There are different types and forms of greenhouses. One of the mobile types of greenhouses is - glasshouse "Breadbox". Let's look at how to make a greenhouse "Breadbasket" with your own hands, with the help of drawings, and also find out what advantages and disadvantages of this type of greenhouse.
Description and design features
"Breadbox" is a greenhouse, which is used for growing seedlings, root crops and early seedlings. Since the design is quite low - tall plants in it will be uncomfortable.
There are no uniform standards for the Breadbox design, so each manufacturer makes them differently. The length of the greenhouse can be 2-4 meters, height - no more than one meter, the width differs depending on the type of product.
The one-door version is usually already a two-door. Also there are some unique models with their own specific features.
Did you know? Most greenhouses located in the Netherlands. The area of all greenhouses is 10,500 hectares.The design of the arch of this greenhouse is composed of several parts, namely, the left and right half of the foundation. The leaves move up and down using the hinged elements of the greenhouse, it allows you to adjust the microclimate inside.
A greenhouse is produced in two versions, in the first one only one part opens, in the second one - both leaves at once. Single-leaf version of the greenhouse is used by summer residents much more often.You probably will be interested to read about how to make a greenhouse "Signor tomato", a polycarbonate greenhouse, according to the design of Mitlider and the greenhouse "Snowdrop" with your own hands.It is in this embodiment that the hinges are mounted on the bottom frame on one side only. To ensure that the frame is fixed, use a wooden bar sawn at the end section.
Required material and tools
"Breadbox" can be done at home yourself. It is enough to take the drawings, which indicate that the design consists of two parts-half-arcs.
Greenhouse "Breadbox" is called so for good reason - the design of the greenhouse resembles the usual kitchen container for storing bread.
You can make the frame of the greenhouse from different materials that are on hand to any summer resident. Usually, such parts are used: galvanized pipes, metal profiles, square-shaped plastic pipes, awnings, hinges, fixings, etc.
It is best to cover the greenhouse with polycarbonate, but if it is not available, you can also use a film. It should be remembered that in order to create a special microclimate in a greenhouse, the covering must be provided with a layer that stops ultraviolet rays.
To make a greenhouse of wood, you will need: saw, hammer, screwdriver, knife. As a material, take the bars of spruce or aspen size 40x40 or 50x50 cm. Make metal strapping bars, so that the hinges serve longer.
But the best material for a greenhouse will be metal profiled pipes, 20 cm in size and about 1.5 mm thick. Such a greenhouse will be more durable, light and strong, but to make it, you need special tools and some skill.
As tools, use a welding machine, pipe bender and hacksaw for metal.
Important! It should be remembered that with a very thick wall of pipes, it will be very difficult to bend them, especially in the shape of an arc.
How to make a greenhouse "bread box": step by step instructions
Let's look at how to make a greenhouse "bread box" with his own hands. To make a greenhouse "Breadbox" (in case you do not want to buy ready), you need to find a drawing with dimensions. 
Such drawings are on the Internet, they must be indicated without exception, all the dimensions of the greenhouse. After that, as you have decided on the drawing, you can begin to produce the stationary part of the Breadbaskets.
Frame
To begin with, bend two identical arcs from a square metal profile. Then cut four pieces of a profile with a length of 20x40 mm. Next, weld the lower frame with previously bent arcs at the corners.
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The angles of the arcs must be released on the back of the frame by 20 cm. The design should be strengthened by welding in the middle of the arcs on one section of the profile, and then on two long sections: the first - in the middle of the arcs, and the second - in the middle from the side.
To create the active part of the greenhouse, bend two smaller arcs. Weld the corners from the 20x40 mm profile to the indicated arcs. To prevent the formation of corrosion paint frame "breadboxes". 
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Sash
The upper movable part of the greenhouse is made of several half-arcs, which need to be connected by a horizontal profile from above. Arcs on the greenhouse cover can be made from the same profiles as the frame.
The number of arcs in the lid will depend on the size of the product. Make a lid on both sides of the "Breadbaskets" so that there is free access to the plants from all sides. Attach the cover to the base so that it is freely closed and opened. Two parts of the greenhouse connect the hinges. 
Sheathing
Polycarbonate sheets are used as plating, since the design will be much safer and more efficient than using a film.
Attach polycarbonate in two ways:
- With the help of thermo washers. To do this, drill a hole for mounting a little more than necessary, so that the sheet can move and protect the hole from moisture. It is necessary to place the holes at a distance of at least 40 mm to the edge of the sheet, as it may crack. The fasteners are placed at a distance of 30 cm from each other. Remember that it is not necessary to fall into the stiffening ribs while drilling holes.
- With the help of profiles. In this case, which is used less frequently, polycarbonate is attached directly to the profiles with self-tapping screws, which are sold separately. To protect the edges of polycarbonate can be continuous perforated tape. Does not help when mounting polycarbonate mounting tape.
Important! It is necessary to mount sheets at a temperature from 10° C, since polycarbonate can expand on temperature.
Place the sheet across the racks, and you protect it from deformation. It should also be noted that the sheets are mounted with a protective film upwards, which is removed after installation.Did you know? The UK has the largest greenhouse in the world. It has the shape of two connected domes. Over 1000 plant species grow in such a greenhouse.
Installation
It is necessary to place "Bread box" on a sunny flat place. Experienced gardeners recommend placing the "Breadbasket" so that one shutter faces the south and the other to the north.
A greenhouse is installed on a small foundation, which can even be a wooden beam, sleepers or rows of bricks. Do not forget that the wood must be treated with special impregnation, which will increase the service life of the greenhouse. Then mount the remaining elements of the "breadbox". 
Most often grown in greenhouses: cucumbers, tomatoes, strawberries, peppers and eggplants.
Advantages and disadvantages of the greenhouse
The advantages of this greenhouse model:
- Few joints.
- Large amount of storage space.
- Easy to assemble.
- Inexpensive cost.
- Collected greenhouse can be moved around the dacha.
- Functional design.
- This design makes it easy to ventilate, since the cover can be placed at any angle.
- You can assemble yourself without help.
- You can grow any plants (except climbers).
However, there are drawbacks to this model. Let's consider which ones:- To work well, the hinges need to be lubricated regularly.
- With strong winds, the greenhouse can move from its place when the door is open.
- If you install a greenhouse "Bread box" of large size, you will need help from a couple of people, because it will be almost impossible to install it yourself
This greenhouse is popular with summer residents. With proper installation and operation of the greenhouse "Breadbox" made of polycarbonate is very convenient and practical. Its main advantage is low cost, as well as the ability to do it yourself, using drawings and building materials.
