Real reviews about a plastic cellar for a summer residence and the advantages of the product stated by the manufacturer

Potatoes, late varieties of apples, cucumbers and tomatoes – all this can be bought in the store. Polish apples will be covered in wax, Belarusian potatoes of Egyptian origin will cost as much as chicken, and Chinese pickles - wow, I don’t even want to think about them. It’s for such cases that there is a vegetable garden. Your own tastes better and without chemicals! Was it in vain that we spent six months going to the dacha and growing all this?

All that remains is to store the harvest in your cellar. In a new plastic cellar, which we will install, abandoning the idea of ​​​​building a damp basement: flooded in the spring, with mold and other joys of traditional cellars.

Purpose of the article

: provide complete information about reliable manufacturers of plastic cellars, tell about the range and features of products, indicate the price range for finished products and suggest where they can be bought.

3 steps to choosing a plastic cellar

As for the configuration, the most common option includes a container with two pipes with a diameter of 110 mm for natural supply and exhaust ventilation, 2-3 rows of shelves around the perimeter, a ladder made of plastic, metal or wood, a hatch or door, and lighting. The manufacturer can also install a thermometer-hygrometer, but it is not a problem to purchase it yourself - the presence of this device in the kit should not greatly affect the final cost.

Additionally, it is possible to decorate the walls with lining, strengthen the structure with reinforcement, and insulate it.

Note:

To make the comparison of prices for cellars from different manufacturers more clear, we evaluated models with dimensions equal to or close to 2000 × 2000 × 2000 mm (L × W × H), i.e. volume about 8 m³.

Summary table with manufacturers

LLC "Plastmaster"

Plastmaster LLC specializes in the production of polypropylene (PP) and low-density polyethylene (HDPE) sheets, as well as products made from them. The product catalog includes plastic grease traps, septic tanks, swimming pools, swimming pools and cellars. Production is located in Moscow and St. Petersburg, the main warehouse is in Dolgoprudny, not far from the Moscow Ring Road.

Product Features

Cellars are made from polypropylene sheets with a thickness of 10, 12 or 15 mm - depending on the size of the container. The larger it is, the more demanding the rigidity criterion, and the greater the thickness of the material. To strengthen the structure, stiffening ribs are provided.

The cross-section of the cellar can be square, rectangular or round. There is no need to adhere to the size chart, they will be assembled according to your sizes. The same applies to the number and placement of shelves.

Models from Plastmaster LLC

Conclusion:

products from Plastmaster are suitable for those who have a dacha or a private house near Moscow or St. Petersburg. Otherwise, delivery and installation will cost a pretty penny. The main feature of the manufacturer: the guys can make a cellar of any size, even as a warehouse in case of nuclear war. A large cellar will be delivered in parts and assembled on site.

Advantages and disadvantages of a plastic cellar

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By purchasing a plastic cellar for a dacha or private home, a gardener gets the opportunity to create a small, convenient “bunker” for vegetables on his plot. The advantages of such a room can be explored below.

Advantages of a plastic cellar

• Using a plastic cellar is very convenient. It always has a rationally equipped entrance, there is space for shelves or shelves are already equipped, but there is also a place to put vegetables in bags or boxes on the floor.
• Possibility to install a cellar where the gardener needs it. The place can be separate or located under a garage, house, barn.

Interesting!

This design is durable, it is impenetrable to light and water. The air is circulated through ventilation. Inside, you can install microclimate control to set the appropriate humidity and temperature.

• Plastic does not absorb odors, it is easy to wash, it is difficult for rodents, pests, and even fungal diseases that plague simple basements and cellars to get inside.
• The service life is within 50 years or more due to the fact that the caisson body is made of polyethylene or polypropylene, which are not subject to corrosion.

Photos of cellar options

Despite the apparent advantages of the design, it cannot be called ideal and the disadvantages are the main confirmation of this.

