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Unfortunately, not the entire territory of Russia is conducive to growing their own vegetables and fruits for many months. In most climatic zones of the country, the summer season is extremely short, while many people strive to grow as many crops as possible on their site for their subsequent harvesting. In this connection, gardeners and gardeners willingly use greenhouses, with the help of which the growing season is extended, which makes it possible to harvest early and more plentiful. In some cases, if you have a well-built greenhouse, your own grown crops can be consumed all year round.

Of course, for these purposes, it is necessary to take into account a number of features, which we will discuss in detail in this article.

Peculiarities

A self-built greenhouse always warms the gardener's soul. The design can be of various sizes and shapes, and homemade greenhouses are no worse in use and functionality. The device can be easily seen on the diagrams and drawings, the materials for manufacturing can be different. Often, fiberglass reinforcement is used as a frame, there are also no problems with a removable covering material - basically, it is a plastic film, glass or polycarbonate. Given all these features, it is possible to build such a structure on the site in one weekend, and home-made buildings are in no way inferior in quality to those purchased in the store.

Advantages and disadvantages

Convenient home-made greenhouses are very popular among summer residents. The undoubted advantages include the fact that a self-made greenhouse in the country will cost relatively cheaply. A budget greenhouse can be made from different materials, the most important thing is to equip it with an opening roof and take care of the quality of lighting for plants. Speaking of the cons, of course, it should be taken into account that you will have to spend time studying the types and structures, as well as familiarizing yourself with the drawings and construction plans in the country.

Kinds

Greenhouses are designed taking into account the botanical characteristics of those plant species for the needs of which the greenhouse is built. These also include the amount of light transmitted and the temperature inside. The greenhouse can be both year-round and used in a certain season. In general, all types of greenhouses are suitable for growing a variety of crops - be it Chinese cabbage or flowers.

As a first approximation, greenhouses can be divided into the following categories:

• lean-to;
• gable;
• drop-shaped;

• domed;
• polygonal;
• Dutch.

• In most cases, shed roofs are used in the construction of greenhouses or winter gardens, since this type of building has a passage. As a result, it is easy to enter the premises without regard to weather conditions. This type of greenhouse is best installed on the south side of a residential building.
• Greenhouses with gable roofs are very popular in our country and are currently the most common design.
• A drop-shaped greenhouse is a very durable structure, perfectly transmits sunlight, does not retain precipitation in the form of snow on the surface, but it is quite difficult to mount it, so such greenhouses are rarely made independently.
• The domed greenhouse has a spectacular appearance and does not require a large consumption of materials, but its main advantage is that, due to the design features, it can be installed in areas with seismic hazard. The main tasks during construction are good sealing and high-quality insulation.

• Polygonal greenhouses are pleasing to the eye, perfectly transmit light and are not afraid of gusty winds. The difficulty during installation lies in the fact that it is necessary to carefully organize the space in order to evenly distribute heat inside.
• The Dutch version of greenhouses is reliable and durable. Due to the sloping walls, sunlight penetrates inside, which allows you to significantly increase the yield. Among other things, this option is also quite budgetary.
• Recently, the so-called "booths" - a greenhouse that looks like a tunnel - have become widespread among summer residents. Most often it is erected for growing tomatoes and peppers. This type of greenhouse is functional, convenient, does not require large expenses, allows you to consistently get a good harvest, which allows you to call it the best type of self-built on the site.

Also, greenhouses are divided according to the principle of the possibility of movement:

• folding;
• stationary.

Folding greenhouses began to gain popularity relatively recently. Their advantage is that the lightweight frame is easy to fold and move to another place in the backyard if necessary. At the same time, the greenhouse itself is very ergonomic and has a low cost, which deserves the attention of summer residents.

Stationary greenhouses, on the contrary, have long become classics of the genre. To install a structure of this type, an underground foundation and a metal frame are required. Many people have long preferred this type of greenhouse, because over the years of operation in a variety of conditions, these designs have gained fame as strong and durable devices. There are no particular difficulties in installing such a greenhouse, and it is also quite easy to maintain it.

Also, greenhouses can be divided according to the type of initial characteristics - these types of greenhouses are named after their creator:

• greenhouse according to Kurdyumov;
• greenhouse according to "Mitlider".

Greenhouse Kurdyumov is an autonomous unit, otherwise it is called "smart". This design is distinguished by the possibility of automatically maintaining the temperature inside itself, a special plus is the presence of drip irrigation of plants, which does not require human intervention. This type of structure supports the possibility of natural restoration of the soil in the beds or in containers with plants. Mitlider's greenhouses are considered a special subspecies of greenhouses. Its distinguishing features are know-how in indoor air ventilation systems, a special arrangement of the frame - beams and struts create a solid structure for the covering material. Typically, such greenhouses are located from east to west, which opens up wide opportunities for the plants to perceive sunlight.

Natural boards are usually used as the main material for the Mitlider greenhouse., which makes it possible to "breathe" and prevents the formation of condensate. As a rule, such greenhouses are large, which gives an additional opportunity to create a special microclimate for the plants inside. Usually a greenhouse looks like a low structure with a gable roof with a difference in height. More possible variant- an arched building with a roof of two levels.

Another option for greenhouses is a three-row greenhouse. As a rule, such buildings occupy a medium or large area, the beds in them are located in three levels, two passages are located between them.

The farm greenhouse consists of a metal frame, over which a film coating is stretched. This type of greenhouse is very loved by the population, because it has a low cost, moisture-proof and resistant to environmental influences.

Many summer residents fell in love with a spherical greenhouse for its unusual appearance and excellent transmission of sunlight.

Characteristics

When choosing Supplies for future construction, be sure to pay attention to what time of the year the greenhouse will be mainly used.

Winter greenhouses must be equipped with a heating system, it is better to install them near the heating system of the house. In another case, as an additional equipment, you can put a stove in the greenhouse room, but this will create additional difficulties - the stove requires additional attention, it needs to be heated and, most importantly, make sure that it does not overheat, which is fraught with temperature fluctuations. A winter greenhouse must be installed on a solid foundation, among other things, this type of construction requires additional strengthening of the frame and roof in order to avoid possible damage due to heavy snowfalls.

It is also possible to build a so-called "thermos greenhouse" on the site - this structure can boast of a particularly strong characteristic, since its foundation goes into the ground by two meters. However, the installation of such a design has a number of additional difficulties - it is necessary to dig a pit for it, the foundation must be separately strengthened to avoid deformation, thermal blocks are usually used as the material for the walls, which will subsequently need to be insulated. All this is quite expensive, therefore, such greenhouses are rarely found on personal plots.

Summer greenhouses in the vast majority of cases are a frame on which a plastic film is stretched. This version of the outer skin is the most budgetary, and with careful use, the film is quite capable of lasting two seasons.

Creating the simplest greenhouse with your own hands at a summer cottage requires certain preparatory work.

