_Cursive Posted July 4, 2015 Hey guys! So I thought I'd finally get on to posting my greenhouse I made. I decided to make one as I was sick of having to re-shore up my POS Bunning's one after heavy gales.So, staying true to my frugal traits, I was thinking "best size vs. cost analysis" for the build. Over here most lengths of timber are 4.8m long. I was thinking 2.4m, but for the area, it was a little too big. So I thought 1.6m lengths - that was I can get 3 cuts from one length. This method will suffice for the roof and flooring which will be assembled as solid pieces (if I have to move house). The floor is made from premium grade pine H4 150mm x 25mm that was left over from our house decking. Screwed down with stainless steel screws. The wall framing is also screwed, so I can disassemble it if need be.The framing is H3.2 rough sawn 75mm x 95mm all over. The grading of the roof slope is 2.2m sloping down to 2m at the rear. - I had to break away from the 1.6m for obvious reasons The roof is tinted UV resistant corrugated plastic. The walls, due to the cost of using plastic sheeting are only greenhouse plastic wrapping - 25m for $10 I think. I used a staple gun to apply it.Next is the shelving...Using L-brackets for shelving support.For the shelving I used H3.2 pine decking timber. 90mm x 20mm. The shelving will consist of 2 tiers.So... I am very pleased with it at this point As you can see I utilize all the horizontal space for shelving. Left over decking timber is used where I can I decided to use really bright Caribbean colours as a nice contrast, I think it's worked well..The paint is a Resene High-gloss enamel for outdoor with extra anti-mold additive. The surface was primed, then sanded lightly with 180 grit, then 2x coats of top coat.And thus concludes my cactus abode of colour. Ha! Hope you enjoyed 22 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yeti101 Posted July 4, 2015 Really great work! What are you doing for temperature regulation? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
franky Posted July 4, 2015 Nice work mate!!!! I've also made my own greenhouse, heaps better than bunnings crap + cheaper! Looking at yours, do you have some windows for ventilation? I can see it gaining a lot of humidity otherwise. Also the greenhouse plastic is tuff, but stapling it down will mean it is much more prone to tearing in heavy weather!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Cursive Posted July 4, 2015 (edited) Hey guys! Thanks or the compliments! So regarding the ventilation, the corrugated roof has a natural ventilation due to the gaps in between the framing. That way I figured, I don't need to add in extra work. It's working so far! Come Summer I will merely leave the door open Where I have stapled it, if you look at the pics, I have the wrapping starting points from the door, where I have secured the starting points stapled internally, wrapped right around the framing and covered in staples. I have stapled ALL over the outside horizontal/vertical framework also.Now the wrap was only 2m wide, so I had to use a second layer over top. I over-lapped the second layer well and stapled it down A LOT, I'm not worried so far, we have had some high winds and I have been inside it - to check, and it stands up to those without a flinch (so far) :-D Edited July 4, 2015 by _Cursive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strontium Dawg Posted July 4, 2015 Nice man, love the colours too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nrivers Posted July 4, 2015 Good work mate looks great. If the staples do fail, just screw a piece of square quad along the edges 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watertrade Posted July 5, 2015 Good work. I have a similar one - timber with A few thing I would consider. If the staples tear the plastic, add more staples ! I would consider getting some of the foam corragation filling stuff to stop the ventilation. You may be able to do it so they can be removed as nessercary. My greenhouse is air tight and in winter it gets nice and toasty, I have another greenhouse which isn't air tight and it gets very cold. All the warm air will run out of the roof. Humidity build up is an issue though, but not one I worry about too much. And group your plants by their needs. Dry ones on the left, wet on the right 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Cursive Posted July 5, 2015 ^ That's great info! Thanks Watertrade I had thought about the foam corrugation filler, buuut I'm in Auckland and our Winters are tame at best Yeah it get's down to 1 Deg on occasion, but usually that doesn't last long. It's surprising how warm it gets in there, but your info much appreciated! The watering needs is a great idea too! I merely threw them up on there from the floor and haven't paid them much attention since Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeadStar Posted July 5, 2015 Someone knows their way around a piece of timber. Nice job :-) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dajindo Posted July 5, 2015 (edited) Good job man! Nice plants too. Edited July 5, 2015 by dajindo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bogfrog Posted July 5, 2015 Wow. Mad skills. Your plants will love their new home, you should be very proud! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i_sounds1234 Posted July 5, 2015 solid effort, looks awesome man! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Cursive Posted July 6, 2015 Thank you VERY much for the compliments! It's very rewarding building your own cactus haven hide out for the cooler months Share this post Link to post Share on other sites