Greetings, brain engineers! PVC pipes are analogous to Lego for adults, so having a small supply of such pipes at home is not at all bad brainwave!

In this brain leadership we do it yourself create from plastic pipes three things - a foam cutter, a hacksaw and a selfie stick. For this we need an industrial hair dryer and a spring for bending pipes.

And also to create a cutter:

• PVC pipes a and two stubs for it
• nichrome wire (I took 26 gauge)
• universal power supply (similar to the one I used)
• heat shrink tubing, wires and washer terminals.

For a hacksaw:

• PVC pipe
• hacksaw blade
• steel wire
• Grover washers.

And for a selfie stick:

• PVC pipes of two diameters (one pipe should fit quite tightly into the other)
• steel wire
• PVC plug
• bolt of the correct size for your camera.

If the presented video with the process of this brain leadership is not played on your smartphone, then go to by alternative link.

Step 1: foam cutter - pipe bending

Always wear a RESPIRATOR before heating plastic tubing!

We take a spring for bending and place it in a PVC pipe. We heat the place of the future fold and bend it carefully. We repeat brain procedure until the pipe accepts the desired shape.

Step 2: Foam Cutter - Wire Holes

Cut off the excess and drill holes for the power wires.

Step 3: Foam Cutter - Blanking Holes

In PVC plugs we drill holes for eye bolts, insert ourselves brainbolts, we attach the terminals to the wires and fix them on the eye bolts. And then we put plugs on the ends of the prepared pipe.

Step 4: foam cutter - power supply

We take the power supply (I used a universal power supply) and solder the wires to its output homemade, polarity does not matter in this case, but to isolate the connection, and for a neat look, we use heat-shrinkable tubes. Glue the prepared power wires at the inlet to the tube with black hot glue.

Step 5: foam cutter - reworking the handle

For greater tube reliability cerebrum glue together.

Step 6: foam cutter - nichrome string

Pull between the eye bolts nichrome wire... Due to the fact that the tube brainwashing an elastic, stretched wire will always be in a taut position - both hot and cold.

Step 7: foam cutter - setup

By adjusting the power supply, we adjust the desired level of string heating. And now this homemade you can cut the foam like butter.

Step 8: PVC hacksaw - shaping

Insert the spring into the tube and heat up the bend. Next, we bend the PVC pipe until the desired shape is obtained in the form of the letter "C".

Step 9: PVC hacksaw - string for turns

Into the pipe of the future brainworm insert a spring of a smaller diameter, wrap the bend with steel wire, the ends of which we fix, so I attached them to the table.

Step 10: PVC hacksaw - threads

So that the ends of the hacksaw blank do not diverge when the pipe is heated, we fasten them with electrical tape. Next, we heat the section wrapped with wire and create tension on the wire so that the turns are formed. After the pipe cooled down, I displaced the wound wire and repeated the procedure.

We repeat the same actions from the other end. brain stock.

Step 11: PVC hacksaw - blade cutouts

We cut the ends to the desired length, and then make cutouts in them for the subsequent installation of the hacksaw blade.

Step 12: PVC hacksaw - cloth

We insert the hacksaw blade, and that's it, the hacksaw- homemade ready.

As with the cutter, the blade will be taut.

Step 13: selfie stick - turns

Form curls at one end of the selfie stick blank tube.

Step 14: selfie stick - slots

At the other end of the workpiece, we make 4 slots.

Step 15: Selfie Stick - Small Tube

In a tube of smaller diameter we drill a through brainhole... Then we heat this end and "flatten" it.

Step 16: Selfie Stick - Locking Screw

In a vise, we clamp the selected bolt and put on a PVC ring, which we then heat with a hairdryer and squeeze it from two opposite sides with two pliers, thereby creating a screw fixing the camera in the shape of the letter "T".

Step 17: selfie stick - screw mounting

Insert a screw into the hole in the flattened end, it will fix the camera on brainwashing... I also decided to bend this end so that the camera is at right angles.

Step 18: Selfie Stick - Connecting Tubes

We paint the “lamb” clamp in the color of the tubes and put it on the end of a large tube, then insert a tube of a smaller diameter into this end with slots. This design allows you to adjust the length of the selfie crafts.

Step 19: selfie stick - stub

AND finishing touch- glue a white cap on the free end of the large tube of the selfie stick.

That's all, good luck creating your brainwashing!

A greenhouse is not just a decoration suburban area but also a guarantee good harvest, especially in temperate latitudes. Greenhouse prices industrial production are quite high, and the typical design is not suitable for all summer residents.

In this case, it is easier and cheaper to assemble a greenhouse with your own hands from improvised materials, for example, from plastic pipes.

The classification of greenhouses is quite complicated: they can differ in shape, seasonality, presence and type of heating, used frame and shelter material.

The simplest and most reliable designs are suitable for the manufacture of PVC pipes, including:

• wall greenhouse;
• gable, in the form of a house;
• polygonal, with complex shape stingrays;
• arched, with a frame in the form of a semicircle.