The first thing to take care of is the preparation of the site for construction. Try to choose a site as flat as possible, it is also highly desirable that there are no obstacles to sunlight on it. Next, the site is properly compacted. If a tree is chosen as the base, then the prepared boards are treated with an antiseptic solution and knocked down around the perimeter. Reinforcement is installed in the corners of the boxes as an additional reinforcement. If for some reason it is not possible to allocate a separate place for the construction of a greenhouse, an alternative option would be to adjoin one wall of the greenhouse to any building - it can be a residential building or some kind of utility room.

When choosing a material for the frame, it is necessary to take into account all their characteristics. We must not forget that the frame itself and the doors must have special strength so that the structure cannot be damaged by winds, temperature fluctuations and snow masses during the winter period. None of the frame elements should be massive and prevent the penetration of light. If a collapsible design is intended, it should be made of lightweight materials and be able to be dismantled without additional effort.

Frames for greenhouses can be made of the following materials.

• Wood- the most environmentally friendly and easy-to-use material that does not require the use of any professional equipment and does not require specialized skills during the work. Since the tree tends to rot, special attention should be paid to its pre-treatment.
• aluminum profiles involve the creation of a rigid, but lightweight frame, while it is durable. This material has a higher cost, its use requires the use of equipment for fastening parts together.
• Plastic(as well as metal-plastic) parts have a low specific weight, are strong enough, and are not subject to external influences such as rotting or corrosive changes. Due to the flexibility, it is possible to change the shape of the parts, which provides ample opportunities for creating greenhouses with arches or two slopes. But it must be borne in mind that plastic elements require mandatory attachment to the foundation or ground.

• Steel frames are also quite widespread, but they require a strip fundamental foundation. If the elements are galvanized, they will last longer, as they are not subject to rust and corrosion.
• Drywall is a successful combination of low weight of the material and ease of work. Practice shows that a frame made of this type of material is inexpensive, easy to use, serves for a long time and is easy to disassemble. Gable, arched greenhouses, as well as Mitlider's greenhouses, are perfectly created from it.

Sometimes window frames are used as frames - which are characterized by excellent thermal insulation and relative ease of installation. However, it is worth considering their relative fragility - even with careful care, the service life is unlikely to exceed five years.

The next step in the greenhouse construction process after choosing a suitable location is choosing a suitable foundation. Its type directly depends on the weight of the planned structure, since in most cases the greenhouse frame weighs a little, and the covering material additionally adds windage to the building, which often causes destruction due to strong gusts of wind.

• The brick foundation is easy to install, reliable and quite suitable for most greenhouses. But it must be taken into account that laying a brick foundation requires specific skills and is quite a costly affair.
• Stone foundations are rightfully the most durable and strong. Heavy metal frames can be installed on it. This option cannot be called a budget option, as a rule, foundations for capital greenhouses are created from stone.

• Concrete is inexpensive and hardens quite quickly, but requires the creation of formwork and frame fasteners.
• A tree is often used as a foundation, but it should be borne in mind that a wooden base is not suitable for capital construction, since it is unlikely to last longer than five years even with the most careful care.
• In some cases, when building a greenhouse, it is quite possible to do without a foundation. These are portable greenhouses of small size, the windage of which is reduced by fastening directly to the ground with small pegs.

When choosing a coating material, it is necessary to take into account all the advantages and disadvantages of different types of materials.

Basically, the following options are used:

• polyethylene film;
• glass;
• polycarbonate.

The most affordable type of covering material is a stretch film. However, it cannot boast of durability and even the highest quality coatings require replacement every three years. A greenhouse with arches or arcs, as a rule, is covered with two layers of film, which creates excellent conditions for plants inside the building. The material perfectly transmits the sun's rays, but for the same reason it is subject to rapid wear and, as a result, a decrease in light transmission. In addition, very often condensation forms on the inner surface, which can also be attributed to the disadvantages of this type of coating. There are also options for a polyethylene film, additionally equipped with reinforcement. This option is stronger, more resistant to gusts of wind and will last longer.

Glass can be safely attributed to the traditionally used materials in the manufacture of greenhouses with their own hands. Glass coatings are durable and have excellent thermal insulation, however, it should be remembered that glass heats up very quickly and at the same time weighs quite a lot. A separate challenge is the replacement of broken glass.

Polycarbonate is a type of hard transparent plastic., which in structure is a material with large cells. It has sufficient impact resistance and light transmission, it is very flexible, therefore it is suitable for the construction of greenhouses with an arched vault or in the form of a tunnel. Since this type of coating consists of cells filled with air, it can be argued that it is the most thermally insulating among all possible options.

When considering this type of coating for a potential greenhouse, also consider the following disadvantages:

• when exposed to sunlight, the material will inevitably collapse;
• during the installation work do not forget that polycarbonate tends to expand greatly when heated;
• in the absence of protective elements at the attachment points, the honeycombs of the material will quickly fill with dust or mold, which will render the coating unusable.

When attaching, also consider the following features:

• mount the material in such a way that water can drain along the longitudinal strips from the inside;
• on one side of the material there is an ultraviolet filter - this side must be outside the greenhouse;
• fasten polycarbonate on specialized self-tapping screws with a thermal washer on them, pre-drill holes in the sheets.

Also note the following rules:

• Only transparent polycarbonate is suitable as a covering material. Despite the great aesthetic appeal of the color, it transmits the sun's rays much worse, this is fraught with the failure of the greenhouse to fulfill its intended purpose.
• Be sure to check the presence of a layer with a UV filter.
• Choose the thickness of the layer depending on the season in which the greenhouse will be used. In summer and autumn, the thickness of the sheets should be approximately 10-15 mm, in winter - at least 15 mm. Also, this value directly correlates with the strength of the frame - the greater the thickness, the stronger the supporting structure should be.
• When connecting sheets, use special profiles; the use of nails is strictly unacceptable.
• Sheets must not be overlapped.
• Pay attention to the accessories and do not try to save on them - the use of an end profile and end tapes will significantly extend the life of the greenhouse.

When choosing, pay attention to the manufacturer. Do not forget that the miser pays twice, so it is better not to purchase Chinese materials, despite their attractive cost. Among the well-established in the market in last years we can note the domestic company "Kinplast". This Firm offers a range of different coatings - from inexpensive to premium options.

Sheets of the Russian company "Actual" will last about 8 years.

This is an inexpensive option, has a fairly soft structure, is well mounted.

• The Russian-Israeli production "Polygal Vostok" offers a material that is characterized by rigidity, flexibility, ease of installation, but also has a high price tag.
• "Winpool" is made in China, very soft, fragile, inexpensive, you can count on a service life of 3 years.
• "Sanex" is also a representative of the Chinese market, rather hard in work, not very convenient for installation, will last about 4 years.
• "Marlon" is brought to Russia from the UK, the material is quite expensive, but it will last at least 10 years subject to the rules of operation.

