The use of polyvinyl chloride pipes (not to be confused with metal-plastic pipes) as a frame greenhouse reinforcement greatly simplifies the process of self-production of a greenhouse on a personal plot. The article contains detailed information on the use of this type of pipe as a building element.

Benefits of Using PVC Pipes

• Pipes for the manufacture of which plastic polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is used have the following qualities:
• not subject to corrosion;
• low weight;
• durability (up to 50 years);
• compliance (bend, cut without effort);
• strength and wear resistance;
• resistance to temperature changes;
• low cost.

How to make a greenhouse with your own hands from PVC pipes

When working with such a material, less effort is required than in the case of metal structures. And yet, for the manufacture of a greenhouse, certain knowledge and skills are needed.

Preparatory work

The size and configuration of the greenhouse depend on individual preferences, the personal landscape and the type of plants that are planned to be grown there. The construction can be stationary or collapsible (for example, when used exclusively for growing seedlings).

The construction of the greenhouse should begin with preliminary calculations and a drawing of the future design. For an amateur summer clerk, this task can become quite difficult, therefore it is more advisable to use ready-made schemes, taking them as a basis and adapting them according to the conditions of the site. The “classic” version of the greenhouse with a frame in the form of arches from PVC pipes, with ventilation and doorways is best suited for this purpose.

The dimensions of the structure, where l, b, h are the length, width and height, respectively:

• l - 6 m;
• b - 4 m;
• h - 2 m.

Important! To determine the required number and size of pipes in the calculations use simple formula: L = 2πR, where L is the circumference of the arch of the greenhouse; R is the radius of the circle of the arch of the greenhouse; constant π = 3.14.

Based on the planned dimensions of the greenhouse, the diameter is 4 m, therefore, the radius is 2 m. Using the formula, we get the circumference - 12.566 m, half of which is the desired value of the length of one arc - 6.283 m.

And since the arcs are mounted from two plastic segments, to obtain the size of one PVC element, 6.283 m is divided by 2 - 3.141 m comes out. Thus, taking into account rounding, pipes are used with a length of 3.2 m each. The distance between the arches should not exceed one meter, therefore, with a 6-meter length of the structure, it is necessary to purchase 12 tubes, 3.2 m long each.

Necessary materials and tools for work

The next step is to purchase supplies and tools:

• PVC pipes (flexible);
• metal fittings;
• wood boards (5 × 10 cm);
• connecting elements for fragments;
• PE film;
• hinged loops;
• welding machine for PVC material;
• mounting fittings (nails, self-tapping screws, thermowells);
• mounts in the form of clamps;
• screwdriver;
• staples made of steel;
• furniture stapler;
• cutting tool;
• measuring tape;
• level.

Did you know? In countries with a cold climate, the greenhouse is attached to the house. Such an architectural solution allows you to use the interior of the greenhouse as a resting place, tea party.

Greenhouse step-by-step instructions

The following is considered step by step how to make a greenhouse construction.

The construction of the foundation of wood

As a foundation, a wooden box will be used, which is installed on a well-aligned and rammed platform. Wooden boards are attached to each other using screws and a screwdriver, according to the dimensions.

After that, you can use two options:

• in a trench dug around the perimeter of the future greenhouse, lay a wooden frame and cover it with a layer of earth;
• the box is installed on bricks, which are placed in the corners of the site.

Important! On the parallel sides of the wooden support, the metal rods are located opposite each other.

For reliable fixation of a wooden box, a 0.5 m long metal rod is driven into each corner. They are buried in such a way that the outer fragments are flush with the base. Then they drive in, close to the board around the perimeter, iron reinforcement (0.7 m) at a distance of 1 m from each other. The pins should rise 0.4 m.

Installation of arches

The assembly diagram of the flexible frame is as follows:

1. For end arcs, two pairs of tubes are connected with tees.
2. Using crosses, a connection is made in four single arcs of two 3.2-meter pipes.

Arranged arches put on the metal reinforcement of the base:

1. Install the first part of the plastic arc.
2. Fix it on the board with a metal bracket.
3. The arc is bent and its second end is fixed on a parallel rod on the opposite side of the base, similarly pressing with a bracket.

Greenhouse cover

Available and the most common covering material for the construction of PVC pipes is a dense reinforced polyethylene film. Installation manipulations should be carried out when the ambient temperature exceeds + 16 ° С to prevent “sagging” of the coating layer.

Process technology:

1. The film is distributed over the entire surface of the greenhouse frame so that from all sides there is the same backlog.
2. Wooden blocks are nailed to the base box, while pressing the covering polyethylene. Fasten the coating in the direction from the center to the corners - first on one side, then, uniformly pulling the canvas on the remaining surfaces.
3. Produce additional fastening of the film using clamps to the tubular frame.
4. Using a furniture stapler, they cover the prepared frames for window leaves and doors with a film.

Recommendations for the operation of the greenhouse from PVC pipes

Greenhouse constructions made using polyvinyl chloride pipes can be used both seasonally - for growing seedlings, heat-loving vegetable crops (for obtaining high yields of cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, eggplants), and for year-round use. In the latter case, it is recommended to use polycarbonate sheets as a covering material.

Did you know? The first greenhouse in Russia was created by order of Peter I. A Pharmaceutical garden was laid out in it, any citizen could use medicinal plants.

Summing up, it can be argued that by choosing PVC pipe fittings, you can safely proceed to the independent construction of an agricultural building, since working with it does not require special skills and expensive tools. And with a rational approach and careful calculations, the best projects are without a doubt feasible.