Later on it is not guaranteed to be completely waterproof, but as an occupational therapy healing method, the idea goes by itself a greenhouse Building out of PET bottles, definitely by. In any case, such an unusual project is a contribution worth emulating for a sustainable and environmentally conscious way of life and thus typical of allotment gardeners. Before the material is collected, however, it has to be collected diligently for a long time.
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The best way to solve the raw material question is collectively
After all, PET bottles with a size of 1.50 by 2.00 meters can easily be used to build the greenhouse around 1,400 two-liter bottles on it. Collecting disposable bottles, such as water or cola, would then at least not be an inexpensive solution for such a small house if the deposit income of 350.00 euros was lost. But still: The fun factor of these buildings is immense and their owners won't have to complain about astonished onlookers in front of the property either.
You don't have to go to the hardware store to buy materials
Most of the utensils can be found either in nature or on the rummaging tables of flea market dealers. Because: If you want recycling and sustainable building, then do it right. So get ambitious ecos:
- PET bottles (without a cap and the bottom is removed);
- Bamboo sticks with a diameter that fit into the neck of the bottle (approx. 60 - 80 for the above size);
- Wooden beams (which are screwed to a frame with angle connectors);
- Roofing material (corrugated sheets, polycarbonate light sheets are ideal);
- Screws and nails;
Assembly of the house walls
Those strung on the bamboo sticks Bottles that are as clean and transparent as possible are individually nailed to the top in a wooden frame. For reasons of stability, a house wall can also be made from several frames, which are then screwed together to form a larger side part. At least now it is becoming clear that a greenhouse made of PET bottles will not be weatherproof and thus an additional irrigation device for the plants is superfluous.
The horticultural benefit remains manageable
First and foremost, owners of such an architecturally valuable building will have to deal with it Satisfied that they planted young plants in their greenhouse from PET bottles during the spring months can raise. For the frost-proof Overwintering of exotic plants it will probably be just as unsuitable as for a profit-oriented vegetable cultivation.
Tips
The best way to get to your destination faster is to mobilize a school class or the surrounding neighborhood to collect bottles. For the external statics and an adequate water balance inside the house, it is best to use bottles of the same size made of a material that is not too thin.
