Greenhouses Polycarbonate: the size and prices of different models

To grow a good crop without additional shelters is difficult enough in Russian latitudes. Help to remedy the situation greenhouses, and polycarbonate greenhousesSizes and prices of which can vary significantly. We offer to meet with design features and dimensions of these products and find out their average cost.

What kinds of polycarbonate greenhouses

Before we proceed to select a suitable option, it is necessary to get acquainted with the existing varieties greenhouses and greenhouses. Finished products can differ not only in the type of structure and form, but also in terms of operation. We offer a look into the existing diversity.

Types of greenhouses and hothouses of polycarbonate by type of building - fixed and collapsible design

Greenhouses and greenhouses polycarbonate can be stationary and collapsible. The first type assumes that the greenhouse is initially set at a certain place and is there throughout the period of operation. In the winter, it remains in place, even if intended to be used only in the summer.

Ready-made products can be assembled and dismantled in a short time. They can be moved from one place to another and to remove for storage in the winter time. With their help:

• Early grown seedlings;
• cultivated summer crops are increased requirements for growing conditions;
• Various designs are protected, e.g., swimming poolFrom unwanted dirt;
• It provides storage of different things at certain times of the year.

Photo, video and prices gasketed polycarbonate greenhouses suggest that they are rarely large. For assembly and disassembly of the greenhouse with impressive dimensions take a long time.

Types of greenhouses made of polycarbonate outer form with photo inside and outside of structures

Form ready Greenhouses may differ materially. This is reflected on the convenience of growing plants, usable space, the cost of construction at the same quadrature. Experience the photo inside greenhouses polycarbonate of different configurations, as well as the image outside.

Arched design polycarbonate

The most common species among the finished products. Arched greenhouses and heifer easily assembled. For their device requires less resin material than for the tent construction. This reduces the construction costs. The disadvantages include the difficulty of planting at the walls of tall plants. As a rule, there is growing stunted crops: tomatoes peppers and undersized.

Polygonal construction polycarbonate

Kind of greenhouses, are not very popular. It is practical as every face is illuminated by sunlight at different times throughout the day. Can not provide a stable temperature inside for a long time. Due to its configuration, it is one of the most expensive options.

Teardrop-shaped structures made of polycarbonate

For regions with a high level of snow are preferred teardrop-shaped greenhouses. This configuration of the walls prevents undesired snow accumulation on the surface and structural failure. Additional stiffening rib ensures sufficient stability.

Shed near-wall structures made of polycarbonate

Shed model traditionally cheaper products other form. They are usually parked to the house. Formed poluteplitsa different reliability and durability. Sometimes the walls are additionally insulated roofing material.

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Anastasia Ivasheva

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"To build the structure is best on the south side, the plants were able to get enough light. The construction thus will be further protected from wind gusts northern cold. "

Uni-directional structure can be mounted directly in the garden. In this case, it provided two-storey shelvingAllowing to fit more seedlings.

Dual structure of polycarbonate

The classic version with the highest circulation. allows grow vegetables various shapes and sizes. The configuration of the roof increases the load on the frame of a greenhouse in winter. For the construction of the base can be used not only metallic profileBut also wood, but at the same time formed the design should be of sufficient strength. More expensive models of arch due to the larger amount of polymeric material. Below are photos of polycarbonate greenhouses of this type.

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Types of polycarbonate greenhouses operating periods - spring and winter construction

The service life of the greenhouse is being built has a serious impact on its construction and equipping. Winter are designed for year-round cultivation of plants, vegetables, mushrooms and even fruits. They are built on a foundation. In cold weather, heated by technical means, biofuels, solar power.

It can be incised and surface. The shape of the roof is chosen arbitrarily. tree: a variety of materials used to manufacture the frame brickMetal, PVC pipe. Polycarbonate is chosen of sufficient thickness.

Tip! To obtain sufficient light structure arranged in such a way that the longest side facing east-west.

It provides protection from the wind, as a six-foot fence or fence can act. It can be used as windscreens located at the building site, which should be located at a distance equal to three of its heights.

Summer greenhouses intended for growing plants in warmer months. For their heating use the sun's heat. In case of sudden cooling may use artificial heat sources.

Criteria for selection of polycarbonate greenhouses

Properly installed design can last for many years. To avoid mistakes when choosing polycarbonate greenhouses, we offer meet the criteria noteworthy.

