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Post by andy on May 16, 2008 10:45:50 GMT
Has anyone ever built a greenhouse ?
I have a space that measures approx 5' x 5'. There are no greenhouse out there as far as i know that will fit that size without having to get one made bespoke stylee.
So i thought that if i built a wooden from...maybe using 2 x 1" tannalised timber and then painted with further damp protectors, i could then clad on twinwall polycarb sheeting.
It would only need 3 sides and a roof as it will be a lean too type GH against my brick built shed....which has both mains water and electricity.
Worth it ?
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Post by cjhomebird on May 16, 2008 11:22:58 GMT
If you have the space, and the ingenuity to do this, give it a go.
All worth while when finished I would say.
CJ
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Post by Chuckles on May 16, 2008 12:50:20 GMT
Good idea to try and build one. Have you got a local double glazing place, they sometimes put wrongly made windows and doors in the skip  If they had some full glass door units you'd be laughing. We used one and the glass from 2 patio doors in our summer house. You just need to remove them from the frame and then build them into your own wooden frame. A double glazed GH  Word of warning though, the glass units are flipping heavy. |
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Post by Weeterrier on May 17, 2008 19:31:27 GMT
Go on Andy, you can do it  |
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Post by Tig on May 17, 2008 20:01:18 GMT
I'd cost the raw materials first Andy, then decide if it is a worthwhile venture  If you can get your hands on any recycled wood that might reduce the cost, do a WT and check the local skips |
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If they had some full glass door units you'd be laughing. We used one and the glass from 2 patio doors in our summer house. You just need to remove them from the frame and then build them into your own wooden frame. A double glazed GH 
Word of warning though, the glass units are flipping heavy.
