Galvanized steel beds from popular manufacturers

This article discusses the features of products such as galvanized steel beds: the main parameters and classification of metal structures, their advantages and disadvantages, performance. This article contains information about the products of the most popular manufacturers on the market, the opinion of buyers and the prices for the purchase of beds made of steel.

Galvanized steel beds: advantages and disadvantages

The design of the bed is a box made of metal, in this case steel. The product consists of four elements in the form of side walls. They are fastened together using special clamps. The dimensional parameters of the structures depend on the purpose of the bed and the conditions in which it will be further used. Products can be square or rectangular.

Most often, a pair of longitudinal parts measuring 0.2 m and a pair of transverse ones, the length of which is 1 m, is included in the standard package. These elements are used to increase the level of rigidity of the bed. In addition, it becomes possible to carry out sectional division of the structure. All modern products have a polymer coating.

Note! Polymer spraying significantly increases the service life of steel beds. Such products are able to serve for 30 years.

The advantages of creating galvanized beds with your own hands

Arrangement of steel beds in a summer cottage has its advantages:

• maintaining cleanliness and order on the site - the side walls of the beds keep the soil inside the structure, which does not pollute the paths during heavy rains;

• increased heating of the soil inside the structure - in such conditions, plant growth is accelerated, rapid adaptation of the root system occurs and, as a result, it becomes possible to get an early harvest;
• a special design of products, including transverse and longitudinal beams, allows you to simultaneously grow several types of plants at once on the same bed;
• protection of plantings from infections and pests that may be contained in the ground (subject to proper care);
• galvanized beds are ideal for forming an effective drainage system;
• since the fertilization zone is clearly delineated by the boundaries of the bed, the efficiency of soil recharge increases significantly;
• products have stiffening ribs, thanks to which the structure is able to withstand high pressure and heavy loads, while maintaining its shape;
• metal beds allow installation of non-woven material to create a greenhouse effect;
• there is no need to constantly weed the bed, since the sides effectively contain the spread of weeds.

Note! Galvanized steel sheets used to make garden beds have rounded edges. Thanks to this, the owner of the site can safely work in the garden without fear of injury from sharp metal cuts.

Disadvantages of using galvanized borders for beds in a summer cottage

If it is planned to arrange metal beds in a summer cottage, it is worth paying attention to the disadvantages with which an independent installation of structures may be associated:

1. It is very difficult to create and apply a polymer coating on your own at home.
2. The price of galvanized products is too high. The construction of such beds will cost significantly more than the arrangement of similar wood structures. With a limited budget, not every summer resident will be able to acquire steel beds.
3. If you buy low quality metal for the assembly of structures and do not take care of its protection, the fences will very quickly be damaged by corrosion. For this reason, it is imperative to process any metal used outdoors with special protective equipment.
4. The advantage that allows you to create beds of unlimited sizes can turn out to be a disadvantage for the owner of a summer cottage. Large structures are heavy and inconvenient for transportation.

Characteristics of galvanized beds from manufacturers: demanded products

Ready-made bed designs for sale are presented in the form of standard sets. There are modifications that have one or more sections. The assembly process of such products does not require special tools and professional skills, so anyone can handle the assembly. Before starting assembly, check the number of parts in the package.

Interesting fact! When the polymer comes into contact with water or soil, there is no reaction. The same thing happens with fertilizers. That is why structures with this type of coating are so in demand.

Why is it profitable to buy galvanized beds from the manufacturer

Factory-made beds are made in the same way as corrugated sheets.

Advantages of galvanized steel garden fences:

• the metal surface is not suitable for the development of fungi and other pests that live in the garden. This advantage will be of particular benefit to summer residents who will use structures in the greenhouse;
• factory beds have a collapsible design, thanks to which the product is mobile. The assembly and disassembly process is very quick and easy. If necessary, such a bed can be moved from one place to another;
• there is no size limitation. The structure, if necessary, can be lengthened or the height of the fence can be increased;
• due to the light weight, the assembly can be done independently.One person can handle this job;
• polymer spraying on metal can have any color, as well as corrugated sheets. A wide range of colors allows you to create an interesting design at the summer cottage and support the exterior of the house;
• on galvanized steel bed fences, you can install arcs to organize a greenhouse, as well as a pipe that provides drip irrigation plants.