Wall mounted greenhouses they are usually attached to the southern or southwestern wall of a house or other room. At the same time, the wall plays the role of thermomass: heating up during the day, it gives off heat at night, which reduces the average daily temperature fluctuations, and also protects from cold northern winds.

In wall greenhouses, a microclimate favorable for plants is created, and the cost price is lower than that of free-standing models. The main disadvantage of this design is the constant exposure to moisture on the wall and the lack of good ventilation, which can lead to the destruction of the wall material.

Gable structure- one of the most convenient and popular. This is explained by the strength of the frame and its resistance to snow and wind loads. The reflection coefficient of gable greenhouses is low, most of the sun rays penetrates inside, which increases the lighting efficiency. By increasing the angle of inclination of the slopes, you can achieve snow melting in winter time, and the greenhouse does not have to be raked away.

Gable greenhouses are equipped with one or two doors, as well as vents for ventilation. The side walls of gable greenhouses can be either strictly vertical or inclined. In the second case, the illumination in the greenhouse in the morning and evening hours will be higher, which is important for temperate latitudes.

Polygonal design the greenhouse practically repeats the shape of the arch due to several planes that form the slopes and walls. This increases inner space and at the same time, the main disadvantage of arched greenhouses is compensated for - the high reflectivity of the sun's rays.

It is difficult to assemble a polygonal greenhouse from pipes with your own hands due to a large number connecting nodes, therefore, it is usually made from metal pipes by welding or from a profile for drywall, assembling the frame with self-tapping screws.

- perhaps one of the most common designs, and this is easily explained: it is distinguished by its strength and stability, the minimum number of connecting nodes and a large internal space. It can be made from almost any type of pipe, choosing any size and height.

The disadvantages of arched greenhouses include an increased accumulation of snow on the roof in winter period and high reflectivity from the inclined plane of the film or polycarbonate.

Partial reflection compensate correct installation greenhouses - from north to south. With this arrangement, the side walls are illuminated by the morning and evening sun, and the rays hit the greenhouse walls at almost right angles. During the day, when the sun is high, it illuminates the southern pediment and roof, where the refraction of the rays is not so strong.

Snow accumulation is fought in three ways:

• regular cleaning;
• dismantling the film or the entire greenhouse for the winter;
• a change in shape to a pointed arch.

Greenhouses in the form of a pointed arch have a more stable structure, and their increased height has a beneficial effect on the microclimate: hot overheated air accumulates at the top and does not oppress the plants. At the same time, material consumption and planting area do not differ from those of conventional arched greenhouses.

PVC pipes and methods of their connection

PVC pipes are designed for the installation of cold water supply systems and can be operated at temperatures up to +65 degrees. Thanks to their flexibility and a wide variety of connecting elements, it is easy to assemble a greenhouse of any configuration from them.

For greenhouses, PVC pipes with a diameter of 20 to 32 mm are used, they provide the necessary rigidity of the frame. Standard pipe lengths can be 1, 2, 3 or 6 meters.

There are several ways to connect PVC pipes for a greenhouse:

• using clamps, ties;
• on furniture bolts through pre-drilled holes;
• on the glue.

When connecting pipes with clamps or bolts, the greenhouse can be completely disassembled and transferred to another place, ensuring crop rotation. In this way, film greenhouses and hotbeds are often mounted. The film is usually removed for the winter in order to avoid damage by snow and wind, at the same time the frame is disassembled.

The adhesive connection is non-separable, but more durable. It is recommended to use it for greenhouses installed on foundations and left for the winter. Such greenhouses are usually covered - it serves for at least 5-7 years and does not require annual replacement.

Connecting elements for PVC pipes used in the installation of the greenhouse:

• corners, allow the fastening of mutually perpendicular elements;
• tees- connect three pipes in one plane or at an angle (single-plane tees can have an angle of 45, 66 and 90 degrees);
• crosspieces, for connecting four pipe elements.

The number and type of fittings used depends on the design of the greenhouse and the type of connection selected.

Prices for PVC pipes

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The procedure for connecting pipes and fittings with glue

The connection is made on Tangit PVC-U glue from Henkel or its analogue. This glue provides strong fastening of parts and hardens quickly, so installation does not take much time.

Prices for Tangit PVC Kleber

Sequencing.

1. Cut the pipe to the required length using a cutter, hacksaw or construction scissors. Check the compatibility of the pipe and the fitting: the pipe must go into it 2/3 of the socket length.
2. To clean the edges from burrs, with a knife to remove the chamfer from the end.
3. Degrease the surfaces to be connected with any solvent. Apply glue to both bonding surfaces: pipe and inner surface fitting.
4. Insert the pipe into the fitting strictly along its axis by 2/3 of the depth until it stops, then turn it 90 degrees inside the fitting so that the glue is evenly distributed.
5. Fix them in this position for 15-30 seconds, then wait another 1-2 minutes until they are completely glued.

The procedure for connecting pipes to bolts

Furniture bolts with a diameter of M6 or M8, depending on the diameter of the pipes, are chosen as fasteners. The length must be sufficient to connect two pipes.

Sequencing.

