The greenhouse “bread box” got its name due to the fact that its opening mechanism is similar to the opening mechanism of a regular bread box. This design provides easy access to crops, and its small size makes it mobile. The lack of "fundamentality" in this greenhouse allows you to build it yourself without much hassle.

Did you know? In Belgium there is a Royal Greenhouse. Built it in the 19th century architect Alphonse Balat on behalf of King Leopold II. The greenhouse complex occupies 25 thousand m² and also includes a church and a chapel orangery.

Features and description of the design of the greenhouse "bread box"

The base of the greenhouse has a rectangular shape - it is a light frame on which the side parts and the roof are held. In turn, the roof consists of 1 or 2 wings, which create a certain microclimate. These wings move 90 °. If you carefully consider the option with 2 wings, you can see that in the closed state they represent an arc, and in the open - half of the arc.The movement of the wings is provided by a hinge mechanism. The dimensions of the flaps should be selected so that even with simultaneous opening they do not interfere with each other. A single version of the design is similar, with the only difference being that only one half of the arc moves.

• Such an unusual design successfully distinguishes this greenhouse from the rest:
• the whole working space;
• you can plant the entire plot of land;
• if the design is purchased, then its installation is simple;
• making a greenhouse yourself is also easy;
• the design is reliable and durable;
• if there are 2 wings, it is convenient to ventilate the greenhouse;
• its dimensions are such that it is not necessary to step on the beds during their processing;
• affordable price;
• easy to move even when assembled;
• easy to fix any breakdown;
• no need to disassemble the building for the winter;
• if you install a brush on the upper bracket of the frame, then when the leaf moves, it will self-clean.

• However, there are a number of drawbacks in the bread box:
• not suitable for growing tall, climbing plants (does not allow the height of the structure);
• if poor-quality material is selected, then in the place of movement of the wings it quickly wears out;
• if the structure is large, then mounting it alone is inconvenient;
• regularly lubricate the hinge mechanism;
• even though the structure is light, freight transport is necessary for its transportation.

How to make a greenhouse "bread box" with your own hands

The work of creating a greenhouse consists of several stages: calculation and creation of a drawing, preparation of materials, selection of a place for installation, installation of the frame and its coating.

Important! The difference between the moving and stationary parts of the structure should be equal to the thickness of the polycarbonate sheet.

Dimensioning and drawing creation

Before you start creating a greenhouse, you need to determine the dimensions of the product and perform a drawing for it. The length of such a structure can vary between 2–4 m, width - up to 2 m, and height - 0.5–1 m. When the sash is open, the height can reach 130 cm. Suppose you want to make a product with dimensions of 400 × 100 × 50 cm (L × W × H) with 1 leaf.

For him, you need so many materials:

• profile pipes 20 × 20 × 1.5 mm: 2 pcs. 400 cm, 2 pcs. 160 cm, 3 pcs. 396 cm and 8 pcs. 100 cm each;
• 2 hinges;
• self-tapping screws;
• bolts
• paint for metal.

Sheathing of the frame is carried out with polycarbonate. It is produced in sheets 2.1 cm wide and 3, 6 or 12 m long. To sheathe a greenhouse of the indicated dimensions, a 210 × 600 cm polycarbonate sheet with a thickness of 6-8 mm is enough.

Important! When choosing pipes, it is very important to consider their diameter. If they are too thin, then under the gusts of wind the structure will begin to bend. A very thick pipe difficult to bend.

Selection of materials and tools

The frame of the structure can be metal or wooden. The latter option is not particularly practical, since the finished product is heavy and inconvenient to transport. Therefore, it is more profitable to use profile pipes.

Other necessary materials:

• hinges
• bolts
• nuts
• self-tapping screws with rubber washers.

Tools for work:

• hacksaw for metal;
• grinder or jigsaw;
• drill;
• a screwdriver or screwdriver for screwing in screws;
• electric welding (to create a non-separable structure).

Choosing and preparing a place for installing a greenhouse

All plants need a lot of light to grow without problems. First of all, it is necessary to focus on this when selecting places for installing a greenhouse. Well, if it is placed away from buildings, trees and shrubs, then the sun will illuminate it from all sides.

It is recommended to adhere to such standards when placing the product:

• to the nearest building - at least 500 cm;
• if a bathhouse, a sauna, an outdoor shower are built on the site - they are at least 800 cm away;
• if a sedimentation tank is built - 2500 cm.

It is very important to pay attention to how smooth the terrain is. You can check for differences in height in the selected area using the level - this will avoid skewing the structure.

Step-by-step instruction

After calculating the materials and choosing a place for the construction, you can proceed to its construction.

Important! The moving part of the greenhouse “bread box” should be installed only after facing the stationary part of the structure with polycarbonate.

Wireframing

When mounting the frame, it should be borne in mind that its long side, if possible, should face south.

1. Measure the length of the profile pipes according to the drawing and cut out the necessary parts.
2. At a distance of 10 mm from the edge, drill holes for the fasteners.
3. Using the connecting elements (bolts), assemble the structure.
4. The structure can be attached to the ground with pins.

Video: how to make the frame of the greenhouse "bread box"

Greenhouse Cladding

After assembling the frame, its lining is carried out:

1. Lay out the polycarbonate sheet according to the drawing.
2. Cut with a jigsaw or grinder.
3. Gently lay each part of the sheet on the frame and fix it with self-tapping screws, first in the corners, and then in the middle. Overlay sheets.

Did you know? Cellular polycarbonate was invented in Israel in 1967 specifically for the construction of greenhouses and greenhouses. Thanks to this invention, after a few years, the country began to be called the “desert oasis”.

Comparison of greenhouses from different manufacturers

There are several variations of the greenhouse "bread box":

1. Single-leaf, or Fedorov's greenhouse. This is a simple design with convenient access to the beds - just fix the moving part.
2. Bivalve "butterfly". Opens on both sides and requires sash support.
3. In-depth. The greenhouse is located in the pit, which allows for good heat production and support. Roof - ground part with transparent flaps for high-quality lighting and ventilation.
4. French ground. The frame is not arched, but of a pyramidal type, the wings are divided into sections. Often used for growing seedlings in the autumn-winter period.

Crops that can be planted in the greenhouse "bread box"

Such a mini-style design is suitable for growing not all types of crops, but only low ones:

• parsley;
• dill;
• feather onions;
• sorrel;
• garlic;
• salad;
• arugula;
• Strawberry;
• wild strawberries;
• carrot;
• beet;
• undersized varieties of tomatoes.

Due to its mobility and compactness, the greenhouse “bread box” significantly outperforms other options for structures for the garden. It is easy to manufacture and use, and the plants in it will feel great and regularly give a plentiful harvest.