Galvanized beds: an alternative to popular aluminum and iron beds

Galvanized beds are a four-sided box made of metal. The sides are fastened to each other using special clamps. The parameters of this design are determined by the purpose of the product.

The simplest galvanized bed is a metal box with even sides, fixed in the soil on pegs

The use of tall beds in landscape design is convenient and stylish

Stylish suburban area implies a site with landscaping. In this case, many forget about the garden. Although it can continue the style of the territory, it fits nicely into the overall interior. This effect is achieved through high beds. At the same time, it will become much more comfortable to work.

The following styles of tall beds are worth paying attention to:

• Products made of wood are treated with a special protective agent. Sprinkle around with gravel. In this way, a neutral look is obtained, the luxury of greenery looks more emphasized.
  

  It is easy to make such a wooden bed with your own hands.

• The beds that are located in the middle of the yard made of stone or covered with tiles look neat. The opportunity to achieve a classic design style is provided. To do this, you need to paint it white, add decor. Another way is to make the device in the same style and from the same material as the rest of the yard.
  

  Neat beds will give the site a well-groomed look

• The produced stone beds have an attractive appearance, but they certainly do not belong to an inexpensive design. The implementation costs a large sum of money. But there is a big plus - a long service life. Use old brick or masonry stone. An uneven surface, a warm shade will give the beds a Mediterranean style.
  

  A bed of natural boulders is not very expensive if you use a stone that is found in your area

• Use aluminum or corrugated steel with the addition of a timber frame. Wide sides add comfort: you can put tools on them, sit down. Plant care becomes more convenient.
  

  Original flower bed for annual flowers

• The beds made of galvanized steel sheets are eclectic. For corner posts, concrete is used.
  

  The most durable will be beds with concrete borders.

• The original composition will be tall beds of different heights and sizes. For example, cylindrical devices of various radii made of Corten steel contrast beautifully with plants.
  

  A stylish flower bed will take its rightful place in the landscape design of a garden plot

• Tin containers are used when there is little free space. The main thing is that drainage holes should be drilled in them.
  

  Round beds made of galvanized sheet

• High beds of a triangular, trapezoidal shape will become an original option in a small courtyard. They will not only make the space unusual, but also allow you to make the most of it. This option is especially relevant if the territory has a non-standard shape.
  

  Beautiful beds of boards, treated with a special composition, serve for quite a long time

Description of popular materials for the construction of beds

The beds can be built from various materials. The most popular are iron, metal, aluminum, polymer.

Galvanized metal beds

Metal beds can be of various sizes: height from 150 to 360 millimeters, width ranges from 50 to 120 centimeters, the length is usually 2 meters or more, the wall thickness is 0.5-0.7 millimeters.

The device of a typical galvanized bed

This design can be made according to individual parameters. The only doubt when choosing this material is strong heating in sunlight. This problem occurs only in summer with the onset of heat. In winter, spring and autumn, it does not bring difficulties. Therefore, it is recommended to carry out galvanized beds.

The sides of the galvanized bed can be connected to each other using latches (French system - shown in the photo), bolts or self-tapping screws. In any case, the assembly of such a bed takes no more than 30 minutes.

The benefits include:

• poor heating;
• reduced thermal conductivity;
• covering the surface with a certain protective compound;
• resistance to corrosion, various chemical, mechanical damage;
• long service life;
• neutrality, safety for humans;
• attractive appearance.

Galvanized steel beds are suitable for all gardeners who want to beautifully equip their site

Disadvantages include cost and rapid heating during hot seasons. True, in the cool, the last minus can be translated into a plus.

Iron beds

Iron beds are made from rectangular metal sheets. By bending them, you can give them any shape. Remnants of roofing material are used for production.

Homemade beds made of profiled steel fixed on wooden pegs

The benefits of iron include:

• preservation of elasticity, strength, long service life;
• the ability to create a structure of any shape with certain properties by adding some impurities;
• light machining;
• democratic cost;
• providing the product with decorative, attractive appearance.

But there are also disadvantages:

• low corrosion resistance;
• heavy weight;
• the ability to store electricity.

Aluminum beds

Aluminum beds have ecological properties, they are absolutely safe for human health.

Aluminum beds in a polycarbonate greenhouse

They have the following advantages:

• The frame is strong yet lightweight. This is due to the natural characteristics of aluminum.
• The designs are not afraid of the negative influence of the surrounding factors; they remain in their original form for a long period of time. The appearance is aesthetic, stylish, modern.
• The light weight allows the construction of not only beds, but also greenhouses of various shapes. Thanks to this, space is saved on the land.
• The service life is calculated in decades.
• Good thermal insulation characteristics. A stable microclimate is achieved with the addition of polycarbonate.
• The material is resistant to corrosion, various damage, temperature changes.

There are a couple of disadvantages:

• high price;
• on contact with other alloys, profile destruction may begin.

Polymer beds

Beds made of metal are usually made with a polymer coating, which has two varieties:

• Polyester is a plastic material that does not fade in the sun. Suitable not only for open spaces, but also for greenhouses.
• Printech is not a very popular material, it is rare. The highlight is that the bed cover can be made for any raw material: wood, stone, etc.

Polymer beds are maintenance-free and last for decades

Advantages of fencing with this coating:

• high resistance to fungi, mold, becomes an obstacle for grain and garden pests;
• the fence can be quickly disassembled, assembled, moved to a new location, removed for the winter indoors;
• it is possible to increase the width, height of the beds;
• little weight;
• the beds can be polygon-shaped;
• variety of color palette;
• service life of about thirty years;
• is not afraid of the negative impact of environmental factors;
• a drip irrigation mechanism is easily attached to such a structure.

There are only two drawbacks - high cost, thermal conductivity. True, the last minus can be a plus in the spring - in the spring the soil warms up quickly. Thanks to this, the vegetation process of plants is accelerated, the yield increases. In summer, the heating of the earth comes from the metal, the roots begin to suffer. With the help of drip irrigation, this difficulty is easily eliminated.

Varieties of galvanized material for beds - options with a protective and decorative coating

There are the following types of fences made of galvanized material:

• Standard - made from silver sheet steel, outwardly resembling an aluminum fence. A layer of zinc is applied for protection.
  

  Growing strawberries in standard galvanized steel beds

• With an additional protective coating - the level of protection is increased by a polymer coating. The material for the production of the sides is sheet steel. At the beginning, it is coated with zinc, then with a polymer.
  

  Polymer-coated beds are available on the market in a wide range of colors

• Polyurethane - the coating is polyurethane, the base is galvanized steel, which can be of various colors.
  

  Polyurethane coating approximately doubles the life of the beds

• With a decorative coating - it is usually used for high beds, after having painted them in a light tone.
  

  Growing tomatoes in tall beds with decorative cover

Galvanizing is able to protect against the negative of the surrounding atmosphere, corrosion, fungi, mold. It is worth remembering that zinc is afraid of an acidic environment. Therefore, the application of a polymer coating for protection is mandatory.

Video: Do-it-yourself beds from a galvanized profile

Examples of beautiful beds in the photo

Galvanized steel beds will be the best option for giving. They are a fairly cheap option, they look neat and aesthetically pleasing. Suitable for greenhouses with high humidity levels.