Polycarbonate greenhouses have long established themselves for their quality. The basis for their construction has differences in the materials of which it is composed, in the cost of construction and quality. However, it is not so easy to decide which foundation is better to prefer for the installation of a polycarbonate greenhouse. Therefore, it is worth exploring the types of foundations and choose the one that suits you.
- Wooden
- Brick
- Stone
- Concrete
- Blocky
- Pile
According to the method of laying the basis for greenhouses are divided into 3 types:
- Ribbon. It is installed around the perimeter of the greenhouse. Despite the excellent versatility, to mount such a structure for a very long time, and the process itself is incredibly time consuming.
- Stolbchaty is a construction of concrete, wooden and metal pillars. Such a frame is easy to install. This design will cost very cheap. Here are just a greenhouse may suffer from a lack of heat, because the base is rather unreliable.
- Pile is ideal for unreliable or stony soils, withstanding the weight of heavy structures. However, it is very expensive.
Wooden
One of the most convenient options for building the foundation for a greenhouse is wood. 
pros
The base of the timber - very light and simple design in the assembly. Given its compactness, it is easy to transfer it along with the greenhouse, or even remove and replace it with another one. The very same material is very cheap cost to owners, and therefore suitable even in case of difficulties in the means.
Minuses
Unfortunately, this material rotting and absolutely helpless against pests that are also actively destroying it. The life of a wooden support is very short - only 5 years, or even less. This basis needs constant additional care - it needs to be treated with an antiseptic solution.
Brick
If a tree is in doubt, think about a material like brick. 
pros
The brick foundation has huge long term potential. Mount it is very simple, it is reliable and stable in nature. The cost of a brick is rather low, so you don’t have to spend much money on its construction
Minuses
Despite the strength of the material, the brick is still collapses quickly under the influence of the external environment. The construction of such a structure is quite time-consuming, it takes a lot of time, which means it’s quite difficult to build it alone.
Stone
If you are not sure whether you need a brick foundation for a greenhouse, consider the option of stone. 
pros
Stone foundation can be very tough and reliable foundation for greenhouse construction. To serve such a foundation will be very long and will not require an early replacement.
Minuses
Despite all the obvious advantages, the material will cost very expensive. The process of erection and installation will take a long time, because it is time consuming. Pick up a suitable building material is also quite difficult and long.
Concrete
It happens that a stone may not seem reliable enough. Then the alternative will be concrete. 
pros
The concrete foundation for a greenhouse is different simple installation technology. The cost of the finished foundation is very low. You can make it from a monolith or from a variety of blocks. This foundation should be used on the ground, which is characterized by high humidity, because it will give the greenhouse good stability. Minuses
It should be used only if you build a building for many years.
Blocky
Blocks can be another option. 
pros
The foundation of the blocks under the greenhouse is good for over wet soil. Serves the design for a very long time and is a profitable investment. In place for laying blocks fall asleep gravel, which is then fixed with concrete. Then the blocks are laid out on the pillow that has been formed and the seams are embedded between them.
Minuses
A very costly and time-consuming task: the foundation needs additional preparation. Not suitable for temporary buildings.
Pile
If you are disturbed not only by the wet, but also by the fragile soil, then the piles will suit you. 
pros
Pile foundation ideal for shaky, unstable soil, securely securing the frame of the greenhouse. Inside each pile place the rod, and then filled with concrete. This creates amazing strength. It is welded to the rods and fix the greenhouse construction.
Isolate rods with roofing material and bitumen mastic. Where there are no piles, there is a gap. Cover the gap can be formed with any material of your choice.
Another plus is the low cost of dismantling such a structure.
Minuses
Erecting this kind of foundation very laboriousNow you know what are the foundations for a polycarbonate greenhouse, and in general which material is better for you, and you can choose the appropriate type of foundation based on your own preferences.
