The greenhouse on the site is a very useful structure that will help in the cultivation of vegetables, herbs, seedlings will protect them from late frosts. To put in a greenhouse design, it is necessary to take into account many factors in order not to ruin the crop, not to regret the time spent, money.
The article discusses the best design options for greenhouses, the advantages and disadvantages of a covering material, frame, shape of finished products.
| Category | Title | price, rub. | Short description |
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| The best polycarbonate arched greenhouses | Country Optima | From 12000 | High strength characteristics |
| Harvest PC | From 13000 | Arches are closely spaced, many crossbars, which increases the strength of the structure | |
| Northerner | From 15000 | When ordering, you can select the desired width | |
| The best equidistant greenhouses | Dubrava "Glass House" | From 15000 | The design provides for the descent of snow |
| Royal Farm | From 17000 | Withstands snow sticking up to 750 kg | |
| The best cone-shaped greenhouses | Orange Droplet | From 15000 | All kinds of crops can be grown |
| Kremlin arrow | From 19000 | The polycarbonate coating is tightly assembled with the frame |
How to choose a greenhouse for a summer residence
When choosing a greenhouse, owners of garden plots already know what it is for, what will grow in it. It is necessary to clearly set the goals of the destination. The dimensions of the greenhouse, the material from which the structure will be made, will depend on this parameter, than to cover. An important role is played by the aesthetic parameter. The beautifully looking greenhouse on the garden plot will give the house and garden a modern, well-groomed appearance. Very important in this case - its geometric dimensions, which are directly related to the size of the site.
Another important characteristic that needs to be clarified: make the greenhouse stationary, collapsible. A private house with a personal plot in which the owners live permanently, it makes no sense to make a collapsible structure, which in its strength and rigidity will always be inferior to a stationary one.
Folding greenhouses are suitable for small garden houses with small plots, where the owners come in the warm season.
What form is better to choose a finished greenhouse
The optimal shape is the key to convenience, a good harvest.
The following configurations are distinguished:
- In the form of an arch, a dome. Such constructions protect plants from early frosts well, they are easy to assemble / disassemble, save covering material, as they do not have sharp transitions, and precipitation in the form of wet snow does not accumulate on top. Due to the limited space, it is difficult to get to the outer beds.
Arched construction
- A gable roof is an option that will require more investment than the first, since the consumption of materials is greater, however, the landing area is higher. The roof transmits more sunlight, withstands large wind loads, sticking to wet snow.
Gable roof
- Shed design - often such greenhouses can be found near the walls of the house, thereby saving free space. The roof is made on the south side to protect the greenhouse from wind, snow loads and capture more sunlight.
Location - South
- Pyramid shape. The design is popular among amateur gardeners. Difficulties in installation, maintenance.
Pyramid shape
- Complex polygonal configuration. Heavy installation, space saving, uniform heating from all sides throughout the day.
Polygonal shape
Greenhouse frame selection
The greenhouse frame affects its strength, reliability, resistance to weather (snow, wind, rain, hail), mechanical stress, installation complexity. It depends on him how long the construction will last, whether it will collapse, rot, etc.
The frameworks are divided into types:
- Wooden. Wooden frames are popular in use, as they have low cost, availability, speed, ease of collection, processing, low weight. Such a frame can be made without the help of masters. You can not build a greenhouse with a wooden frame in moist flooded places.
- Plastic A plastic frame is the best option for greenhouses. In Russia, it is not used much because of its price; for our gardeners it is high. Also, the specifics of processing require certain tools and skills. Not every amateur will be able to make a stable, solid construction.
- Aluminum. Aluminum frames are assembled as a designer from profiles of various configurations. Aluminum alloys are resistant to temperature disasters, wind, snow loads.
- Steel. A frame of this kind is considered the best among gardeners, as it combines many good indicators.
Steel frames are: profile or from pipes.
Steel pipe for the frame - ideal. Durable, durable. The frame will withstand wind, snow loads, not subject to deformation. But its price is high, more expensive than the profile frame.
Profile frame is much cheaper, but it must be painted to protect against corrosion.
Installation of such a frame is done by masters, welders.
The abundance of choice is amazing
Table 1 - Summary table of the advantages / disadvantages of various types of frames
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Polycarbonate or glass greenhouse cover
The main material for the construction of greenhouses is covering, it occupies the bulk of it.
The main covering materials:
- Glass. Popular material for the construction of greenhouses. It has the following advantages: it transmits sunlight, good thermal insulation, tolerates temperature changes, long service life, beautiful appearance. Along with the pros, there are many drawbacks: heavy, because of which you need to install a powerful frame, fragile to mechanical damage, long installation.
Glass looks spectacular. Such greenhouses serve as decoration of the site.
- Polycarbonate The material has recently appeared on the Russian market of building materials and is gaining popularity, as it has many advantages: durable, good throughput for sunlight, easy to mount (cut, bend, drill), assembled construction of light weight, long service life (more than 10 years) , modern appearance.
Polycarbonate is a durable material that will allow you to enjoy the greenhouse for many years.
What polycarbonate is better to cover the greenhouse
For greenhouses, cellular polycarbonate is most convenient to use.It consists of partitions resembling honeycombs that are filled with air.
Before developing the project, you must select the thickness of the material. The optimum thickness is 4 ÷ 6 mm - walls, roof - at least 8 mm.
In order for polycarbonate to serve for a long time, withstand ultraviolet rays, a protective layer must be applied on it. If at the time of purchase the consultants say that such material is already included in the composition, this is not true, such polycarbonate will not be resistant to sunlight.
One of the properties of polycarbonate is to increase in size when heated, so the craftsmen mount greenhouses from it at + 10- + 150C, fasten the polycarbonate overlap.
Polycarbonate coating - the best option!
The best polycarbonate arched greenhouses
Arched greenhouses are suitable for areas with heavy snow. The absence of angles allows the snow that does not accumulate on the roof. The design is stable, not subject to strong winds.
The table below shows the advantages / disadvantages of various greenhouses of arched construction.
Table 2 - The best arched greenhouses
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Price: from 12000 rub. |
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from 13000 rub. |
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from 15000 rub. |
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The best equidistant greenhouses
Equidistant greenhouses are difficult to install, but the design can be large in height, which is an important parameter when growing tall plants. Models are equipped with additional slopes to prevent the accumulation of snow on the roof in winter.
Table 3 - The best equidistant greenhouses
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starting from 15000 rub. |
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Starting from 17000 rub. |
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The best cone-shaped greenhouses
In the vertical cultivation of crops, cone-shaped structures are used that have good streamlining, snow does not accumulate on the roof, it goes off by itself.
Table 4 - The best cone-shaped greenhouses
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Min: 15000 rub. |
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Min: 19 000 rub. |
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Important Note! The given comparative rating of the best greenhouses is purely informative in nature, serves for additional reader awareness. Does not call to purchase these models, is not an advertisement.
Conclusion
The greenhouse is ordered depending on the size of the plot, region of residence, planned cultivation of crops (professional, personal), on the availability of capital. Everyone chooses the most convenient design option, covering material. In this case, it all depends on the preferences of amateur gardeners.
Before buying, you should carefully study the information on greenhouses to find the right option, suitable in size, shape. The market offers many manufacturers producing different types of greenhouses. Experienced consultants will tell you in choosing the optimal design of the greenhouse, make, bring, install. It is necessary to apply only to companies that produce greenhouses for 3-5 years, already have positive experience in this area. In order not to regret the money spent during the operation.
