Do-it-yourself single-sided greenhouse. Greenhouse near the wall of the house

Would you like to provide yourself with fresh vegetables from your own garden, but the area next to the house is too small? Are you planning to switch to indoor cultivation of plants, but do not have enough experience in this matter? Are you planning to grow seedlings? Ask yourself these questions, and if at least one of them is answered “yes”, then it's time for you to think about how to build a shed polycarbonate greenhouse with your own hands.

Fundamentally, a shed greenhouse is no different from a conventional one - it is a structure designed for growing various crops, in which, due to the design, favorable conditions for plant life are created. Differences in another - in the design and the place where it was erected. As the name implies, the standard greenhouse roof is “halved” and only one slope remains from it, resembling a right triangle in cross section. As for the place, most often such a greenhouse is not located in an open area and is an extension to a residential building, a fence or a garage, or one of the walls adjoins a hill.

So what are the advantages of such a design? Why does it make sense to build not an ordinary arched or gable greenhouse, but a small extension, more like a barn or a gazebo? There are several reasons.

1. compactness- the shed greenhouse itself is small, being attached to a house or a fence, it will not take up much space, and the square meters that have been empty before will be used to good use.

This design is not deprived of disadvantages. It has already been mentioned above that most greenhouses with a shed roof, erected against a wall, are distinguished by a small usable area. And if for beginner summer residents this has its own advantage, then for experienced gardeners the opposite is true - you cannot grow a lot of vegetables, berries or flowers in such a structure. In addition, some believe that a greenhouse with a shed roof attached to a wall or fence receives significantly less sunlight than buildings located in an open area.

Another difficulty that accompanies greenhouse extensions with a pitched roof is the need to carry out work near the house. This is noise, and construction debris, and the likelihood of inadvertently damaging any communications laid under the house. Therefore, when planning the construction of a greenhouse with a shed roof near your cottage, find out where the underground pipes and cables run.

Shed greenhouse - design

Before any construction work, there must be a planning stage; in the case of a greenhouse with a shed roof, it consists of the following:

• definition of tasks performed by the greenhouse;
• choice of place for construction;
• determination of the design of the greenhouse;
• building dimensions;
• materials for construction work.

We will sequentially consider each of the actions with tips and recommendations.

Definition of tasks. At first glance, this action looks redundant - why think what a greenhouse is for, if it is already known that it is required for growing plants. But what kind of crops will they be? In what quantity? What is the height they can grow to? Will it be only seedlings or full-fledged fruit-bearing bushes? Is it planned to grow crops in late autumn and winter? Take a piece of paper and a pen, write down the questions above for yourself and answer them. Everything you decide will affect the design of the greenhouse and the construction process in the future.

Choice of location. Start by determining the cardinal points on the site - a greenhouse with a pitched roof should be placed on the south side of the house, garage or fence. If for some reason this is not possible, give preference to the east side. In addition, note if there are tall bushes, trees and other structures near the greenhouse area - they should not obscure the future building, the plants in it should receive maximum sunlight and heat.

A greenhouse with a shed roof does not have to be located only near a house or a fence - there are buildings that stand separately

Design definition. If you need one that can provide optimal conditions for plants even in extreme cold, then you will need a deep enough foundation to protect the soil (or floor) in the building from freezing. For the summer version, you can get by with a base made of timber treated with antiseptics with a section of 100x100 or 150x150 mm.

As for the design, it is decomposed into the following elements.