Since the market at the moment has a huge number of options, you can get confused and choose among them not very high quality.

To prevent this from happening, pay attention to the following points:

• The surface of the sheets must be uniform and smooth, without any protrusions, irregularities and chips. Also, it should not fall into layers.
• The ribs should be at a 90 degree angle and in no case should there be any waviness.
• Try to find out from the seller under what conditions the material was stored. Improper storage conditions will quickly reduce its life. Sheets should be laid flat, but if they are stored upright on edge or rolled up, the quality of the material may be reduced.
• Some summer residents prefer a mixed type of covering materials. With this option, the side walls are usually glazed, and the ceiling is covered with a film. Some farmers prefer to cover the frame with spunbond sheets.

Separately, it is worth paying attention that it is not recommended to grow different types of crops at the same time in the same greenhouse - in other words, the same room is not suitable for seedlings and fruit and berry crops at home. This aspect must be taken into account when choosing the type of greenhouse. Arched greenhouses occupying a wide area will not bring much benefit. He considers the optimal size of a simple greenhouse to be 3 by 6 meters - it does not take up much space, in such a greenhouse you can easily grow enough strawberries, cucumbers or tomatoes for a family.

Preparation of materials

Before starting work, carefully study the most best projects and drawings from publicly available resources - this will allow you to see the most complete picture of the opportunities provided. Of course, you can create a circuit yourself, but remember that this will require not only investing additional time and energy resources. In addition, an error may creep in during the calculations, which can lead to the loss of the quality characteristics of the greenhouse.

If we present the work execution scheme point by point, a general description of the construction stages will look like this:

• definitions desired type the buildings;
• preparation of the scheme;
• creating a frame;
• carrying out preparatory work on the site of soil where it is planned to install a greenhouse;
• laying the foundation;
• mounting the supporting frame;
• fastening of a translucent coating.

When designing on your own or choosing among ready-made options, start from the requirements for the finished structure, as well as from the available materials and preferences in choosing crops. Most often, arched structures with a frame made of PVC pipes are located on personal plots - this is an inexpensive type of greenhouse, quite simple in execution. If a flat area is chosen for construction, it is best to stop at a model with two slopes. In the case when it is planned to put a greenhouse adjacent to the wall, it is more logical to make it single-sided. The base can be a geometric figure of various shapes - a square or a rectangle, a trapezoid.

Before purchasing the materials needed for construction, it is necessary to make a calculation. This will help prevent unnecessary costs in the future.

When the design is completed and the greenhouse manufacturing scheme is selected, it is necessary to start preparing the necessary components for future construction.

If we take the simplest option, which can be built in a couple of days, the set of materials will be as follows:

• Soaked with an antiseptic, treated with drying oil or burnt with a blowtorch boards. Please note that if you want to save money, you can not buy specialized tools, but use time-tested old-fashioned methods for processing wood and timber. If funds allow, of course, you can purchase factory chemicals.
• Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes. Before making a frame, calculate the required amount of material for construction. After making the calculation, add 10% in reserve, especially if you have to make a pipe bender.
• Durable polyethylene film - the more wear-resistant the material is, the longer it will not require replacement with a new one. You can also use polycarbonate sheets if desired.

• Metal rods or pieces of reinforcement one meter long.
• Self-tapping screws and nails.
• Hinges for fastening vents and doors.
• Fittings - handles for doors and windows.
• Special loops for fastening pipes.

If a decision is made to use HDPE pipes to form a frame, consider the following features:

• Pipes contribute to the creation of tightness inside the building, which creates favorable conditions for the ripening of crops.
• This material is easy to use and does not require special skills.
• With the help of pipe fasteners, it is easy to mount and dismantle if necessary. Thus, the frame is easy to assemble for a warm climate period and remove again when the greenhouse is not in use.
• There is no need to use additional reinforcement. The pipes themselves have good performance and self-sufficient in use.

• Plastic, unlike wood or metal, is much less affected by the environment. Finished products do not have to be treated with anti-corrosion and other protective substances.
• The building may well last at least a decade.
• Since the material has a low specific gravity, the greenhouse can pump with strong gusts of wind. In this case, it is necessary to install additional metal elements in the ground to strengthen the structure.

Please note that metal corners can be used to strengthen the foundation., they will give the structure strength. This element is attached from the inside at the junction between the boards. If the base is made of timber, it is better to use metal brackets for fastening, which are mounted on the outside. The finished foundation should fit snugly into the soil. In case of cracks, sprinkle them with earth.

Assembly and installation

When mounting the frame into the finished foundation, metal reinforcement is driven into the ground from the outside at a distance of no more than a meter. Parts of plastic pipes pre-cut to the required length are placed on these blanks. To fasten them together, as well as to mount them on a wooden base, use screws or nails, self-tapping screws. To install the elements horizontally, as a rule, pre-drilled plastic sleeves, angles and crosses are used, which enable the pipes to cross the connecting elements.

When polycarbonate sheets are used as a covering material, the steps will be as follows:

• Removed from sheets protective film, the top side is marked with a marker. For convenience in carrying out work, it is better to make several marks on each sheet.
• Make blanks for the end walls - for this purpose, a sheet of standard size is cut into three equal parts 2 by 2 meters. One of the parts is applied to the end in such a way that all cavities are located vertically. The left side of the sheet is aligned to the left edge, the contour of the required arc is outlined with a marker. A similar manipulation is done with the right edge, as a result of which the sheet acquires the contours of two semi-arches. After that, they are cut out with a jigsaw, leaving a tolerance of 3-5 cm, and the right end of the building is cut out in the same way.
• The cut parts are attached to self-tapping screws at a distance of 30-50 cm from each other. Try not to pinch the material too much. The excess is cut off with a knife.

• The third part of the sheet is used for the door and vents. The sheet is vertically applied to the doorway. The contour of the door is outlined with a margin, blanks are cut out and attached. The remains are used to close the space above the door. Joints are best fastened with special profiles.
• To cover the top of the greenhouse, the sheets are laid on arcs, aligned with the bottom edges and trimmed. The sheets should protrude slightly above the end of the building, then they are fixed in the corners.
• The second sheet is overlapped on the first one at the junction, the corners are fixed and put on self-tapping screws from the bottom edge at a distance of 40-60 cm from each other.

In the event that it is decided to cover the greenhouse with plastic wrap, the stages of the work will be as follows:

• The film is attached to the frame with staples or wooden slats. Fasten it in such a way that there are no tears in the canvas.
• It is necessary to cover the front and back of the frame with a film. In the part where it is planned to make a door, the film is bent inward.
• Re-measure the doorway, then you need to assemble the frame from the tubes. A film is attached to the resulting frame, the excess is cut off and the door is hung with hinges, the vents are designed according to the same principle. If glass doors are planned, carefully study the fasteners of glass to metal.
• This version of the greenhouse is suitable only for the summer. The next and final stage after the construction of the greenhouse is the preparation of the soil and the planting of seedlings.