• The price is painful! For such a design, even if it is reliable, you will have to pay about $1000, but more often than not, and installation will cost another $700-1500!
• It has its own standard ventilation system inside. An attempt to remake, improve, or replace it may lead to a violation of the tightness of the cellar.
• It cannot be installed under a finished building. It is possible to place a caisson under a house that is under construction, but if the foundation has already been laid, this will be almost impossible to do without damaging it. Typically, gardeners first install a plastic cellar and only then, on top of it, begin building a shed, garage or something similar.
• During installation, it is advisable to place a concrete slab inside the cellar, which will protect the caisson from being squeezed out of the ground, which often occurs when installed incorrectly.

LLC "Ekaterinburg Plant of Polyethylene Products" (Cellar)

LLC "Ekaterinburg Plant of Polyethylene Products" produces goods from polyethylene. The range includes water containers, septic tanks, furniture, caissons, cellars and other products for the manufacture of which plastic can be used.

Production is located in the Urals, but the company has representative offices in Moscow and St. Petersburg

Product Features

The plant offers 2 models of cellars: spherical and cylindrical. In both, the entrance is provided from above, through the neck. The containers are made of food-grade plastic, inside there is a layer of foamed polyethylene for additional thermal insulation.

Models from Ekaterinburg Polyethylene Products Plant LLC

Conclusion:

Despite the fact that the company offers only 2 models, in terms of their volume they can be used both as a country house option and as a solution for a private home with a family of 5 or more people. Of course, if the consumer is satisfied with the classic design with an entrance from above and a descent along a steep staircase. You should also take into account that the standard package does not include shelves and a ladder - they will have to be purchased separately.

Recommendations and common mistakes

To avoid mistakes when installing a plastic cellar, you need to listen to the following recommendations:

1. Since there is contact with the ground, it is important that the container has high-quality waterproofing.
2. To ensure a stable temperature inside the cellar throughout the year, it is important to thermally insulate the container.
3. For long-term preservation of food, care should be taken about the ventilation system.
4. Regularly sanitize container surfaces.
5. The storage must be in good working order, therefore, if necessary, repairs are carried out in a timely manner.

If you have insufficient experience working with a plastic cellar, it is important to entrust the installation to professionals. They will be able to determine the best location for the container. They will take accurate measurements and correctly arrange the premises for storing vegetables, fruits and other products.

Ecogidrostroy LLC (Atlant)

is located in the Moscow region, in the city of Lobnya. The company specializes in the production of products from polypropylene sheets. These are mainly septic tanks, caissons, cellars and other plastic containers of various capacities.

Product Features

The cellars are produced under the Atlant brand. A total of 5 lines are available:

1. rectangular with a hatch at the top;
2. round (cylindrical) with an entrance at the top;
3. rectangular with horizontal entrance;
4. rectangular with a side vertical entrance;
5. rectangular with side entrance at an angle of 45°

PP sheets are sewn together using extrusion welding. Therefore, the size of the cellar can be any. The thickness of the sheets is 10-15 mm, the specific value depends on the size of the structure. For cellars in which one side is more than 4 m, a material with a thickness of 15 mm is used, for all others - 10 mm.

The strength of the structure is ensured by a developed external system of stiffening ribs with a pitch of no more than 25 cm. For models with a round cross-section, metal stiffening belts are used. All cellars of this manufacturer have a reinforced reinforced bottom.

Models from Ecohydrostroy LLC

Conclusion:

products from Ecogidrostroy LLC will appeal to those who are looking for a non-standard solution for constructing a cellar with various entrance options. Due to the rigid reinforced structure, such containers can be used on any soil.

Price of a plastic cellar for a summer residence

As mentioned above, fiberglass storage facilities are not yet affordable. In addition to the price of the structure itself, it is necessary to add the cost of installation. As a rule, it is calculated individually and depends on:

• Groundwater level.
• Storage dimensions.
• Type of access roads.
• The distance of the structure from a residential building.
• The nature of the soil.

