Greenhouses in their plots are arranged by many gardeners. After all, this is a very good way to treat yourself, for example, with fresh tomatoes already in early summer or even in winter. To erect this structure is not so difficult, because the design of the greenhouse is extremely simple. It consists of a frame and a film or glass fixed to it. Moreover, for the manufacture of the supporting structure, wood, profile or steel corner is most often used.
The frame of the wooden greenhouse is practical and affordable. Most often in this case they take bars of 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, a plastic film is usually used as a material for tightening.
Wood has remarkable thermal insulation properties and does not emit harmful substances. The greenhouse frame made of this material will perfectly withstand such adverse environmental factors as temperature extremes, wind and direct sunlight. Wood is durable and lightweight and is also easy to process at home. However, it has one drawback - it is subject to decay.
Sometimes greenhouses are built of metal. It can be, for example, steel, aluminum or iron structures. The frame of the greenhouse from the profile pipe, which is also often used for this purpose, is aesthetically pleasing and durable. From it you can build a structure of almost any shape - rectangular, arched, tent.
Most often, the arched version is used as the most optimal for creating the necessary conditions for plant growth. In addition, the profile is lightweight and, unlike wood, durability. In order to protect it from corrosion, use a special paint. You can mount the frame from the 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, with the ability to withstand various loads. It is not susceptible to rust, and serves a very long time. However, its disadvantage can be considered high cost. Therefore, it is used most often only for the installation of small greenhouses.
The most durable and durable frame is considered to be from a steel corner. When applied, a design is obtained that can last for decades. But mounting it is quite difficult. In addition, a foundation is necessarily laid under it.
Many homeowners prefer to make a greenhouse frame with their own hands. Thus, construction costs can be significantly reduced. The material most often used is wood. Usually these are not even bars, but old window frames. Such greenhouses are quite practical and do their job well. You can weld the frame from the corner. Hiring a qualified welder who wants to earn some money is likely to be easy. As for the profile, then, as mentioned above, it is often sold with already provided fastening elements for self-installation.
You can grow early vegetables by arranging a greenhouse from any material. If you need them in order to just 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.