Cover the frame with plastic.
How to make greenhouse with pvc pipe. Fasten the pvc to the frame by screwing short pieces of metal banding over the pipe. Pile sand sod or loose soil over the flap of excess material and the attached pvc pipe along the whole length of one side of the greenhouse. There are a large number of types of designs greenhouses can be of various sizes are made in the shape of a rectangle or arch. Slip pvc pipe over the rebar on both sides to form hoops over the greenhouse.
For a greenhouse to be constructed from pvc pipes and be strong enough to withstand rough weather and be most economical in terms of space it should have a base width of 12 to 14 feet. We shall make ours to have a base width of 14 feet which is equal to 4 3 metres. 6 make step like frames inside the. Use it as an all in one garden to grow plants herbs and flowers and also use it as a lovely shed.
The base length of the pvc pipes greenhouse can be made as long as you may wish. It covers the area of 300 square foot and will allow off season gardening on a large scale. Add galvanized pipe to the inside of the mid rib and secure it to the pvc with metal wire. There are piles of advantages to this type of greenhouse over standard flat wall greenhouses and by using materials like pvc we are able to keep the cost minimal.
Our latest pvc plan calls for 1 inch pvc pipe and fittings in the shape of an arch to form a very cool looking and efficient greenhouse. This will add strength to the structure. After the 5 lengths are cut layout the base on the ground use elbow fitting at the corners if you want and get a feel for the size of your new greenhouse. Swab the outside of the pipe and the inside of the fitting with primer then swab them with glue before pushing the pipe inside the fitting.
One of the most functional featured and stylish model of a greenhouse built at home using the leftover pvc pipe. My pvc came in 10 foot lengths so you can layout the base with just three pieces of pipe and cutting just one 10 foot pipe in half. Tuck the plastic sheet into the corner where the ribs of the greenhouse meet the ground and be careful not to allow wrinkles to form in the sheet between the ribs.