1. Foundation- it has already been mentioned above.
2. Bottom trim of the frame- beams laid on the foundation along the perimeter of the walls of the future greenhouse. It is very important to firmly connect the harness to the base of the structure.
3. Vertical corner posts- the main load-bearing structural elements must be strictly vertical. Requires a secure connection to the bottom trim.
4. Intermediate corner posts- are also load-bearing structural elements, but the requirements for them are somewhat softer.
5. Upper frame trim- horizontal beams fixed on vertical posts. The final element of the greenhouse walls is used as a support for the rafters, therefore it is sometimes called a Mauerlat.
6. rafters- load-bearing elements of the roof, sheathing is laid on them. They are characterized by the angle of inclination of the slope, which is directly proportional to the snow load in the area. The higher the load, the larger the angle should be. The edges of the rafters should extend some distance beyond the walls, forming a cornice.
7. Struts and struts- additional frame elements, installed between vertical posts and under the rafters. Necessary to strengthen the structure of the greenhouse and prevent displacement of the main elements of the frame.
8. sheathing- installed on the frame of the greenhouse. In our case, this is .
9. Doors and vents- serve to enter the greenhouse and ventilate it.

Recommendation! Most pitched roof greenhouses have a floor at ground level and stand on a foundation dug into the ground. But in some cases it is advisable to make a pit with a depth of 1.2-1.5 m and, thus, dig a greenhouse into the ground. The result is a shed roof, where the soil plays the role of a kind of heat insulator, and only the upper part of the walls and the roof are above ground level. But it should be understood that such a design is quite expensive and complex.

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Dimensions. The length and width of a shed roof greenhouse is chosen based on the budget and the number of plants you plan to grow in it. In this case, the length of the structure should not be greater than that of the wall to which it adjoins. The width can vary from 2 to 4 m, when choosing it, also consider the space for passage between plants - the process of care and harvesting should be comfortable and safe.

The height of a greenhouse with a shed roof is limited by the height of the wall to which the building adjoins, and is selected based on the comfort of work (it will be more difficult to work in a building that is too low), the temperature regime of the plants and their maximum possible height. In this case, two heights are determined - for the outer wall and for the one adjacent to the house or fence. On average, they are 160-180 and 210-250 cm, respectively.

Materials. The choice of those for the foundation depends on the design - it can be either larch timber, or concrete, or brick blocks. As a skin, as mentioned above, cellular polycarbonate is used - a durable, lightweight and transparent material that can last 8-10 years with proper installation. It remains only to make a choice of what to equip the frame of the greenhouse. The main materials suitable for this are shown in the table below.

Table. Materials for the frame of a greenhouse with a shed roof.

Having dealt with the design, dimensions, materials used and other features of a greenhouse with a shed roof, draw up an approximate drawing of the structure on a piece of paper or on a computer, preferably in several projections. In the course of the upcoming construction work, the plan will help prevent annoying mistakes.

Site preparation and foundation

It's time to get down to work and pick up the tools. Perform step by step preparation of the site for the construction of a greenhouse with a shed roof.

Step 1. Mark the area around the perimeter of the walls of the future structure. To do this, use pegs or pieces of reinforcement and a stretched rope.

Step 2 Remove debris, stones and foreign objects from the site and surrounding area.

Step 3 Clear the construction site of high vegetation, and the interior of the future greenhouse - and of the grass.

Step 4 Build a site for building materials. Protect them from possible rain with a canopy or at least a plastic sheeting.

Step 5 Arrange a workplace for the preparation of frame elements. It must be even and clean.

The type of foundation for a shed greenhouse depends on the purposes for which it is created, and the approximate mass of the future building. For lightweight structures designed for use only in the summer season, a simple timber structure is sufficient, step-by-step instructions for creating which are given below.

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Step 1. Dig a trench according to the markings previously applied. The depth and width must be equal to the cross section of the timber used.

Step 2 Level the walls and bottom of the trench, fill 30-50% with sand or gravel.

Step 3 Measure and cut the required amount of timber with a section of 100x100 or 150x150 mm. Treat it with an antiseptic.

Advice! For the base for the greenhouse, choose a timber made of larch - it has high strength and resistance to moisture.

Step 4 At the job site, connect the timber into a single box of rectangular section. Fasteners can be performed both with the help of corners and self-tapping screws, and with pins, with a “paw” or “half-tree” connection.

