GreenHouse? Any1 know what they are doin?

[M.B.A.]

Im lookin to build a greenhouse in my backyard, which faces South, so I grow outdoor during this winter. I wanna build 1 for less than $200, I have 2"x4"'s that are 8ft Long and I am pretty good w/blueprints n intructions(took arc dev in HS)....hope to see what you've got:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbs up::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[rhizome]

Size?
Planned skin?

Gotta warn ya, even a single layer of UV-stabilized poly over a decent sized house is pricey- and polycarbonate (hard) panels are thru the roof.

To get out cheap, contemplate a hoop house design ( go ahead, google it). I wouldn't frame outta wood- you're looking at a very humid environment, so anything but PT is gonna rot fairly quick. PVC pipe lasts a lot longer, as does galvy conduit, if you're careful about not scraping the zinc up.

If you're anywhere where it snows, factor in load weight ( and figure that you'll need to heat the GH- in fact, if you're further north than Zone 4, figure you'll need to heat. Going to double layer poly w/ air space between will help to insulate, but cost goes up.

Plenty of plans on the net- look around.

[stinkyattic]

Luckily, I've got my favorite one bookmarked... here it is!

How to Build a PVC Hoophouse for your Garden - The Westside Gardener (http://westsidegardener.com/howto/hoophouse.html)

I would like to have a greenhouse growing sub-forum under outdoor... I'm building a PVC hoophouse this weekend in fact, what a coinkidink... anyone else interested in a greenhouse section?

[bicflikr]

i would freaking love that stinky. i reall cant wait to set one up for myself

[M.B.A.]

I think I am going to use that design. Any1 good with #'s? calculate how much it'd cost me

[mikeyjo]

Cool design. I see one wider, with supports in the centre in my future.

[keeko]

I would like to have a greenhouse growing sub-forum under outdoor... I'm building a PVC hoophouse this weekend in fact, what a coinkidink... anyone else interested in a greenhouse section?

2nd that

[Brand]

here is my greenhouse,and the whole thing cost only 40 bucks.Got all the stuff I needed at lowe's.PEACE

[stinkyattic]

Sweet.
Brand, have you ever tried using darkening cloth to force 2 crops per year?

[Brand]

No I haven't,but that is a very good idea stinky.PEACE

[M.B.A.]

darkening cloth? Can I just make a random ass frame like that? LOL I have all the shit for that

[keeko]

darkening cloth? Can I just make a random ass frame like that? LOL I have all the shit for that

yes, pvc pipe would probably work pretty well

[M.B.A.]

ok, I was at a cannibis club today and I was talking to a guy there while I was waiting and we were talking about growing. He said he's making his out of an old porch swing. it is an upside-down "V" Shape about 4.5ft tall