How to assemble a greenhouse from polycarbonate?

For those who are engaged in crop production, it is probably not a secret that an excellent option for the protection of seedlings and its cultivation in general is a high-quality greenhouse. Today we will talk about how to make a greenhouse from polycarbonate with your own hands.

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Construction nuances

Of course, someone may think about the inappropriateness of such a building, because such construction will clearly cost it more than just cover the seedlings with dense cellophane, but for those who really want to figure out all the nuances of such a construction, as well as its advantages, and this article is written. .

If your tomatoes, cucumbers and other seedlings need a warm and cozy house in which they are not scary to them, then the construction of high-quality greenhouse is not a recommendation, but a real need.

This gardeners and besides, aesthetes (who appreciate the structures not only for their quality, but also an appearance), for sure, you will like the greenhouse from polycarbonate, because it is characteristic of it:

• Compact. The size of the greenhouse can be any, depending on the owner's preference, but even a spacious greenhouse will look very careful.
• Comfortable. It is easy to breathe in such a greenhouse, it is comfortable for a long time, you can fit together.
• Transparent. A very important aspect for any greenhouse, because the greenhouse serves as a protective design from external factors, and should not block the falling on the seedlings.
• Excellent appearance. It will not spoil the landscape design of any land plot, and in some cases it will be his wonderful "decoration."
• Durable. Plastic, which is included in polycarbonate, a great option, stronger glass, but at the same time, no less transparent, and passes a sufficient amount of heat that is required for the normal development of plants.
• Reliable. Neither wind gusts, nor small degrees or snow will be able to destroy this design, in the case of its proper construction.
• Durability. Unlike polyethylene film, which must be changed at least once a year, the polycarbonate structure will serve you not alone, and not even a couple of three years.

Of course, you can buy a ready-made greenhouse or call the masters who will fill the foundation, but in this case you should not forget that in finance it is extremely expensive, so all works can be made with your own hands.

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Check the quality characteristics of polycarbonate

Before you buy any product, you need to be convinced of its quality, and only then to give money for it, in the case of polycarbonate, the situation is similar. It is worth remembering that the seller's advice does not guarantee the right purchase, because it is worth remembering that the mission of the sellers is to sell the goods whatever it is.

To verify such material as a polycarbonate, you will need a caliper. The device will need to measure the thickness of the material under consideration. The fact is that this particular criterion is the main indicator of its qualitative characteristics. In case the measurements have shown that the thickness of the polycarbonate is less than 4 cm, then this product should not be taken, because how long the design of such sheets is not for sure.

If the material is purchased over the Internet, then it is better not to ask a question to the seller, but see a photo on the site of the polycarbonate sheet in the context, and everything will become clear.

The optimal option for checking the quality of polycarbonate will be weighing. If a sheet of standard size (600 per 200 cm), its weight should be at least 9 kg.

After the material for the greenhouse is selected, proceed with the design of the foundation for the future structures.

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The foundation for the greenhouse

So, the foundation can be made of various materials, such as:

• ribbons
• brick
• stone
• wood

The most popular from the above materials for the construction of the greenhouses on the land plot are brick and bar, here we will talk about them now:

1. Bar as a foundation. Budget version of the construction of such a foundation is to buy a bar, a cross section of which is at least 50 * 50 mm, the dimensions are more welcome in this case. The process of building the foundation from the material under consideration is simple, it is impossible - we will tamper the pad for the future foundation, we make it smooth, after which we go to the establishment of supports. Which in size should be identical greenhouse, then they need to attach a bar, and everything, the foundation under greenhouse is ready. Do not forget that each bar must be well processed by a special tool, for example, Olifa to the foundation created from Brus served for many years.
2. Brick foundation. If you are interested in the option more and more durable, then you have to make a foundation from brick. The service life of it will be 50 years, no less, in the case of its proper construction. To begin with, a pillow of concrete is pillowed on the rammed platform or you can also use cement in this case. After that, a brick is placed on this basic basis, and in several rows. If a standard greenhouse is built, approximately 6 * 3 meters, then 3 rows of brick will be enough.

From what material you did not build the foundation, it is necessary to embed fastenings for the greenhouse in it. Any durable fittings or metal corners can be performed as the attachment.

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Build greenhouse

There is a foundation, there are fasteners, there are polycarbonate, proceed to the assembly of the greenhouse:

• The dimensions of the "house" for plants must be thought out in advance, the ideal option will draw the construction scheme on millimeter paper and take into account all the nuances (window opening, door, etc.).
• We proceed to the mounting of the metal frame, another material to use in this case is not recommended, since the final structure should be durable and durable. An excellent option for these purposes will be a metal pipe, a size of 20 * 40 * 2 mm (this is the most popular when building the greenhouse).
• Mount the profile. For this, we need the following tools: saw for metal, Bulgarian, welding machine, so that the corners for the greenhouse can be connected.
• It is worth remembering that between parts of the crates should be small, not more than 50 * 50cm, only so it is possible to create a truly durable structure.
• We collect a greenhouse. We begin gradually. Polycarbonate sheets to the profile phased into the profile, for this, screw screws are best suitable. So that there are no drafts in the greenhouse and it was ideal. For the same process, thermoshabs can be used (at the price they are an order of magnitude more than ordinary self-tapping screws).

• We are placing polycarbonate sheets. The final stage in the construction of the greenhouse. In order for the entire construction to be sealed, the sheets are mandatory to the brass. From above, the seams are better covered with a hermetic self-adhesive aluminum or steel ribbon.

We insert the windows for venting and Deri - the greenhouse is ready for operation, and your plants for timber growing. For those who want to grow seedlings or other plants not only in spring, it is worth thinking about the installation of a heating element, which is designed before the construction of the greenhouse.