhouse

The first thing you need is to choose a place for the location of the greenhouse. To do this correctly, pay attention to the following requirements:

Dimensions and shape of the greenhouse

The second question that you need to decide is the size of the greenhouse. To calculate everything correctly, consider how much and what you will plant in the greenhouse. If you plan to plant tall plants, then the best shape of the greenhouse will be arched or gable, the height of which will provide you with convenient crop care. You can calculate the dimensions yourself, or take as a basis the proposed version of a rectangular greenhouse with a gable roof.

The base of the greenhouse can be anything, round, square, rectangular or trapezoidal, it all depends on your capabilities.

Greenhouse frame

The frame is the main part of the greenhouse, so there are special requirements for the choice of material. It must be strong and durable, so for its manufacture choose:

• galvanized profile;
• steel profile;
• profile made of galvanized steel, with a square section;
• wooden beams.

The choice of material also depends on your capabilities, even the most budget option - wood, can stand for quite a long time.

How to make a greenhouse from cellular polycarbonate can be seen in the video:

Greenhouse foundation

In addition to its direct purpose, the foundation plays the role of a pocket in which several high beds are placed. If its construction was carried out incorrectly, then this can lead not only to its destruction, but also to cracking of the greenhouse cover. To avoid this, you need to listen to our advice:

It is necessary to install formwork around this trench, lay metal bars of reinforcement into it and pour it all with concrete. The height of the foundation must be at least 20 cm.

If you follow these rules, you will create a solid and reliable foundation for the greenhouse, which will not be subject to soil movement.

Frame fabrication and coating

The manufacture of the frame begins with the marking of the future greenhouse. You have already calculated what size your structure will be and even poured a foundation under it, now you can start assembling the main structure:

Ventilation

Inside the greenhouse, under the influence of sunlight, a greenhouse effect is created. To create an ideal microclimate for plants, greenhouses have to be equipped with a ventilation system.

Vents located on the sides of the greenhouse, or doors can act as ventilation. Airing contributes to the fact that plants planted in a greenhouse get sick less after transplanting into open ground. But drafts must be avoided so as not to harm them.

When placing such vents in the roof of the greenhouse, you can ensure the movement of warm air to the street, and open doors will ensure the passage of cool air. There will be no draft, and the air will change.

If you have a small greenhouse, then two vents located on the roof of the greenhouse will be enough for good air exchange.

In order for air exchange to take place faster, instead of roofing vents, it is better to equip side ones, which will be located above the ground.

For the cultivation of tropical plants, conventional ventilation cannot be used, therefore, vents can be equipped as ventilation according to the principle of blinds.

Greenhouse Tricks

Summer residents who have been involved in greenhouses for more than a year can tell a lot of tricks on which the yield of vegetable or other crops depends. But everyone, without exception, will answer that growing plants depends on the crop itself, on the amount of heat supplied, on the length of daylight hours, on ventilation, on proper watering and regular feeding.

With some of these subtleties and tricks, we will share with you:

From the foregoing, we can conclude that several types of material can be used to make a greenhouse, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages. If you are thinking of making a greenhouse yourself, then by adhering to our action plan, you will do it without much difficulty. Remember that equipping a greenhouse with vents is as necessary as watering plants.

Ecology of consumption. Manor: With the onset of spring, every summer resident faces the task of planting seedlings and their further planting in open ground. simple and cheap greenhouse construction plastic pipes suitable for all, without exception, summer residents and owners of country houses.

Many summer residents strive to provide themselves with self-grown vegetables for the whole year. But due to climatic features, it is not always possible to achieve this goal in those areas that are located in the northern regions of our country. An excellent solution to this problem is the construction of a greenhouse on the garden plot.

True, not all gardeners have the financial ability to buy a ready-made factory greenhouse. For such people, the way out of the situation can be the construction of greenhouses from plastic pipes with their own hands.

You can design and build a greenhouse from plastic pipes on your own, without resorting to outside help. And such a greenhouse made of plastic pipes will serve throughout the year, several seasons in a row. The obvious advantage in the construction of greenhouses from plastic pipes is the prevalence, long service life and low cost of polypropylene products.

CHOOSE A PLACE FOR CONSTRUCTION

When choosing a future place for building a greenhouse from plastic pipes, a number of factors should be taken into account that affect the quality and quantity of the future crop.

