How to protect a polycarbonate greenhouse from snowfall: a solution from experienced gardeners
In summer, a polycarbonate greenhouse is a successful design that protects plantings from hail, strong winds and temperature changes.
In winter, such a greenhouse can cause trouble and even headaches, all because of heavy snowfalls that can damage the structure.
Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", an agronomist and landscape designer, told how to avoid problems.
Heavy precipitation, wet snow and freezing rain can damage the structure. Therefore, it is necessary to clean the greenhouse regularly or periodically.
The frame guides may bend or the polycarbonate may become deformed.
How to protect a greenhouse
1. The most reliable option is to install a protective roof over the greenhouse, but it must be at an angle and strong so that the structure does not fall on the greenhouse along with the snow.
2. It would not be a bad idea to reinforce the structure from the inside using a metal profile or wooden bars.
The supports are installed every one and a half meters.
3. On the outside, you need to ensure that the covering material is securely fastened so that it is not blown off by the wind.
But even in this case, after heavy snowfalls, it is necessary to visit the property and remove snow from the roof and walls of the structure.