As mentioned above, for the winter version of the greenhouse, it must be equipped with a heating system. Despite the apparent complexity, it is not so difficult.

The types of heating include:

• solar;
• technical;
• biological.

Technical, in turn, is divided into the following subspecies:

• water;
• gas;
• furnace;
• electric.

The solar type is based on the greenhouse effect, which is formed when natural light enters the greenhouse space. This heating option is used only in summer when the sun is active. In the cold season, to achieve the best result, a mixed type is used - a biological and technological option.

The biological species is used both in winter and in summer to heat the soil. Soil is removed from the racks, after which manure is laid on the bottom, horse manure is best suited, since during its decomposition a large amount of heat is released. Soil containers are filled with manure by a third. In addition to manure, you can also use compost - one of its components is also a waste product of horses. Pour all the earth back into the racks. When the decomposition process begins, the roots of the plants will begin to warm up. In addition, it will serve as an excellent fertilizer, since manure and compost contain many minerals for plant growth.

The electric heating method is also easy to use. For these purposes, a heating cable laid in a special way is used. Read the instructions first. Please note that the heating cable can be purchased with a temperature controller, so it will be quite simple to create the optimal temperature for seedlings.

Water heating is arranged as follows: the entire perimeter of the greenhouse is laid with a double row of pipes, which are looped into an electric boiler. To connect the boiler, it is necessary to lay an electrical cable. Please note that the boiler can stand inside the greenhouse or can be taken out to its limits. Experts insist that the boiler must be taken outside and pre-insulated. These manipulations are done with the aim of more uniform heating. You can also heat the room with a heat generator. The boiler is directly purchased in the store or you can make it yourself, but keep in mind that in the second case you cannot do without special knowledge and skills. Further, the procedure is similar - pipes are laid from the boiler under the racks, which are looped. Any solid fuel can be used as a fuel: coal, firewood, woodworking waste.

If gasification is present on your personal plot, heating can be arranged by means of gas burners or heaters, for this purpose they must be placed around the entire perimeter of the building. With a small greenhouse area, it is quite possible to use gas cylinders. If the greenhouse occupies a large area, then it is necessary to connect to the general gas system of the house. Gas burners create carbon dioxide, which plants need. To distribute heat evenly, fans are installed in the building. Burners can also be replaced with a gas factory boiler, but be sure to look at its country of manufacture.

As a heat source for electric heating of a room, aluminum radiators or electric convectors are used, which are installed at an equal distance around the entire perimeter of the building or located on both sides if the greenhouse area has the shape of a rectangle. This type of system is connected directly to the power supply or heating system.

You can also make a stove in the greenhouse, which is best located at the end of the building. A horizontal chimney is laid from the stove around the entire perimeter of the greenhouse. For these purposes, metal pipes or brickwork are suitable. When connecting the chimney and the vertical riser of the furnace, you need to make a small rise at the junction. The higher the riser, the better, because the stove will have good draft. With this type of heating, do not forget to prepare fuel in advance. You can put the stove in a pre-made recess in the ground.

In addition, a water oven can be made from a conventional oven. For this purpose, a boiler for water heating is installed on it, from which the pipes will go to the water tank. The pipes and the boiler are looped using wiring around the entire perimeter of the room. There is also another option - to collect pipes along each of the racks, thereby providing wiring for four different pipes.

We must not forget that plants require the creation of a special microclimate for their successful development and growth, special equipment will help to improve these indicators inside the greenhouse, with which you can increase the productivity and yield of grown crops. Additional equipment involves not only additional heating, but also the possibility of ventilation, irrigation and lighting. As you know, watering plants is a rather laborious process. Automatic system will help save the owner of a summer cottage from this hard work, while saving time and water.

Good room ventilation is extremely important in a greenhouse., as it prevents the formation of condensate and improves the overall microclimate, which undoubtedly benefits plants. Properly created air exchange will protect crops from overheating. For the natural movement of air, it is enough to open the doors and vents, an additionally installed fan or extractor hood will increase air circulation.

With a short daylight hours, additional lighting sources are indispensable. Special lamps will help seedlings get enough light in early spring or late autumn.

Best projects

Be sure to check out the best and most common options, you may have your own ideas.

For cucumbers

Separately, I would like to consider making a greenhouse for cucumbers as one of the most beloved vegetables. Any summer resident knows that cucumbers need warmth and high humidity. With the proper organization of protected ground, this vegetable is less susceptible to diseases and is able to produce a larger crop.

To get a rich harvest, the following requirements are necessary:

• daytime air temperature - no more than 30 degrees, night - no less than 16;
• soil temperature - about 23 degrees;
• calm air without drafts;
• humidity about 80%;
• high degree of illumination;
• insect access, if the variety involves bee pollination;
• strong structures for vertical movement of seedlings.

Due to the large number of details, the necessary climate is difficult to create in one room. Consider the general disadvantages and advantages of each type of greenhouse for a specific purpose - growing cucumbers.

The advantages include simplicity of design, ease of creation from improvised and existing materials. A small area and internal volume will provide good warming, it is well lit and easily accessible to insects for pollination. Among the minuses, one can note such characteristics as a low planting density - you can place a maximum of three pieces per square meter, inconvenience when cultivating the soil and harvesting. If you water the plants with a watering can, the water reaches the leaves, which can lead to a burn. The greenhouse needs constant opening and closing, otherwise the crops will overheat and die.

arch type with foil

The advantages of this type of greenhouse are that it is easy to build and does not require expensive materials, it has enough internal space for growing vertical bushes. The film coating retains moisture well, promotes rapid heating of the soil and air, and perfectly transmits light. Disadvantages: the film is a short-lived material and requires regular replacement, it has poor thermal insulation performance, therefore, in the event of early frosts, the greenhouse will have to be covered additionally. When building a greenhouse of this type, it is necessary to have vents, since drafts will inevitably occur when the doors are opened.

Coated with polycarbonate

Pros: high structural strength of the frame, high ceilings and ample interior space. Polycarbonate perfectly transmits sunlight, has an excellent ability to scatter it. Provides convenient conditions for watering plants and tillage, easy to harvest. The provided window openings provide good ventilation and absence of drafts.

Cons: high financial costs for the purchase of materials or finished products. Polycarbonate strongly reflects light, which causes energy loss. The coating and frame require constant maintenance; in winter, snow must be removed from the greenhouse. Difficult access to pollinating insects.

Gable with glazed wooden frames

The advantages are as follows: noteworthy design, which has already become a classic, demonstrates high thermal insulation properties. Good heating of the entire interior space of the room. Glass has excellent light transmission ability, when placing windows on the roof, the possibility of drafts is excluded. Possibility to plant a large number of plants, availability easy access to them. Among the shortcomings, it can be noted that the severity of the frame requires preliminary laying of the foundation. The tree requires mandatory preliminary and regular post-treatment, otherwise the frames will quickly begin to rot. It is also worth considering that glass is a fragile and traumatic material, and also does not have scattering properties at all, which can lead to burns of plant leaves.