There are the following options for placing a future greenhouse made of plastic pipes in a garden plot:

1. You need to place a greenhouse made of plastic pipes, created by yourself, in an open space, away from other buildings of the site and large garden trees. This placement option can be combined with the location around the greenhouse of small shrubs and plants. This will add aesthetic appeal to the building.
2. If, due to the small area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe site, it is not possible to use an open space of sufficient area, it is possible to provide for the location of a greenhouse with one side adjacent to the wall of an already erected building, house or barn. With this option, an important condition will be the location of the other sides of the greenhouse on the south side in order to receive the maximum amount of sunlight.

SELECTION OF FORMS

The most common form in the construction of a greenhouse made of plastic pipes is an arched structure. This is due primarily to ease of construction and relative cheapness.

When choosing a form for the construction of a future greenhouse from plastic pipes, it is necessary to take into account the features of the garden plot and the place that is chosen for the installation of the structure.

If a greenhouse made of plastic pipes will be located in an open area, then it is better to stop at a gable model. In the case when the greenhouse will be adjacent to the wall of an existing building on one side, it is more expedient to opt for a shed model.

The base of the greenhouse can be made in different geometric shapes, whether it be a square, rectangle, circle, oval or trapezoid. Recently, greenhouses in the form of a tent are gaining popularity.

Attention! Greenhouses of this design have greater light transmission than the classic options.

PROS AND MINUSES OF BUILDINGS FROM PLASTIC PIPES

Building a greenhouse from plastic pipes has several advantages over structures made from other materials:

The main and, apparently, the only drawback in the construction of a greenhouse from plastic pipes is its lightness. This can cause the entire structure to sway in strong winds. In the same time this problem it will be possible to solve if you use additional metal rods driven into the ground to strengthen the structure.

MATERIALS AND TOOLS REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION

Before you make a greenhouse out of plastic pipes, you should calculate necessary materials and tools. This is recommended to be done immediately after determining the location on the site for the future structure. Such measures will help to avoid additional costs already at the construction stage of the structure.

So, for work you will need:

1. Timber or boards for forming the base of the greenhouse. It is recommended to treat wooden elements with special protective substances before starting construction, which will protect the wood from decay.

   Advice! To save money, it is recommended to use not branded professional woodworking tools, but improvised ones. For example, soak wooden beams resin, smear several times with drying oil, process with a blowtorch.

2. Polypropylene pipes. It is necessary to calculate how many linear meters will be needed to build a greenhouse. For a more accurate calculation when building a greenhouse from plastic pipes with your own hands, it is recommended to make a drawing of the future design. After receiving a certain footage of plastic, you can add 10% of the total length for the stock.
3. A polyethylene film is used to cover the polypropylene structure. It must be strong enough. High strength will protect it from tearing and allow you to use several seasons.
4. Several metal rods. The reinforcement must be at least 1 m long.
5. Nails and screws.
6. Handles with locks and hinges for arranging doors and windows in the greenhouse.
7. Additional metal loops for attaching individual plastic structural elements.

CONSTRUCTION OF A GREENHOUSE

If at the stage of counting the materials used, a detailed drawing future structure, then you can immediately proceed directly to the construction of the greenhouse. Otherwise, it is recommended to draw up a detailed construction scheme - this will greatly simplify and speed up construction work.

FOUNDATION INSTALLATION

Before you make a greenhouse out of plastic pipes yourself, you need to create a foundation. Under the future foundation of the greenhouse, a flat, flat area with a small depression is needed. Therefore, before starting work, it is necessary to level the ground and make a small depression of a few centimeters. As a material for the foundation, you can use either boards or a wooden beam.

Attention! Before proceeding with the installation of the foundation, wooden boards must be cleaned with a planer or sandpaper, and treated with protective substances.

To strengthen the foundation of the future structure, it is recommended to use additional metal brackets or corners. A metal corner is attached at each internal joint wooden planks. If timber is used as the material for the base of the greenhouse, it is more advisable to use staples that are driven in on each outer joint construction elements.

The finished foundation should lie tightly on the ground prepared for it. If gaps remain between the foundation and the ground, they must be sprinkled with earth.

INSTALLATION OF THE FRAME

After the construction of the foundation, along its outer perimeter, metal reinforcement should be driven into the ground in increments of no more than 100 cm. Pre-prepared and cut pieces of plastic pipe of the required length are mounted on these metal rods.

To fix plastic pipes, self-tapping screws are used, with the help of which the base of the pipe must be pulled to a wooden foundation. As connecting elements in the horizontal plane of the structure, plastic couplings, corners and crosses are used, which must first be drilled inside. This will allow the pipes to pass through the fittings.

