Construction of the greenhouse frame

Home greenhouses based on wooden structures Mitek – possibilities, features, availability

If there is a land plot, anyone can build a greenhouse. And everyone has their own reasons: to get the harvest ahead of time, to provide the family with fresh produce throughout the year or even to create a beautiful greenhouse with exotic plants just for the soul. Summer residents or suburban residents choose the type of construction depending on the purpose and financial capabilities.

We propose to consider several types of greenhouses created on the basis of new technologies. On the one hand – they are affordable, on the other – they meet many quality requirements. Pragma engineers recommend paying attention to the following criteria:

  • season of use;
  • reliability of the frame (the number of seasons it can serve);
  • coating materials and care for them;
  • type of foundation;
  • ease of installation.

Types of greenhouses that can be created on the basis of Mitek technology

Greenhouses are small unheated structures designed to grow greens or seedlings and protect them from frost. They are usually created in the form of an arch of galvanized rods and covered with a film or agrofibre. But such greenhouses are short-lived, so Pragma offers to make a frame of wooden structures connected by metal-toothed plates (MTP).

Unlike metal structures, they are environmentally friendly, and condensation does not settle on them. And unlike self-made wooden frames, they are durable and designed for long-term operation. Greenhouses made of wooden products at MTP can have not only arched, but also gable shape, easily assembled at home. They are covered not only with film or agrofibre, but also with cellular polycarbonate. Since the wood is treated with bio-protection, it is not subject to rotting, eating by insects, fungi.

Greenhouses, greenhouses, winter gardens are more durable, often heated buildings in which you can grow crops or flowers all year round, rare plants that usually grow in warm climates.

The design of the greenhouse consists of a roof, frame and covering. For the roof, you can use reliable wooden trusses on the MTP. For the frame – metal or wooden columns, as well as a wall frame made of wooden beams. For coating polycarbonate or glass is used.

Brief characteristics of coatings for greenhouses

  • Film is the most affordable material for greenhouse structures. It is easy to use and does not require special skills during installation. Unfortunately, polyethylene sags and even tears under heavy snowfall, hail, can be displaced by a strong gust of wind, and is also destroyed by sunlight. Therefore, it does not last long, requires periodic replacement, and its use is possible only in the warm season.
  • Agrofibre is a modern material that resembles a fabric cloth. It allows air to pass through, does not form condensation, more effectively protects plants from frost, as it retains heat better. Thus, it increases the yield by 20-30%. As well as the film, agrofibre is used only in season.
  • Cellular polycarbonate is a durable and at the same time flexible polymer plastic with sufficient light transmission. It has good thermal insulation ability due to the air gap in the honeycomb. High-quality material has practically no drawbacks and is suitable for year-round use. Pay attention! Polycarbonate is easily attached to wood with screws. Additional drilling holes, as in metal, is not required. The only condition is that the fastening is better done through rubber washers, otherwise the material may crack at the joints from the concentrated load.
  • Glass – has a high permeability to sunlight, which is necessary for plants for photosynthesis. Glass is usually covered with heated greenhouses, as it retains heat better indoors and has sufficient strength to withstand winter precipitation.

Cons: the cost of double-glazed windows is higher than other materials, and the construction of a glass greenhouse is a laborious process that requires experience. But such a structure looks spectacular and is ideal for creating a paradise.

How to make a greenhouse using MiTek technology

You can build a greenhouse yourself according to the drawings that we will provide you when ordering our ready-made factory structures on MTP. If you are not able to engage in construction or this process does not cause you enthusiasm, order the installation of the greenhouse from our specialists.