1. In the pipes, before the start of installation, mark the places for drilling holes.
2. Drilled out through holes drill 2 mm larger diameter bolts.
3. Connect the pipes by aligning the holes. Insert and tighten the bolts.

Holes can also be drilled locally, with the pipe temporarily attached to a wire tie or otherwise fixed.

Calculation of the required materials

First you need to decide on the shape and size of the greenhouse (length, width and height). As a rule, there are two beds in a greenhouse, separated by a passage. The width of the beds usually varies between 0.8-1.1 meters - this allows you to plant two rows of plants at the required interval and provide easy access to them.

The width of the passage should be such that you can walk freely with buckets and other garden tool including a wheelbarrow. Usually the path is made 0.6-0.8 m wide.As a result, the width of the greenhouse will be 2.2-3 m.

The length of the greenhouse depends on your needs and the placement rate vegetable crops that you plan to grow in it. Planting rates per 1 m2 of greenhouse area are given in table 1.

Table 1. Rates of planting vegetable crops in the greenhouse.

The culture	Number of roots per 1 m2
	2-4
	1-2
	4-6
	2-4
	4-6
	2-4

Based on these standards, the length of the greenhouse is determined. Usually the length is 3-6 meters - it is impractical to set up a greenhouse of a smaller size, and for structures of greater length it is better to use more durable materials and capital construction technologies.

Note! If you plan to use polycarbonate as a greenhouse cover, choose a length that is a multiple of the width of the sheets (2 meters). This will avoid unnecessary clippings.

The height of the greenhouse should allow free movement in it, in addition, at least 50 cm of free space should remain above the plants - hot air accumulates there and air exchange occurs during ventilation. For low-growing crops - pepper, eggplant, low-growing tomatoes - a height of 1.8-2.0 meters is sufficient. For tall crops, the height of the greenhouse should be at least 2.2-2.4 meters.

Another important parameter for arched greenhouse from pipes - the length of the arc, which is found by the formula:

Here L is the length of the pipe for the arc, m; h is the height of the greenhouse, m; B - greenhouse width, m. Table 2 shows L dimensions for the most commonly used greenhouse sizes.

Table 2. Arc length for greenhouses standard sizes.

Width	h = 1.8 m	h = 2.0 m	h = 2.2 m	h = 2.4 m
B = 2.2 m	3,1	3,5	3,8	4,1
B = 2.4 m	3,4	3,8	4,1	4,5
B = 2.6 m	3,7	4,1	4,5	4,9
B = 2.8 m	4,0	4,4	4,8	5,3
B = 3.0 m	4,2	4,7	5,2	5,7

To calculate materials, it is also necessary to determine the step between the arches. If you plan to remove the cover from the greenhouse for the winter, it is enough to arrange the arches with a step of 0.8-1 meter. For a non-separable structure, the step should be reduced to 0.5-0.7 meters - this will save the greenhouse from deformation under the influence of snow.

It is necessary to take into account the material for the manufacture of longitudinal screeds, end walls, doors and vents. The total length of the longitudinal screeds can be calculated by multiplying the greenhouse length by the number of screeds. Usually there are at least five of them: two lower, two lateral and ridge. Additional side ties can be used to reinforce the structure.

The end walls will need pipes with a total length of 15-20 m. For each door you need about 5 meters of pipe, for a window - 2-2.5 meters. For convenience, you can draw up a detailed sketch, which shows all the dimensions, as well as the number of connecting elements.

Step-by-step instructions for assembling an arched greenhouse

Below is the step-by-step instruction greenhouse assemblies from PVC pipes with the following dimensions:

• width - 2.4 m;
• height - 2.0 m.
• length - 4 m.

According to table 2, the length of the arc is determined - it is 3.8 m. For the frame, pipes from PVC standard length 6 m with a diameter of 25 mm. Such pipes will provide the structure with reliability and rigidity. To connect the pipes, standard fittings of 25 mm and a glue connection are used.

For a greenhouse of the indicated dimensions with two doors and vents and with a pitch of 67 cm arches, you will need:

• PVC pipe L = 6 m, Ø25 mm - 16 pieces;
• one-plane crosspiece Ø25 - 5 pieces;
• one-plane tee 90 degree angle Ø25 - 28 pieces;
• one-plane tee, 45 degree angle Ø25 - 4 pieces;
• two-plane tee Ø25 - 4 pieces;
• corner 90 degrees Ø25 - 16 pieces;
• self-tapping screws or furniture bolts for attaching side ties - 36 pieces;
• two-legged clamps - 18 pieces, for them self-tapping screws 55 mm - 36 pieces.
• door hinges - 8 pieces, for them self-tapping screws 24 mm - 48 pieces;
• polycarbonate - 3 sheets of 2x6 meters;
• self-tapping screws for fixing polycarbonate with a thermal washer - 100 pieces;
• connecting profile for polycarbonate or construction tape.

You can also use a film as a cover for the greenhouse; it will take about 8 running meters with a width of 6 m.

Ground leveling and foundation installation

To avoid skewing of the structure during installation and operation, the area for the greenhouse must first be leveled. To do this, mark the location of the future greenhouse on the ground with the help of pegs and twine and check the site by level. If the slope is more than 1 degree, the area must be leveled. It is recommended to perform under the foundation sand pillow 5-10 cm thick.