Installation of a plastic cellar consists of the following steps:

1. Digging a pit.
2. Installation or pouring of reinforced concrete slab.
3. Installation of the box and its fixation using slings.
4. Backfilling with sand-cement mixture and soil.

Some owners of summer cottages try to install a polymer structure with their own hands. This process is associated with certain difficulties and nuances. Excavation will need to be done manually, and this is a very labor-intensive and energy-consuming procedure. In addition, it is impossible to install a finished reinforced concrete slab on such a foundation on your own, so you will have to pour the concrete manually.

Important! If you decide to install a plastic box yourself, when digging a pit you should definitely protect yourself from soil collapse.

Expokom LLC (Titan)

The production and exhibition site of Expokom LLC is located in Moscow. The company works with polypropylene sheets and produces septic tanks, fonts, caissons, containers, grease traps, ventilation shafts and cellars. The company also offers the production of non-standard plastic products according to customer drawings.

Product Features

Expokom LLC produces cellars under the Titan brand. Total 9 modifications:

1. Classic. Rectangular cellar with sliding wooden staircase and hatch at the top;
2. Agronomist. Same as Classic, but with a flatter staircase. The model is adapted for elderly people;
3. Agronomist 2. Same as Agronomist, but with a vertical entrance. Such a cellar can be installed not under a building, but in a free area, without the need for a canopy;
4. Farmer. The model with the shallowest staircase has an insulated plastic door;
5. Farmer 2. Same as Farmer, but adapted for use in open spaces, has a developed entrance group;
6. Summer resident. Used as an underground extension to a country house;
7. Summer Resident 2. Modified version of Summer Resident with an enlarged entrance area;
8. Gardener. Compact model with an insulated plastic door for cutting into a hill on the site;
9. Round. With wooden shelves in 3 rows and an extension ladder.

The bottom of all cellars from Expokom LLC is made with reinforcement, the walls have powerful plastic stiffeners.

Models from Expokom LLC

Conclusion:

Expocom offers a huge selection of models to suit every taste. The cellars are equipped with everything necessary for full use. However, prices are higher than average, especially if we consider purchasing in cities far from Moscow and the Moscow region.

Cellar Titan

Titan cellar installation

There are many types of plastic cellars. To choose a really good one, you should pay attention to a well-known brand, under the name of which several types of plastic cellars are produced.

1. Titan-Agronom 2.

A well-known model, the price of which can reach up to $3,000 without installation. The latter will cost the buyer another $1,000 (the price of installation and the cellar itself depends on the size). The design has a wide variety of sizes from 2x1.5x2 m to 6x2x2 m. The entrance is from the side, the descent is gentle.

Among the advantages of the model are the reinforced bottom, the presence of a temperature and humidity indicator. The disadvantage is the need for additional space to install the stairs.

1. Titan gardener.

The model has a reliable frame and convenient internal layout. Inside there are: shelves, exhaust pipes, folding stairs, reinforced floor. Price from $1600, installation from $500. The cellar has different sizes from 1.2x1.2x1.5 m to 6x2.4x2 m. The entrance door measures 80x180 cm and has a lock, which is very prudent in this case.

The advantages include the presence of lighting inside, which is usually installed completely free of charge (as a load); the neck of the structure has additional reinforcements. As for the shortcomings, the only thing here is the price.

LLC "Mechanics" (Tingard)

The production of Mechanics LLC is located in the Vologda region, in Cherepovets. Unlike other manufacturers presented in our review, this company produces only plastic cellars. Food grade polyethylene is used as a raw material.

Product Features

The cellars are produced under the Tingard brand. They are made using seamless technology from PE with a thickness of up to 15 mm. The design is based on a metal profile frame. It is also the basis for attaching the shelves. The ribbed structure of the walls, floor and ceiling provides additional rigidity to the structure.

There are 4 models in total, differing in size. 3 out of 4 cellars have an entrance from above. Descent is carried out using a ladder. The largest model is equipped with a stationary, flatter staircase.

