How to build a greenhouse with your own hands with heating: instructions

What is needed for construction

Of course, the undoubted advantage of building a winter greenhouse with heating is the fact that you can build it yourself. This will help to save a lot of money and give you the opportunity to do everything exactly the way you want. Of course, in order to avoid a gross mistake, it is necessary to think over the construction plan in advance, taking into account the necessary materials and devices for lighting and heating the greenhouse.

What you need to build a winter greenhouse with do-it-yourself heating:

• plan-schema of buildings;
• frame materials;
• material for the construction of a greenhouse;
• tool for work;
• lighting and electricity;
• heating soil, air and plants;
• irrigation system;
• ventilation, it is a ventilation system.

The first thing to do is draw up a building plan. Thanks to an accurate plan, it will be much easier and cheaper to build a greenhouse in winter, since there will be no costs for redoing one or another mistake. How much it costs to make a greenhouse in winter depends on the materials you choose for construction and on the heating system.

Also, in order to make a greenhouse of high quality and achieve good yields, it is necessary to choose the right place for building a greenhouse in winter. It is recommended to choose a flat place with good lighting, without much shade, and with quality soil. In addition, if you plan to make a greenhouse in winter, then take care of the temperature regime in the greenhouse itself.

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Building a greenhouse

The construction of a greenhouse is the main task for every gardener, since with improper construction or drawing up a diagram, serious mistakes can be made that will lead to a malfunction of the greenhouse. The first thing to think about is the frame. You can build a frame of wood and metal, in winter you can choose one or the other option. However, it is worth paying attention that in time the metal frame will last longer and be more reliable.

How much money is needed to build a metal frame? Of course, more than for wood. And yes, it will take more time. But still, as practice shows, most often gardeners choose metal material.

The second question that must be considered before the construction of the greenhouse is which material is better to choose. There are several options for building a greenhouse in winter, including:

• glass;
• polyethylene;
• polycarbonate.

How much material is needed? It all depends on the size of the greenhouse.

To calculate the amount of material needed to cover the winter greenhouse, it is necessary to calculate the length and width of the sides on the diagram.

As practice shows, the most optimal material for building a greenhouse in winter is polycarbonate. This is a fairly budget material, however, it is of very high quality and performs well in various temperature conditions. The strength and lightness of polycarbonate have proven themselves in the building materials market. In addition, this material can easily last up to 8 years, while its quality remains unchanged. And building a polycarbonate greenhouse is much easier and takes less time than glass.

How to make heating

The heating system is the main issue in the construction of a greenhouse in winter. Many gardeners solve this issue in general very simply. They install greenhouses close to the house or even right next to the walls of the house, and then they use the heating of the house itself. Of course, this significantly reduces the level of costs, especially at the time of construction, but, as practice shows, this is not the most practical option.

Firstly, the steam that the greenhouse receives from the house can be unevenly distributed and rise to the top level of the greenhouse. Secondly, if the greenhouse is quite large, then such heating may simply not be enough. In addition, if you plan to expand the size of the greenhouse in the future, it is better not to save money and install a heating device.

There are several types of heating:

• electric;
• convector;
• water;
• infrared;
• wood;
• air system;
• biofuel.

All of the above options, except for biofuels, are technical heating types.

As far as biofuels are concerned, this is quite an interesting way to raise the temperature of the soil. However, biofuel alone will not be enough to heat a greenhouse in winter. Firstly, the soil temperature rises to 17 degrees, and in winter this indicator will not be enough. Therefore, experts recommend using biofuels as an additional way to heat the soil.

The choice of the main heating system depends on how much money you plan to spend on the heating system.

The simplest and most affordable way is the air system, however, it only heats the air, not the soil. It is in this case that a combination of biofuels and air heating would be an excellent option. Practice shows that this method is quite profitable, but not everyone will like it, as it requires time and effort.

One of the most expensive ways is infrared heating. However, it is worth it, as it has a number of unique advantages. This type of heating is absolutely safe not only for plants, but also for people. In addition, infrared light heats not only the air, but also the soil and the plants themselves. Another nice bonus is the presence of a thermostat. In this case, when the required temperature is reached, the infrared lamps will turn off for a short time, and you will not need to constantly monitor the temperature and turn off the heating yourself.

Lighting system

It is impossible not to take into account the issue of greenhouse lighting. In winter, daylight hours are much less than in summer, but plants still need plenty of light. With a lack of sunlight, there may be low yields or even poor plant growth.

If you decide to build a polycarbonate greenhouse, then it is worth considering that over time, this material begins to transmit light worse, so plant lighting becomes mandatory. Also, electricity in greenhouses is necessary for various devices that monitor air humidity, temperature (if these are electronic thermometers), and provide ventilation in the greenhouse.

By the way, buying a thermostat is another interesting issue. This device can be made by hand. It ensures the ventilation of the room. Therefore, you will not need to open the windows in the greenhouse every two to three hours. The thermostat will do the job for you.

Irrigation system

Perhaps the last thing worth paying attention to is the irrigation system. Do not forget that in winter the temperature in the greenhouse should be the same as in summer. The outdoor temperature has nothing to do with the plants in the greenhouse. Therefore, it is necessary to think over and lay the irrigation system in advance. The best options would be a drip irrigation system or an irrigation system.

Of course, the indisputable advantage of the drip irrigation system is the fact that it can be easily made by hand. This is a very practical, simple and budget option that is perfect for many plants. An irrigation system is a more modern way of watering. Irrigation nozzles are attached to the greenhouse ceiling and water the plants with a certain frequency. Many gardeners and gardeners have already seen in practice the convenience of this system, but still prefer to combine these two options. This is due to the fact that when watering plants using an irrigation system, water in a lower concentration enters the soil and roots. Therefore, drip irrigation will perfectly moisten the plants from below, and the irrigation system – from above.

Do not forget that the irrigation system requires not only water, but also electricity. In addition, the purchase will also cost a pretty tidy sum, and making such a system with your own hands is not so simple. Drip irrigation can be done independently, it requires less cost during creation and during direct use.

Which option to choose, again, depends on how much money you plan to spend to build a winter greenhouse with your own hands. Of course, at first you can do without an irrigation system at all. However, later it will be more difficult to lay it, and at first the plants may not take root well or give low yields due to lack of moisture.

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