I am currently building one across the whole back of my house, it's about 500 sq. ft. (10' x 50'). I've almost got the structure finished, I have to get more materials. I'm building it out of 2" x 2" aluminum screen enclosure, that way I can just spline the shade cloth into it (in 8' panels). This way, if I ever have to endure any hurricane damage, I only have to replace the cloth in panels...instead of the whole wall or roof. Also, by splining the shade cloth, you don't have to punch holes in it for fasteners (eliminating having to worry about it tearing later). Besides, it's extremely sturdy and very light weight, so you don't have to use as much as you would with wood, or some other materials. I've been buying the used stock from the scrap yards that people have torn down from around their pools, and throwing a fresh coat of paint on them, and I only paid 60 cents per foot ( it runs about $2/ft new). Home Depot carries all the screws and hardware. So far, I have all the walls built (except for about 10'), so all I have to buy is my roof stock (about another $80), and I have only spent about $110. I already had the shade cloth, so that helped, too. The best part is, it's very sturdy, relatively inexpensive, and looks very appealing (and professional). Food for thought!
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What is it with this shed? Why not convert the whole shed to a glass-top marvel? Maybe if your friends here on Orchid board were better informed, we wouldn't ask such stupid questions? 
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