Greenhouse completion

first, I think it is beautiful. Secondly – very functional and third—beat the city? Priceless :D

I look forward to hearing about your gardening successes. I’m sure you will be sharing the process with us over at GardenTenders

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Very impressive, I’ve dreamed of making a greenhouse but can’t seem to get going on it. Maybe in the spring? or maybe next fall?,, probably never but yours is an inspiration.

-- Paul, La Center, Washington

nice project!

-- Jeff, Fargo, ND

Gagagagaga!!! Drool! I love it! I also hope you post your ‘maters and how well you do over in GT…

Thats nice, love the design and what a treat to have. Think of all the money you save by growing your own veggies and flowers not to mention the satisfaction of growing your own.

I am also making a greenhouse and if it looks half as nice as yours it will look pretty darn good.

I’ld love to see a picture of that overhang above the door?

What do you mean when you say “Turning large stone columns?

-- http://www.furnituremann.ca/

THANKS EVERYONE. Appreciate the feedback. Roman. Above the door is a curved overhang with cedar singles I had left over and a point. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2429/3971842062_10bd75827c_m.jpg
this is a side photo.

Regards to the stone column. I turn sandstone and limestone columns on a huge lathe for a friend who has a stone business when he has the extra work. Kind of a weird job I fell into…

-- Three Hands- It's better to burn out..than to fade away. Stonecutter, copper, Offical putzer, proprieter of not making a profit (non-profit) woodworking shop, and possibly mental wizard

What a great looking greenhouse.I love it.

-- Dustygirl..Hastings,Ontario.. How much wood can 1 gal chuck if 1 gal can't cut wood?

Hey fellow Michigander! Very cool greenhouse! My wife has wanted me to build one for years now. Maybe next year.

Great job and stay warm this winter, I have a feeling it will be an extra cold one.

-- Dennis, http://www.maplegrovewoodworks.com/

looks great! this is something I would love to make one day. thanks for the inspiration

-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

Great Lookin Green House

-- Jim, Kentucky

Way beyond the average beautiful, Well done

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Very nice looking greenhouse. My wife has been asking for one for years and I’ll definitelly come back to your images to get ideas. Again very nice looking.

-- Homers / Murphy, TX

Very nice design, I have always wanted to build a green house.
Have you considered temperature controlled hinges. They are gas filled hinges, as the temperature in the green house warms or cools the gas in the hinge expands or contracts openening or closing the vent. Essentially, you set the hinge temerature and you have a rudimentry greeenhouse thermostat.
I do’t know much about wax piston louvres so perhaps they are the same thing.

Great design and execution.
I doubt you will get “winter” tomatoes unless you provide a lot of heat and extra hours of light but you should be able to grow some winter greens , lettuce, spinach and such, and get your summer plantings off to a good head start in the spring.

-- Les B, Oregon

I would love something like this but neither myself or my wife is into it so in the end it would be a shed. Love the building but no green thumbs in our family so I can’t try it.

-- If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail!

Nice looking greenhouse!

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

Your concept for the way you built your green house is very good. You did a beautiful job on your green house. My wife wants a 12’ X 16’ green house and in your opinon would it still be practical and cost effective to use tempered glass? Any suggestions on what glass companies I might contact? Technical helpl would be greatly appriciated. Thanks!

tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

Tom, I have only built two greenhouses in my day-Both with tempered glass. The first was in the ground. With the a-frame just sticking out of the ground. I was down about four-five feet. I used the heat from the ground to help in the winter here in Michigan. I owned 10 acres at the time so I had the room. This method worked great. I also had a root cellar at one end. block walls, steel roof with cement on top and pea gravel floor. There was venting by pvc pipe. This was very effective. Sorry, dont have any pictures.

As for this design, I have been monitoring the heat loss at night -vs- day and so far I am not pleased. I would consider double paned to create the vapor barrier and heat retention I am looking for. I will probably line the inside this winter with plastic film stapled inside to see what effect I get-than make modifications next spring. I really dont want to heat with some type fuel. Anyhow, glass can be obtained from companies such as Guardian or most large window making companies. The do get tired of inventorying it. Speak with a plant manager if you can (I worked this industry for years and its all on the approach).
You will also need to cut (Non-tempered) glass for your peak side of the frame work. This is where it can get into money so look for old windows put out at the curb or someone remodeling. FREE

I might also consider the double walled polycarbonate. Althou this is expensive it may be worth the investment if I was going to stay there. Im cheap… It would also make a difference as to what I was going to do – year round or just for spring planting. For just spring planting- just plastic wrap is the way to go or just build a cold frame. Hope this helps.

-- Three Hands- It's better to burn out..than to fade away. Stonecutter, copper, Offical putzer, proprieter of not making a profit (non-profit) woodworking shop, and possibly mental wizard