Greenhouse made of plastic bottles

  • Dec 13, 2020
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When arranging garden and vegetable garden structures, summer residents use a variety of materials and improvised means. Among the unusual designs that are of practical use for every gardener, a greenhouse made of plastic bottles stands out. It can be built in a few hours without much effort.

Among the unusual designs that are of practical use for every gardener, a greenhouse made of plastic bottles stands out. Illustration for this article is used under a standard license © ofazende.com
Among the unusual designs that are of practical use for every gardener, a greenhouse made of plastic bottles stands out. Illustration for this article is used under a standard license © ofazende.com

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Benefits of a bottle greenhouse

The use of plastic bottles for the construction of a greenhouse is justified by a number of advantages:

  • The plastic from which the bottles are made has a large margin of safety. The film, which is usually used for pulling on the frame, is fragile and can quickly be damaged, and the walls made of plastic are not afraid of prolonged exposure to atmospheric precipitation, snow, strong winds and ultraviolet radiation.
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  • Plastic transmits sunlight well, therefore it does not affect the normal course of vegetation processes. In addition, such surfaces are able to scatter the sun's rays, having a beneficial effect on the condition of the seedlings.
  • The material has air pockets and can protect the interior of the greenhouse from the cold.
  • The cost of packaging is low. In addition, the bottles can be assembled by yourself while protecting the environment from pollution. Processing plastic is quite simple, no special tools or materials are needed.

The only drawback that can scare beginner growers is the need to use a large number of bottles. The minimum number is 650, which can grow depending on the size of the planned structure.

Plastic transmits sunlight well, therefore it does not affect the normal course of vegetation processes. Illustration for this article is used under a standard license © ofazende.com

Arrangement of a greenhouse from bottles

When starting to build a greenhouse from bottles, you should decide on the type of construction that is right for you. There are two types of such structures:

  • From full-bodied bottles from which the bottom is cut off. The container is fastened together with a fishing line or fasteners on the base.
  • From a canvas sewn from plastic rectangles. It is harvested by cutting plates from containers.

To erect the supporting part of the frame, you can use wood, metal or plastic. The first option is distinguished by its affordable cost and ease of installation. However, before use, the wood should be treated with special insect and rot impregnation.

The metal frame provides high-quality insulation of the greenhouse and prolongs its service life. If plastic pipes are used, their advantage is their low weight and flexibility, allowing the structure to be given any shape and configuration. However, this material is exposed to the negative effects of the wind, therefore it needs strengthening.

Have you tried to make a greenhouse out of plastic bottles?

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