Greenhouses on their plots suit many gardeners. After all, this is a very good way to pamper yourself, for example, with fresh tomatoes already at the beginning of summer or even in winter. It is not so difficult to build this structure, because the design of the greenhouse is extremely simple. It consists of a frame and a film or glass fixed on it. At the same time, wood, a profile or a steel corner are most often used for the manufacture of a supporting structure.
The frame of a greenhouse made of wood is practical and affordable. Most often in this case, take bars 50x50 mm. First, wooden racks are dug into the ground, then they are fixed with crossbars and a sloping roof is arranged. In this case, polyethylene film is usually used as a covering material.
Wood has excellent thermal insulation properties and does not emit harmful substances. The frame of the greenhouse made of this material will perfectly withstand such adverse environmental factors as temperature changes, wind and direct sunlight. The tree is durable and light, and it is also easy to process at home. However, it has one drawback - it is subject torot.
Sometimes greenhouses are built of metal. It can be, for example, steel, aluminum or iron structures. The frame of a greenhouse made of a profile pipe, which is also quite often used for this purpose, is distinguished by its aesthetics and durability. From it you can build a structure of almost any shape - rectangular, arched, hipped.
Most often, the arched version is used as the most optimal for creating the necessary conditions for plant growth. In addition, the profile is distinguished by lightness and, unlike wood, durability. In order to protect it from corrosion, a special paint is used. You can mount the frame from a profile pipe yourself. Some of these greenhouses are already supplied with the necessary fasteners during the manufacturing process. The aluminum frame of the greenhouse is lightweight, able to withstand various loads well. It doesn't rust and lasts a very long time. However, its disadvantage can be considered high cost. Therefore, it is most often used only for the construction of small greenhouses.
The most durable and durable is the steel angle frame. When it is applied, a structure is obtained that can last for decades. But it is quite difficult to mount it. In addition, a foundation must be laid under it.
Many homeowners prefer to make their own greenhouse frame. In this way, construction costs can be significantly reduced. ATwood is most often used as the material. Usually these are not even bars, but old window frames. Such greenhouses are quite practical and do an excellent job with their purpose. You can weld the frame from the corner. Hiring a qualified welder who wants to earn extra money, most likely, will not be difficult. As for the profile, as mentioned above, it is often sold with fasteners already provided for self-installation.
You can grow early vegetables by arranging a greenhouse from any material. If you need them just to diversify your own diet, a small greenhouse made of timber is quite suitable. And if you want to grow early vegetables for sale, the frame of the greenhouse is best arranged from a profile or corner.