With one slope

Positive characteristics: it is always attached to the house or barn on the north side, which ensures that the ramp faces south to receive the maximum amount of sun rays. The room assumes rapid heating and long-term retention of heat, and also gives scope for the choice of materials for construction. Negative characteristics: if the sun is active, it will be difficult to avoid overheating, curtains and a high-quality ventilation system are necessary. If the greenhouse is built next to the house, prerequisite is a good waterproofing and protection of the greenhouse from snow and ice.

Mitlider

The undoubted advantage lies in the special arrangement of the vents - they are located in the roof and facing south, which leaves no possibility of drafts and helps to maintain an optimal microclimate. The greenhouse is large, has high ceilings and plenty of space inside.

The disadvantages are related to the complexity of the design and the inability to build it yourself, without accurate drawings and installation skills. If the doors are closed, insects will not be able to get inside, either self-pollinating varieties are suitable for such a greenhouse, or you will have to additionally plant bait varieties. Among other things, the greenhouse requires close care.

in the shape of a pyramid

Pros: The center section is ideal for growing cucumbers vertically. It is well lit, easy to install, only budget materials are needed.

Cons: small area, inconvenient to care for plants. Insect access is difficult. The structure is unstable and can easily be blown away by the wind.

For tomatoes

Polycarbonate greenhouses create ideal conditions for the harmonious ripening of fruits. Tomato belongs to crops that love sunlight and heat, the optimal temperature regime for their cultivation is 22-25 degrees. If the soil has a high clay content, then humus, sawdust or peat must be added to the soil at the rate of one bucket per square meter.

Planted seedlings must be watered frequently until they are fully developed. If the nights are cool enough, it is better not to water the plants after sunset, so as not to overcool the soil. Watering from a watering can makes sense during the hottest time of the season. Next, the seedlings need to be cut and tied up, thereby ensuring uniform lighting and ventilation of the beds. With this growing option, tomatoes ripen much faster and it is possible to harvest a good harvest. After that, the plants are attached to wire gratings or pegs, giving them space for further development.

For greenery

In the cold winter period, there is nothing better than a bunch of fresh herbs, especially if it is grown by yourself. What is especially nice, greenhouse greenery is not too whimsical to care for and gives several crops a year. It is quite possible to choose the type of greenery based on your own preferences.

Most people who use winter greenhouses to grow herbs prefer dill, celery, and parsley.

• When growing dill, it is necessary to strictly observe the temperature regime - the thermometer should not fall below 15 degrees. In addition, dill needs constant spraying and does not tolerate drafts and cold winds, so be extremely careful when ventilating the greenhouse. The first harvest can be obtained in two months with appropriate care.
• When growing parsley, there are a few more nuances - firstly, this type of plant can be grown in the form of root crops or seeds. In the first version, the root crop must first be kept in sand, the temperature of which does not exceed two degrees, after which it is planted in highly moist soil. If it is planned to grow parsley from seeds, the seeds previously aged in a damp cloth are planted in the soil. As a rule, germination takes no more than ten days. The harvest is about one and a half kilograms of greenery per square meter.

• Celery loves well-fertilized soft soil; cow or chicken manure is perfect as fertilizer. The temperature in the greenhouse should be between 15 and 20 degrees. Watering for plants requires infrequent, but as plentiful as possible, and it is necessary to ensure that the water does not touch the leaves of the seedlings. Pay special attention to lighting, since the amount of harvest directly depends on the length of daylight hours.
• Many people are very fond of mint and are happy to use it in cooking. This type of plant tolerates frosts up to eight degrees below zero, while giving sprouts at the lowest temperatures above zero. Experts recommend using hydroponics or biological heating of the soil with peat as a soil. Carefully monitor the soil moisture, its drying is strictly unacceptable. If you plan to grow mint, it is best to equip the greenhouse with a drip irrigation system.
• Mint, like most crops, does not tolerate temperature changes, not only because sudden jumps can destroy plants, such moments can lead to a dangerous disease - powdery mildew. Also, for mint, extremely dangerous pests are spider mites and greenhouse whiteflies. You can defeat them by spraying the culture with industrial means or time-tested folk recipes.

For better engraftment of seeds in the soil, you must first dry them in a draft. If it is not possible to plant seeds directly, it is quite possible to grow seedlings at home and then plant them in the ground for 10-14 days.

Not all summer residents have the time and desire to understand the intricacies of the technology of building a greenhouse on the site with their own hands. At the moment, the market is filled with ready-made greenhouses of various options. The first thing to do is to decide for what purposes the greenhouse is being purchased. If we are talking about growing crops for family consumption, this is one thing, but if a summer resident considers a greenhouse as a way to increase his income and wants to put up the resulting crop for sale, the situation will be different. In the first case, you can get by with an inexpensive option, in the second, of course, financial investments will be much higher and the cost of greenhouse maintenance will also increase.

Every novice gardener has to face the question of how to make a greenhouse on his own plot. This design allows you to easily start growing natural, fresh vegetables and herbs in early spring, even at negative night temperatures. In addition, the greenhouse is able to protect delicate plants from strong precipitation, wind and direct sunlight.

If you choose the right building material and the optimal design, you can get an indispensable garden assistant.

Greenhouse, greenhouse and their differences

In natural usage, greenhouse and greenhouse are often used interchangeably. However, this is not entirely true. The greenhouse is a large-sized building equipped with the main communications, namely heating, an artificial irrigation system, and ultraviolet lighting.

The design of the greenhouse allows you to grow various crops throughout the year. Many greenhouses are built on a foundation, and the height of the structure allows a person to calmly carry out work to his full height.

If you take a look at the photo of the greenhouse and the greenhouse, it will immediately become clear that the first one does not have any communications, its size is small. The main purpose of the greenhouse is to protect plants from aggressive natural conditions in early spring and cold autumn.

Structural features and assembly type make it possible to divide all greenhouses into several classes: portable, permanent (possibly installed on a foundation).

When it comes to choosing between a greenhouse and a greenhouse, it should be borne in mind that installing a greenhouse is considered a costly affair, in which professional farmers invest more effort and money than amateur gardeners.

If you organize a standard-sized greenhouse on the garden plot, then it will be quite enough to provide the average family with a harvest. A greenhouse can be a good alternative to a greenhouse design.

It will not be difficult to prepare seedlings in winter in cups on the windowsill, and in the spring to plant them in a greenhouse. An early harvest will please any family.

Types of greenhouses

Not only the design, shape and material used for shelter allow us to talk about the varieties of greenhouses. Their location and main purpose also allow us to distinguish several types.

Seedling greenhouses have a small height, due to which they are able to retain heat well during frosts. In such greenhouses, you can grow seedlings immediately, without going through the stage of using cups where seeds are planted.