WE CREATE A ROOF

When choosing a material for building a greenhouse roof, you should consider the features of some of the most common options:

1. The optimal and common material for covering the greenhouse is polyethylene film. If financial possibilities allow, you can use a special reinforced PVC film as a cover. This material has good thermal insulation, which will allow you to maintain the desired temperature in the greenhouse even at night. At the same time, this material has high transparency and transmits up to 95% of sunlight during the daytime.
2. A polycarbonate roof has the longest lifespan, but is more expensive and can be difficult to build. In addition, such a roof cannot be quickly dismantled, unlike a polyethylene one.
3. textile material for covering type "agrotex" has a low thermal insulation. True, the lightness and simplicity of this material make it possible to carry out installation and dismantling work in the shortest possible time.

CONCLUSION

Summing up, we can say that the option of self-construction in the garden plot of a greenhouse made of plastic pipes seems to be the most acceptable option. Such designs have a number of undeniable advantages. These include lightness and strength of the structure, its durability, ease of installation and dismantling. In addition, such greenhouses are ultimately the cheapest option, and from an aesthetic point of view, they are in no way inferior to expensive factory counterparts.

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The presence of a greenhouse in a summer cottage is a common occurrence. Using different materials, you can build greenhouses of various shapes and sizes. Work in them begins in early spring and ends in autumn. Having your own vegetables is not only economical, but also safe, as you can be sure of their quality. That is why many have a desire to equip a winter greenhouse. You can grow fruits and vegetables in it all year round even if it's cold outside.

Can an amateur summer resident build such a structure? In fact, not much time and money is needed to build and equip a winter greenhouse, so you can handle the tasks on your own. In this article, we will tell you how to build a winter greenhouse with your own hands, demonstrate the necessary drawings, as well as photo and video instructions.

Features and differences from the summer greenhouse

During the construction of a winter greenhouse, unlike a summer one, a strong and reliable construction is made. She stands on a foundation. In addition, the heating system works in the winter greenhouse. It is from the latter that the quality and constancy of the temperature inside will depend. Every winter greenhouse should have:

• lighting;
• heating;
• ventilation;
• watering.

The size of the greenhouse must be selected according to the number of crops to be grown. The coating material must be reliable. A simple film will not protect crops from frost and snow. It is also important to provide for the possibility of additional wall insulation.

When designing a winter greenhouse, several conditions must be met for good plant growth: light and temperature regime, as well as air humidity.

The main types of winter greenhouses

A modern winter greenhouse can be built from various materials. Today, the construction market is filled with innovative materials. They are characterized by increased strength, lightness and affordable price. This allows you to pick up everything you need within even a small planned budget. On the preparatory stage design needs to be planned. Her choice will depend solely on the plants that are planned to be grown.

Types of winter greenhouses are distinguished not only by the materials used, but also by external forms.

1. Shed - wall and with earth embankment.
2. Gable - with main walls and a glazed roof.
3. Polycarbonate arched.

1. First of all, the parameters are calculated, since further calculations will depend on this.
2. It is also necessary to take into account the functionality, that is, to know in advance the features of growing crops. In modern and modernized winter greenhouses, you can grow not only vegetables and fruits, but also mushrooms, herbs, and flowers.
3. The microclimate inside the structure will depend on the correct location of the greenhouse at ground level. If desired, the structure can be deepened inside and get the effect of a thermos or start building on the surface. Some people prefer to equip greenhouses in old buildings (garage or barn).
4. Big variety architectural solutions allows you to embody any ideas and ideas. You can build the structure yourself or buy a finished structure. You can also seek help from specialists.

Many grow flowers of various crops for sale. When choosing exotic plants, it is necessary to calculate all costs, as well as study the requirements for construction.

When developing a project, it is necessary to take into account the material with which the frame will be sheathed. The winter greenhouse must be strong and airtight, therefore, for arranging the frame, choose:

• wood;
• metal.

Both materials are very durable, so making a choice in the direction of one or the other is quite difficult. Metal is strong and durable, but wood is much easier to work with. In addition, the tree will not heat up at high summer temperatures. To support the weight of the entire structure, as well as the load of snow on the roof, it is necessary to use strong and thick posts.

Frame material:

• film;
• glass;
• cellular polycarbonate.

When choosing a film, it is necessary to sheathe the frame not in one layer, but in several. In addition, you should not use it to equip the entire structure. Glass also has many disadvantages: heavy weight, fragility and complexity of installation. by the most suitable material for the winter greenhouse is cellular polycarbonate. The advantages include: low weight, light transmission, as well as ease of installation.

According to experts, the microclimate in a greenhouse made of wood is several times better than that of metal. When choosing a tree, it must be treated with modern antiseptics and protective agents.