Models from LLC "Mechanika"

Unlike others, marketers at Mechanics LLC do not eat their bread in vain. On YouTube you can find many videos mentioning Tingard cellars. For example, this commercial clearly demonstrates the device of a popular model.

Conclusion:

Despite the meager assortment, Tingard cellars are distinguished by the use of seamless technology, which should have a positive effect on the tightness of the cellar. Contrary to the assertion that most polyethylene containers are not rigid enough, Tingard compensates for this deficiency with a strong internal frame and a developed ribbed surface of the cellar.

Which plastic cellar is better to choose?

Before installing a plastic cellar under the house, it is important to make the right choice of design. It is necessary to focus on the following criteria:

1. The storage container must be made of high-quality materials that comply with GOST.
2. The size of the storage must be chosen according to your needs and the capabilities of the site.
3. You can find a company that can make a plastic cellar of the required shape and size.
4. When purchasing, you must also take into account financial opportunity, since there are cheap and expensive models on sale.
5. It is worth studying information about the manufacturer, whether it provides a guarantee for the product, and for what period.

Before purchasing, it is better to consult a professional in this matter. Experts recommend purchasing a cellar a little more expensive from high-quality material rather than later regretting buying a low-grade option.

You can store any food for a long time in a plastic container with a wooden floor.

Attention! A cellar made of plastic is much better than a metal, brick or concrete one. It has many advantages, it is easy to install and comfortable to use for a long time.

LLC PO "Topol Eco" (Topol-ECO)

Topol Eco Group of Companies was repeatedly mentioned in our reviews. This is one of the leading Russian manufacturers of wastewater treatment plants. The main material for the cases is PP sheets. The assortment also includes plastic cellars that look like stations, because both groups of goods are assembled using the same technology.

The plant is located in the Moscow region, in the city of Lobnya. Products are sold through dealers throughout Russia.

Product Features

The manufacturer offers one model in 4 sizes, diluting the line with modifications with an extended neck. A total of 8 cellars with a useful volume from 4 to 9.2 m3. Everything is made of PP, even the comfortable step ladder with wide steps and anti-slip pads.

The body is made in the form of a honeycomb with a thickness of 80 mm, which gives the structure great strength. This approach has proven itself in the production of high-capacity VOC Topol.

Models from Topol Eco

Watch the 3.5 minute commercial. It clearly shows the cellar with all the technical nuances. You will see not only the structure of the shelves, stairs and hatch, but also appreciate the volume of bins, which is invisible in most photos.

Conclusion:

Despite the small thickness of the polypropylene sheets used, cellars from Topol Eco are distinguished by a large margin of safety; they are not compressed even by very heaving soil. However, the high cost and uniformity of the models leave their mark: such a cellar is suitable for those who are looking for a classic model without an improved entrance group, and for whom the presented sizes of plastic containers are suitable. It should also be taken into account that the manufacturer places shelves only along 2 walls, which significantly reduces the number of cans with seams placed in it.

Reviews of plastic cellars

Reviews from gardeners who have used plastic cellars in their dachas speak volumes about their quality and functionality.

• Konstantin Shulga : “A neighbor installed a Tingard plastic cellar in his dacha. After 2 years, I also decided and I don’t regret it at all. For the first time, my “winter pantry” is mold-free and food is storing well rather than spoiling after a couple of months.”
• Tamara Gorbatenko : “We bought the Triton cellar several years ago. Of course, this is an expensive pleasure, but it completely pays for itself. In winter, even with very severe frosts below, it is not less than +3 degrees. In my opinion this is ideal for a cellar. In any case, this is enough for my conservation!”
• Anton Novikov : “We bought a 4.5 cubic meter plastic cellar last year. I preserved everything I could, since there was no need for restrictions. The conservation survived the winter very well. Carrots were also stored well in boxes. I hung garlic and onions in braids - they didn’t freeze!”

