Either from a desire to save money, or from an overabundance of imagination, our people have learned to benefit from those objects and things that a pedantic European would have long ago sent to a landfill. Greenhouses are built from it and palm trees are made from it, cute garden figurines are made from it, and you can assemble any garden furniture. Trimmings plastic pipes, remaining after repairs can also be put to good use. They are used to make the simplest decorative things, beds, chairs and even greenhouses - there is huge scope for imagination, and we have collected only the most interesting ideas for crafts from plastic pipes, which can serve as a guide to action or a source of inspiration.

Pipe connection methods

Plastic pipes are like construction parts. By combining pieces of different lengths and connecting them at different angles, you can get anything: a beginner will be glad that he has built a simple hanger, and a professional will easily assemble bunk bed. The main thing is to be able to connect pipes correctly, and then you can do any thing necessary in the household.

Plastic pipes are a collective name, and, which are made from polymers. And are in greatest demand. Sections of different lengths and diameters remain after repairs utility networks in an apartment or in a country house, and, as a rule, they are trashed in closets, or rather, they were trashed until enterprising folk craftsmen began to use them for other purposes than their intended purpose. Plastic pipes are characterized by low weight, high strength and durability, they are easy to maintain and safe.

Polypropylene pipes are connected using a special welding machine. It is expensive - it is more profitable to rent it, and it will take a little time to learn how to use it. Can be used for connection compression fittings. In any case, the assembled product will not be disassembled.

When it comes to crafts made from plastic pipes, Usually they mean PVC pipes, which can connect with each other in the following ways:

• socket connection with rubber seal . Manufacturers supply socket pipes with a rubber seal located at the end, thanks to which work on connecting pipes is carried out simply and quickly, and the joint is airtight. At the first stage, the bell of one pipe and the smooth part of the other are cleaned of dust and contaminants. A chamfer is removed from the smooth end of the pipe (an angle of 15 degrees, chamfer cutters can be used) and a mark is applied indicating the depth to which the pipe will go into the socket. O-ring The socket and the smooth part of the pipe are lubricated with silicone compound and one part is inserted into the other, focusing on the mark. For water supply and sewerage this is good connection, and if you are assembling shelves or furniture, then it is not rigid enough. The main advantages: simplicity and possibility of dismantling, therefore this connection is used for the construction of temporary buildings and things;
  
• adhesive connection. The ends of the pipes that need to be connected are chamfered (some simply treat the surface sandpaper), then marks are applied indicating the depth of the fitting. The ends of the pipes are degreased with methylene chloride, then the adhesive is applied with a brush to the pipe and inside the chamfer or socket. The pipe is inserted into the fitting (or socket), turned ¼ turn for better distribution of the glue, then the elements can be pressed for 30-60 seconds. It is advisable to complete all work quickly. The remaining glue is immediately removed and the joint is allowed to dry for several hours. The process is more labor-intensive, but the joint is more reliable;
  
• flange connection. Individual sections are connected using special fittings. Before carrying out work, the ends of the pipes are cleaned. A flange is put on the cut, then a rubber gasket is placed onto which the flange is pushed. The elements are connected using bolts with a mating flange. Then the bolts are tightened evenly, thereby achieving alignment of the flanges. The connection is reliable, the design is collapsible.
  

Once the technology for connecting plastic pipes has been mastered, we can assume that almost any craft can be made. It is only important to draw a sketch or make a drawing in advance, and correctly calculate the length of all segments. You can build anything from such parts - we will list just a few ideas for DIY crafts from plastic pipes.

No. 1. Organizer

The most simple way to use leftover plastic pipes. You can take pipes of small and medium diameter; even pieces of short length will do. The first option is mobile organizer. Enough to cut the pieces different heights and glue them together in any order or following some pattern (for example, one higher segment in the center, the rest around it). This stand is suitable for storing office supplies near the desktop or for organizing all kinds of bolts and other fasteners in the workshop.

The second option is stationary. On one side, the pipe must be cut at an angle (the most popular option is 45 degrees, but less is possible if small items are stored). Then the cut elements are attached to the vertical surface using. You can mount the organizer elements on a wall or a specially installed board.