Step 5 Together with assistants, lay a box of timber in a trench, align it horizontally with a level and placed planks, earth or stones.

Step 6 The foundation of the timber must be securely fixed. To do this, you can either drill holes in the wood and hammer metal pins at least 0.5-0.7 m long into the ground through them, or install them, but at the inner corners of the structure.

Shallow strip foundation

A more complex and expensive option is a shallow strip foundation. Its use is justified in the case when it is planned to build a heavy winter greenhouse. In addition, the strip foundation has a longer service life than a timber structure.

Step 1. According to the marking, dig a trench 50-70 cm deep and 25-30 cm wide.

Step 2 Level the trench walls and tamp the bottom.

Step 3 Fill the trench a third with sand, gravel or a mixture of them in a 1: 1 ratio and tamp.

Step 4 Build formwork from plywood or boards, its final height above the ground should be 5-20 cm.

Step 5 Prepare a concrete mortar grade M200, M300 or M400.

Step 6 Start pouring concrete. Reinforcement can be pre-mounted or in-process to increase the strength of the foundation. After the mixture reaches the edge of the formwork, level it. Insert fasteners for anchor bolts at intervals of 1-1.5 m so that they are located between the future vertical racks of the frame.

Step 8 Cover the freshly poured concrete with plastic wrap and moisten with water for 3-5 days.

Step 9 Remove the film and let the strip foundation gain strength. Term - 2-3 weeks, depending on the weather and the depth of the trench.

Step 10 Dismantle the formwork and cover the concrete tape with a layer of roofing material. Additionally, you can make a plinth, which also acts as a heat insulator for the soil and the lower part of the greenhouse.

Advice! In addition to a foundation made of timber or concrete, a greenhouse with a shed roof can be built on piles.

Frame erection

Consider the process of creating a frame for a shed greenhouse from a wooden beam - the work is divided into several separate stages:

• creating a lower harness;
• installation of racks;
• installation of the upper trim;
• construction of rafters;
• installation of jibs and other similar elements.

Each stage, in turn, is divided into separate operations, which will be shown in the form of step-by-step instructions. So, let's start with the lower harness and its elements, which can also be called beds.

Step 1. Measure and cut the wood - two beams 100x100 mm along the length of the greenhouse and two along the width. Treat with antiseptic and let dry.

Step 2 Use a jigsaw to make cuts at the ends of the timber to join into half a tree, as shown in the image below. If you have a cutter for wood and the skills to work with it, you can equip more complex "castles".

Corner joints of the beam box

Step 3 Make holes around the perimeter of the beds for attaching the bottom harness to the foundation. They should be located between the places where the racks will be attached in the future.

Step 4 Determine how you will install the vertical racks of the frame. If this work will be carried out with the help of corners, proceed to the next operation. And in the case of fastening racks in cuttings, create the corresponding grooves in the timber for strapping with a milling cutter.

Step 5 Collect the harness at the workplace - you can collect it all at once, or sequentially in separate corners. Drill holes for inserting dowels.

Step 6 Set the beds on the foundation, check how smoothly everything connects. Secure the bottom rail to the base using long wood screws or anchor bolts for timber or concrete foundations, respectively.

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Step 7 Drive in wooden dowels or ordinary reinforcing bars at the corners of the beds. They should protrude 6-10 cm above the level of the strapping for further installation of corner posts.

Now let's proceed to the installation of vertical racks and the formation of the walls of the future greenhouse. To prevent a slope, use a level and temporary braces from slats or boards.

Step 1. Measure and cut a 50x100 timber for the uprights of the front and rear walls.

Step 2 Drill holes in the lower ends of the corner posts for a dowel or pin with a depth of 6 to 10 cm.

Step 3 Mount the corner posts with holes on the dowels protruding from the bottom trim. To prevent "twisting" use fastening on the corners and self-tapping screws.