A wooden beam with a section of 10x10 cm is traditionally used as a foundation for greenhouses. It provides load distribution and serves for at least 10-15 years, while it is inexpensive, and its installation does not take much time.

Step 1. The timber is sawn to the size of the greenhouse, impregnated with an antiseptic for lower rims log house or used oil and dried. Antiseptic treatment is more convenient to carry out using a spray.

Step 2. They assemble the foundation on the site for the greenhouse, laying out the timber on a sand cushion or auxiliary posts made of bricks, while using a level. They check the dimensions, as well as the diagonals - with correct styling they must be equal.

Step 3. The bars are connected using metal corners and self-tapping screws. If the length of the beams is insufficient, they are fastened with staples. For better grip, metal pins are used - lugs. All fasteners must have protective covering, it is best to take galvanized elements. After installing the foundation, they can be additionally painted or varnished.

Step 4. Sand is poured along the perimeter of the foundation, finally fixing it. In this case, you can immediately make paths in the greenhouse and fence of the ridges.

Assembling the greenhouse frame

The assembly of the frame begins with the preparation of the necessary pipe sections. After cutting to size, it is better to sign them with a marker so as not to get confused.

For the described design, you will need:

• pipe sections 400 cm long - 2 or 4 pieces;
• pipe sections 190 cm long - 10 pieces;
• pipe sections 180 cm long - 4 pieces;
• pipe sections 140 cm long - 4 pieces;
• pipe pieces with a length of 76 cm - 8 pieces;
• pipe sections 65 cm long - 18 pieces;
• pipe sections 46 cm long - 4 pieces;
• pipe sections 10 cm long - 4 pieces.

The rest of the elements, including the frame of the doors, vents and end braces, are cut in place during the installation process.

Step 1. Pipes for five intermediate arches 190 cm long are glued in pairs using crosses. In the illustration, the connections are highlighted in blue.

Step 2. End arches are connected according to a scheme of four pipe sections and three tees. Two pipe sections of 140 cm each form side arcs, which are attached to the tees with an angle of 45 degrees so that when the arch is bent into an arc, the free sockets of the tees are directed downwards - the pillars of the doorway will be attached to them. Pipe lengths of 46 cm are connected to a 90 degree tee, then the parts are combined into general design, while the side flare of the 90 degree tee must be directed perpendicular to the axis of the 45 degree tees.

Step 3. Collect two lower side ties from six pieces of pipe 65 cm long and five single-plane tees for each tie. The leads of the tees are directed strictly in one direction - arcs will be attached to them.

Step 4. Collect two end ties from three pieces of 76 cm pipe and two single-plane tees for each tie.

Step 5. Collect doorways according to the scheme. Sections of pipes with a length of 1.8 m are fixed in the lower tees, then they are connected with tees and a jumper with a length of 76 cm. Sections of pipes with a length of about 10 cm are glued to the tees - the continuation of the racks. They are later cut to size when connected to the arch.

Step 6. Collect the end walls. End braces and end arches are connected using tees and racks, as well as two-plane tees at the bottom. The pipes at the top of the racks are cut to size.

Step 7. The greenhouse frame is assembled on the foundation. One end arch is installed and connected to the lower couplers. The first intermediate arch is installed in the tees on the lower screeds and connected to the end arch with a 65 cm long jumper. All intermediate arches are sequentially fixed. A second end wall is installed by connecting it to the upper and lower side braces. Temporary wire ties can be used for assembly stability.

Step 8. Check the diagonals of the frame, align it if necessary. The frame is fixed to the timber using metal double-footed clamps and self-tapping screws.

Step 9. Install side ties. They are attached to furniture bolts at a height of approximately 1.4-1.6 meters from both sides from the inside of the greenhouse. For greater rigidity, additional longitudinal ties can be attached. The bolt attachment point is marked with red crosses.

Step 10. Doors and vents are assembled in accordance with the scheme from pipe scraps, tees and corners. Fix the vents to the door frames on the hinges using self-tapping screws. Attach the hinges to the door frame.

Step 11. Fasten the doors with hinges in doorways. Install end screeds from pipes according to the scheme, fixing them to furniture bolts. The attachment point is marked with red crosses.

Alternative option- design without kinks

Fastening polycarbonate

Polycarbonate - comparatively new material, which has received wide recognition among summer residents.

It has many advantages:

• good light transmittance;
• two-layer honeycomb structure that retains heat well;
• sufficient mechanical strength;
• resistance to UV rays;
• simple and quick installation;
• service life not less than 5 years.

Disadvantages of polycarbonate:

• reflects the sun's rays more strongly than glass and film;
• not resistant to scratches and pinpoint impacts, requires careful handling;
• if installed incorrectly, moisture and dirt accumulate inside, from which the material fades.

To extend the service life, polycarbonate must be installed strictly according to the manufacturer's recommendations.

