DIY pyramid greenhouse: stages of construction

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There are various designs of greenhouses. A pyramid-shaped greenhouse is a compact and unusual look greenhouse, which has a number of advantages compared to other designs. You can build such a greenhouse without any special skills.

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What is a pyramid greenhouse?

A pyramid-shaped greenhouse has triangular edges that meet at the tops to form a pyramid. A geomagnetic field is created inside such a structure. Vegetable crops grown in such conditions are considered more useful. Plants grow faster and produce a bountiful harvest that has excellent taste. In a pyramidal greenhouse, seeds and water are charged. It is much easier for gardeners to work in such conditions.

A pyramid-shaped greenhouse has a number of advantages compared to other forms of construction:

  1. Due to the high altitude, the air is concentrated in the upper part, which has a beneficial effect on the plants and relieves them from overheating.
  2. The consumption of necessary materials will be less due to the design features of the pyramid.
  3. Any light-loving crops can be planted around the greenhouse, since the pyramid creates a slight shadow.
  4. Possibility of building greenhouses close to each other.
  5. Angled edges create natural light, which is so necessary for the development and growth of plants. In this case, the penetration of sunlight in the morning and evening hours will be minimal, and during the day – maximum.
  6. During construction greenhouses small or medium-sized, you can save money and not fill the foundation.
  7. Such a greenhouse can simply be dismantled and moved to another location.
  8. There is no need to monitor the humidity level in the greenhouse. To prevent the plants from drying out, you need to place a container of water in the greenhouse.
  9. A greenhouse pyramid can decorate a personal plot due to its shape.

Materials and tools for work

There are two types of pyramid greenhouses you can build: with and without a foundation. To build a permanent greenhouse, you will need the following materials and tools for work:

  • Level
  • Screwdriver
  • Self-tapping screws
  • Boards
  • Beam 50x50 mm
  • Polycarbonate sheets
  • Waterproofing material
  • U-shaped profile
  • Vapor barrier tape
  • Antiseptic solution

To fill the foundation you will need crushed stone, sand, drill, roofing felt, and boards for formwork. A mobile greenhouse is more convenient for growing seedlings. To make it you will need:

  • Aluminum tubes – 4 pcs.
  • Polyethylene film
  • Scissors
  • Wire
  • Construction stapler

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Before constructing a greenhouse, it is important to determine the size of the future structure. With a greenhouse height of 1.5 meters, the edges should be 2.24 meters, and the base edges should be about 2.35 meters. If the height of the structure is 2.5 meters, then the size of the base faces is 3.92 meters, and the ribs are 3.74 meters.

Step-by-step manufacturing instructions

Before you start building a mobile greenhouse in the form of a pyramid, you need to decide on the size of the future structure and mark the site. The base should be made square. Location greenhouses you should choose a lighted one. The basis of the greenhouse. In the center, dig a pipe, beam or pole with a diameter of 20 cm. Next, place tubes or small bars around the perimeter of the area to a depth of 40-50 cm and connect the tops above the center using wire. Nail boards to the beams.

The door to enter the greenhouse should be located on the south side, so it is necessary to leave free space. Frame construction. Four beams, aluminum tubes fixed at the base with self-tapping screws. Crossbars are attached across.

Shelves and trim will be attached to them in the future. Construction of side faces. Using a compass, draw the diagonal of the pyramid from north to south. The edges of the future greenhouse should be located relative to the cardinal points. Cut four triangles from the film. This will cover the side edges. In this case, you should have a small margin at the bottom to press it to the ground. Next, you can attach the finished parts directly to the frame. Next, the door is installed.

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Internal arrangement of the pyramid. Inside the pyramid it is necessary to make beds for seedlings. It is important to take into account the width of the beds so that it is convenient to work. To prevent the space from being empty, you can build a second tier. It is very important to rationally use the greenhouse area: it is recommended to plant tall plants in the center, and short around the edges.

Pyramid greenhouse with foundation: installation features

The construction of a greenhouse with a foundation is carried out in several stages.First the foundation is laid. Mark the base of the future greenhouse on the site and dig a trench along it. Its depth should be about 30 cm and width 20 cm. After drilling the holes, insert the pipes. Instead, you can use rolled roofing felt leaves.

Next, lay sand and crushed stone on the bottom and arrange the formwork. Place reinforcement in it and pour concrete mortar. You need to wait about a month for the foundation to harden. After the specified time, the formwork is removed and construction of the ground part begins. First, shields are made. The base will be placed on them. If the height of the base is 1 meter, then the size of the boards should be 80 cm. In this case, the size of the boards should be equal to the length of the edges of the base.

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You should decide in advance which panel the door frame will be in. Next, secure the shields to the foundation and attach the beams to them, fixing them in the upper part. Then sheathe the structure with sheets polycarbonate, and seal the joints between them with a special vapor barrier material. At the final stage, they are finished with a U-shaped profile. Installation of the pyramid is not difficult. The main thing is to follow the sequence of work and follow the recommendations.

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