Despite the obvious advantages, metal structures have a number of disadvantages. A significant disadvantage of the products is their high cost. In addition, steel is thermally conductive, due to which the material heats up excessively in the sun. Being close to the fence, the root system of plantings can suffer from high temperatures, and the fruits are completely subject to severe deterioration.

Note! It is not recommended to use metal structures in the southern regions. But high thermal conductivity will be an advantage for places with cold climates, providing the soil with additional warmth.

Varieties of galvanized beds with a polymer coating

For protective purposes, galvanized beds are covered with special types of polymer coatings.

Manufacturers use only two types of coatings:

1. Printech is a decorative type of spraying. With its help, on the surface of the product, you can create an imitation of different textures. The coating is resistant to moisture and aggressive environmental factors.
2. Polyester - spraying has plasticity and resistance to the influence of ultraviolet rays. Thanks to these properties, it is excellent for both greenhouse structures and open beds.

The polymer-coated metal from which the beds are made has a multi-layer structure:

• Sheet steel;
• thin layer of zinc;
• passaging layer;
• primer layer;
• a layer of the coloring composition intended for protection;
• polymer spraying.

What sizes can you buy galvanized beds with a polymer coating

Each manufacturer uses its own parameters for the dimensions of the box, as well as its modifications.

But there are generally accepted standards:

1. Height - within 15-18 cm, as well as 36 cm.
2. Width - varies in the range of 50-65 cm.
3. Length - the minimum figure is 195 cm.

Note! These standards may be slightly violated. For example, the structure of the fence can have the following dimensions: 17.5 cm (height), 100 cm (width), 400 cm (length). In this case, the wall thickness can be 0.05 cm.

The classification of structures by height is discussed below.

Low beds are the most budgetary design option. As a rule, their height is 14 cm, the thickness of the side is 1.2 mm. The weight of such structures is approximately 8 kg.

Standard designs - the height of the products is 19 cm, the thickness of the side is 2.5 mm. The length of such structures is in the range of 50-200 cm. The approximate weight of products of this modification is 9-16 kg. This indicator is influenced by the number of segments in the structure.

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Tall products - belong to the category of the most expensive fences, since they contribute to the accelerated warming of the soil, which has a beneficial effect on the growth of plantings. The height of such structures is 36 cm, the thickness of the side walls is 2.5 mm. The fence is assembled from several elements, the length of which can be in the range of 50-100 cm.For this reason, the weight of these products ranges from 19 to 35 kg.

If desired, the owner of a summer cottage can build a garden bed or a flower bed with a multi-tiered structure using galvanized products. For this, the curbs are placed in a cascade, or a bed in the form of a polygon or a circle is formed from the sheets. However, such unusual shapes are more suitable for flower gardens than for a vegetable garden.

Features and prices of galvanized beds "Reasonable summer resident"

This brand supplies the market with medium height structures (20 cm) and high beds (35 cm). All products are polymer coated and equipped with stiffening ribs. The thickness of the sheet material is 0.7 mm. The standard parameter of length is 400 cm, and width is 100 cm.

Note! In addition to metal beds, the company is engaged in the production composters and other structures for the arrangement of summer cottages from the same material.

The beds "Reasonable Summer Resident" can be effectively used for growing crops on the site or in the greenhouse.

