Category Archives: greenhouse design

Building a Cheap Portable Greenhouse

One of the easiest ways to build a cheap portable greenhouse is to gather together materials from plumbing projects that have leftovers.  Using ABS pieces or copper tubing is the materials of choice that are readily available to put together … Continue reading

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Thinking About Building Your Own Greenhouse?

Building a greenhouse or grow room is easier than you may think. You can choose different designs and sizes that you would like to build.  Portable buildings of this type will provide years of enjoyment, growing vegetables, or decorative plants such as orchid flowers, … Continue reading

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What can i do if i want o circulate air in and out of a greenhouse?

My school’s courtyard is under construction and i was asked to come up with a way to circulate air in and out of the greenhouse. i want to maintain a 45 degree F. temperature in the winter and a 60 … Continue reading

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Where do I get 12 stainless steel tubes? They need to be at least 24 inch tall?

I need twelve stainless steel tubes? I need them for my greenhouse. They will contain gerber salt for solar heating outside the green house. Can some one please tell me where to get them? Thank you.

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Build a Greenhouse Out Of Commercial Refrigeration Glass Doors

I will use old refrigeration glass doors to save money and not pollute by wasting them. I will weld a custom aluminum frame and seal it with silicon around the edges. I might add a solar panel with flood lamps … Continue reading

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Help with IB group 4 project?

Hi, I am in the IB program and we have to do a Group 4 project which is something like a super science fair project. We are given a topic, in this case, Greenhouses, and and have to design an … Continue reading

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solar powered green house?

I’d like to grow vegatables all year around…can i do this if i use solar energy to heat my green house?…has anyone tried this? If so is there a book or website that gives good info on building one? Thanks!

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greenhouse question!?

we have to build a greenhouse in environmental science but i cant find the answer to this question: describe 3 features that engineers design into homes or buildings deal with the suns power, either wanted or unwanted. please helpp! i … Continue reading

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How Would A Lean To Green House Help Heat A Building?

I was wondering if there would be any advantages to having a lean to greenhouse, and if there would be any way to take advantage of it for the whole house?

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Could you build a greenhouse on top of your house?

Idea is to build a greenhouse rather than a conventional roof. What about heating/cooling of house? Efficiency? Engineering challenges? Would glass be too heavy? Would it stand up to weather such as hail? Has this been done? I read glass … Continue reading

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How much will it cost to build a glass greenhouse 19 sqm by 19 sqm by 4 sqm?

I’m thinking of building a greenhouse and want to figure out the cost of doing it.  It would have steel beams, glass roof the size mentioned. how much do you think it’ll cost? what high tech stuff  or greenhouse accessories … Continue reading

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Best Mini Greenhouse

I NEED TO BUILD A MINI GREEN HOUSE FOR MY EXIT PROJECT. HOW CAN I DO IT ANY WEBSITES. AND IT HAS TO BE MADE OUT OF GLASS OR PLASTIC AND VERY CHEAP.

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In Central Florida, where should I build my greenhouse?

I’ve heard that the long sides should be facing north south so that they get more sun. However I live in Florida and it gets quite a bit of sun already and I don’t want to burn the plants. However … Continue reading

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solar panels to heat a green house

I want to use two solar panels to heat my greenhouse.  I have two 6 foot glass doors.  Im looking for information on how to do this and hook them up to make hot water.

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What Type Of Concrete Cement Should I Use For A Greenhouse Foundation?

Building a greenhouse foundation. It’s about 15′ by 11′ it will be 4″ thick. (not going to bear much weight at all) Now, the thing is I am pretty rural and can’t have concrete delivered. Plus it’s just me and … Continue reading

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Using Passive Solars Panels For Heating Green House

I’m trying to figure out how much water to pump per minute to heat a greenhouse.  No one seems to want to tell me what size pump and and the rate I need.  I have solar panels and a tank to hold … Continue reading

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What is the best way to build a mini greenhouse for an apartment?

I have a balcony and want to start growing vegetables, and when the winter comes I want to keep growing my vegetables. What is the best way to build a mini greenhouse?

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I would like to build mini greenhouse?

I would like to build a home made mini greenhouse for my daughter. can anyone help???

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GreenHouse Shed for my turtles?

A little back round first – I have 3 box turtles, a russian tortoise and a Sulcata tortoise. I know he’ll be a big fatty soon so i’m trying to make some more room. Anyway i’m thinking of buying a … Continue reading

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Would it be good to have a model railway in my greenhouse?

I plan to construct it ‘O’ gauge and build an engine to run very slowly so it completes a circuit about every hour. The plant pots would run on the wagons. Then all the plants would get an even amount … Continue reading

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how to build a portable mini greenhouse?

I need to build a portable mini greenhouse not too big as i need to do it for my science project (and not to expensive to arrange) Can I get suggestions?

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