Polycarbonate greenhouses have long gained popularity among summer residents, their installation does not take much time and effort, the cost is also not great. In addition, the market has a very wide range of greenhouse designs, which allows you to choose the most suitable option for you.
Single bar
The design of the single-slope polycarbonate greenhouse withstands heavy snow weight, it is not difficult to install and has a fairly high degree of reliability. Moreover, inside such a structure is quite spacious.
A single wall greenhouse allows you to use a plot of land adjacent to the house. Due to the support in the form of a wall of a house or other capital construction, funds for building materials for the greenhouse are significantly saved, and the wall of the house ensures the stability of the building.
In such a greenhouse it is easier to bring light, water, it is easier to heat it. Such a design and assemble much easier.
Important! Greenhouses should have air vents or windows for ventilation: in small greenhouses two small windows are enough; in large greenhouses, air vents every two meters of the structure are desirable.
House with vertical walls, gable design
Greenhouses with vertical walls and a house roof are easy to install and install. This greenhouse is conveniently located entrance - in the end part. The only drawback, in the opinion of many summer residents, is the cold northern side of the greenhouse, the sun practically does not warm this part.
It is advisable to warm the cool place with insulating materials. When heavy snow falls from the roof should be removed, it can not withstand a large mass of precipitation. Vertical greenhouses have an arched roof if you do not want to mess around with snow removal.
In general, this design is considered the best greenhouse of polycarbonate, because the space inside it allows you to make shelves and racks for pots of seedlings. What summer resident will not appreciate the extra space!
Polygonal greenhouses
Polygonal greenhouses are not in great demand among summer residents. Of all the types of polycarbonate greenhouses they are the most difficult to assemble. In addition, such a greenhouse requires the installation of a ventilation system, for which, accordingly, it is necessary to develop a drawing.
In addition to the frightening difficulties, there are advantages: it is beautiful in appearance (unusual), polygons have a good light transmission characteristic and excellent strength against wind and hail.
Attention! Many gardeners, wanting to save money, independently make a framework for a greenhouse of wood, and then sheathe polycarbonate. At the same time, it is necessary to remember about moisture and heat inside the structure, and under such conditions rot and mold are well bred in wood.
Arched construction
In the review of polycarbonate greenhouses, arched structures are considered the best option for optimal heat retention. They allow you to withstand a heavy load of snowfall.
However, there are many flaws in this structure. The design has sloping walls and an arched roof. In this case, there are difficulties in self-assembly of the greenhouse, without a specialist to bend the polycarbonate sheet under the arched bend hard.
Another significant drawback of the arched roof is its reflectivity. You probably noticed how these greenhouses glitter in the sun, reflecting its rays. Where there is a strong reflection, the plants do not receive adequate lighting, which affects their growth and development.
Therefore, in deciding what kind of greenhouse is better - an arched or small house, it is advisable to give preference to the latter. Flat surfaces give off more light and heat than curved ones.
Oval design, hip type
Tent greenhouses differ in a variety of sizes and designs. For them, you need a strong frame to withstand the snow layers. The walls of this type are straight, and the angle of inclination of the roof of the tent greenhouse made of polycarbonate is up to 25-30 °.
The vents, located under the "ridge" of the hip type, make it possible to ventilate the greenhouse without a draft, driving away the air that is stuck at the top. The oval design can have a high cost, since it will need more polycarbonate than on another type.
Interesting! In the UK there is the largest greenhouse today. In this greenhouse palace with domes there are coffee bushes, olive trees, banana palms, bamboo and other heat-loving plants.
Teardrop design
Polycarbonate teardrop-shaped greenhouses are durable products designed for harsh snowy winters. These greenhouses reinforced steel frame and treated with anti-corrosion composition of the fastening elements.
Polycarbonate sheets on this greenhouse are only the highest quality, with additional protection from ultraviolet radiation. The greenhouse is designed so that the plants receive the maximum amount of light and heat. The design is equipped with doors and windows, which allows you to maintain the temperature and humidity regime necessary for plants.
This type of polycarbonate greenhouse is designed for long-term use thanks to a strong and durable polymer-coated frame. Manufacturers provided in the set steel two-meter beams, so that the buyer could adjust the length of the structure.
All dimensions of the frame are fitted under polycarbonate sheets, which excludes the possibility of gaps. The teardrop roof quickly gets rid of the snow cover, it just slides down, unable to linger.
Did you know? The first greenhouses were still in the times of ancient Rome. The first, similar to the modern greenhouse, was located in a winter garden in Germany. In Russia, greenhouses appeared thanks to Peter I.