No. 2. Decorative frame or partition

Thin rings, which are easy to obtain by cutting plastic pipes, are a universal material for creating decor. You can use pipes different diameters- it’s even more interesting. Plastic rings make a wonderful frame. It is enough to draw a layout of the future product on paper in advance and glue the individual rings directly on it. They can create either a strict symmetrical pattern or something chaotic. If you then paint it, then such a frame for a mirror or picture can hardly be called a simple craft - it will be a cool designer item.

In a similar way you can get decorative partition. Of course, it will take a little longer to glue, but the effort is worth it. The partition will look very interesting, weigh little and will be useful, for example, for delimiting zones in the bathroom.

No. 3. Shoe rack and wine bottle holder

There are plenty of options for organizing clothing storage using plastic pipes, and all these crafts are quite simple to implement.

No. 8. Rack for living room, hallway, pantry

By connecting several sections of pipes into in the necessary order, you can get a practical and inexpensive rack that will fully satisfy your needs in terms of size, shape and configuration. It can be either quite modest in size or a real giant. If the rack is located in the living room, then the pipes can be painted, and glass or plywood can be used as countertops. When it comes to a workshop, there is no special need for decoration.

No. 9. Football goal

If your dacha plot is located, you can build a small football goal. Only a few connections will need to be made, but before that, of course, everything will have to be carefully calculated and measured. When the frame is ready, a net is put on it, and the gate is ready. When the kids grow up, the product can be disassembled and the pipes can be reused to create other crafts.

In a similar way you can make a small children's playhouse for games. We all once loved to build huts, gather there as a group and play. It was especially cozy and mysterious. The frame for a house made of pipes is made simply. Children will only have to throw thick fabric over it and enjoy their own little castle.

No. 10. Playpen for children

There is nothing complicated in the design of a children's playpen. However, the finished product in the store is not cheap. A budget alternative is available to those who have a decent amount of plastic pipes, time and desire to learn how to connect individual sections into one-piece design. To make it you will need a lot of pipes, so home craftsmen advise just buying them in the store - it will still be cheaper than a ready-made playpen, and the pipes can then be reused.

After a diagram of the arena has been created indicating its dimensions, the pipes are cut. The vertical partitions are connected to each other by short horizontal pipe sections at the top and bottom. However, variations in the design of the arena are possible.

No. 11. Chairs made of plastic pipes

Here you will need already confident skills in connecting individual pipe sections. Depending on your desire and level of preparation, you can make either a simple children’s stool, or a comfortable chair for adults, or even an armchair. After the frame is ready, the seat is made. It can be woven from threads, rope, or thick fabric. Then you can put it on top soft pillows. Having mastered the manufacturing technique, it will be possible to build almost all the furniture for the dacha.

No. 12. Bunk bed

Yes, it is quite possible to assemble a frame for from ordinary plastic pipes. Not only the supporting elements are made from pipes, but also the stairs, and, of course, the slats underneath. The level of complexity here is increased; it is better for those who have already tried their hand at making simpler crafts to take on the work. Do not neglect drawing up drawings and meticulous measurements.

A bed made in this way will be a real boon for country house a small area, because not everyone can afford to buy a ready-made bunk bed for their dacha, but the problem of placement needs to be solved somehow.

No. 13. garden arch

How beautiful arches, entwined with plants and flowers, look in the garden. The main difficulty in making a garden arch from plastic pipes is that individual sections will have to be bent. The easiest way to give the pipes the desired shape is to use gas burner. A separate section is heated to a state where the material will yield to deformation, then it is given the required shape. Someone decides not to bother and just connect several pieces of pipe at an angle. Then upper part the arch will resemble a trapezoid or polygon in shape. Horizontal elements are attached between the two arched vaults so that in the future the arch will be covered as much as possible with greenery. Do not forget to securely fix the structure in the soil.

No. 14. Alcove

Building with plastic pipes is much easier than anyone might imagine. If you take long enough pieces, you won’t even have to connect anything. Two pipes of the required length are given an arched shape and fixed into the ground. The distance between the elements of the future frame should be such that it fits dining table or other items. All that remains is , and everything is ready.

The design of the gazebo may be slightly different, resembling a house in shape. In this case, you will have to connect individual elements.