The material and the carcass structure

For the manufacture of rectangular or square polycarbonate greenhouses can be used various materials whose strength characteristics will withstand load of the cover material and occurring in the case of heavy snowfall.

Design can make:

• wood. Affordable and environmentally friendly option. However, the limited lifespan of wood and high requirements for protective materials are forced to look at other options;
• aluminum. Robust chassis having a light weight and does not impose high requirements for care. Must necessarily be mounted on a solid foundation with the obligatory reference to the base. Dougie You must be of sufficient thickness to withstand the snow load. The best option is teardrop-shaped aluminum frame;
• become. Durable reliable base having a sufficient level of rigidity. It has quite a lot of weight. This is the main advantage of the steel frame. Able to withstand gusts of strong wind;
• plastic or PVC. Such designs are lightweight, can easily navigate through the site and often performed collapsible. Require additional fixation to the ground.

Tip! If you are not sure of sufficient strength frame, should provide a backup in the winter time and in due time to clean off the snow.

The technical characteristics of polycarbonate

As the covering material can be used cellular and compact polycarbonate. Monolithic may have different thickness and color. Reminiscent of flexible glass. Able to last for decades.

Attention! Monolithic polycarbonate is worth more than a cell of the same thickness.

Cell material consists of two thin sheets of polymer, interconnectable stiffeners. The air that fills the cavity formed provides good thermal insulation characteristics. Polycarbonate sheets can have different settings. The most popular are sheets having a width of 1-2 m, length - 12 m and a thickness - 4-32 mm.

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Anastasia Ivasheva

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"When you buy make sure you have a polycarbonate protective layer against UV light and check the density, which should not be less than 700 g / m²."

By the size of the greenhouse polycarbonate

Manufacturers offer various models of greenhouses and greenhouses made of polycarbonate, the dimensions of which are quite different. This allows you to choose the best option for site-specific, Certain family needs and buying purpose. List all the possible sizes is not possible.

For the cultivation of seedlings can buy a small mini-greenhouse Palram Sun Tunnel with dimensions of 110 × 50 × 40 mm. For vegetables is better to choose a greenhouse with dimensions of 4 × 3 × 2,1 m. Its length can always be increased due to the purchase of additional sets. Price greenhouse 3 × m 6 will be slightly greater than that of the structure having a length of 4 m.

Leading manufacturers of ready-made greenhouses made of polycarbonate

Quality products are offered by many manufacturers. Choosing ready greenhouses made of polycarbonate, it is worth paying attention to the following companies:

• "Will". The production base of the company is located in Dubna. A wide range of different users;
• TD "Harvest". It works on the market since 2004.. The company is willing to adapt the model to the needs of the consumer;
• HRT "Basis";
• Glass House. On the market since 2001 The company produces unique models, which have no analogues. The service life of the finished structures up to 30 years;
• "Ladoga Plant".

Popular varieties of greenhouses made of polycarbonate with an opening roof

Models with conventional doors and windows are not always effectively cope with their tasks. In such a situation it is necessary to acquire Greenhouse polycarbonate with an opening roofPresented in a fairly large range.

Some like hothouse "Shell" or "Breadbasket"Others prefer greenhouses "Butterfly" polycarbonate that helps protect the round flower garden or pool.

How to choose a greenhouse made of polycarbonate - the recommendations of our editorial

Frame made of polycarbonate greenhouses are presented in a large assortment. When choosing a suitable option is better to buy a product from tselnognutye arcs. The frame shall be made of the profile 20 × 40 mm, having a higher strength than rental 20 × 20 mm. When this metal thickness should not be less than 1.2 mm. If we talk about how to choose a greenhouse made of polycarbonate, is to start is to decide on its shape and size. Also pay attention to the characteristics of the polycarbonate used.

How much is a greenhouse made of polycarbonate - price review

If you decide to buy a Covering construction should immediately find out how much greenhouse polycarbonate. Cost may vary over a wide range. Various kinds of polycarbonate greenhouses with photos and price presented in the table.

Model	Characteristics	The average price (as of May 2018), rub.
	Arch. Snow load - 20 kg / m².	6 000
	Gable. The frame of the profile pipe.	5 600
	Arch. The frame of the profile.	12 600
	18 500

We offer to find out the opinion of gardeners and farmers about the different models of greenhouses.

Review model Harvest "Economy 2"

Review of model selection Hothouse "Manor KU"

Knowing what are the greenhouse polycarbonate, see their photos and the price is much easier to make the right choice. Share in the comments, what model do you prefer and why.