Can you use railway sleepers as a base for a greenhouse?
Sleepers are sometimes considered as a base for greenhouses because the characteristics of these heavy pieces of wood solve several problems for greenhouse owners.
How do you secure a greenhouse to the ground?
Set up concrete slabs or a foundation and secure the greenhouse with stud bolts, base plates or using an H-type post anchor. 6. Take sharpened round stakes coated with tar and drive them into the ground to form different anchoring points.
How deep should a greenhouse foundation be?
You can excavate the ground around the perimeter of the greenhouse to create a strong foundation. Dig out a spade’s width to a depth of 5-6ins around the edge. Fill the bottom 3-4ins with rubble, hardcore, stones etc. and crush it in.
How do you build a greenhouse base on uneven ground?
When building greenhouses on a sloped platform, orient the platform toward the south. That way, the greenhouses will absorb more solar energy, and the rainwater collected on the south side will reflect more light into the greenhouse during winter.
What kind of wood should I use for a greenhouse?
If you do use wood, opt for a species with known resistance to moisture and rot, such as cedar or redwood. Or, use chemically treated wood designed for outdoor use. Whatever wood you use, applying a sealer every few years will extend its life.
Does a greenhouse base need to be level?
The major requirement of a greenhouse base is that it is solid, level and stable.
How do I stop my Polytunnel from blowing away?
We would recommend that if you are placing your polytunnel in a windy location, that you opt for crop bars and additional storm bracing. We would also recommend that you take extra care in making sure that the plastic is pulled taut over the structure and will not flap about too much.
What is a greenhouse base plinth?
This base plinth is made to suit the Halls Popular Greenhouse. It sits 5″ high and comes with an anchor pack which hae 4x corner legs which you can either use as an anchor into the ground or saw to the same size as your base to sit onto slabs or concrete. Comes complete with all fittings and instructions.
How deep should greenhouse foundations be?
You can excavate the ground around the perimeter of the greenhouse to create a strong foundation. Dig out a spade’s width to a depth of 5-6ins around the edge. Fill the bottom 3-4ins with rubble, hardcore, stones etc.
Are plastic greenhouse bases any good?
Our greenhouse bases are effective foundations manufactured from 100% recycled plastic, they are all UV and weather resistant so will not rot away or break down over time which can be the case with more traditional surfaces.
Can a polytunnel withstand wind?
You may be reassured to hear that as long as they are properly erected, polytunnels can withstand relatively windy conditions without tumbling off over the countryside, or ending up in a next door neighbour’s garden.