No. 15. Carport

The design itself is simple, but difficulties may be associated with a decent size of the canopy, because it must be wide and high enough so that a car can easily hide under it. The frame is assembled with special care, attached to the ground and to the adjacent wall, if there is one, covered on top with a thick awning fabric that will protect the car from scorching heat. sun rays and rain. It’s hard to even call this product a craft – it’s already a small architectural form.

No. 16. Greenhouse

A small greenhouse is made simply. You will need few pipes, and there will not be very many connections. After the frame is assembled and fixed in the ground, all that remains is to cover it with agrofibre. It will be possible to make such a greenhouse in just a couple of hours, and the benefits from it will be enormous.

No. 17. Greenhouse made of plastic pipes

To build a full-fledged one, of course, is more difficult than a greenhouse. It will take a lot more material, and it will take a lot of time. The greenhouse can be almost any size. The procedure is as follows:

You can use pipes to make a frame for a greenhouse of almost any shape, but an arched one remains the most preferable.

No. 18. Containers for seedlings

If at the dacha everyone square meter count, then it’s time to bring the idea of ​​vertical vegetable gardens to life. This makes it convenient to grow greens and some berries. From plastic scraps sewer pipes Excellent containers will turn out if you cut holes in them in advance for seedlings and drainage of excess water. All that remains is to fill the soil containers and place vertical beds one above the other. You can again attach them to a stand made of plastic pipes. Some people connect the beds with ropes and hang them from the wall - there are many options.

The cultivation of vineyards, popular in the Southern regions, is accompanied by the creation of favorable conditions for growing crops. Winegrowers build special supports for growing vines to support them. Viticulture spread widely throughout all regions where they began to grow decorative forms plants.

Effectively combining the decorative function, garden interior the arch for the grapes fits in. Unlike simply growing grapes on trellises (specialized stands for supporting the plant during the fruiting period), a grape arch creates pleasant shading on a hot day, both for people and for plants growing nearby.

Before starting the construction of the arch, you should decide on the variety to be grown and carefully select the installation location.

Arch design options

The choice of location for the arch directly depends on the size of the structure. The size of the structure is usually chosen 1 meter above human height. At the same time, the appearance of the site should be harmonious. The arch can be installed at the exit from the site, when approaching the house or along the paths, you can also create a canopy over the gazebo.

The choice of material is based on the further functions of the structure. If you plan to grow decorative grapes, you can use lightweight materials such as plastic. If, however, for the purpose of growing varietal grapes, plastic ceilings are unsuitable; they will bend under the weight of the ripening bunches. In this case, attention should be paid to wooden or metal supports.

Arch for grapes

Wooden beams should be used when choosing varietal grapes that bring a bountiful harvest every season. The construction of a structure made of wood is one of the most simple ways. No special skills are required to work with wood. The tree also has a more attractive appearance, looking organically in the garden.

Important! All wooden materials should be treated with stain and moisture-resistant varnish before construction.

To give greater stability, arched supports should be compacted into recesses at least 60 cm deep, while being wrapped in roofing felt to prevent rotting.

Plastic pipes are lightweight, do not rot or corrode, are strong and durable. Important factors are the low cost and lightness of such pipes. However, they can therefore sag under the heavy weight of fruit-bearing vines. To create an arch it is optimal to use water pipe, with a diameter of 20 mm. When erecting a structure made of plastic pipes, you can do without special equipment such as a welding machine, using glue as a fastening material. This quality makes the material attractive to beginners.

Arches that are made of inserted into each other look interesting at the dacha. plastic bottles. Such arches are used exclusively for decorative purposes or to create shading, since their strength is low.

Plastic bottles

The use of metal profile pipes with anti-corrosion coating and fittings has a number of advantages. This is high strength, stability, reliability and durability. When constructing an arch from such materials, you should carefully prepare your tools. To fasten the parts you will need either a welding machine or fastening bolts inserted into the drilled holes. A noticeable point is the high cost of consumables.

Attention! Metal products are heavy; therefore, the structure should not be further burdened with additional elements.

Beginner's Guide

Creating an arch for grapes with your own hands is a creative and interesting process.

