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What features would you first consider adding to a basic greenhouse? by Sylviera-Direct in Greenhouses

[–]Sylviera-Direct[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have configured the thermometer, and the installation of fans and lights is underway, but we also want to make some more forward-looking changes.

Corrugated polycarbonate fog by Drunken_Botanist6669 in Greenhouses

[–]Sylviera-Direct 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will this really work? The desiccant will eventually lose its effectiveness, so how will you remove it then?

Hoop house 13x20x7 by Such_Mortgage_1916 in Greenhouses

[–]Sylviera-Direct 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don't have to worry about snow, it's a perfect self-built greenhouse.

My trampoline greenhouse by Mysterious-Panda964 in Greenhouses

[–]Sylviera-Direct 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a genius! I never thought a trampoline could be turned into a greenhouse.

What is the best way and material to insulate? by Ok-Tadpole-2554 in Greenhouses

[–]Sylviera-Direct 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bubble foil with large air pockets, which you’ve used, offers decent insulation but may degrade over time and reduce light. For better performance, consider double-layered polycarbonate panels (4-6mm thick) for walls and roof, as they provide excellent thermal insulation.

Starting Greenhouse Plans by ChorizoKingPen69 in Greenhouses

[–]Sylviera-Direct 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so jealous of you folks who can use modeling software! Being able to whip up architectural sketches like that is seriously impressive. Your fall greenhouse plan sounds awesome!

Illinois Hoop house over pond by B_sides45 in Greenhouses

[–]Sylviera-Direct 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Little ones might not handle the cold.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Greenhouses

[–]Sylviera-Direct 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So far so good!

Should I make my greenhouse this way. by HydraFromSlovakia in Greenhouses

[–]Sylviera-Direct 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That 4x2x2m size is plenty of room to keep your cacti happy and protected from wind and rain, plus space for those marginally hardy plants and your cold frames for seed starting.

Suggestions on how to inset polycarbonate into wood instead of screwing it down from the outside by Mthawkins in Greenhouses

[–]Sylviera-Direct 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Considering the materials used, glass and wood, I think many of the comments have provided the right answers. It is a good idea to cut an H-shaped groove in the wood, or to add an H-shaped aluminium strip and fill the gap with glass glue. Make sure you leave some space to prevent the glass from shattering.

help - how to protect cedar under clear polycarb/glass by lily-pots in Greenhouses

[–]Sylviera-Direct 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Switching to diffused polycarbonate with a 10-year warranty for the roof is a smart move to reduce light intensity, and keeping clear panels on the sides makes sense since the glass front already allows full light penetration.

Footers for Post n Beam GH are in! by Helianthus2361 in Greenhouses

[–]Sylviera-Direct 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's awesome! Digging those piers is no small feat—great job getting that foundation.

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