The price of the beds "Reasonable summer resident":

Construction height, cm	Products 60 cm wide made of steel with a thickness of 0.6 mm		Products 120 cm wide made of steel 0.6 mm thick
	Product length, cm	price, rub.	Product length, cm	price, rub.
15	100	450	100	530
	200	750	200	830
	300	1050	300	1130
	400	1250	400	1330
	500	1550	500	1630
20	100	550	100	630
	200	750	200	850
	300	1150	300	1250
	400	1350	400	1450
	500	1750	500	1850
25	100	850	100	950
	200	1050	200	1150
	300	1450	300	1550
	400	1650	400	1750
	500	2050	500	2150

 

 

Characteristics and prices of galvanized beds "Volia"

The products of this manufacturer belong to the budget category of products. The height of the structures is only 17 cm. The products have no stiffening ribs. Mounting corners when installing, the beds are buried into the soil by 25 cm. Depending on the modification, the width of the structures can be 0.7 m or 1 m. The products have a standard length of 2 m.

The beds "Volia" with galvanized coating are intended for small greenhouses. It is not recommended to install such structures in a summer cottage, due to the lack of stiffeners. The service life declared by the manufacturer is 15 years.

Prices for products of the Volia trademark:

Item type	Size, cm	price, rub.
Galvanized bed	200x100	1490
Galvanized bed	200x70	1390
Telescopic fence	200-280	980
Galvanized extension	200	950
Guardrail insert	190	700

 

Features and prices of galvanized beds "Greenbox"

The manufacturer produces medium-level beds. The height of the products is 20 cm, there is a stiffening rib in the central part. The designs have parallel bridges. On sale there are conventional galvanized products and modifications with additional polymer spraying. The products are optimally combined with greenhouses of any manufacturer. The use of outdoor beds is allowed.

Prices for Greenbox products:

The size, cm	price, rub.
	Galvanized beds with polymer spraying	Galvanized beds
65x100	620	560
65x190	900	820
65x290	1240	1100
65x390	1450	1340
65x490	1860	1670
65x590	2120	1920
65x690	2500	2300
65x790	2810	2600
100x100	720	650
100x190	1000	900
100x290	1340	1200
100x390	1550	1400
100x490	1960	1800

 

Note! When buying polymer-coated beds, you can order a color of your choice, for example, yellow, green, brown, etc.

Characteristics and prices of galvanized beds "Garden all year round"

This type of galvanized bed comes in several versions. The width of the beds is 80, 65 and 99 cm. This nuance has its advantages, since it allows you to rationally distribute the usable space inside the greenhouse house. The standard length of the products is 195 cm, the height is 18 cm. The structures have no central stiffening rib. The manufacturer covered some models of the beds with polymer spraying. The sheet metal thickness is 0.55 mm.

The advantage of these products is that the structures allow the installation of a second row. Due to this, on the basis of metal products, high beds can be formed on the site. The service life declared by the manufacturer is 15 years. The set does not include a set of pegs for fixing, it must be purchased separately.Since the metal of the structure is thin, it is not recommended to use them outdoors. In addition, the products lack a central rib providing rigidity.

Prices for the garden beds all year round:

Size, cm	price, rub.
	Galvanized beds with polymer coating	Galvanized beds
65x200	750	1100
65x300	1100	1600
65x400	1350	1950
65x500	1700	2450
65x600	1950	2800

 

Galvanized beds: consumer reviews

Feedback from buyers from the forum reflects the advantages and disadvantages of the designs:

“I have galvanized beds Volya in my greenhouse for three years. Excellent quality, they look like new. Not a hint of rust or other troubles, very practical. I am quite happy with my purchase and recommend it to everyone. "

Sergey Svyatozarov, Moscow

“Finally my old dream came true, my husband and I bought galvanized beds and organized a vegetable garden in the greenhouse. The design is decent. We opted for the Grandbox company. Green structures with polymer coating fit perfectly into the space. They have become well in the greenhouse and, I hope, will not let you down over time. "

Kristina Listyeva, St. Petersburg

Galvanized beds are an excellent alternative to structures made from natural materials. Due to the variety of sizes offered by the manufacturers, it is possible to select designs for any greenhouse.