Every spring before summer residents the question arises of how to protect heat -loving plants from cold weather and frosts. Previously, they solved this problem using a cellophane film, but this method has many inconvenience. Every spring before summer residents the question arises of how to protect heat -loving plants from cold weather and frosts. Previously, they solved this problem using a cellophane film, but this method has many inconvenience. The film can easily break and blow the wind, such material is not particularly durable and practical. But now there is a great solution, greenhouses from polycarbonate.
Polycarbonate is durable and effective in use. After all, in his power not only to create a microclimate necessary for plants, but also to protect them from even very strong wind, rain and hail. Such a greenhouse will not be damaged from the snow falling on it, and it easily shows from the surface of the greenhouse.
Installing a polycarbonate greenhouse is not so difficult. You can do it yourself, but most likely it will take its installation all day. Or entrust it to bring it to working condition to specialists. Indeed, in most companies selling polycarbonate for greenhouses are engaged in their installation. This question is desirable to clarify immediately before the purchase.
The best greenhouses made of polycarbonate do not require the installation of the foundation. But if they are a large area, then of course it is better not to neglect them. For a large greenhouse in the area, as in any construction, the foundation is originally laid. He plays an important role in the construction of such a greenhouse, since it is the basis, and the strength of the entire structure depends on it not to a small degree. This will complicate the task with fastening the frame, but will increase the strength.
The frame of the greenhouse can be made of wood, or from steel. But the steel frame is much stronger and more durable. Wooden is easier to set, but the service life is much less. The tree will rot and parasites can start in it that will poorly affect plant growth. If you still decide on a wooden frame, then you should regularly paint it. That partially helps to avoid the above problems.
The steel frame is also not enough installation. Metal, can tidy up. And to avoid it, it must be covered with a primer and painted. The corners of the greenhouse must be made so that the fallen snow can easily slide. That is, they should be 60-70 degrees.
When installing a greenhouse, you should know that polycarbonate tenden to expand. Therefore, it is imperative to ensure that the company for the sale of this material for the greenhouse provides calculated data. And if you will install it by the company’s specialists, discuss the warranty conditions in advance.
The advantage of small polycarbonate greenhouses that do not have a foundation is that if necessary, they can be transferred to another place. This is usually done with soil exhaustion.
When creating a greenhouse from cellular polycarbonate, do not forget to provide it with good ventilation. Indeed, for good plant growth, fresh air is needed no less than heat and moisture. Poor ventilation can also lead to the appearance of parasites and to the malfunction of the experimental process.
When buying sheets from polycarbonate, check that it has protection against ultraviolet exposure. And installing a greenhouse, do not drill holes in the metal from cellular polycarbonate, but use the brackets. Otherwise, drilling can lead to rust formation, which adversely affect the development of plants.