Three important factor which must be observed:

• fix the polycarbonate so that moisture can drain along the inner longitudinal stripes;
• one of the sides of the polycarbonate has a protective UV coating; during installation, the sheets must be placed with this side up;
• fastening is carried out on special self-tapping screws with a thermal washer on pre-drilled holes, in otherwise when heated, the sheets will lead.

Sequencing.

Step 1. Remove the protective film from the polycarbonate and mark the top side with a marker (the protective film on it is usually colored or has the manufacturer's logo). Better to make a few marks on each sheet.

Step 2. Cut out polycarbonate for the end walls. For this, a standard sheet is cut into three pieces measuring 2x2 meters. Apply one piece to the end of the greenhouse so that the cavities are directed vertically. Align the left side of the sheet with the left edge and with a marker outline the contours of the arc to the left rack and down along it. Apply the right edge of the sheet to the right side of the end and proceed in the same way. As a result, the contours of two semi-arcs are obtained on the sheet. Cut them out with a mounting knife or jigsaw with a small allowance of 3-5 cm. Do the same with the second end.

Step 3. Fasten the cut parts to self-tapping screws with thermal washers using a screwdriver. The step of fastening is 30-50 cm. At the same time, they try not to pinch the polycarbonate. Trim the excess polycarbonate with a knife.

Step 4. The third piece of sheet is used for trimming doors and vents. The sheet is applied to the doors, observing the verticality. They circle the doors with a margin, cut out blanks and attach them to the doors and vents. An arch above the door is cut out of the remains of polycarbonate, and it is closed. It is better to connect polycarbonate at the joints using special profiles.

Having your own greenhouse in the garden is always beneficial and convenient. It's still cold outside, and you have organic vegetables in your fridge that cannot be compared with the products bought at the supermarket. Today, you can build a greenhouse from any material, but if you need to build a structure quickly and easily, then you should use the PVC pipe option.

Which pipes are suitable

Before moving on to the description Supplies, it is necessary to highlight some of the advantages of a greenhouse made of PVC pipes:

• ease of installation, dismantling or transfer to another place;
• cheapness of materials for the construction of a structure;
• creation of conditions necessary for growing numerous crops;
• high strength, lightness and environmental safety.

With all the advantages available, it should be noted that a greenhouse made of PVC pipes is being built temporarily. It will be possible to grow vegetables there only for one season. After this time, you will have to at least replace the top coat. At choosing PVC pipes it is necessary to calculate the required number of them.

To build a small greenhouse, you need to buy PVC pipes of the following length:

• 190 cm (4 pieces);
• 68 cm (10 pieces);
• creation of hinges 10 cm (10 pcs.);
• 350 cm (2 pcs.);
• 558 cm (4 pcs.);
• 170 cm (2 pcs.);
• 360 cm (2 pcs.);
• 90 cm (4 pcs.).

On the video - a greenhouse made of pvc pipes with your own hands:

When choosing a material for sheathing the frame, you can pay attention to polyethylene, polycarbonate or reinforced film. The most durable of all remains polycarbonate. But not everyone can afford it because of the high cost.

But how it looks can be seen in the photo in the article.

What material for a greenhouse is the best and most suitable is described in great detail in this

What a spunbond greenhouse looks like, and how to make it yourself, will help you understand the information from the article:

And here budget option polyethylene or reinforced film remains. If you change the top cover of the greenhouse every 2 years, then it is worth using polyethylene. It is inexpensive and can withstand light wind loads.

Manufacturers and prices of pipes

Today there is a wide range of PVC pipes used for greenhouse installations. The following manufacturers remain the most popular:

Installation of greenhouses

Wooden box base

An arched structure made of PVC pipes can be mounted not only on the ground, but also on a pre-made wooden box. Thus, it is possible to create more favorable conditions for growing crops, accurately monitor their condition, soil composition and temperature regime.

From a wooden box

Everything assembly work are carried out according to the following plan:

1. To complete the foundation, it is necessary to prepare the site for installation, carry out the marking.
2. Drive metal rods along the edges of the future box. They will be the basis for PVC mounting lathing.
3. A distance of 70 cm must be maintained between the pins. Drive in the pegs so that their length above ground level is at least 10 mm.
4. Check all diagonals, all corners must be right. Otherwise, the greenhouse will not be sustainable.
5. Using the prepared boards, you can start creating the box. Its height can reach from 30 cm.
6. Next, proceed to the assembly of the PVC pipe sheathing. To make the ends, you can use wooden beams... Just do not forget to leave room for doors and vents. Sheathed the assembled frame with foil. Tuck its edges under the box and fix with staples. The last step is to install doors and vents for air circulation. But how the greenhouses of the new generation look like, you can see in the photo.

A box for such structures can only have soil at the base, which is poured to a certain level. But there is also the option of installing the box on a cushion made of expanded clay and sand. This will improve the microclimate inside the greenhouse. Such a structure will be warmer, and it will be much easier to assess the condition of the soil.

Polycarbonate coated

You can get a more durable construction from PVC pipes provided that the frame is sheathed with polycarbonate. Such a structure is durable, reliable, and it is also much easier to maintain the conditions necessary for the full growth of plants in it. It is absolutely not required to erect a powerful frame for polycarbonate sheets. So procure metal pipes don't have to. PVC structures perfectly withstand all loads, if the assembly conditions have not been violated.