Advice! When working with self-tapping screws and large diameter structural screws, pre-drill at the fastening points - this reduces the risk of cracking the wood.

Step 4 Consistently install all the vertical racks of the greenhouse, using either corners and fixing plates with self-tapping screws, or connection into the cutting groove with structural screws.

After completing the installation of the racks, it is necessary to lay the beds of the upper trim with a section of 100x100 mm on them. Carry out the connection according to the same principle as with the lower trim - either on reinforced corners with self-tapping screws, or in grooves and on structural screws. The first method is simpler and easier, while the second will protect the racks from a possible bias to the side - the groove will not allow this to be done. At this stage of arranging the frame, do not forget about the horizontal crossbars between the corner posts of the front and rear walls of the greenhouse.

Have we answered your question?

Polycarbonate is a relatively new modern material with positive characteristics, from which gardeners build greenhouses. The roof of a shed greenhouse, as the name implies, is a slope, forming a right triangle in cross section. A shed greenhouse, if desired by the owner of the site, can also be built as a free-standing structure, but in this case it will lose most of the advantages over a standard building.

Benefits of installing a shed greenhouse

A shed polycarbonate greenhouse, although not intended for growing a large number of plants, has proven itself among gardeners and there are several reasons for this:

1. 1. Compactness - being an extension to a structure or a fence, it allows you to use the previously empty area of ​​​​the site;
2. 2. Small scale - such a greenhouse is perfect for growing seedlings, it is easier to create an optimal climate for plants in it than with a large size;
3. 3. Savings in construction and maintenance - a shed greenhouse adjacent to the building requires much less building materials, and in the case of an extension to the house, there is no need to carry out lighting and heating through the entire area;
4. 4. Reliability - the wall of the structure protects the greenhouse from the winds. Polycarbonate diffuses light well;
5. 5. Heating - the main wall will warm the greenhouse.

Oa pitched greenhouse for a beginner summer resident is the best option for growing seedlings. For convenience and maximum use of its area, you can equip the interior space with racks for boxes and pots with plants. If you plan to grow a significant amount of vegetables, flowers, and so on, then you should give preference to the construction of another type of structure - a separate greenhouse with a larger area.

Design planning - drawing creation, material comparison

Planning and creating a drawing is a necessary initial stage of any construction work. It is important to choose a well-lit place on the south or east side of the site and think in detail about the following elements of the future design:

1. 1. Foundation. The type of foundation depends on the purpose of the greenhouse and its future weight - it can be wood or concrete;
2. 2. Lower frame trim. Wooden beams laid around the perimeter of the foundation;
3. 3. Vertical and intermediate corner posts - load-bearing structural elements;
4. 4. The upper trim of the frame - horizontal beams mounted on vertical posts - support for rafters;
5. 5. Rafters - load-bearing elements of the roof;
6. 6. Struts and braces - frame elements to strengthen the structure, are installed under the rafters and between vertical posts;
7. 7. Frame sheathing - for example, cellular polycarbonate for greenhouses;
8. 8. Doors and vents for ventilation.

1 and 2 - strapping, 3 - vertical racks, 4 - rafters, 5 and 6 - vents and a door.

The optimal size of a shed greenhouse is considered to be 3x6, while it should not be overlooked that the length and height of the structure depends on the length and height of the wall to which the greenhouse will adjoin, and cannot exceed these dimensions. The height for the outer wall is also determined and taken into account when drawing up the drawing. The slope of the roof is important here: the more snow falls in a particular region during the winter, the greater the slope of the roof should be, helping to avoid sagging of the sheathing material under the weight of precipitation.

The question of choosing a material for the frame also needs to be approached in advance and with responsibility.