Aqua Hold LLC (Bars)

Aqua Hold LLC produces polypropylene products: septic tanks, caissons, swimming pools, swimming pools, cellars, etc. We have written about them and their products more than once, for example, here. Production is located in the Moscow region, in Zhitnevo.

Product Features

The plant supplies cellars under the Bars brand. 3 lines available:

• Economy Only the shelves are covered with wood; the stairs do not have handrails.
• Classic. With wood trim on shelves and walls. The staircase has a handrail.
• Premium. With walls and shelves finished in oak or thermo-ash, stairs with handrails.

The width of the products is 2 m, the height is 2.3 m. The length can be varied from 2 to 4 m in increments of 0.5 m. If necessary, the company is ready to manufacture a cellar according to the customer’s drawings. There is also a service for assembling a cellar indoors. This will cost 25% more than the usual solution.

The design of the basic models is reinforced not only with stiffening ribs, but also with reinforcement with a diameter of 12 mm embedded in the walls of the tank.

Models from Aqua Hold

The one-minute video below demonstrates the technology for installing such a cellar - it’s simple!

Conclusion:

It is advisable to buy Leopard for installation in areas with difficult soil, because For normal conditions, such a cellar is overly reinforced and too expensive.

Construction and types of plastic cellars for summer cottages

A caisson is a plastic container equipped with stiffening ribs with a volume of up to several thousand liters. The absence of seams guarantees 100% waterproofing.

Due to the fairly high cost, the most popular are tanks with standard dimensions of 1.5x1.5 m or 2x2 m. But at the customer’s request, a caisson with individual parameters can be purchased. It can have any shape: round, rectangular, square, oval and even cone-shaped. The most rational use of space is distinguished by a rectangular design, in which the shelving elements play the role of a metal frame.

Vaults with a rounded shape do not need such reinforcement and best withstand soil pressure on the walls. But they are less functional, since they do not allow you to easily place square boxes and drawers on the shelves.

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Polymer caissons are equipped with a hatch cover and ventilation pipes. Internal equipment has:

• Metal ladder.
• Various shelves with sides.
• Boxes for storing vegetables and fruits.
• Containers for eggs.
• Lighting device.

Important! Metal caissons are also available on the market. They are the best option for clay and rocky soils.

Prices for plastic caissons for cellars are in the more budget category, but at the same time such products are practically no worse than metal ones in strength and durability. In addition, fiberglass is not afraid of rust and does not require frequent painting.

Alta Group (Alta Pogreb)

The Alta Group plant is located in the Moscow region, in Chekhov. It is equipped with casting, cutting, welding and extrusion machines. The company specializes in the production of VOCs, grease and sand traps, pumping stations, caissons, collectors, cellars, etc. – a total of 12 product lines.

Product Features

The catalog of cellars is presented in 4 models, which differ only in size. The container is made of PP sheets with V-shaped stiffeners welded on the sides and on the roof. This is enough to prevent compression on sandy and loamy soils.

The entrance to the room is from above, through the hatch. The basic configuration does not include a ladder or shelves, but there is a base for installing the latter.

Models from Alta Group

* Additionally, you can purchase a ladder for RUB 33,600.

Conclusion:

If you need an empty container that can be modified for full use as crop storage, then Alta Pogreb is your choice. Although you can find options with the same characteristics, but cheaper.

Editor's Choice

If the main task is to find a container for the purpose of modifying it, then look towards the products of Ekaterinburg Polyethylene Products Plant LLC

. For 60-100 thousand rubles you can purchase a container of a suitable size. Spend another 3 thousand on a simple staircase, plus 5 thousand on boards for shelves - you will have a full-fledged cellar.

Do you want “full stuffing”, so that you get an autonomous system? Choose Tingard

. For as little as 110 thousand you can buy a spacious cellar, equipped with an LED lamp and a weather station. Sturdy and reliable.

Do you want to experiment with the entrance group, do you need more freedom of choice? Look towards Titan

from Expokom LLC. Prices are average, but you can choose a model to suit every taste.