DIY greenhouse made of PVC pipes: installation tips
Parnik, or, simply put, a greenhouse is an integral part of any suburban area or vegetable garden. This structure protects plants from adverse environmental influences. Although the greenhouse is not heated, it is always warm inside it. This factor is provided by the materials from which it is made greenhouse... So, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes are now widely used as a frame. Let's find out how to make a greenhouse with your own hands from PVC pipes.
Greenhouse made of PVC pipes
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Why is PVC the best greenhouse material?
Construction experts recommend using PVC pipes for the following reasons:
- Strength. Such pipes will not break under enormous weight. Studies have shown that one PVC element of an average size can withstand a weight of up to 500 kilograms;
- Elasticity. As you know, for the construction of a greenhouse, you need to create arches from pipes. It is quite difficult to do this from metal and wooden materials, while PVC pipes can be easily bent into the desired shape. Do-it-yourself arcs for a greenhouse are easily made only if you use PVC as a source material;
PVC pipes lend themselves well to bending
- Durability. All polyvinyl chloride products do not break for decades. Therefore, the greenhouse will be a safe haven for your plants for many years.
Interesting options for greenhouses made of PVC pipes
If you decide to do greenhouse made of plastic pipes do it yourself, then polyvinyl chloride is the best material available today.
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What do you need to build a greenhouse yourself?
The construction of a greenhouse is a rather fun and not complicated process, the main stages of which are presented in the photo below.
Fastest PVC greenhouse
The greenhouse consists of three main elements: foundation, frame, cover. These elements are made from the following materials:
- PVC pipes.It is desirable that their cross-section is 13 mm, since this size is most optimal for creating a greenhouse;
PVC pipes
- Boards. Prefer processed, durable wood, with a thickness ranging from 20 to 40 millimeters. It is advisable to cover them with transparent varnish before laying - this maneuver will give strength to the structure;
Foundation boards
- Steel wire. Required to connect pipes together. Prepare sections from 80 cm to 1 meter. Their number should be twice as many as pipes;
- Coating. For this purpose, you can use a special greenhouse film or polycarbonate sheets. They are strong enough to protect plants from negative environmental factors. In addition, they are breathable so the crops will not wither;
- You will also need a hammer, pliers, screws, nails and other trifles.
Steel bars of various thicknesses
To make greenhouses with your own hands from PVC pipes, stock up on all of the above materials in the right amount. The larger the size of the greenhouse is planned, the more materials will be needed.
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Step-by-step instructions for the construction of a greenhouse
Greenhouse creation consists of 4 stages:
- Construction of a foundation made of wood;
- Installation of fasteners for PVC pipes;
- Installation of arches;
- Covering the greenhouse.
Let's take a closer look at each process.
Construction of a foundation made of wood
To begin with, it is worth leveling the area that is reserved for the greenhouse. Use a tape measure and steel rods to mark the corners of the greenhouse. Using the level, you can check how flat the ground is.
Marking for the foundation of the greenhouse
Next, in the corners of the greenhouse, dig trenches (there should be 4 of them) with a depth of at least 10-15 centimeters. 4 boards are installed there, which serve as the foundation for the greenhouse. These boards should be reinforced with nails and screws. This will achieve better fixation and durability of the greenhouse.
Greenhouse timber foundation
Installation of fasteners for PVC pipes
Next, we drive steel rods into the ground. They must be installed evenly. To make the length between the rods the same, count their number, divide by two (one batch on each side) and measure the length of each side with a tape measure. Then calculate the optimal distance between the rods. It is important that they are located opposite each other and that the distance between them is the same. Steel rods are hammered into the ground. They should stand close to the foundation, that is, to the boards that were previously installed.
The distance between the rods must be the same
Also, to fix the arches, you can use special glasses that are attached directly to the wooden base.
Fastening arches with special PVC glasses
Installation of arches
In order to create arches from plastic pipes, you will need pipe bender, or a construction hair dryer for heating the pipe and giving it an arc shape. After the arch is ready, it is put on a steel bar from both sides and fixed to the base with a clamp.
Fastening the base of the arch with a clamp to the foundation
After installing all the arches at the top point, a pipe is attached to the entire length of the greenhouse with a wire. This extra stiffener will give the structure strength and stability.
Installation of stiffeners to arches
The PVC industry offers a large selection of fittings for pipes, therefore there are special crosses to give the structure a presentable appearance and ease of installation.
A variety of fittings can greatly simplify the greenhouse assembly process
Thus, in the end you should get a frame with a foundation, which you just need to cover with a film.
Greenhouse covering
To pull the greenhouse film over the frame surface, you will need the help of several people to hold the ends of the sheet. The film is fastened with nails to a wooden base. You also need to cut out a separate piece of film that will go under the door. It must be attached to the top of the greenhouse entrance.
Useful advice! Use lengthwise cut lengths of flexible hose to attach the film to the frame.
A simple way of attaching the film to the pipe frame
So you will be able to make a greenhouse from PVC plastic pipes with your own hands.
conclusions
- The best material for creating a greenhouse is PVC pipes, as they are quite strong and flexible;
- The foundation for the greenhouse should be made of high-quality boards, because they will fix the entire structure;
- If you don't have steel bars, you can replace them with reinforcement bars.
Video: do-it-yourself PVC pipe greenhouse
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