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Pretty new here, but this looked like a good spot to start my first thread. You guys all have awesome looking greenhouses, wish I could swing some of those not too mention have the space. I just built myself a little 100 sf personal greenhouse out of 5mm Solexx and upcycled wood; redwood, cedar and some treated stuff. I get the wood from old decks and such. I made the structure in individual panels in my wood shop so I could assemble it myself, just bolt together and sheath the remaining areas once in place. It seemed to work out alright and I think if I were to do it again it would go even smoother. Hopefully it will last me 10+ years and grow some fine plants.
I just demolished a redwood pergola yesterday for the wood. It ended up being a bunch of 1x2s and 1x3s that are only 3-4' long. But just so happens a few friends have asked me to build them some real small GHs for their appartment balconies. It will be interesting to see what designs I come up with and if they will produce. I'm worried about root bound plants in them that wont have enough space. Eitherway, I'll post some pics of those once I get them built and we can see if my friends are able harvest some goods with them.
In the mean time here are some pics of my recently finished one. It stands 8' at the peak and 5' at the low end. Built in two lower openings and two roof openings for air and the exhaust fan for the hot days just around the corner. Before this fall when I get a few extra hours I'll go around and caulk the Solexx ends to make them air tight the only way they insulate. I will also fill all gaps I can find in hopes of having an energy effecient structure for heating. The openings all fit snug and weather stripping is placed where needed. Looking forward to see what she can do! Open to suggestions from all.
I just demolished a redwood pergola yesterday for the wood. It ended up being a bunch of 1x2s and 1x3s that are only 3-4' long. But just so happens a few friends have asked me to build them some real small GHs for their appartment balconies. It will be interesting to see what designs I come up with and if they will produce. I'm worried about root bound plants in them that wont have enough space. Eitherway, I'll post some pics of those once I get them built and we can see if my friends are able harvest some goods with them.
In the mean time here are some pics of my recently finished one. It stands 8' at the peak and 5' at the low end. Built in two lower openings and two roof openings for air and the exhaust fan for the hot days just around the corner. Before this fall when I get a few extra hours I'll go around and caulk the Solexx ends to make them air tight the only way they insulate. I will also fill all gaps I can find in hopes of having an energy effecient structure for heating. The openings all fit snug and weather stripping is placed where needed. Looking forward to see what she can do! Open to suggestions from all.