In addition, in a greenhouse, plants receive a kind of hardening, subsequently having greater endurance than at home. A seedling greenhouse can accept and grow any kind of vegetables, herbs and even flowers. It is a good greenhouse for giving.

Home greenhouses are built on balconies or window sills and do an excellent job of growing a full-fledged crop. True, it is necessary to select such varieties of vegetables and herbs that are adapted to growing indoors (cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, etc.). Having thought over the multi-tiered design, you can save a lot of space.

Mobile greenhouses have an advantage over stationary ones, since they can be moved around the site as needed (for example, to free up space, or expose the structure to the sun's rays). At the end of the season, the greenhouse is easily removed from the territory, saving space.

Small greenhouses make it possible to work with a small amount of seedlings. The design can be disassembled, thereby changing the size of the beds.

Care

All parts of the dismantled structures at the end of the season must be cleaned of dirt and dust. To do this, you can use a solution of potassium permanganate or mustard. After that, they are thoroughly dried and cleaned in a dry, weather-protected room.

In the case of fixed structures (with a foundation, glass or polycarbonate), seasonal maintenance should be carried out more thoroughly.

To exclude the reproduction of pests, the walls of the greenhouse are treated with a solution of potassium permanganate, the old soil is removed by 10-15 cm, after which a new one is added, and ash, sand, humus, and sometimes wood are added to it. Then it is carefully dug up and processed with a sulfur checker.

A greenhouse ready for the new season is left open until frost sets in or until the first snowfall. In winter, it is advisable to close the greenhouse tightly to protect it from snow and gusts of wind.

It will be useful to leave some snow in the greenhouse. In the spring, melt water can have a beneficial effect on soil quality. With heavy snowfalls, the greenhouse should be cleaned with a shovel or a broom; in case of moderate precipitation, it can be left alone.

Greenhouse material

Unlike a greenhouse, greenhouses are easy to manufacture. To independently mount a greenhouse, you will need ingenuity, certain building skills, and financial costs. But you can even make a greenhouse with your own hands, if you use improvised and, accordingly, inexpensive materials.

Most greenhouses are covered with polyethylene film (sometimes reinforced). The material is easy to find in any hardware store, its price is low. Non-woven lutrasil or spunbond is also suitable.

Due to the high cost, cellular polycarbonate and glass are not often used. If you make a greenhouse from window frames, then the issue with covering material is already resolved, provided that the glass is intact.

The basis of the greenhouse is a frame, which can have a different shape: in the form of an arc, a triangle, like a miniature greenhouse. The material for the frame can be polypropylene pipes, metal or fiberglass fittings, glued wooden bars, window frames and balcony doors.

Having competently organized the arrangement of the greenhouse on the site, you will no longer need to spend your energy on transplanting plants after the next frost.

It will not be difficult to get a fresh harvest for many years before everyone else, if the design turns out to be of high quality and reliable.

Greenhouse photo

Greenhouses in your summer cottage are a great opportunity to grow vegetables that do not survive in your climate. Building a greenhouse with your own hands in the backyard of your site or in the garden will help you grow and harvest a wonderful crop of vegetables and herbs.

A greenhouse creates a space where you can grow your favorite vegetables all year round. The greenhouse environment remains warm and stable. The greenhouse can be linked to your house for easy access to the greenhouse. Greenhouses can be located away from home, like a free-standing building in a garden. But there are pros and cons of arranging such a greenhouse, which we will tell you about.

If you decide to build a greenhouse with your own hands and want to be able to get from home to the greenhouse, then this option will be one of the cheapest. One of the walls of the house will serve as a support, which will reduce the cost of building a greenhouse. The only downside to this is that the sunlight in the greenhouse is limited given the fact that there are only three greenhouse walls instead of four.

Freestanding greenhouses are great because they can be installed anywhere on your property, taking advantage of the location of the greenhouse for maximum access to sunlight. But such a greenhouse design usually costs a little more than a greenhouse option that uses one of the walls of the house.

winter greenhouse

The option of building a winter greenhouse is suitable for those who want to harvest their own vegetables or herbs all year round. This is great and interesting idea for lovers of vegetarianism, as well as for those who want to grow Bio products on their site.

The cost of building a winter greenhouse can be quite expensive. There are various options for building a winter greenhouse, but it must always be remembered that a winter greenhouse requires maintaining a temperature favorable for the growth of vegetables, as well as heating in the winter. Also, it must be remembered that the greenhouse requires constant care.

Before you build a greenhouse, you need to carefully consider its location and size. Often, after building a greenhouse, there comes an understanding that more space is required inside the greenhouse than you planned. An important factor during the construction of a greenhouse is the quality of its glazing. Greenhouse glazing affects not only the quality of its operation and yield, but also its appearance. Below we consider the main types of greenhouses.

Glass greenhouse

A glass greenhouse is the best and most expensive option for greenhouse glazing. Glass is a traditional material in the construction of greenhouses.

Polyethylene film greenhouse

Another way of glazing is plastic film if you want to make a greenhouse with your own hands. Polyethylene is the cheapest option, but also the least durable. If you are building a winter greenhouse, then using plastic wrap is not recommended.

Polycarbonate greenhouse

Polycarbonate is a less expensive and more durable material for greenhouse construction; a polycarbonate greenhouse will look stylish and modern. This material will be more expensive than polyethylene. Polycarbonate is more durable than plastic film and retains heat quite well, and is also an alternative and less expensive option for greenhouse glazing. Making a polycarbonate greenhouse with your own hands is easy, as this material is easy to use and weighs little, unlike glass.

Frameworks for greenhouses and greenhouses

Another important component for the construction of your greenhouse is its frame. Consider the most commonly used materials - aluminum, galvanized steel and wood.

Wood is a classic and reliable building material. Aluminum is a lightweight and waterproof material that can be used to build a greenhouse.

Galvanized steel is a stronger material than aluminum, so a galvanized greenhouse frame will be the most durable. This design can withstand heavy loads, resists wind well, and ensures that your greenhouse can be used in a variety of environmental conditions.

Buy a greenhouse or a ready-made greenhouse

The cheapest and easiest option for building a greenhouse is to buy a ready-made option. This type of greenhouse is easy to assemble and is suitable for use in the country in the summer. You can find various models and options for small greenhouses. You can buy a greenhouse at a low price from 5,000 rubles. The cost of a greenhouse will depend on its material and size. These small greenhouses have a simple metal frame and a plastic or polycarbonate cover.

Also, you can buy a greenhouse at a more expensive price. The frame of such a greenhouse will be made of more durable material, and the cost can vary from 20,000 rubles. More expensive greenhouse models come with additional features such as anti-fogging systems and self-opening windows, as well as shading covers. You can buy a greenhouse for a summer cottage in a specialized store or order it in an online store.

