Most of the current owners and entrepreneurs belong to the new, young generation and did not find the time of the Soviet Union, when the basis of all greenhouse farms was built on Anthracite greenhouses. But still, some designs and developments of those times are successfully used by current entrepreneurs. But what are their distinguishing features? How is the Anthracite greenhouse different from the others?
Main difference
The main difference of the Anthracite type greenhouse is that, being a prefabricated structure, its segments can either be added, removed or completely shortened, but its functionality does not suffer from this.
One longitudinal segment, called a "house", can be arbitrarily long. All its typical spans are identical and can be removed or expanded as needed. Also, the greenhouse can be increased in width, as it is mounted to the side of one house of another structure, and so on to the desired width. That is, in fact, there are no limits to which its landing areas can be "inflated". It all depends on the financial capabilities of the entrepreneur and the features of the surrounding landscape.
Technical equipment
Any greenhouse "Anthracite" is mounted on a concrete base, that is, if someone decides to purchase even a used collapsible structure, he must take this into account. Under the main supports, you will definitely need to lay the foundation, which is poured on the basis of its features and parameters.
But if the owner has to fill the foundation himself, then all the rest of the technical and other equipment is included. Typically, these are:
- ventilation system;
- irrigation system;
- heating system.
All parts are made of solid metal with galvanization. At that time, when such a prefabricated design was invented, no one had ever heard of such a material as polycarbonate, so all old models are focused only on glass. But in our time, some factories do not cease to work on the modernization and improvement of old models. And despite the fact that in both Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus, the Anthracite greenhouse is not nonsense in itself, no, no, and prefabricated models of factory production, a completely updated type, are emerging. Among them there are polycarbonate, and film, and designs are smaller in size than usual.
Difficulties you may encounter when acquiring a used greenhouse
Despite its excellent technical characteristics, the Anthracite greenhouse, which has already changed several owners in its lifetime, may be in a deplorable state. Used greenhouses of ruined farms, which are often resold to each other by entrepreneurs, can be limited only by a ventilation system consisting of shafts, gearboxes, window leaves, mechanisms for opening them, etc., which, in most cases, are not at their best.
Often, having started assembling, the new owner is faced with the problem of a lack of certain parts or fixtures. Therefore, deciding to purchase the "Anthracite" prefabricated greenhouse, the most thorough way is to check its configuration according to the documentation that comes with it. If the documentation is lost, you should search it on the Internet. All old models were typical, and it should not be difficult to find a complete set. Otherwise, there will be a lot of headache during assembly.
Application
Greenhouse "Anthracite" can be used as you like. Such designs serve their owners as:
- in fact, greenhouses for growing crops;
- orchards for growing fruit trees;
- minifarm;
- plantations for growing mushrooms;
- flower beds;
- hangars for storage of equipment, building materials, etc.
In conclusion - what the owners say
In general, the greenhouse "Anthracite" reviews deserves only flattering. And not in vain. If necessary, it can be completely disassembled and put into storage, or only a part can be disassembled, shortening its “agricultural object”. It is possible and vice versa - to increase, having bought typical segments. If desired, the glass is perfectly replaced by polycarbonate. And some craftsmen even remodel structures for the film, which can be seen from the next video.
It turns out that, in general, the Anthracite greenhouse is a durable, strong and reliable design that can withstand any weather. But, acquiring it, you need to have a skill in installation. Therefore, before deciding to purchase, especially a used version, you should seek the support of specialists in the assembly of such structures.