Installation work is reduced to compliance with the following plan:

1. The first step is to prepare a site for installing a greenhouse.... Thoroughly level the soil there.
2. The assembly of the greenhouse takes place in the end parts. First, cut out 3 sheets with dimensions of 2x2.1 m.For these purposes, you must use a sharp knife. But the material should lie on a firm and level surface.
3. Assemble a frame on the ground from PVC pipes. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the fact that there should be a window and doors that will open upwards. This greenhouse looks like
4. Dismantle the protective film from the polycarbonate sheets, place it on the prepared horizontally installed frame with the outside side up.
5. Polycarbonate align... The first sheet should be laid so that the doorway and the window leaf are covered. When the sheet is installed evenly, you can fix it to the PVC pipe crate using self-tapping screws. After fixing, cut the unnecessary parts of the polycarbonate in an arc using a construction knife.
6. Now you can start fixing the second sheet.... He must or butt to the first. Also, make sure that there are no gaps between the materials. Perform the second end of the building in the same way.
7. You can start creating doors and vents... Using a knife and a ruler in polycarbonate sheets, draw and cut through the center of the door frame so that an overlap forms when closing. Cut out the vents in the same way. To make them close well, it is necessary to make protrusions for the hinges. As it is not surprising, any doors about windows can be made from scrap materials, but, it is described in great detail in this article.
8. Now you can proceed to the assembly of the frame... Along the perimeter, make of boards wooden box... Now mark all the longest sides of it and drive in metal rods around them. They are necessary for the racks of the crate.
9. Install PVC arcs on these guides, fix them with the ends with a longitudinal tie.
10. Using building level, check the position of the battens. Now you can fix the greenhouse. To do this, drive in special pegs at the corners of the crate to the base. Thus, the structure will not change its position during use or strong winds.
11. Fastening the polycarbonate sheets completes the installation... It is necessary to measure the arc and cut the material with a margin of 10 cm. The outside should be directed upwards. Above the ends, it is worth leaving a margin of 5 cm. All unnecessary parts of the material must be removed after fastening.
12. Fixation of polycarbonate sheets is carried out using press washers... Take off protective film from the material is possible only after the installation work is over.
13. All joints formed between the sheets must be sealed... For these purposes, neutral silicone sealant... Install handles on doors and vents. You may also be interested in learning more about what, and in which part of the garden, it should be planted.

The video shows the installation of a greenhouse made of pvc pipes:

PVC pipes have long been used for the manufacture of greenhouses and greenhouses, as this material is quite strong, flexible and reliable. You can make these products with your own hands, without resorting to the help of professionals. As collapsible, so stationary structure allows you to grow your favorite vegetables when it's freezing outside.

PVC pipes for the construction of a greenhouse: pros and cons

PVC pipes are excellent and inexpensive material, which is used to create greenhouses and greenhouses different forms and sizes. In order to build them, a large number of tools and special skills are not required, therefore this type of construction is available even for summer residents or owners of private houses with little income.

Material advantages

This material has big amount merits:

• assembly and disassembly of the structure is quite fast;
• the disassembled structure does not take up much space;
• the construction of a greenhouse does not require professional skills in working with the material;
• light weight;
• availability of materials, their low cost;
• high degree of strength and stability of the finished structure;
• long service life (over 10 years);
• the ability to create a greenhouse of any shape and size, monolithic structures;
• resistance to temperature extremes and moisture, the formation of corrosion, the growth of fungus and mold;
• environmental friendliness.

Disadvantages of PVC pipes and greenhouses from them

There are few disadvantages of greenhouses made of PVC pipes, but they are still there. For example, when installing a structure in regions where strong winds, it can deform. The polyethylene coating is short-lived and also has poor thermal insulation properties, so you will have to change it every few years or purchase a more expensive material such as polycarbonate. In winter, use such a structure in northern regions country will be impossible.

There are several types of PVC pipe greenhouses that you can do yourself.

1. Arched structures with polyethylene or polycarbonate coating.
2. Structures with shed roof attached to the main building.
3. Greenhouses with gable roof with any type of coverage.

Arch-type greenhouses are very popular, since they are easily and quickly erected, quickly dismantled if necessary.

Preparation for construction: drawings, dimensions, assembly diagrams

For a greenhouse made of PVC pipes, a strong and expensive foundation is not needed, since it will be a lightweight structure that can be quickly disassembled. Therefore, the base can be made from wooden planks.

It is necessary to choose a suitable place on the site for placing the greenhouse, check the soil so that it does not sag under the weight of the future structure. Do not forget to remove excess debris and vegetation from the site, if necessary, remove part of the top layer of soil.

As a coating, dense plastic wrap(better reinforced).

Dimensions of the arch-type greenhouse

This parameter is determined not only depending on the preferences of the owner, but also on the size of the material itself.

Usually PVC pipes are sold in standard sizes (3 and 6 m). Longer ones when bent form a regular arc. Thus, the width of the standard structure is 3.7 m, the length is 9.8 m, and the height is 2.1 m.

