One of the greatest additions that can be made by any home gardener to their space is building a small hobby greenhouse. Constructing a personal greenhouse that is can provide year round veggies, herbs and even flowers really is one of the greatest things around. You just need to roll your sleeves up for a weekend, use a good structural blueprint and you’ll be growing away to your hearts content in no time! There really is no need to spend a ton of dough on a greenhouse kit or professional contractor.
You might be thinking, I already know how to build a small garden greenhouse. You only need a proper blueprint and its off to the races, right? But, hold on. Because knowing what pieces are required to build a greenhouse that’s inline with your overall goals will actually help you find the right greenhouse design best for your needs.
So, here are a few pieces of sound advice on what to consider when selecting your design. Here are some bits to think about:
Flooring
Do you prefer to have a free standing base or oa permanent concrete one? The cost of said flooring is more expensive. And doing it yourself is not for every person to undertake. On the other side of the coin a wood base is much easier and less expensive to lay down, but will not last nearly as long.
The Frame
A proper frame structure will provide the necessary support for your glazing material. A wooden skeleton is the normal way to go. But modern construction provides more options like metal or PVC frames. The most important decision will be what kind of glazing material you choose to go with however.
Glazing
In the old days glass was king. Now more popular choices include polycarbonate panels and plastic sheeting. Which way you decide to go hinges on how durable you ultimately want your house to be for the long-term and how much you can afford for the project.
Vents and fans
The amount of heat that can accumulate in your small greenhouse can build up fast. Building a small greenhouse will also require you to think about the proper installation of ventilation, fans and windows as heat can build up rapidly in your house. You can get manual ones or automatic ones. How much work do you want to put into your greenhouse everyday?
Getting A Tight Seal
Once you get everything together, you need to seal the building. This prevents air and weather from getting in unless you want it to. The kind of sealing you choose will be determined by the kind of frame you’ve selected.
See, all of these decisions will influence which design you end up choosing.
It’s best to make these decisions from the very beginning. That way you make the right decisions on which design to select. By thinking about the above guidelines, you’ll be taking the first steps towards finding the right design for your greenhouse.
Of course, there is a lot more to it than that. But, that gives you a few things to think about.
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