$200 DIY Greenhouse
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a couple more updated pics...
2nd end wall covered in plastic and stapled in place.
and the two additional ribs added, as well as a 2" PVC center beam. this was not included in the cost in my original post. however it is needed in an environment of snow and heavy rains. the plans i am following did not have this beam originally. his hoophouse caved in. he rescued it and added the center beam. we have real heavy thunderstorms and even some snow so it was best for me to add it...
i knotched the end of each end of the 2 inch PVC so it would rest nicely on each end wall. not to mention the end walls are about 1.5" taller due to the way the pvc bends when screwed to wood vs. over rebar stakes in the ground.
anyway, next is the top !!!
2nd end wall covered in plastic and stapled in place.
and the two additional ribs added, as well as a 2" PVC center beam. this was not included in the cost in my original post. however it is needed in an environment of snow and heavy rains. the plans i am following did not have this beam originally. his hoophouse caved in. he rescued it and added the center beam. we have real heavy thunderstorms and even some snow so it was best for me to add it...
i knotched the end of each end of the 2 inch PVC so it would rest nicely on each end wall. not to mention the end walls are about 1.5" taller due to the way the pvc bends when screwed to wood vs. over rebar stakes in the ground.
anyway, next is the top !!!
here is how i knotched, fit and screwed the center beam on the end walls.
then screwed from the inside out and used bailing wire to secure the center beam
then in covered all joints in tape in preparation for the top sheet of plastic.
finally, i added ropes to provide more support for the plastic and to help it flap in the wind less. hopefully this will add to the life of the plastic...
Thank You DOUBLEJJ and your COSTCO GREENHOUSE THREAD for the rope idea !!!
looking inside...
the ropes...
plastic top is next. probably won't get to it til next week.
got a race tonight, going out to grab a bite to eat also, the nfl kicks into full gear tomorrow and i have 3 fantasy teams...
then screwed from the inside out and used bailing wire to secure the center beam
then in covered all joints in tape in preparation for the top sheet of plastic.
finally, i added ropes to provide more support for the plastic and to help it flap in the wind less. hopefully this will add to the life of the plastic...
Thank You DOUBLEJJ and your COSTCO GREENHOUSE THREAD for the rope idea !!!
looking inside...
the ropes...
plastic top is next. probably won't get to it til next week.
got a race tonight, going out to grab a bite to eat also, the nfl kicks into full gear tomorrow and i have 3 fantasy teams...
thanks man, me 2
The original plans called for 1 x 2's as the ribs. i choose to use 3/4" PVC.
However, i just now realized my PVC is on the outside of my hoop and the plans call for the 1 x 2's on the inside. So basically I could have some slight puddling during rain, but I really don't think it will be an issue.
However if if does become an issue I can move the PVC ribs to the inside of the hoop...
I'm gonna leave it 'as is' for now.
However, i just now realized my PVC is on the outside of my hoop and the plans call for the 1 x 2's on the inside. So basically I could have some slight puddling during rain, but I really don't think it will be an issue.
However if if does become an issue I can move the PVC ribs to the inside of the hoop...
I'm gonna leave it 'as is' for now.
getting close to completion.
still needs the other side tied down and the ends rolled and stapled.
doors and raised beds will be added in the near future...
oh yea, and i have a 12V DC fan. gonna get a solar panel to operate it. a friend of mine has one on his chicken coop, works great...
still needs the other side tied down and the ends rolled and stapled.
doors and raised beds will be added in the near future...
oh yea, and i have a 12V DC fan. gonna get a solar panel to operate it. a friend of mine has one on his chicken coop, works great...
i really don't know. that is what they had at home depot (6 mil) and the white is also what was used in the plans i am following.
i don't think it will affect too much
Aye, it does look pretty bright in there anyways. Report back with your updates!