The optimal spacing between pipes is 900–1000 mm.

Choice of materials

The quality of the product also depends on the material used:

What materials and tools are needed

For the manufacture of a standard greenhouse, the following materials must be prepared:

• five-meter boards with a section of 2x6 cm - 4 pieces;
• boards with a section of 2x6 cm and a length of 3.7 m - 2 pieces;
• PVC pipes 6 m long - 19 pieces;
• fittings 3 meters long (Ø10 mm) - 9 pieces;
• PVC film (thickness 6 mm) - 6x15, 24 meters;
• wooden slats (length 1.22 m) - 50 pieces;
• nails or screws;
• metal fasteners;
• door hinges - 4 pieces;
• door handles - 2 pieces.

Materials for the ends of the greenhouse:

• timber 2x4 cm, length 3.7 m for the frame;
• 11'8 3/4 "- 2 beams 3.6 m long;
• 1'6 "- 4 bars of 0.45m;
• 4'7 "- 4 bars of 1.4m;
• 5'7 "- 4 bars of 1.7m;
• 1'11 1/4 "- 8 bars of 0.6m;
• 4'1 / 4 "- 2 bars of 1.23 m each;
• 4 bars 1.5 m long;
• 4 bars 1.2 m long.

Required tools:

• hammer;
• Bulgarian;
• electric screwdriver;
• hacksaw for metal;
• electric saw;
• building level;
• roulette.

DIY construction stages

Making a greenhouse with your own hands is very simple, you just need to follow the sequential instructions:

1. To arrange the base of the greenhouse, you need to cut the reinforcement into 4 parts. You should end up with 36 identical pieces of 75 cm in length.To fasten the pipes, you will need 34 pieces of reinforcement. Cut two of them in half, resulting in 4 rods 37.5 cm long.
2. Next, from 2x6 cm boards you need to make the base of the greenhouse rectangular size 3.7x9.8 m. Knock down the boards with nails or twist with self-tapping screws. Install the base on the site. Check the evenness of the corners (90 °), inside each of them hammer in a piece of reinforcement (37.5 cm) for fastening the structure.
3. Hammer 34 pieces of reinforcement at the same distance from each other (about 1 meter) along the long sides of the base. This should be done in such a way that the length of the rods on the surface is about 35–40 cm.
4. On the reinforcement rods driven in from both sides, put on the PVC pipes alternately, bending them into the correct arc. You should get an almost finished greenhouse frame.
5. Fix the pipes to the wooden base... For this, self-tapping screws and a screwdriver are used.
6. In order to make the end part of the greenhouse, it is necessary to make a frame of beams. Install them in the frame of the structure, fix them with screws.
7. Cut 4 pieces of 70 cm from a bar with a hacksaw. Saw one end of each of them at an angle of 45 °. They are necessary to strengthen the ends of the greenhouse. Fasten the frame of the side part with the base.
8. After the frame is assembled, it is necessary to make a stiffener at the top of the structure. To do this, fasten 2 pipes with a special plastic connector, cut off the excess so that a total length of 9.8 m is obtained. On top of the frame in the center, attach the pipe with plastic ties to each of the 17 arcs.
9. Cover the pipe frame with a dense polyethylene film with an overlap at the bottom. Then, on one of the long sides, firmly fix it using pieces of wooden battens.
10. Pull it with a little effort on the frame, fix it on the other side. It is better to start doing this from the center, and then move on to the ends.
11. On the end parts of the frame, the film must be pulled down well. Nail it to the base wooden slats... In the place where the door will be located, you need to cut out a square, leaving allowances of 5-10 cm for fastening the frame. Carefully wrap the film behind the opening, secure with nails or self-tapping screws inside the greenhouse.
12. Before installing the door, it is necessary to carefully check the actual dimensions of the opening so that it fits exactly in size. For its device, you need to saw bars with a cross section of 2x4 cm different sizes(4 pieces each with a length of 1.5 m and 1.2 m). Knock down two frames from them, fix the beam diagonally for greater structural rigidity. Screw the door hinges to the opening with self-tapping screws.
13. The remaining foil can be used for doors. To do this, pull it over two frames, then also attach it with wooden slats. Screw on the handles and hinges. Put the doors on the prepared fasteners, check the evenness of the installation so that there are no distortions and large gaps.

The second version of the device of the ends of the greenhouse

There is another way to make the ends of the structure:

If you are making a greenhouse for the first time, then it is recommended to heed the advice of experts:

