Has anyone ever built there own hobby greenhouse?

Question

What is the best plan? Can old windows be used? Any other advice would be helpful.

Answer 1

I used seconds lumber (crooked 2 x 4s), plywood (painted white) 8 mil visquine (on inside and outside of 2 x 4 created an air pocket), and lath to attach the plastic. Passive solar design, roof slanted, door on one side, vent hatch on top for convection current. Worked well, total cost about $90.00 plus building time.

You could use old windows, hard part will be afixing them to your frame if they are of vastly different sizes.

good luck, have fun!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Yes, I have built a few. Though they are very large 100 feet or larger. It depends on the windows. Newer windows usually have ultraviolet coating and such and may not allow in the proper amount or type of light. I only use special greenhouse vinyl windows. There are also newer greenhouse that use plastic windows and even plastic tarps. Windows break so make sure any window you buy has breakage film just in case, and you have the proper venting. Otherwise instead of a greenhouse you will have a suana.

Answer 4

I had an old 8X8 foot storage shed and pulled the siding off it, then covered it with clear 6 mL painter's drop cloth. I saw a swing set frame covered this way. Windows sound more interesting. Try checking at the thrift stores for windows, you never know what will come in there.

Answer 5

I thought about it, but decided that to do it right was too hard. You can use old glass but normal panes are too large. I'm sure you can find do-it-yourself plans on the web

Answer 6

I saw books in Barnes and Noble about how to build them. All levels of experience. I am thinking about building one someday, because it freezes a lot at night here.

Answer 7

no