English greenhouses
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What a varied selection of greenhouses today! In today's greenhouses, everything is new, starting with the frame, device, type of coating, attitude to the environment, and more. The most original frames of greenhouses are in demand, the appearance is very important for today's agronomists and gardeners, and if it is also diverse in application, then it is taken away immediately and it has a place to be in the garden. Greenhouse in English, this is not an easy greenhouse, but a kind of zest for a plot in the country, when choosing such greenhouse take into account all the criteria, the construction, design, and unusual appearance are important.
SPECIFIC FRAME
Why are these greenhouse buildings so popular today? What is so unusual about them that they are referred to as something special in garden buildings and troubles. Outwardly, it looks like a simple greenhouse that every gardener has, but its frame makes it like a summer kitchen, veranda or garden. Such a greenhouse differs in many ways from ordinary ones; the building has its own kind of originality:
- There is a foot in the greenhouses in English. The bottom of the greenhouse is filled with concrete, the structure itself stands at a high foot from fifty centimeters from the ground, with the help of this, the greenhouse was insulated, so the soil heats up and escapes frost, and if you plant crops in the cold season, then you need to make a heating system for the greenhouse. And also the decorated foot with the finished structure looks perfect and aesthetically pleasing.
- Unlike arc greenhouses, English greenhouses have an unusual frame made of quality materials, and not from thermoplastics, which do not transmit all the sunlight to the plant, which reduces the growth of crops. Also in English greenhouses, water supply, drainage and exhaust, equipment for controlling moisture and temperature in the greenhouse are carried out.
- The cladding uses a material - glass, no plastic, exceptionally clean glass. If you use thermoplastics, then the greenhouse will no longer look aesthetically pleasing and in English. The view will be completely different. The thermoplastic will simply cover the whole view, and the English greenhouse is a garden, the whole life of crop growth is transmitted through transparent glass, this is all the charm.
- This greenhouse looks like a veranda or a summer kitchen, with a pitched roof that prevents snow from accumulating in winter.
- Panoramic walls from three meters high, this is one of the peculiarities of the design. Cucumbers, tomatoes and other crops with long stems grow in such greenhouses.
- In some cases, such a greenhouse is attached to houses, garages. Such a greenhouse is already becoming a garden, the entrance of which can be made even from the house itself.
- In such greenhouses, for a comfortable condition of plant crops, exhaust and drainage are constructed with precision. Thus, even fruits and crops that are difficult to take root in the European part of Russia are planted in these greenhouses.
- They put racks in greenhouses, the sizes allow, you can also put boxes, pots, arrange everything in English, that is, aristocratic and tasteful.
In most cases, such greenhouses are used to grow crops that love heat, humidity and sun, and also grow vegetation in the winter. Or just the greenhouse itself serves as a greenhouse, a kind of decor at the summer cottage.
Types of English greenhouses:
- Simple - their lining is made with simple glass, such greenhouses are suitable for growing crops in the winter.
- Prestigious - expensive, but insanely beautiful and strong greenhouses, although they look like simple ones.
PROS AND CONS OF GREENHOUSE IN ENGLISH
Like all greenhouses, English has its advantages and disadvantages. Advantages:
- With the help of panoramic windows, the vegetation in the greenhouse enjoys a lot of sunshine.
- They are strong in design, in such a greenhouse the plants will not freeze even in winter.
- The frame is strong, so any abnormal precipitation is not terrible.
- Aesthetics.
- It is strong and will last for many years.
Most of the advantages in a greenhouse are only due to the use of such raw materials - glass. Such a greenhouse is in general view, and for the owners it is pleasing to the eye. Also for plants, sunlight and heat is sufficient. Another advantage is that the material is resistant to any means, solvents for processing or cleaning the structure. Durable, this material lasts longer than any other thermoplastic. Resistant in any weather.
Cons of using a greenhouse:
- Firstly, this greenhouse will cost a good enough price. For planting ordinary vegetables, you can not buy such a greenhouse, but if the gardener loves beauty and does not care what is on his site, and he can afford such a greenhouse, then of course, this option is for him! But you can make such a greenhouse yourself. And no one will know whether it is purchased or not.
- The greenhouse lining is made of glass, but the glass cannot withstand a strong blow, for example, hail with wind. If you want the greenhouse to stand for enough years, then you need to install double-glazed windows that can withstand all shocks, and this is also a plus of costs.
- For such a greenhouse, more than ever, a solid foot is needed, which is able to hold the heavy material of the structure itself.
- As it turned out, not all rays pass through the light to plants.
Summing up, we can say with conviction that the greenhouse has more advantages than disadvantages. But this does not change anything, just before the installation or construction of such a greenhouse, you need to decide everything, calculate and understand whether such a greenhouse is needed at all.
USED RAW MATERIALS
In order to build or mount such a greenhouse, you need tools and what equipment, such as:
- The foundation, as the foundation on which the greenhouse rests. The materials to be used are crushed stone, pebbles, bricks. It is necessary to do everything accurately and firmly, otherwise the whole structure will fly when it is kept for a year. The strongest will be crushed stone, concrete, the base of these materials will last a long time. And the foot can be laid with bricks in the form of a mosaic.
