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Old February 29, 2012   #16
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Would be interested in seeing the plans for your greenhouse.
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Old February 29, 2012   #17
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Willyb,

That would be great. I currently grow under a hoophouse and have been thinking of making something a bit more substantial. Thank you I would guess that there might be quite a few others who would be interested as well.
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Old February 29, 2012   #18
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I have crude sketches drawn up. I'll write some instructions and post latter today.

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Old February 29, 2012   #19
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I would like to see the plans as well! My current plastic greenhouse has been at it's life's end for a couple of years now. I'm always amazed when it makes it through another winter without collapsing. I go inside after a snowfall and use an industrial type broom to push up on the sagging plastic and bounce the snow off. One of these times I'll probably be buried under an avalanche. Past time for a new structure, but once I'm through the seedling stage I don't use it, so keep putting off plans for a new one for one more year.
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Old February 29, 2012   #20
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Default Low Cost Greenhouse Part 2 Plans

Hello all,

Poor drawings, just squint a little.

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Old February 29, 2012   #21
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Thanks, Brad! The drawings and instructions are very clear. Now I'll just go and study them some more. Thanks for taking the time to do this.
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Yes thanks Brad, much appreciated.

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Thanks Brad....this is a big help.
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Old March 1, 2012   #24
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Thanks for sharing the plans...they've already been added to my 'someday soon' list!
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Old March 1, 2012   #25
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Looks like ordinary wood. How will you keep it from rotting?
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Old March 1, 2012   #26
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Great plans and wonderful idea for the trusses. I hope to do some experimenting with your idea this summer.
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Thank you for sharing your design. What kind of winds/snow do you get up there?
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Old March 2, 2012   #28
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Winds - I am in an urban area with lots of buildings and trees around that buffer the wind. Get the odd gust to 30 - 40 MPH. My experience with this design years ago that it spills the wind well, and yields as it will flex. Needs to be anchored well to the ground.

Snow - Our snow load is light in recent years. (2 feet or so) Snow is mostly dry and will shed from this structure. I'm not sure about a heavy, wet spring snow and would remove it if it sticks.

As to the question from Ronnwil about rot. It is ordinary wood and it will rot. I have treated the wood with a salt brine and will put an impervious barrier under the base. Hope to get 8-10 years out of it. More durable wood such as western red cedar and redwood are cost prohibitave away from the coast in Canada. I am anal about treated woods.
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that's really cool. I bet my dad would get a kick out of this as well. perfect project for the new house!
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How do you get around in the g house I haven't read everything. Im on my phone.

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