Things to Plan for When Building a Greenhouse
by: whitneysegura
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There are certain things that must be considered when building a greenhouse.
You need to make a checklist of all these items so that you don't forget any element that your greenhouse may need. This checklist needs to be made even before drawing up or buying plans for your greenhouse. Go ahead and select your location and figure out what size of one you want, and then write down your checklist.
- A sample of what should be on this checklist is before.
1. A type of foundation the greenhouse needs to be decided on.
- You can choose from pressure treated wood, concrete slab, or concrete block or wall.
- Some people use the pressure-treated wood because it is the quickest method of laying out the foundation, while others like the options of using concrete that are listed next.
- But for a more permanent foundation the concrete slab poured to the frost line is the way to go.
- If you choose this type though make sure to add texture to it to keep it from being slippery when wet.
- The concrete block or wall is another great way of setting the foundation for a greenhouse.
- Examine your choices and decide which foundation is for you.
2. Select what your green house framework will be made of.
- Some use PVC tubing or pipe, others like aluminum or painted aluminum.
- This is up to you and the shape of the structure you are planning (which we will discuss later).
3. Now your greenhouse can have regular glass panes in it on both sides and top, but remember the regular glass is a bit fragile especially in storms.
- Tempered glass is much stronger if you are going to have glass panes on your greenhouse.
- If you are only building a temporary greenhouse though you can even use plastic sheeting to cover your structure.
4. Flooring is an important consideration for any greenhouse.
- If you have a concrete slab your floor is taken care of, just make sure you have enough texture on the concrete to make it a bit slip proof.
- With the other foundations use a combination of landscape fabric along with gravel under your planting benches.
- Use either bricks or treated lumber for a walkway through the greenhouse.
5. Now that you have listed the above items, mark down what shape you want your greenhouse in.
- There are several to choose from including a Quonset shape.
- This may depend on your site too and how the sun hits it.
- You can find many designs for the shape on the Internet.
6. Draw or buy your plans for the greenhouse, now that you have decided on all the other items listed here.
- Make sure your plans fit the size of structure you need.
Include all these items in the greenhouse plans, and build accordingly.
Then all you will need to do is fill it with your planting benches or tables, and start planting your seeds or your starter plants.
- When your plants start to mature you will be so glad you made an investment in your greenhouse.
About the Author
Whitney Segura is the founder and owner of Mini Greenhouse Kits, a company that sells professional greenhouses and greenhouse accessories in the United States. As well, Whitney provides how to garden articles and tutorials on topics such as small and commercial greenhouse plans.
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