What type of foundation to choose - tape or timber

The first criterion for choosing the type of foundation is that for light summer structures it is enough to create a base from a bar, but if a winter greenhouse is planned, then you will need a deep foundation that can protect the soil from freezing. A concrete base is more reliable and durable than a wooden one, which tends to rot over time, but is more expensive. The second point to think about is capital. It is poured only if you are sure of the correct location for the greenhouse and its use is planned for many years. It must be understood that dismantling the concrete base, if there is a desire to move the building, will be very problematic and will require a significant expenditure of effort and money.

Whatever type of foundation is chosen as the basis, before starting work, all stones and debris must be removed from the adjacent territory, and the interior of the planned greenhouse should be cleared of weeds. It will be more convenient to immediately create a place sheltered from possible precipitation for building materials.

Beam foundation

With the help of pegs and a stretched rope, a trench marking is applied for the future foundation. The trench is dug in accordance with the cross section of the beam, the walls are leveled, the bottom is compacted and covered with sand for 40% of the total volume. The cut timber is treated with an antiseptic to prevent mold, and connected with corners and self-tapping screws into a single box, which is laid in a trench and leveled horizontally by laying stones or planks of the desired thickness.

To create a foundation for a greenhouse, larch timber is best suited - it has a special resistance to moisture.

The foundation of the timber is very important to securely fix. You can drill holes in the wood for this and drive metal pins through them into the ground about half a meter long.

Strip foundation

By the same principle, markings are applied to the surface of the earth and a trench is dug, the depth of which is 60 cm and a width of about 30 cm. The bottom is covered with sand for 30% of the volume of the trench and compacted. Formwork is created from the boards, its height above the ground should be 10-15 cm. After that, concrete is poured and leveled. Anchor bolt fasteners are inserted at a distance of a meter from each other so that they are subsequently located between the vertical racks of the frame. A fresh foundation is covered with a film and wetted with water for another 4 days. Then the concrete will have to gain strength, this will take a couple of weeks. After that, you can dismantle the formwork and cover the finished foundation with roofing material.

Construction and sheathing of the frame

The whole process of building a frame for a single-sided greenhouse from a wooden beam is divided into separate stages, starting from the creation of the lower trim and ending with the sheathing. First of all, you need to prepare four beams 10x10 cm along the length and width of the greenhouse and create holes around the perimeter of the beds for attaching the lower harness to the foundation. The holes are located between those places that are marked for rack mounts. To form the walls of the greenhouse, a beam of 5x10 cm is prepared. Holes for pins with a depth of 6 to 10 cm are created in the lower ends of the corner posts. Connections are fixed with corners with self-tapping screws. At this stage, horizontal bars are installed between the corner posts of the greenhouse walls.

For the installation of rafters, a 5x10 cm beam is cut, taking into account the slope, at the edges of which cuts are made for installation on the upper trim. The roof of the greenhouse must have a cornice about 8-10 cm long. The rafters are laid and fixed so that there are no gaps in the grooves. A frontal board is mounted on the cornice for reliable fastening of the skin. In conclusion: between the vertical posts you need to install braces, hang doors and vents on the hinges. For sheathing the frame, polycarbonate sheets are cut into pieces of the desired size, holes for thermal washers are made on them at a distance of 3-5 cm from the edge, after which the sheets are applied to the frame and screwed onto self-tapping screws.

After the greenhouse is ready, it remains to bring communications, heating, lighting and, if necessary, automatic watering. Inside, it is most convenient to make shelves to put boxes with plants or seedlings. Having the skills to work with wood and following the instructions for building a shed greenhouse, you can create an excellent functional structure for growing plants in comfortable conditions with your own hands.

A greenhouse with a gable or shed roof is a necessary building in any summer cottage. Such a model will allow the summer resident to grow a large number of heat-loving crops. In this article we will talk about how to build a high-quality and reliable greenhouse with your own hands.

Advantages and disadvantages of shed greenhouses

Before we figure out how to make single-sided polycarbonate greenhouses with our own hands, let's talk about their advantages and disadvantages. Let's start with the positives.

