On what foundation is worth your greenhouse?
Unlike most of the capital structures in the country greenhouses and greenhouses you do not have to stand on the foundation. Often, you can see the greenhouse, the frame of which is attached directly to the driven into the ground with metal pins.
Construction of such a structure, of course, makes sense, but with one significant condition: dockable hothouse or greenhouse must be small in size (not exceeding 1-1.5 meters). Otherwise, snow and wind loads will damage your greenhouse or greenhouse.
The second threat - frame deformation under its own weight design.
That is why we recommend to equip the frame assembly
one of the following: type of foundation:
- foundation tape;
- brick foundation;
- pile foundation;
- the foundation of timber.
Tape, bricks and pile foundation types suitable for permanent structures that you will not disassemble the winter.
The foundation of timber - Suitable for mounting spring and summer greenhouse. Construction of this foundation - the fastest option and takes a couple of hours.
important factor
During the construction of the foundation of the greenhouse is important to consider the level of groundwater in your area:
- With deep bedding groundwater choose a reliable tape or brick foundation. If ground water located close to the surface of tape base is not suitable because of the risk of deformation and destruction.
- With a high water table is better to choose a foundation made of beams or piles