Regardless of the choice of material for building a grape arch, the first step to creating it will be to competently draw up a drawing. At self-training you can get a completely unique appearance of the product. It is necessary to accurately measure the installation location and calculate required quantity materials. You can also use already ready-made drawings, in this case there is no question of originality. After drawing up and approving the construction plan, you can begin assembly.

Pay attention! Before work, regardless of the materials chosen, they should be prepared. Treat the wooden beams with stain and varnish. Treat metal pipes and profiles with an anti-corrosion agent.

Having marked the territory, dig holes with the following depth:

• For wooden beams– 100-120 cm, with a diameter 7-10 cm larger than the column;
• for metal pipes – 80 cm, diameter 60 cm;
• for plastic pipes – 40-50 cm.

Pour a 10-15 cm thick layer of gravel onto the bottom, then compact it well.

• For wooden poles– treat the bottom with grease, wrap tightly with roofing material in 1-2 layers;
• For plastic pipes, pour sand into the cavity to give stability and seal the end with a plug.

Place the support pillars strictly in the center of the formwork and fill it with crushed stone. After this, pour in a liquid concrete solution that can seep between individual pebbles.

At the same time, it is necessary to ensure that all pillars are at the correct level. The uneven installation of the beams should be corrected by driving in pegs and creating tension. If the frame is skewed, make additional stops and insert wedges.

Important information! To create a more reliable foundation, you can raise the pouring level above the soil. To do this, the formwork should be reinforced with steel wire or mesh.

Leave the pipes for 3-4 days to allow the concrete to harden better.

After this period, you can begin to build the top of the arch and install the wire threads. The top serves mainly for the growth of the vine. In this case, a frame is initially created, connected to ready-made supports, which serves as the final stage of installation of the pillars. It is important to check the level of the pillars to avoid distortion of the entire structure.

When using metal pipes, the elements of the upper part should be welded in stages, since their weight is very high for a one-time lifting. You can also use mounting bolts at the connection points.

Metal pipes

When working with plastic pipes, adapters are used at the joints. The joints must be thoroughly degreased, heated on a special nozzle of the welding machine and inserted into the adapter.

Attention! Fastening operations should not be carried out until the pipes have completely cooled.

You can also use special glue at the joints. In this case, a layer of glue is applied to the pipe cut and the adapter or tee, and the two elements are connected in the desired position. To create bends in a plastic pipe, the intended location should initially be filled with sand. This will help create smoother transitions when melting the pipe with a special burner.

After completing the preparation of the frame of the structure, it will be possible to install additional elements. The resulting frame can be sheathed to create shelter from the rain. Polycarbonate materials or slate are well suited for this. You can also decorate the finished arch with design elements and install additional strips for the vine.

Regardless of the choice of material (except for plastic pipes), the arch frame requires timely maintenance. It is necessary to remove dirt and dust, treat with antiseptic preparations to avoid the appearance of mold and mildew, cover paint and varnish materials, depending on the material used.

To summarize, we can say that the construction of a grape arch is not technically complex process. Its creation can be done in tight deadlines without resorting to the help of specialists. An extensive selection of materials will allow you to fit the arch into any interior of the site, creating a unique composition.

A summer cottage is not just a place to relax. This is a space where you can bring your ideas to life. A garden arch will make your area more majestic.

Materials and requirements

The arch can have any size and shape. It is located both at the entrance to the site and in a secluded place in the garden. According to the material from which arches are made, they can be divided into:

• wooden;
• metal;
• plastic;
• stone.

A decorative arch can be an excellent decoration for any garden.

A garden arch made of wood will be an excellent decoration for any site. As a frame for such a structure, it will be necessary to take edged, profiled or rounded timber of a cross-section that can become a load-bearing support for the entire structure. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the possibility of using the arch as a support for climbing plants. Everyone chooses the section and profile of the timber for the frame posts independently, depending on the complexity of the structure. Partitions of this structure can be made of decorative wooden gratings or wicker.

Considering that the arch will be in open space all the time, it will be necessary to treat the timber in such a way that its surface is resistant to the influence of precipitation. Usually they are opened with varnish or periodically painted. The ability of wooden arches to be exposed to environment is a big disadvantage. All other characteristics of such wooden buildings speak of their advantages: strength, ease of construction and installation, environmental friendliness, aesthetics.