When choosing a site for the construction of a winter greenhouse, it is necessary to take into account three main factors:

1. Light. The winter greenhouse should receive the maximum amount of sunlight. The greenhouse is best placed along the length from west to east.
2. Wind. If there are often gusty and cold winds in a selected place, it is necessary to consider protection. This will save on heating and constantly maintain an acceptable temperature and microclimate.
3. Convenience. Access or passage to the greenhouse should be wide and convenient. Thanks to this, it will be very convenient to operate the greenhouse for its intended purpose.

When organizing protection from strong winds you can plant a hedge. It must be remembered that the fence must be placed at a distance of at least 10 m. The distance is calculated depending on the height of the ridge.

The most basic in a winter greenhouse is heating. This process is the most time-consuming and complex. For its organization, the help of specialists is required. But you can do everything yourself. It is necessary to choose the right type of heating, on which the productivity of the greenhouse will depend. Today, there are many ways to equip even a large area to heat. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages:

1. The sun. Affordable and cheap option. But it is not suitable for winter, since the sun's rays are not so strong and will not be able to warm. It can be combined with other heat sources.
2. biological heating. Biologically active substances decompose, due to this, heat is released. The simplest biological substance is manure. As with the sun, this method will not be able to fully heat even a small area.
3. Electricity. Affordable and popular heating method. It can be installed in any area away from home. For it, you can use different electrical appliances: convectors, heaters, infrared radiation, cable heating, heat pump and water heating.
4. Air heating. It is organized at the initial stage of construction of a winter greenhouse, in particular, when pouring the foundation. With the help of heating and ventilation units, warm air is supplied to the middle and upper part greenhouses.
5. Gas. Gas heaters are installed in the greenhouse, in which direct combustion takes place. A good ventilation system is essential to avoid oxygen burnout.
6. Bake. An affordable and economical option involves installing a stove and heating the entire area of ​​​​the winter greenhouse. Gas, wood and coal can be used as fuel. Among the shortcomings, heating of the walls can be distinguished, so it is not recommended to plant plants near the stove.

It is necessary to choose the type of heating on an individual basis for each specific case. It is necessary to be guided by such criteria as the local climate, the planned budget and the type of plants.

Stages of construction of a winter greenhouse

Since the stages of construction and technology are completely dependent on materials and construction, there is no need to talk about standards. For example, we will consider the construction of a winter greenhouse, which is adjacent to the house. A brick is chosen for the foundation. The frame is built from wooden beam or profile pipe. The entire structure will be sheathed with polycarbonate.

To create the effect of a thermos, you can not go deep into the ground, but only raise the base. The depth of the foundation is 50 cm, the width is 40 cm. For convenience, it is better to make a strip foundation. Do not forget about the sand cushion or use fine gravel. The execution steps are standard and do not require any professional skills and equipment. After pouring, it is recommended to withstand the foundation for a week. On hot days, the surface is moistened with water. A layer of waterproofing should be laid between the foundation and the plinth.

For the construction of the basement, you can use used bricks. If the financial side allows, then a new brick is selected. The height of the wall should be about 1 m. The thickness of the walls can be half a brick or a brick, at your own discretion. The frame is built from a durable and pre-treated wooden beam. Anchors and dowels act as fasteners. Thus, a skeleton is installed, which will be a reliable support for heavy loads. The frame under the roof must be made at an angle of 30 ° from the horizon line.

Sheathing the frame with polycarbonate should be standard scheme and technology. For a good result, several conditions must be met:

• marking;
• precise cutting;
• accuracy of installation;
• the use of special fasteners;
• sealing polycarbonate seams for tightness.

Several vents installed around the entire perimeter can serve as ventilation.

For greater savings, it is recommended to choose a place near the house. Thanks to this, one of the walls is already completely ready, so you do not have to spend time, effort and money. So that in the main part of the greenhouse it is constantly warm at front door it is necessary to attach a vestibule. For good sealing, you can use mounting foam and special sealants.

After all construction and sealing work has been completed in in full, you can start arranging. So, it is necessary to supply water to the greenhouse, electricity for lighting. It is important to take care of shutoff valves, which will provide high-quality water supply.

When choosing sources of light scattering, it is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of growing the selected crops. Another important issue is the soil. The substrate is prepared, fertilizers and special additives (feeding) are applied. They will ensure the rapid and correct growth of all vegetables and fruits that have been selected.

Guided by the suggested tips, you can build and prepare a winter greenhouse for growing various crops in just a few days. winter time. It is enough to use all the available materials and purchase the missing ones. All work can be handled alone, but it is better to have an assistant, especially when we are talking about the installation of the skeleton of the winter greenhouse.

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