• Compactness. A wall-mounted shed greenhouse does not take up much space, but on the contrary, it will make it possible to use the adjoining territory with benefit.
• Simple start. Such a greenhouse will not be large, which means that few plants will fit in it, and it will be easier for you to take care of them. A shed greenhouse is great for a beginner.
• Easy to find application. When you build a large greenhouse, a small greenhouse against the wall will also not be idle, because you can grow seedlings in it.
• Minimum costs. A do-it-yourself greenhouse with a shed roof is made simply and at the lowest cost in terms of building materials and strength.
• Reliable building. The wall greenhouse rests on the outer wall of the house.
• Heating. A wall-mounted greenhouse will be partially heated by heat that will penetrate through the wall from the house. And if you build a greenhouse on the south side, then it will be less exposed to frost.

It is impossible not to say about the disadvantages of a shed greenhouse. First of all, she is very small. Also, some experienced gardeners believe that in such a greenhouse there is rarely enough sunlight. Another disadvantage can be considered the fact that the construction of the greenhouse will be carried out next to the house, there is always a chance of inadvertently damaging communications.

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Advantages and disadvantages of gable greenhouses

Now let's talk a little about greenhouses with a gable roof. The advantages of this type of greenhouses are:

• the ability to easily build with your own hands;
• snow does not linger on the roof, which avoids breaking the latter;
• vents are simply installed;
• a large selection of coating materials.

Now we will discuss the disadvantages of a greenhouse with a gable roof.

• in most cases, a solid foundation is required;
• the design is difficult to expand during operation;
• Lots of fasteners.

However, as you have noticed, the pluses fully justify all the minuses, especially if you want to build a really reliable and durable greenhouse.

Frame materials

It doesn’t matter if you decide to build a wall-mounted greenhouse with a shed roof with your own hands or a full-fledged gable greenhouse, you need to decide on the material for the frame. Three materials are usually used: plastic, wood or galvanized metal (profile). Probably, wood is considered the most unfortunate material today due to the fact that it is too susceptible to the negative effects of the environment. A metal profile or plastic profiles is what a modern gardener should choose.

Coating selection

The coating should transmit sunlight well and at the same time retain heat inside the greenhouse. The most advantageous covering material is polycarbonate. Its construction is strong yet lightweight. The cost for it is acceptable, especially when compared with glass.

True, the last coating has the highest throughput as far as light is concerned. But this material is fragile, heavy. Glass greenhouses are usually made by those who have old window frames left. Polyethylene film is used for summer greenhouses. The coating is cheap, but it will have to be changed annually.

How to make a project

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Before you start construction work, you need to think over the project, how you will build a greenhouse with a pitched roof. It should contain the following items:

• choice of place for construction;
• design choice;
• greenhouse size;
• necessary materials.

When choosing a place, give preference to the south side of the house, if this is not possible, then the east side. Decide on the design - it will be a winter or summer greenhouse. After all, the structure itself is decomposed into several more elements: foundation, frame, rafters, sheathing, etc.

When making a drawing, think about the dimensions in advance. The length and width of your greenhouse will depend on what and how many crops you want to grow in it and, of course, on the amount of material. Note that the height of the wall greenhouse is limited by the height of the wall to which it will adjoin. When choosing materials, base them on your budget and the expectations you have for a greenhouse.

gable

Now let's talk about what data we need in order to draw a greenhouse with a polycarbonate house with a gable roof. The optimal dimensions of the future building: length - 5-7 m, width - 2.5-3 m, height in the ridge - 2.5 m. It is good if the greenhouse has a length from west to east. If there is a building for storing garden tools in the summer cottage, install a greenhouse somewhere nearby.

Foundation installation

A double-pitched greenhouse requires a columnar foundation. The columns should be 12 cm in diameter and 3 meters long. You need only 6 of these posts, which are dug into the ground to a depth of half a meter. Four piles are installed at the corners of the future rectangular structure, and two - in the center. After that, the supports are poured with concrete.