Metal arches will outwardly differ from wooden arches in their fragility and subtlety of shape. Any profile, rod or reinforcement can be used as load-bearing supports. The partitions between the supports are often made of wrought iron, which gives the structure airiness and lightness. Such structures are not exposed to precipitation. The advantages of metal arches include strength, durability, reliability, and the ability to use artistic forms. The main disadvantage of this design will be the cost of materials.

Metal arches are reliable and durable, but are not cheap

It is difficult to come up with a material that is cheaper and lighter than plastic. A plastic arch will look avant-garde and will emphasize the non-standard way of thinking. It would seem best material you can't imagine! Such pipes do not require painting and are absolutely indifferent to moisture. But there is one big drawback of plastic pipes - their flexibility. Under heavy load, especially if the plants climbing along the arch grow greatly, the arch may sag in some places.

Arches made of rubble or decorative stone will give your site monumentality. Such buildings are usually positioned as a separate work of art located on your territory. Such arches are very labor-intensive to manufacture, and the material used is very expensive, unless the relief stone of your site is used.

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In this video you will learn how to make garden arch with your own hands.

Creating a building with your own hands

At first glance, building an arch may seem complicated and very time-consuming.

In fact, for any person there is nothing difficult in erecting such a building. To do this you need to have:

• drill for earthworks and a shovel;
• hacksaw;
• plumb line and construction corner;
• hammer and nails;
• screwdriver or screwdriver.

To make a metal arch, you will need a welding machine, and for a plastic one, from polypropylene pipes– soldering iron. Now you need to choose a place for construction and begin its construction.

You can easily make an arch in the garden yourself; you only need a few tools.

Wood product

To make an arch from wood, you will need to do the following work:

1. We will mark the area to dig holes for the posts of our frame. If the arch of your building will be arches, then to mark the width of the arch you need to know their size.
2. Using a drill or shovel, we dig these holes.
3. Let's process it bottom part resistant with antiseptic or machine oil. Let's install the frame posts and check their verticality.
4. We will concrete or use a three-layer fill to strengthen the fastening of the racks.
5. We connect the racks with longitudinal slats.
6. We will install and secure the transverse arches or other structure of the upper frame.
7. We will cover the longitudinal sides of the arch with decorative grilles or other material.

The building is ready.

Metal analogue

The fundamental difference between the construction of an iron arch and a wooden one is the need to install all the racks with arches before you install it in the prepared place. But this is only possible when you can lift the finished structure yourself or with the help of a crane or winch. If the metal arch is large, you will have to follow the same sequence as during assembly wooden structure. If you assemble the structure yourself, you can simplify it as much as possible. Bend several reinforcement bars equally and connect them together with simple shaped elements using simple fasteners. Install the resulting frame into pre-dug holes and check its verticality. Concrete the frame posts, and the arch is ready!

Metal frame arches should be concreted into the ground

PVC pipes

Before you start building an arch from plastic pipes, you need to understand the wide variety of plastic products that have found their use in laying communications:

1. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes are used for laying indoor and outdoor sewer networks. These pipes are usually straight and do not bend; they have connections with soft elastic bands.
2. Polyethylene pipes (PE) are used to supply water in external networks and wells. They have rigid fittings (tees and reducers).
3. Polypropylene pipes (PP-R) are used mainly for laying internal cold and hot water supply networks, as well as heating. The connections of these pipes are made by soldering using a special soldering iron.

In addition to the listed plastic pipes, there are others: metal-plastic, vinyl, etc. We will not focus on these profiles because of their high cost.

The PVC arch is light and flexible

The sequence of installation of an arch made of plastic pipes, due to their lightness and flexibility, can be the same as when constructing a wooden structure. Or you can first assemble it all, and then install it.

Using various diameters offered range of pipes, it is necessary to remember that the racks of our frame must support the weight of the entire structure. So, for example, the frame can be made of PVC pipes with a diameter of 100 mm, and the partitions - 50 mm. Only in the area where the partitions are installed will it be necessary to install tees or crosses of appropriate sizes. It will be impossible to make an arc-shaped structure from these pipes, but only a U-shaped or similar one.

