Looking To Build Greenhouse

Fog · Sep 17, 2024

I'm looking to build a greenhouse and I'm wondering if any of you have built one and have any suggestions and does and don'ts.

8'x16' is my ideal size.

outofyourmind · Sep 17, 2024

Are you looking to build something like a nursery greenhouse, out of thick plastic, or something else ??

outofyourmind · Sep 20, 2024

Maybe a lean to

dhoey · Sep 21, 2024

Buy the Costco greenhouse. $400 off right now

broncosmitty · Sep 21, 2024

outofyourmind said:
Maybe a lean to

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Highly recommend.

When you die and your grandkids take over, it’s perfect for a hot tub.

outofyourmind · Sep 21, 2024

Easy and cheap

outofyourmind · Sep 21, 2024

dhoey said:
Buy the Costco greenhouse. $400 off right now

https://www.costco.com/yardistry-8'-x-10'-greenhouse.product.4000215531.html

Fog · Sep 27, 2024

This is what I got..... 8x16 all said and done just over $700

Fog · Sep 27, 2024

outofyourmind said:
Maybe a lean to

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I like that idea but wouldn't be able do where I live.

Fog · Sep 27, 2024

I'm going to have a 20'x10' slab poured over the weekend.

Thinking how to add water and electricity

What would be nice is to have an outlet that I could take an extension cord and plug into.

Water is going to be easy.

I'm thinking about a drain....hmmmm

Fog · Mar 18, 2025

Fog · Mar 18, 2025

Fog · Mar 18, 2025

Finally got the greenhouse built just in time for spring. Now it's time to seal it up with silicone and RV tape. Then plumb some water lines. I'll also have power to it for some fans and a heater if needed.

outofyourmind · Mar 19, 2025

you're all set

BadMotoWeazal · Mar 20, 2025

Fog said:
Finally got the greenhouse built just in time for spring. Now it's time to seal it up with silicone and RV tape. Then plumb some water lines. I'll also have power to it for some fans and a heater if needed.

That thing looks awesome. Just a quick question though. Obviously that is aluminum framing? How sturdy to wind is that structure?

Fog · Mar 20, 2025

BadMotoWeazal said:
That thing looks awesome. Just a quick question though. Obviously that is aluminum framing? How sturdy to wind is that structure?

There are warnings about wind. They suggest not building one of these in an area that sees a bunch of high wind. They also say don't build it while the wind is blowing as it may cause damage. They also want you to bolt it down or tie it down so it doesn't get blown away.

I poured the slab last fall, but it wasn't until two weeks ago that the weather was nice enough to complete the whole greenhouse.