- The structure is assembled from iron bars, but welding skills are needed here. It is easier to assemble a structure from wooden planks, since it is much more pleasant to work with wood. But this material has its drawback, it is short-lived, rots from dampness. But if the structure is constantly processed, then the terms can be extended by a couple of years. In order to properly purchase the material, you need to take into account the details of the entire frame, that is, the walls, roof, windows, bars, fasteners that connect the entire greenhouse.
- Fasteners - in this case, you cannot do without nails, screws, handles, hinges on the door. This completes the construction of the structure.
- Glass - the material must be strong, such as a glass unit.
- Gutter pipes - iron pipes are recommended for a long service, but plastic pipes can also be used.
Attention! It is necessary to make a wooden structure in color every six months. First, the frame is treated with a special anti-stroke agent, then a primer is applied, then painted with paint in a thick layer.
In the installation of such a greenhouse, the following are used:
- Sawing tools;
- Hammer, hatchet;
- Measuring tape, level;
- Construction pneumatic tool, such as a drill;
- Glass cutting knife.
First you need to draw a plan with all dimensions, notes, draw a sketch from all sides, so that it is clear what you really want to build. Let's start at the foot, then we make the frame parts themselves from wood with dimensions ten or fifteen centimeters thick. You should also smear the tree with special anti-rotting agents, so the frame will last longer.Windows can be made medium, not huge, or panoramic in the southern regions.
After the structure is ready, you can start facing the greenhouse. Next, the entrance, windows, vents are placed.
Greenhouse - polyhedron is a common design, in which there are no differences from other greenhouses, but its design is unusual. The frame itself is in the form of a cube, the roof is mounted so that all ends are attached to the center.
CLADDING. VITRIFICATION
Summer residents who mount greenhouses with their own hands use the material - ordinary glass. In order to understand what size of glass is needed for a window, first of all, they clean the window of dirt and dust, then take measurements, then mark the marks on the glass with a felt-tip pen, then cut them with a construction knife for working with glass, and most importantly, one cannot be mistaken by a millimeter, but also, when pressed, you need to cut it exactly, otherwise the glass may crumble.
Vitrification is done from the bottom of the greenhouse, going up to the top. The window is attached by means of nails, screws or assembly plasticine. Important! If the well-being allows for the purchase of a ready-made greenhouse, then you can buy one with double-glazed windows on the windows. Many agencies will make such a greenhouse to order at the moment. And then such a greenhouse will be like a greenhouse, because of the good insulation.
INSTALLATION OF A READY GREENHOUSE
Most gardeners, buying greenhouses in English, assemble them on their own, or a team of people who, in fact, are engaged in the installation of such structures. For comparison, it was decided to analyze one of these greenhouses "Redg", made to order by the agency "Elleks". This agency has long been cooperating with many industries, stores, they also have their own client base, they have been on the market for more than fifteen years, they manufacture and install a large number of greenhouses, gardens from materials such as polyvinyl chloride - a thermoplastic polymer, as well as from metal or tin material ... Such designs turn out to be very strong, long-lasting and of course aesthetic.
So, the plan for establishing a greenhouse in English:
- First of all, you need to decide where the greenhouse structure itself will stand. We must not forget that sunlight is very important for the plant, so you need to choose a place with favorable and constant light.
- Then you need to clear the place of debris and weeds. Next, marks are placed along the edges of the selected place so that you can dig grooves from eighty centimeters in size.
- For the foundation, it is necessary to pour concrete, but first you need to put the structure so that in order for the foundation to be in shape, the material can be used such as wood, plywood.
- After the mixture is in the formwork, the foundation must be allowed to dry for about thirty days.
- You can cover the base of the structure with a roof covering material against waterproofing.
- Next, you need to make the lower part of the outer wall of the greenhouse on the foundation, it is possible from cement cubes, brick material. Next, you need to do the cladding of the lower part of the structure, although it is not necessary right away, you can do everything at the very end. The main thing is to leave part of the structure at the entrance and make sure that the foundation is even.
- Installing the structure, lay out all the parts in front of you. Each set includes step-by-step instructions.
- The first thing that is put is the sides to the sides. You need to put two long parts diagonally at the top and bottom, and small ones vertically between. Thus, with the help of screws, the lower part of the wall and the small ones that were laid vertically are fastened. The whole structure is assembled in the same way.
- As soon as we receive the finished structure, but without a roof, it is necessary to fix the greenhouse with a foundation. Next, the ridge is mounted, the hinges for the window, the finished window is already on the ridge, the remaining parts on the roof, beams and similar parts are installed.
- Cladding, all glass must be covered with adhesive tape.Then install the windows until they click, close all the cracks with a frame, install the vents.
- Next, you need to finish the roof cladding. Install the door.
- Place racks and shelves inside the greenhouse.
- Installation of drainage system.
The installation of such a greenhouse in English does not take place quickly, so before purchasing it, make sure that you need it, that you really want to spend a lot of time during installation, or just contact the specialists, but also for certain budget costs. But with the purchase of such a greenhouse, you are guaranteed good emotions.