Polyethylene and polypropylene profiles can be bent to obtain the desired diameter of the frame arc, which can be made in one piece together with the frame stand. When connecting PP-R pipes using a special soldering iron, it is very important to maintain alignment. If this is not done, the design may lose its visual appeal.

Other solutions

If there are places near your dacha where you can find wild stone, then erecting an arch from it will be very interesting solution. For such a construction there is no need to dig holes. It is important that the bottom stones of the foundations are slightly recessed and resistant to stress. To complete the work, you only need cement, sand, and tools for concrete work.

Such an arch must be erected, carefully selecting each subsequent stone so that it can be firmly fixed and have several planes or support points. When laying the vault, it is possible to use temporary supports. After the solution has hardened, these supports can be removed.

Interesting option arches from wild stone, strengthened with mortar

We considered the possibility of building an arch from popular materials. But if you have ideas for building such a structure from other raw materials, then using the procedure described above, this will not be difficult to do. Construction waste can be used as a material, and they can be combined. For example, the racks of the frame are made of brick, the vault is made of timber, and the partitions between the racks are made of wire. An arch made from scraps will look very beautiful natural materials, such as hazel or vine.

Plants for decoration

When your arch is ready, you just have to wait until spring to plant the desired type of climbing plant along the frame posts. The variety of types of such design will allow the arch to turn green in summer period, become more attractive. Your choice may focus on the following plants:

• climbing rose;
• grape;
• Chinese lemongrass;
• hop;
• honeysuckle;
• sweet pea;
• clematis.

This is not the entire list of climbing plants. By planting any of them, you will see how your structure will be transformed. On hot summer days, the arch will create the desired shade.

To make your building visible in the evening and at night, it can be illuminated. In this case, use separately standing street lamps or install lamps directly on the arch posts. Now your building will be attractive not only during the day, but also at night.

The selection of material depends on the location and conditions of placement of the structure for grapes. Depending on where you are away from home and what functionality you want to give it. After all, it can be adapted for growing varietal grapes, which will give the arch the function of a vineyard, and for growing decorative grapes, giving it and, accordingly, the entire summer cottage an exceptionally aesthetic appearance with a shading function.

The arch for grapes should be installed in a well-lit place

The size of the arch also depends on the choice of location for the arch. But under any circumstances, the height of the arch must be at least one meter higher than the average height of a person. And not to disturb the overall composition of the site, the center of which is the house. The arch should not be too high if it is located near the house. If the purpose of erecting an arch is to create a shadow for the house, then a semi-arch, fixed on one side to the wall or roof of the house, is also suitable for this. In all other respects, one must proceed from the advisability of using an arch for a particular place, guided by appropriate considerations.

An arch can be made:

• from wooden beams and planks;
• from plastic pipes;
• from metal rods and metal pipes;
• from metal structures, provided that a welding machine is used.

You can make original arches for grapes from ordinary wood

Its dimensions will depend on the choice of site for the arch for grapes. The height of the structure should be 1 m above the average height of a person. And also it should not disturb the general appearance of the entire area in the country house. There is no need to make the arch very high if it is located near the house.

If the creation of a structure involves shading the house, then a semi-arch is suitable for these purposes. It will be fixed on one side to the roof of the building. The choice of other parameters for the arch installed in one place or another is carried out in accordance with one’s own wishes.

To make an arch for a vineyard, you can use metal, wood and plastic. Each of the presented materials has its own performance characteristics.

Every gardener knows what amazing taste grapes have. But grapes are not only bunches of juicy and aromatic berries, but also an excellent option decorative decoration personal plot. Vine given fruit crop widely used to decorate fences, house walls, gazebos, columns and, of course, arches.

The grapes on the arch give the garden plot a special charm. In addition to aesthetic appeal, grape arches serve as a kind of relaxation area. Here you can grow plants that are afraid of direct sunlight, or arrange small area for relaxation.

Before you begin choosing materials and arranging the frame, you need to designate the place where the do-it-yourself arch for grapes will be installed. The dimensions of the future structure depend on the intended purpose. So, if you plan using this architectural form landscape design to shade the house, it is better to give preference to a semi-arch, one of the sides of which is fixed to the porch of the building.

