Having a garden greenhousehas many advantages. Greenhouses are permanent, aesthetic and durable structures. By building a glass-covered greenhousein the garden , we can extend the growing season from early spring to late autumn, produce seedlings, as well as establish a palm house or an orangery. The possibilities are therefore much more than a polytunnel would offer. Seewhat are glass garden greenhouses , how to choose a greenhouse suitable for your needs andhow to assemble such a greenhouseto make it a durable structure for many years !
Neptune garden greenhouse by Vitavia
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What are glass garden greenhouses characterized by?
Glass is a material traditionally used in the construction of greenhousesfor many years, and therefore it has been tested and proven many times.
The advantages of glass as a greenhouse covering material are :
- high transparency and sunlight transmittance,
- scratch resistance,
- resistance to temperature fluctuations and changes in atmospheric conditions, under the influence of which the glass does not change its physico-chemical properties,
- resistance to strong gusts of wind,
- durability for many years, without discoloration and deformation, which ensures the aesthetics of the greenhouse.
These advantages distinguishglass greenhouses compared to competing and more and more popular polycarbonate greenhouses.However, both of these materials have their own advantages and disadvantages. Polycarbonate is an unbreakable material, much lighter and resistant to UV radiation. However, it should be remembered that polycarbonate is, in a sense, a light plastic, which means that lightweight polycarbonate greenhouse structures are not as well stiffened as glass ones, are not suitable for places exposed to strong winds, and over the years they may lose their attractive appearance due to sensitivity to slight scratches and scrapes. "
So if we want the garden greenhouse to serve us for a long time and not spoil the garden after many years, definitelywe should choose a glass greenhouseAlthough the glass breaks easily, which causes transport and the assembly of such a greenhouse requires more attention and caution than in the case of polycarbonate greenhouses, the already builtglass greenhouse will pay off with greater functionality and durabilityWe will be able to install shelves, a table for seedlings or structures in it suspended and therefore perfectly equipped according to our needs.
Which glass greenhouse should I choose for my garden?
Before we decide on a particular greenhouse, it is worth finding a suitable place in the garden first.The stand for the greenhouse must be well insulated and sufficiently far away from trees or buildings that could cast a shadowWhen choosing a garden greenhouse made of glass, we do not have to take care that it is a place sheltered from the wind, which is important in the case of polycarbonate greenhouses or foil tunnels.
If there is not much space on such a stand, it will determine the maximum area of the greenhouse that we can affordRemember, however, that the larger the greenhouse, the more plants will fit in it and it will be easier to carry out maintenance work . It is good if we can have an irrigation system to the greenhouse and connect any heating(if we decide to have a heated greenhouse). At this stage, we should determine the expected dimensions of the greenhouse and the necessary equipment to be found in the greenhouse.
Vitavia Saturn garden greenhouse
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When deciding on aglass garden greenhouse, we should first of all choose one that will be characterized by high quality and aesthetic finish in every detail.A glass greenhouse is a durable structure, for many yearsIt is therefore worth ensuring that all elements of the supporting structure and equipment are also of appropriate quality. These conditions are met bymodern greenhouses based on an aluminum frame , in which individual elements are permanently connected with screws.
An example of an exceptionally aesthetically made constructionis the Saturn garden greenhouse by Vitavia. It is distinguished by a streamlined transition of the roof into the side walls, which makes this greenhouse very attractive in terms of style.It can be used not only as a place for growing plants and seedling production, but also a place to relax among greenery in periods when the garden becomes cooler
This greenhouse is equipped with as many as4roof windows to facilitate ventilation, andcomfortable, double sliding doors , which allow for easy and precise opening, regardless of weather conditions.
Finally, we should pay attention to the following elements of the greenhouse :
- greenhouse area in line with our expectations and available space in the garden,
- height about 2.5 meters, which will allow you to comfortably move around the greenhouse with a sloping roof,
- quality of construction and individual elements,
- easy door opening,
- presence of windows enabling ventilation,
- availability of accessories such as shelves, tables, thermometer and greenhouse hygrometer.
Individual types of greenhouses and their equipmentit is worth checking the website of the Ogrodosfera.pl store, where you will find very nicely and solidly made Vitavia glasshouses with a number of useful accessories.
How to assemble a glass greenhouse?
The assembly of the glass greenhouseis not very complicated. However, it is worth having a second person to help you, because some elements are quite heavy, and besides, they may need to be held while attaching them. Typically,two people can build a greenhouse in two days(approximately 20 hours), although this time will of course vary depending on the greenhouse design we choose. I also do not count the possible preparation of the foundations and the irrigation or heating installation.
Currently, manufacturers of ready-made glass garden greenhouses for self-assembly provide extensiveinstructions on how to assemble the greenhouseand sometimes also CDs with instructional videos. The Ogrodosfera.pl store comes to the rescue, as it has made available on YouTube a series of videos on how to install Vitavia greenhouses step by step.
If, after all, we are not sure whether we can handle the installation of a glass greenhouse, we can use the help of the assembly team. The assembly service for the garden greenhousecan also be purchased in the aforementioned store. For a relatively small surcharge, we basically buy a ready greenhouse, which will be built in our garden.
The greenhouse assembly service pays off in particularin the case of the largest greenhouse models. In addition, thanks to price promotions for some greenhouses, the amount of the discount obtained will allow us to cover the installation costs to a large extent by a professional team.