If you are looking for something more individual, then you can order a greenhouse from professionals. The advantage of this option will be a specially designed greenhouse for your needs and requirements. A custom greenhouse can be equipped with electricity, heating and everything necessary for growing vegetables and plants. Buying a greenhouse or ordering to order will not be a cheap pleasure. The cost of a custom-made greenhouse can vary from 700,000 to 3,500,000 rubles.

23 great greenhouse ideas for your backyard

This is a small stand-alone greenhouse without a foundation, an excellent greenhouse option for a small garden or summer cottage, which does not take up much space.

Greenhouse with foundation and glazing. This greenhouse is large enough that you can enjoy plants or grow your favorite vegetables all year round.

This is a small, detached greenhouse, installed on stone slabs in the yard. This is the perfect small greenhouse for gardening. In it, you can easily extend the summer season to grow vegetables or plants. Polycarbonate greenhouses - photo.

Here we see a beautiful and unusual white greenhouse that looks like a miniature flower greenhouse. This greenhouse shows us that you can turn an ordinary greenhouse into a fabulous house to decorate your backyard.

This greenhouse has a solid base-foundation, also, a cellar is located in its basement. The greenhouse is covered with glass, and wood is used for the frame. This greenhouse was built to grow plants and is used as a greenhouse for flowers.

Here are simple double door greenhouse options. This greenhouse is a great place where you can grow vegetables or flowers throughout the summer season. Polycarbonate greenhouses - photo.

Polycarbonate greenhouses - photo.

This is a small but beautiful greenhouse in the middle of the garden. It has sliding doors, additional vents and a stone foundation. The colorful frame makes this greenhouse elegant and stylish.

The simple design of this greenhouse allows crops to be grown throughout the season. Its high ceiling allows you to grow tomatoes in pots.

Standing separately polycarbonate greenhouse, has a solid brick base, as well as self-opening windows for ventilation. Polycarbonate greenhouses - photo.

The large house-like greenhouse has a stone base and is completely covered in glass. In such a greenhouse, you can grow vegetables and flowers all year round with the presence of heating.

Buy a greenhouse for growing vegetables such as in the photo, you can in a specialized store. In such a greenhouse, you can grow tomatoes and cucumbers all holiday season. Polycarbonate greenhouses - photo.

A greenhouse with flower shelves is well suited for growing ornamental plants. With such a broken greenhouse roof structure, you don’t have to worry that the plants can grow up and rest against the ceiling, just swap the flower pots.

A beautiful flower greenhouse with a solid foundation and aluminum construction surrounded by a beautiful landscape and is a real decoration of the suburban area. Polycarbonate greenhouses - photo.

A custom-made greenhouse looks unusual and fits perfectly into the landscape design of a summer cottage. This greenhouse has an interesting, angled roof, which allows maximum use of the interior space and the plants receive the optimal amount of light.

One of the walls of this greenhouse is the wall of the house, which made it possible to avoid additional expenses during construction. The roof structure can be covered with any material when the sun is very hot.

This large greenhouse has double doors and enough space for all kinds of plants. A good option greenhouses, if you have a large summer cottage.

The interior of a spacious greenhouse shows how the space in a large greenhouse can be used. Its height allows even trees to be placed in it.

A large and spacious polycarbonate greenhouse with a polyhedral roof structure. Polycarbonate greenhouses - photo.

Each gardener usually evaluates the greenhouse in terms of its functionality and very rarely in terms of attractiveness and how the structure fits into the landscape of the garden plot. Perhaps, only designers, residents of Europe and absolutely picky summer residents will look first of all at how the house for plants in their garden will look like. However, in fact, the aesthetic beauty of any structure in the country is also important for the owner of the garden plot. And interesting, unusual and simply beautiful greenhouses are not a myth, and it is not always as difficult to make them as it seems.

First, let's figure out what the beauty of the greenhouse really is. The fact is that this concept is relative. One person likes simple and neat designs, another will be delighted with a small building in the Gothic style, a third will call beautiful only that greenhouse that has an unusual shape or is made of unusual materials. But still, any of these greenhouses will have common signs of beauty.

A beautiful greenhouse is:

• the design, made carefully and with some diligence, has no flaws, is even (unless its curvature is the builder's idea);
• made from quality modern materials design;
• a clean and possibly decorated structure;
• design harmoniously combined with all the buildings surrounding it;
• a greenhouse that is looked after, taken care of.

Also, the greenhouse can be beautiful from the inside - it can be turned into a cozy holiday house with transparent walls, a greenhouse or a winter garden. As a rule, the last two types of structures are created by people who cannot live a day without their favorite plants and do not want to do gardening only in the summer.

Another beautiful greenhouse can have a non-standard roof shape - for example, this part of it can be made in the shape of an “onion”, be round, reminiscent of the roof of a Chinese house. There are also such structures that resemble a Russian tower or, for example, or a ball.

At the same time, remember that for each site you can choose your own style of greenhouse. Gothic, retro and Victorian style - the perfect solution for a traditional manor. And for a modern house, geometrically correct and more concise forms of the structure are suitable.

On a note! The main greenhouse designer for your garden plot is your imagination. Do not be afraid to give it free rein - sometimes the craziest ideas can be realized. The main thing is to think carefully about how to implement them.

Due to the detailed frame and a large number of windows, the greenhouse gives the impression of an openwork and elegant design. It is in such a “house” that, in addition to growing plants, you can relax - put a couple of sun loungers and enjoy the rays of the warm sun.

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Dome greenhouses

Another very beautiful shape that a greenhouse can have is a dome. And if the English one is something classic and stylish, then the domed greenhouse is just a modern and even somewhat “space” building. It is perfect for those who love new design styles such as high-tech.

A domed greenhouse (or geo-dome) is similar to a sphere consisting of segments that resemble honeycombs. Or rather, not even a ball, but a hemisphere standing on the ground. The window segments that make up the greenhouse can be triangular or hexagonal. The design strongly resembles a gazebo and looks like something cosmic, but at the same time very interesting, therefore it is often able to decorate a summer cottage itself.

The frame of the dome greenhouse can be made of plastic, wood, metal. At the same time, it can be covered with film, glass and polycarbonate.

Such a greenhouse, in addition to beauty, has a lot of advantages:

• well lit from within;
• very reliable and not afraid of either winds or snowfalls;
• retains heat well;
• it is easier to create an optimal microclimate for plants in it;
• if the greenhouse is of sufficient size, then it is very convenient to work in it - the side walls do not press and do not interfere.

if you love modern styles, then a domed greenhouse is definitely your option. Interestingly, the larger the design in size, the easier and faster it is to create.

Outwardly, it is very different from the usual arched or gable long structures. Such a greenhouse is very attractive, quite compact, and most importantly - convenient and practical, as summer residents say.

Unusual designs

Have you ever thought that a greenhouse can be not only beautiful, but also unusual? And often it is in the non-standard appearance that its beauty lies. Let's get acquainted with several unusual types of houses for plants.