As experts in the field of landscape design of personal plots note, the height of the structure should be 1 m higher than a person’s height.

When choosing a location and thinking through the design of a future composition, it is necessary to adhere to the harmony and unity of style with the rest of the buildings in the area. The frame for the grapes should fit organically into the composition of the garden plot.

Wooden beams

After assembling the arch, the wooden beams must be treated with an antiseptic, covered with stain and moisture-resistant varnish. Wooden base that will come into contact with the ground requires additional attention. According to recommendations experienced gardeners, in order to avoid rotting of the wood, the arch beams must be tightly wrapped with roofing material and secured with wire.

Plastic pipes

An arch for grapes made of plastic pipes is very popular among gardeners. This design The material is lightweight and durable, and is not subject to rotting or corrosion.

To avoid problems at the joints during the assembly process, all pipes must be of the same diameter. It is recommended to carefully think through and draw up a drawing of the planned structure in advance. When deepening the arch into the ground, the base pipes should be strengthened and concreted.

However, it is necessary to mention the disadvantages of this material: the design made of plastic pipes is not suitable for growing high-yielding grape varieties, since the arch will begin to deform over time under the weight of the bunches.

Many gardeners wonder whether it is possible to make an arch under grapevine from reinforcement bars and metal pipes with anti-corrosion coating. A metal grape arch has many advantages, among which it is worth noting strength, reliability, high wear resistance and structural stability.

In order for do-it-yourself metal grape arches to last for many years, you need to carefully consider the frame drawing. To work, you will need a welding machine or bolts that are inserted into holes drilled in metal pipes.

Please note that such designs are not lightweight. For this reason, try not to complicate the arch with unnecessary elements and carefully work on deepening the base of the frame.

If you want to make a grape-like arch that will last for decades, it is better to give preference to assembled metal structures. To build a metal frame, you cannot do without a welding machine. During work you can use metal pipes of various lengths, channels, thin rods, from which you can create an original top in the form of lamps, lanterns or flowerpots.

Profile pipes often become a material for the manufacture of various crafts for the garden, in particular, they are used to make arches. The attractive aspects of this material are the low weight of the product, the ability to apply paint to the surface of the pipes if it is necessary to restore the color or if you want to give the product a brighter shade.

How to use an arch made from a profile pipe

Note that the scope of application of metal profile products does not entirely coincide with their direct purpose; pipelines for the transmission of gas or liquid are extremely rarely assembled from them. Most often, they serve as material for the assembly of lightweight building structures, in particular, quickly erected structures. A positive characteristic of this type of pipe products is the increased strength obtained due to the presence of additional stiffeners.

Among the undoubted advantages is the low weight, which allows minimizing the load on the foundation or supports, reducing risks during construction load-bearing elements designs. If the designs have rectangular shapes, then the installation work does not cause any difficulties. The question is completely different if arches from a profile pipe are required. It is very difficult to do without special knowledge, skills and tools.

Of course, if you wish, you can use the services provided by specialized companies and order bends on profile pipes or round tubular products. But if you want, you can try this difficult work on one's own.

Features of arched structures

Often, landscaping a site involves the construction of several useful facilities for the economy:

• garages and greenhouses,
• gazebos and canopies,
• tables, benches,
• temporary buildings and fences.

A pergola or just an arch made of a plastic pipe will look picturesque against the backdrop of lush greenery; making it with your own hands is not so difficult.

Profile plastic pipes are available for sale in a wide range, with different cross sections, and their assembly is easy.

If profile pipes are used when creating the frames of the above-mentioned structures, the installation process can be significantly simplified and accelerated. But again the question arises with the use of bent elements. In addition to the fact that they give structures attractiveness and visual lightness, they are also able to reduce wind loads on the structure. If we are talking about the winter period, then we should remember that snow masses do not accumulate on an arched roof.

Calculation of an arch from a profile pipe can be performed using special program or using an online calculator, to get an accurate result you will need to specify the length and height of the chord. As a result of the calculations, the depth of profile deflection will be determined, which will need to be obtained as a result of processing the pipe with a manual hydraulic pipe bender or bending machine.

What are the requirements for pipe structures?