Frame and upholstery

A greenhouse with a heavy gable roof must be strong, so you need to take care of its frame. In fact, the foundation columns are the main part of the frame, to which horizontal bars are attached, rafters are installed on top, which will be the basis for laying the roof. When building a frame with your own hands, do not forget to equip places for windows and doors.

If the frame is fully erected, you can proceed to cover it. Since the most successful coating is polycarbonate, we will talk in more detail about the installation of this material. The coating is fastened with self-tapping screws, while rubber gaskets are also used. You need to install the sheet with a protective layer outward, the factory marking will help you decide on the sides.

It is better to stretch the film in a whole piece. But for mounting glass in each opening, quarter grooves are chosen.

In most cases, gardeners install greenhouse structures in their backyard as a separate building, only if there is free space. With an acute shortage of excess space, a shed wall greenhouse helps out gardeners. The design makes good use of the area.

Automatic winter lean-to greenhouse made of polycarbonate according to the type of vegetarians:

Description of a greenhouse with a pitched roof

There are no fundamental differences between a shed greenhouse and a conventional one. It is also used to grow various crops. The greenhouse differs in design and location. This is a kind of extension to a dwelling, a fence, a garage, or adjoins a hill with one wall. The roof in cross section resembles a right triangle.

How to place a wall greenhouse?

It is optimal to install a wall structure to the southern wall of the house. Otherwise, crops will not receive the required amount of solar energy throughout the day. A greenhouse in the shade will not have time to warm up to the required temperature.

ATTENTION: It is not recommended to install a wall shelter to insufficiently strong structures. Since the creation of a certain load on the wall (non-stone and not brick) can destroy the entire building. Do not place the greenhouse next to trees and tall shrubs. Their foliage will shade the building.

Preparatory work

Before starting the construction of an extension to the premises, preparatory work should be carried out. The first step is to develop drawings of the future shed greenhouse. In the drawing, indicate the dimensions of the building - length and height. These two values ​​should not exceed the dimensions of the room to which the greenhouse will be attached.

REFERENCE: When calculating the height of a structure, it is necessary to take into account the features of future cultivated plants grown in it. Tall and climbing plants need more space.

You also need to prepare the foundation. Foundation construction technology:

• Dig a trench over the entire area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe future extension - a depth of 40-50 cm, a width of 25-30 cm;
• Using boards, sheets of fiberboard or chipboard, assemble the formwork;
• Place a reinforcing mesh in the trench to strengthen the structure;
• Install support poles;
• Pour concrete solution;
• After 5-7 days, the solution will become solid and you can start building a greenhouse.

DIY wall greenhouse: assembly instructions

Installation of a wall greenhouse includes several stages:

Greenhouse example:

If not, you can make it yourself. Install two pillars, when pouring the foundation, and a crossbar. The door is equipped using the remains of polycarbonate. For this purpose, pieces of polycarbonate of suitable sizes are hung on a rectangular frame, and door hinges are attached to the support pillars. In a cheaper version, a thick polycarbonate sheet is hung, the dimensions of which are 40-50 cm larger than the entrance in width and height. The stock is needed to tightly close the opening. Upon completion of construction work, the resulting structure is completely sealed. The presence of even small cracks will not allow the greenhouse to remain warm and crops may die during frosts. Silicone based sealant is used to seal gaps.

ATTENTION: When planning the installation of a wall structure, it is necessary to know that high humidity prevails inside it. This fact can have a negative impact on the condition of the wall to which the greenhouse is attached. It is recommended during the hot summer months to take it apart to dry the walls. It is not worth disassembling the frame, you need to remove only the walls.

Wall mounted greenhouse is easy to install. The main load is carried by a solid wall of the house, therefore, it is allowed to use a less durable frame. Also, the greenhouse is additionally protected from the wind, which helps to avoid cooling in windy weather.