1. Greenhouse-pyramid appearance is an exact copy of the ancient structures - Egyptian pyramids in which the pharaohs were buried. It is quite simple to build, so those who are not very familiar with the construction business and design, but want an unusual and beautiful greenhouse, may well choose this type of construction. Interestingly, many believe in the miraculous power of such structures: they say that plants grow and bear fruit better in pyramid greenhouses.

Scheme of the winter greenhouse "Siberian Pepelats"

Homemade greenhouse "Siberian Pepelats"

We create a beautiful greenhouse with our own hands

And now let's get acquainted with the instructions for creating an original and beautiful greenhouse made of wood and polycarbonate. It has a very interesting shape and is somewhat similar to a tunnel. We will not only twist / knock it together, but even glue it.

Step 1. So, first you need to create a project or drawing, which will reflect all the dimensions of the structure.

Step 2 Then, according to the drawing, it is necessary to make a template for assembling bent glued arcs from wooden boards.

Step 3 Now, from a bar 3 m long, using a circular saw, you need to cut 72 strips with a thickness of 7 and a width of 45 mm.

Step 4 A previously made template is taken and the process of gluing sawn wooden strips onto each other begins on it. You can glue them with PVA building glue.

Step 5 Elastic bands, which are easy to cut from an old car inner tube, will help to pull the boards together and fix them until dry.

Advice! In order to be able to fix the elastic bands, 20 small pieces of boards are placed perpendicularly under the first board.

Step 6 After the arcs have dried, on their lower parts, overlays of two polycarbonate tapes and a wooden spacer tape between them are fixed with self-tapping screws.

Step 7 At the next stage, a simple foundation strapping is assembled from a bar connected by metal corners. The foundation is attached to the ground with reinforcement.

Step 8 It's time to collect all the arches. The left and right parts are connected to each other in the upper part with the help of rails. For convenience, during assembly, you can use wooden supports. In the lower part of the arc, they are attached to the foundation with long self-tapping screws. On the roof to strengthen the frame from the inside of the arches, you can fill the longitudinal screeds.

Two arches are already assembled. Visible wooden supports

Step 9 After the frame of the greenhouse has been assembled, the most interesting comes. It's time to cover the greenhouse with polycarbonate, the sheets of which are cut into pieces equal in width to the distance between the wooden spacers on the arcs. Then these pieces are simply inserted into the resulting grooves.

Greenhouse facilities are rapidly gaining popularity in horticulture. They are widely used for industrial production, are established on seasonal dachas and the house adjoining territory. The use of greenhouses and equipping buildings with additional equipment allows you to get an early harvest of fruits or grow plants all year round. But not only the popularity of greenhouse facilities and their range is growing, but the ways of using greenhouses are increasing. Exotic options for exploitation do not end with the cultivation of bananas, pineapples, lemons and other tropical fruits. How else can you use polycarbonate structures - this is the question we will try to uncover.

The functionality of greenhouse structures is limited by your imagination. These strong, stable and reliable structures can be used for various purposes. And their budgetary cost will make it possible to translate into reality any dreams of arranging the local area. We bring to your attention a list of the most popular, exotic and non-standard ways of using greenhouses.

pool cover

In the country house, the territory of the house or a private plot, there is often a pool that gives unforgettable emotions and freshness in the hot summer season. But with the operation of the "lake" of artificial origin in the off-season or in changeable weather, there may be problems.

Temperature fluctuations and cold nights contribute to the cooling of the water, which warms up for a long time even under the sun's rays. Another drawback, which is a consequence of the presence of the pool, is the need for labor-intensive maintenance. Water is often polluted. To prevent debris from falling to the bottom, it is recommended to install a greenhouse of the appropriate size.

Such an exotic use of a greenhouse structure will solve various difficulties and problems associated with the operation of the pool:

• "Cap" made of polycarbonate will exclude water pollution and accumulation of debris at the bottom;
• the greenhouse will allow you to maintain an optimal and comfortable temperature for swimming;
• the presence of additional heating equipment will create conditions for recreation in the winter.

On the free territory under the "dome" made of polycarbonate, you can also place a lounge area for rest and relaxation. Such an exotic use of a greenhouse will save on the construction of a gazebo. And the place itself can eventually be converted into a greenhouse or turned into a structure for other purposes.

Poultry and animal breeding

An equally exotic option for using a greenhouse is a temporary or permanent poultry house. Structures of various shapes and sizes can be home to chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese. Exotic species of fauna can also be settled in such a house.

A polycarbonate greenhouse installed on a foundation, equipped with additional equipment in winter, will protect against frost and cold, and on sunny days will allow you to bask under the warm rays. Greenhouse structures can combine birds and plants. This will positively affect the quality of the soil. Birds will clean the soil from harmful insects, destroy pest larvae, and chicken manure in combination with peat or sawdust will be an excellent fertilizer for crops.

The best option is to keep chickens in suspended cages. Such an exotic way of using the greenhouse will save on the space of the free territory and on the construction of buildings.

Structures can be used not only for keeping birds. In such conditions, in a warm and bright room, rabbits will be comfortable. But using a greenhouse for this purpose, it is important to ground the structure deeper (at least 50 centimeters). Otherwise, rabbits can dig.

A greenhouse as a rabbitry can be a permanent or temporary place of residence. In winter, the animals will be warm and cozy. For the summer period, it is recommended to equip the structure with automatic ventilation or vents in the roof.

Garage for car or storage

An exotic use for a greenhouse is a garage for a vehicle. If there is no place for a car or storage of a large number of things in the country house or private plot, you can use a building with a polycarbonate coating. The car will be sheltered from precipitation, cold and frost, pollution. The main thing is to place the structure in a protected area where intruders cannot penetrate.

In such a garage, you can store various things. Car tires, tools and equipment will fit perfectly in greenhouses of various parameters and will be protected from mechanical damage and pollution.

The main advantage of such a garage is the low cost of construction. The budget for the construction of a capital metal or brick structure is higher than the price of a greenhouse.

Creating the Gardens of Babylon

As early as the beginning of the 7th century BC, gardens were created, which today are one of the seven wonders of the world. If you turn this incredible beauty into reality, only climatic fluctuations and temperature changes interfere with you, the greenhouse will solve this problem.

An exotic and non-standard application of greenhouse construction, which is rapidly gaining popularity, is the installation of buildings on the roof. Its light weight will not become an additional burden at home. But such an arrangement will save free space on the territory and turn your site into an attractive and cozy corner.

For an exotic use of a building or the embodiment of any of the ideas presented, straight-walled, domed greenhouses made of cellular polycarbonate are perfect. Buy high-quality, reliable and durable construction offers the company "very strong". On the site you can get acquainted with the range of greenhouses, sizes and characteristics, current prices and services of the company. Prompt delivery, high-quality installation, fast order processing are some of the many advantages of cooperation with the company.