1. In order for the greenhouse to be effective, it is necessary to choose a location in the area with the maximum amount of sunlight. It is also important to consider what crops will be grown, to ask about the necessary rapid growth conditions.
2. For construction arched structure best to choose flexible pipes PVC.
3. It is best to stretch the plastic wrap over the greenhouse frame during the warm season.
4. If it is too hot outside, then the greenhouse doors must be kept open to ventilate the room. Otherwise, condensate will collect under the film and turn into steam.
5. In the northern regions of the country, it is best to remove polyethylene for the winter, since during the period of heavy snowfalls, it can stretch or tear. In addition, the snow will reliably protect the soil from deep freezing, as a result of which all useful material and moisture.
6. If the film remains for the winter, then it is necessary to put strong supports that will not let the structure fall.
7. Instead of polyethylene film for covering the frame, you can buy more modern and reliable materials eg lutrasil, agrospan, reinforced or bubble wrap.
8. Light stabilized or reinforced polypropylene is one of the best coatings, since it does not deform under the influence of ultraviolet rays.
9. It is recommended to close the area under the greenhouse waterproofing film, on which then pour a special soil with fertilizer. Thus, the plants can be protected from external influence and protect them from pests.
10. If you make a base of concrete, then you can grow seedlings in boxes.
11. It must be remembered that the service life of PVC pipes is outdoors decreases significantly (up to 15–20 years).
12. Everything wooden elements greenhouses need to be well treated antiseptic agents so that they are not exposed to mold and mildew.

Video: how to quickly build a greenhouse from PVC pipes

PVC pipe greenhouse lightweight construction will allow you to always have on your table a maximum of fresh vegetables and herbs. The construction costs of such a structure will be minimal, and the degree of its efficiency will be maximal. Having bought some plastic pipes, wooden planks and plastic wrap in one or two days, you can independently build a convenient and reliable greenhouse at your summer cottage.

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NS arnik, or, simply put, a greenhouse is an integral part of any suburban area or vegetable garden. This structure protects plants from adverse effects. environment... Although the greenhouse is not heated, it is always warm inside it. This factor is provided by the materials from which the greenhouse is made. So, now polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes are widely used as a frame. Let's find out how to make a greenhouse with your own hands from PVC pipes.

PVC pipe greenhouse

• Strength. Such pipes will not break under enormous weight. Studies have shown that one PVC element of an average size can withstand a weight of up to 500 kilograms;
• Elasticity. As you know, for the construction of a greenhouse, you need to create arches from pipes. Of metal and wood materials it is quite difficult to do this, while PVC pipes are easily bent into the desired shape. Do-it-yourself arcs for a greenhouse are easily made only if you use PVC as a source material;

• Durability. All PVC products do not break down for decades. Therefore, the greenhouse will be a reliable home for your plants for many years.

If you decide to make a greenhouse from plastic pipes with your own hands, then polyvinyl chloride is the best material available today.

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What do you need to build a greenhouse yourself?

The construction of a greenhouse is a rather fascinating and not complicated process, the main stages of which are presented in the photo below.

The greenhouse consists of three main elements: foundation, frame, cover. These elements are made from the following materials:

• PVC pipes. It is desirable that their cross-section is 13 mm, since this size is the most optimal for creating a greenhouse;

• Boards. Prefer processed, durable wood, with a thickness ranging from 20 to 40 millimeters. It is advisable to cover them with transparent varnish before laying - this maneuver will give strength to the structure;

• Steel wire. Required to connect pipes together. Prepare sections from 80 cm to 1 meter. Their number should be twice as many as pipes;
• Coating. For this purpose, you can use a special greenhouse film or polycarbonate sheets. They are strong enough to protect plants from negative environmental factors. In addition, they are breathable, so crops will not wither;
• You will also need a hammer, pliers, screws, nails and other trifles.

To make greenhouses with your own hands from PVC pipes, stock up on all of the above materials in the right amount... The larger the size of the greenhouse is planned, the more materials will be needed.

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Step-by-step instructions for the construction of a greenhouse

Greenhouse creation consists of 4 stages:

• Construction of a foundation made of wood;
• Installation of fasteners for PVC pipes;
• Installation of arches;
• Covering the greenhouse.

Let's take a closer look at each process.

Construction of a foundation made of wood

To begin with, it is worth leveling the area that is reserved for the greenhouse. Use a tape measure and steel rods to mark the corners of the greenhouse. Using a level, you can check how flat the ground is.

Next, in the corners of the greenhouse, dig trenches (there should be 4 of them) with a depth of at least 10-15 centimeters. 4 boards are installed there, which serve as the foundation for the greenhouse. These boards should be reinforced with nails and screws. This will achieve better fixation and durability of the greenhouse.

Installation of fasteners for PVC pipes

Next, we drive the steel rods into the ground. They must be installed evenly. To make the length between the rods the same, count their number, divide by two (one batch on each side) and measure the length of each side with a tape measure. Then count optimal distance between the rods. It is important that they are located opposite each other, and that the distance between them is the same. Steel rods are driven into the ground with a hammer. They should stand close to the foundation, that is, to the boards that were previously installed.

Also, to fix the arches, you can use special glasses that are attached directly to the wooden base.

Installation of arches

In order to create arches from plastic pipes, you will need a pipe bender or a construction hair dryer to warm up the pipe and give it an arc shape. After the arch is ready, it is put on a steel bar on both sides and fixed to the base with a clamp.

After installing all the arches at the top point, a pipe is attached to the entire length of the greenhouse with a wire. This additional stiffener will give the structure strength and stability.

PVC industry offers big choice fittings for pipes, therefore there are special crosses to give the design a presentable appearance and ease of installation.