The advantage of personally grown vegetables, especially in early spring and even in winter, cannot be proven. Therefore, many come to the thought of a greenhouse. Having decided to acquire it, the majority decides to build a polycarbonate greenhouse with their own hands, since polycarbonate is much stronger than other materials.
Selection and verification of material for the greenhouse
Before choosing material for a future greenhouse, you need to familiarize yourself with the market segment. The main selection criterion is the purpose of the greenhouse.
Polyethylene simple to install, relatively inexpensive and transmits a lot of light, but it is short-lived, strongly deformed by the wind. Condensate is constantly formed in the folds, which affects not only the aesthetic appearance, but also the performance of the film.
Did you know? About 30% of the film breaks even during its installation.
Ordinary glass is a veteran among construction materials. The glass has excellent transparency, it is well tolerated by various atmospheric phenomena. This greenhouse has a beautiful view. However, glass is quite difficult to install. It is necessary to observe safety precautions, as well as build a strong and well-fortified frame.
Important! Use caution when working with glass, it is very easy for them to cut or break.
Polycarbonate appeared on the market relatively recently, but this did not prevent him quite quickly to win the love of consumers. This is due to the low weight of the product, high strength and excellent flexibility. The last item allows you to create designs of various shapes.
Even a round greenhouse made of polycarbonate, made by hand, will not bring any problems in the process of its mounting. Polycarbonate has excellent heat and sound insulation.
Did you know? Properly attached polycarbonate, provided good care, will last at least ten years.
Greenhouse location
Before you decide to make a polycarbonate greenhouse with your own hands, it is important to choose the right place for it. The main thing worth paying attention to is the light. The greenhouse should be in a place that is well lit by sunlight.
Did you know? The more sunlight gets on your greenhouse, the less you will spend money on equipment for artificial lighting.
Sunlight will not only illuminate your plants, but also warm it, which will also help save on the heating system. Plus, the sunlight is much more useful than its artificial counterparts.
Pay attention to the strength and amount of wind. A strong wind will blow heat from the greenhouse. Because of this, you will have to pay more attention to warming your building. Also, strong winds can damage or completely break the greenhouse structure itself. To avoid such nuances, it is important to purchase quality materials for the frame.
Foundation building
There are various variations of the basement for greenhouses. You can choose a foundation based on your needs.
If you are planning to build a greenhouse for the long term, it is better to choose a strip foundation on screw piles or a brick foundation.
If greenhouse will be seasonalcomplex types of foundation are not needed. Use a light view of the foundation of the timber. This is a convenient and practical version of the foundation that does not require much time for installation.
How to make a wooden foundation
The foundation of the timber - this is a simple and quick solution for those who decide to put a greenhouse for one season. To construct such a structure, it will be necessary:
- prepare timber
- prepare pegs with which the timber will be attached to the ground
- buy drying oil
Important! This is necessary if you will not use screw piles or a brick foundation.
Before installing a wooden foundation, it is necessary to develop schemes for a polycarbonate greenhouse, if you are going to do everything yourself. After a detailed scheme, you can proceed to the installation of the foundation. The foundation can be buried in the ground or placed directly on the soil surface. 
If you decide to place the foundation deep in the ground, then you need to put waterproofing in the dug trench. It can be ruberoid treated with antiseptic materials.
Did you know? Roofing material is a waterproofing material, which is made of roofing paperboard treated with oil bitumen.
If the foundation is located on the surface, it is vital to install special supports for it, otherwise it will quickly become unusable.
How to make a brick foundation
Before you install a light and not particularly durable wooden foundation, think, it may be better to install aboutThe innovative and reliable brick foundation. Such a foundation can stand for many years, although the correctness of its installation plays an important role. So, how to make a brick foundation for your greenhouse:
- Dig a trench 60 cm deep.
- Cover with a sand pillow and pour concrete base.
- Lay a layer of roofing material, which will serve as a waterproofing.
- Tighten the bottom trim with anchor bolts.
Greenhouse frame assembly
When your foundation is ready, a foundation for the greenhouse is collected on it. It should be fixed as securely as possible, because of the strong wind, the greenhouse can simply be turned over.
Aluminum frame
the main thing aluminum frame advantage for greenhouses - its excellent workability. Aluminum alloys, like himself, are very well sawed and drilled.
To assemble the aluminum frame, you will need aluminum profile pipes or aluminum channel bars. They will need to be connected with bolts, tees and nuts as you see your greenhouse.
PVC pipe
Can also be made arched polycarbonate greenhouse, collected by hand, drawings which include PVC pipes. The design of this type is very reliable and durable. In such a greenhouse it will be easy and convenient to comply with all the necessary conditions for growing plants.
There is an opinion that PVC frame is not suitable for a polycarbonate greenhouse, supposedly too fragile design, but it is not. PVC greenhouse is well able to withstand absolutely all loads, if it is properly assembled and monitor its condition.
To collect the frame of the greenhouse on PVC pipes it is necessary:
- Prepare the foundation.
- Using crosspieces for plastic pipes to assemble the frame of the greenhouse.
- To sheathe polycarbonate, fastenings to clamp self-tapping screws.
Covering the greenhouse polycarbonate
Start off greenhouse paneling need from the bottom edge. Set the first sheet on the bottom edge, cross the end on 4 cm. Secure it with self-tapping screws, which are reinforced with rubber washers.
Attach the next sheet in the same way, but on the other side of the arc. It is important that there is an overlap of one sheet over another. All other sheets fasten strictly along the entire length of the greenhouse so that you can fasten two sheets with one screw. The base of the greenhouse is fixed last.
Arrangement of the greenhouse
Having properly equipped the greenhouse from within, you will create an ideal microclimate for future plants. This refers to the optimum humidity, temperature, ventilation and sunlight.
How many beds will be in the greenhouse, decide on the basis of its size. It is important not to take up too much space, so as not to step on the soil at the time of plant care. By compacting the soil, you reduce air circulation in it.
If tracks are foreseen, pay special attention to the heat resistance, wear resistance and overall strength of the material chosen. The future path should be resistant to mold, rot, various fungi, not be afraid of moisture.
Purchase equipment for irrigation, ventilation, lighting and heating systems. Without good tools, your greenhouse harvest may not be as good as you would expect.
That's all. Now you can enjoy the gifts that the greenhouse does with your own hands.
