greenhouse Looking for a 15' x 10' Greenhouse.

Meatwad · May 3, 2015

Hey THP,

I was wondering if anyone can help me find a 15' x 10' greenhouse, the two best I found were 20' x 10' and 12' x 7'.
Could any of you help me out and find one? I have been trying for a while now and can't find one near my measurements to fit my two grow boxes inside plus a little extra walking room.

... Or can anyone give advice on building a really nice greenhouse?

Thanks for your time.

Phil · May 3, 2015

http://www.4seasongreenhouse.com/

Meatwad · May 3, 2015

Phil said:
http://www.4seasongreenhouse.com/

I am looking for something a bit cheaper, those are kind of expensive.
I don't have that much money.
Anywhere else that is cheaper?

If anyone has tips on building one, I would love to hear them.

Phil · May 3, 2015

15' x 10' is still pretty sizeable. You might be able to get by for less than $200. Light gauge PVC frame and a roll of 6 mil plastic sheeting. .

SmokenFire · May 3, 2015

Phil said:
15' x 10' is still pretty sizeable. You might be able to get by for less than $200. Light gauge PVC frame and a roll of 6 mil plastic sheeting. .

Good info there. Also teh googler is your friend for DIY Green houses - I found plans for free via Mother Earth News.

Phil · May 3, 2015

You can get 10' lengths of 1" sch 40 PVC for about a buck fifty each, plus all of the elbow and tee fittings. Or you could go with 5' lengths with a tee in-between each to set your hoop supports. Should be able to get all of your frame supplies for less than $50.The roll of plastic sheeting will set you back about $70. A hoop house would probably be best to suit your purposes AND go easiest7 on the wallet.

juanitos · May 3, 2015

Phil said:
You can get 10' lengths of 1" sch 40 PVC for about a buck fifty each, plus all of the elbow and tee fittings. Or you could go with 5' lengths with a tee in-between each to set your hoop supports. Should be able to get all of your frame supplies for less than $50.The roll of plastic sheeting will set you back about $70. A hoop house would probably be best to suit your purposes AND go easiest7 on the wallet.

if he wants 10' he'll need atleast 15' long arches =] (2*pi*r for circumference of circle).

but yeah, just google diy hoophouse.
http://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/garden-yard/~/media/39A3CC910E704F6A8D9528B57A1EC85C.ashx

Phil · May 3, 2015

Yep... and now my thinking cap is on. I was thinking a PVC hoop house, with a garden hose connection on one corner, and 5 mister nozzles mounted on each arch.... Hmmmmm. You can buy the nozzles dirt cheap on Amazon.

On second thought, might see too much pressure drop. Probably easier to just attach a misting system to the arches with zip ties

AJ Drew · May 3, 2015

This is 10 by 40 but can easily be changed. These are the plans I am basing mine on. Designed and used by the folk at the Kentucky State University department of Agriculture.

http://www.uky.edu/Ag/NewCrops/hightunnel.pdf

midwestchilehead · May 4, 2015

Buy a shed kit from Northern Tool and cover it with double wall polycarbonate.

AJ Drew · May 4, 2015

Midwestchilihead - I have never understood those framer kits. Its just the brackets right? They sell the brackets individually at every good size hardware / lumber store ( Lowes comes to mind). Is it just a convenience thing?

midwestchilehead · May 4, 2015

It is the brackets and plans. The plans include a lumber shopping list and a cut list. It makes for a pretty sturdy building.

ajdrew said:
Midwestchilihead - I have never understood those framer kits. Its just the brackets right? They sell the brackets individually at every good size hardware / lumber store ( Lowes comes to mind). Is it just a convenience thing?

AJ Drew · May 5, 2015

Now that I think about it, if it includes the cut angles for the roof... well hell not having to do math would make it worth it. Not kidding, I have made some seriously screwed up roofs in my time.

midwestchilehead · May 6, 2015

That is the really nice thing about the Northern Tool kits - no angle cuts. All straight cuts and the brackets make the necessary angles for you, which was good for me because I can't figure out angles to save my life. Algebra was a real challenge for me ;-)

ajdrew said:
Now that I think about it, if it includes the cut angles for the roof... well hell not having to do math would make it worth it. Not kidding, I have made some seriously screwed up roofs in my time.

OCD Chilehead · May 6, 2015

The kits seem fair, when you start adding up all those brackets at Lowes. I looked on Craigslist and found som nice carport covers that would work. Another thought as far as cost effective. PVC connectors. http://www.greenhousemegastore.com/category/pvc-fittings

DawgNutts · Jun 29, 2015

12 x 12 hoophouse built with the top rail from a chain link fence, I love mine and plan to build a bigger one (20x24) at the next house. The first pic is just the frame, the 2nd one is the completed greenhouse, in December...30-40 degrees outside and it wold still get up to 80-90 in the greenhouse when the sun was out.

muskymojo · Jun 30, 2015

DawgNutts said:
12 x 12 hoophouse built with the top rail from a chain link fence, I love mine and plan to build a bigger one (20x24) at the next house. The first pic is just the frame, the 2nd one is the completed greenhouse, in December...30-40 degrees outside and it wold still get up to 80-90 in the greenhouse when the sun was out.

Very nice! I made a 16 x 16 out of top rail once. Tore it down last fall though..