Due to the fact that under the glass dome you can "preserve" this summer, you can enjoy the greenery of trees and the fragrance of flowers all year round. The winter garden, the installation of which you can do yourself, looks very attractive. It can become a real vacation spot for the owners and an object that emphasizes their status.
In practice, this is an engineering solution that provides for compliance with the rules of pre-project preparation, design and construction. In addition, the construction of a winter garden will not be the final stage of the owners' troubles in relation to an oasis that will need constant care. The principle of its device is complex and simple at the same time. Everything will depend on which design you choose, what material will underlie the frame, as well as which glazing method you prefer. However, many other factors should not be ruled out.
The difference between a winter garden and a greenhouse or greenhouse
The winter garden, the design of which you can do yourself, is different from a greenhouse or greenhouse. In the first case, we are talking about the space that is located between the natural environment and the residential building. But the greenhouse is a simplified version of the greenhouse. It is based on growing plants in specially created conditions for this.
Usually greenhouses are located in the garden or on the roof, but in any case it is a separate building. In the winter garden, plants are also protected from freezing. Here you can find the perfect microclimate for growing cultivated plants with a complex character. As for the greenhouse, it is intended for certain varieties, for example, palm trees or oranges.
Seat selection
The winter garden, the projects of which you can consider in the article, is best placed in the east, because the structure will not overheat. Having a garden in the west, you can ensure the retention of heat accumulated during the day. But in the summertime, such an advantage can be called dubious.
The construction of the winter garden should not be carried out on the south side of the house, because there the plants will overheat, which will increase the cost of watering and ventilation. Gardens on the northern sides of buildings accumulate heat quite poorly and quickly give it away. If no other place was found, then you should take more care of the heating.
Design Features
Before you engage in the manufacture of a winter garden, you should consider its design, which can be detached or adjacent to the house. If the garden will be made in the form of a rectangular extension, then this option will become universal. Therefore, it is the most popular. The roof structure will be shed.
You can position the building by attaching it to the corner of the outside of the house. Another option is a combination roof design. It will be a two-slope four-beam. If we are talking about the inner corner of the house, then you can also arrange a garden there, then the structure will be called a quarter polygon. Sometimes a rectangular extension is supplemented by a shed roof and an expanded part in the roof area.
Material Selection: Polycarbonate
Building a garden is not always an expensive and lengthy process. To reduce the cost of the building, polycarbonate can be used. Its weight is 20 times less compared to glass and 30 times lower than that of metal. The requirements for the most modern greenhouses will be satisfied thanks to 88 percent transparency of the material. It bends easily, so you can give it any shape.
Cloths do not crack and are resistant to corrosion. They have good bearing capacity, and you can fix them on metal supports. The design of the winter garden when using polycarbonate does not have to have a foundation, since the construction will turn out to be quite easy. One of the main disadvantages of this approach is low heat efficiency. It will take a lot of money for heating in the winter, because polycarbonate passes heat well.
If you do not need to constantly heat the room, then in winter, when growing conifers, you can maintain a temperature of +5 ° C. When attaching polycarbonate, you can use a metal support, which is used as a crate. A regular corner with shelves equal to 20 x 25 mm is also suitable for this.
Plexiglass use
The use of plexiglass allows you to build a winter garden in the shortest possible time. The material will only need to be cut, holes made and mounted on bolts. The foundation may be the most shallow. This is especially true if the room will have a height of no more than 2.5 m. Otherwise, the soil may sag.
The heat efficiency of Plexiglas is 85%, which is a lot. The only drawback is the soiled design. Plexiglass loses its transparency over time, which is why many summer residents refuse it when it comes to roofing materials for winter gardens. Plexiglass is cheap, which can be called an additional advantage.
The best material for the garden - double-glazed windows
Glazing of the winter garden is best done with double-glazed windows, despite the fact that this option may seem quite expensive to many. As practice shows, as a result, it is possible to get big savings, since the funds will not go to heating. The design will retain heat for 2 days after turning off the heating. Heating can be equipped with a 400 W heater, which will be enough to maintain a suitable temperature. For 4 years, you can return the money spent on the construction of the facility.
However, it should be borne in mind that double-glazed windows have a fairly impressive weight. This will require a solid foundation, deepened by 50 cm. Its width should be 12 cm or more. The base is reinforced, as a result you get a heat-efficient strong building, the light transmittance of which reaches 90%.
Choosing a heating system
Before the construction of the winter garden at the design stage, it is necessary to choose a heating system. It is important to consider the size of the building, the type of plants and the frequency of operation of the garden. Electric heaters are convenient in that you can change their location, because needs can change. The amount of heat such devices can change. Aggregates are quite simple to install. However, they are expensive and dry the air.
Before building a winter garden, pay attention also to air conditioners that do not dry the air and allow you to adjust the temperature. However, such devices are expensive and consume a lot of electricity. The advantages of water heating are:
- low cost of heat;
- the ability to maintain a constant temperature;
- lack of temperature differences between adjoining rooms and a garden.
In this case, you can use the building as a place for relaxation or a dining room. But for the device of a water heating system, you will need to crash into the main circuit, using a special tool for this. The construction of a winter garden may involve the installation of stove heating. Fuel is cheap for him, in addition, the stove can create a certain flavor. But the temperature during the operation of such units is unevenly distributed, the equipment will require constant attention. In addition, it is quite fire hazard.
Another option is air heating. You can equip it without spending too much money. But when installing such a heating scheme, additional insulation of the garden is required. You will have to purchase an air duct and heaters. The system will take up a lot of space, it will dry the air and will certainly spoil the appearance of the garden.
Permission to build a roof garden
Coordination of the construction of a winter garden on the roof will be an indispensable condition if you decide to implement a similar project. When it comes to an apartment building, first you need to get the consent of 75% of residents. Without this, the relevant authorities will not give permission for completion. At the same time, creating a project is not worth it. Specialists should be hired.
It is also important to determine whether you will be engaged in construction on your own or hire a contractor. The Town Planning Code of the Russian Federation defines the rules for construction. Before engaging in work, it is necessary to draw up the right to property or use for the allotted land. This can be done by concluding a contract of sale, exchange or gift.
For allotment of the territory, it is necessary to contact the local authorities. To obtain permission, you should visit the administration of the district, which includes the land. In this case, it will be necessary to provide a statement of the developer, as well as a document for the land. You will also need a plan diagram where the place of construction is indicated.
Conclusion
On a single portal of state and municipal services, you can use the electronic form. The procedure involves attaching a scan copy of the document. If the issue is considered positive, a building permit is issued for a period of 10 years.