In order for the construction process to end with the creation of a durable and reliable structure, you should remember following rules having a close relationship:

1. To create an arched structure, pipes of a suitable diameter should be used.
2. Bent products should not have kinks, waves, or other defects on the surface. The beautiful appearance of the product largely depends on the correct geometry of the arches included in its design.
3. If the bent profiles used in the structure are not absolutely identical, then ultimately this fact can lead to the structure being skewed, i.e. The possibility of using different sized products in one design should be excluded.

Arc manufacturing options

Experts question the possibility high-quality execution tasks using a manual pipe bender. Difficulties in obtaining a satisfactory result usually arise due to the fact that although the pipe bender is special device, but is designed to give a certain shape to short and small diameter pipes.

Making an arc using a manual pipe bender, watch the video:

Chance to give same shape several high arches on such a device are negligible. Of course, craftsmen can achieve good results, but it will be too difficult for an inexperienced worker to cope with such a task, and there is little point in gaining experience in such a process - a pipe arch can be made with your own hands in another, simpler way.

For example, you can bend a pipe and trim it. The main drawback of this option for making an arch is the sloppiness appearance, the method followed by welding can be used if the aesthetics of the product is not of particular importance.

Profile Bending Machine

Pipe bending machines are specialized industrial equipment, their use cannot be called justified if the work is performed one-time and its volume is far from large-scale. Naturally, in conditions summer cottage the use of such a technique will look at least ridiculous.

Second important point- it is simply irrational to carry out single orders on such equipment, because for the production of each single product it will be necessary to make a rather complex set-up of the machine. Typically, the result of such processing is arches with an insufficiently accurate profile and side planes turned by the propeller.

If the volume of work is large enough, it is easier to order the production of arches on a bending machine for a profile pipe from a specialized company.

How to make an arch from a profile pipe with your own hands

Of course, the methods that will be discussed further will not arouse either interest or high appreciation among specialists working on the manufacture of numerous structures.

However, these are the good old methods that will help home craftsmen make several correct arches and use them to build a support for growing climbing plants. ornamental plants, greenhouse, house shed.

We make arches according to a template

The first advantage of the method is that there is no threat of damage to the bent pipe. They begin work by drawing the calculated contour on a thick sheet of metal, in life size. Next, vertical sections of the profile are welded along the drawn line; the height of these fragments should exceed the cross-sectional size of the pipe by at least 4 or 5 cm. The spacing of the profile sections should be about five centimeters.

Instead of a metal sheet, you can use concrete slab, you will need to make the required number of holes in it and secure strong metal rods with a diameter of about 12-14 mm in them. This design can also be used as a template as many times as necessary.

To securely fix the end of the arch you will need at least 3 or 4 securely fixed pins. Experienced craftsmen advise welding the end of the profile pipe to the rod.

You can bend the pipe manually; the work should be done slowly and carefully; sudden movements may cause the product to break. To reduce the physical effort required, you can use a winch or lever. It is possible to bend a high-quality arc in this way if it has a small cross-section.

We make an arch, use a grinder and a welding machine

This method of making an arch is suitable if the pipe structure is hidden behind finishing material- any welding seam, even if it is performed by a master, will be noticeable on the finished product. Careful sanding will not hide it.

The work is performed in this order:

• Mark the segment on the pipe where the bend will be made,
• in the marked area, cuts are made at regular intervals, only the outer section of the wall is left intact,
• sawn profile pipe bend to the desired radius, this is very simple to do,
• The cut points are welded and carefully ground.

Hot method of making an arch from a profile pipe

To use this method you will need to stock up on clean sand. One end of the pipe is hammered with a peg, sand is poured into the other, as much as will fit. Then close the other end. For this method of making an arch, you will also need a template or blank with a calculated radius. Having outlined the area where the bend will be made, begin heating it with a blowtorch.

Then, using the template, bend the pipe. A pipe filled with sand is guaranteed not to burst, and deformations when bending it will be minimal. Next, the plugs are burned out, and the sand is poured out of the pipe.

Let's watch a video on how to bend a pipe:

Using the simple devices described above will help you independently bend arches from profile and round pipes, build small original buildings on the site with your own hands, without involving specialists in the work.