i am building a greenhouse! - Page 9 - Orchid Board

bonsai1504 · #81 01-15-2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tim abbott

Nice work bonsai1524. Are you using real glass?

Tim Abbott

We are using 6mm multi wall Poly-gal polycarbonate sheets on the roof and three of the sides and on the side by the pond we are using 3/16" acrylic sheets.

bonsai1504 · #82 02-16-2009, 01:38 PM

We got the benches installed last week. I want it to be finished. Im running out of space quickly!

vmax3000 · #83 02-16-2009, 01:58 PM

All that space will be filled and then some. My husband built me a little greenhouse a couple of years back for Christmas. He framed it himself and used two layers of translucent core-plast (it's the stuff used to make political yard signs, except no color). The roof is a uv resistant clear plastic material that we got at one of the box stores. It came with little caps and all. I have loved it, my orchid collection has loved it and the collection has grown. Also, my friends bring me their sad little orchids for a stay at the "spa". Because I have managed to fill the space and then some

, I will be limiting my "spa" intakes!! Enjoy! I noticed you are a member of HOTOS! I enjoy your group. If I didn't live so far away, I would definitely participate in more meetings. How did the show go last weekend? I wanted to come down and work (and buy....

), but current projects at work have kept me overwhelmed!

Bird Song Farm · #84 02-16-2009, 01:59 PM

Great job on those benches, and the electric outlets will sure come in handy!
Al

quiltingwacko · #85 02-16-2009, 02:37 PM

Very happy for you Cullen. That looks like a really nice greenhouse! I see you spending many happy hours there with your 'chids. Carol

peeweelovesbooks · #86 02-16-2009, 03:58 PM

Congratulations. It must be awesome to have the yard space to build these things.

Please don't forget to post pics when the projects are finished!!

Kath · #87 02-16-2009, 05:10 PM

We have just had a conservatury built, and although I don't have many orchids, I'm so pleased to have somewhere to put them, so they'll be happy. I was running out of window ledges! Photo attached, before it's finished.

Bird Song Farm · #88 02-16-2009, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Kath

We have just had a conservatury built, and although I don't have many orchids, I'm so pleased to have somewhere to put them, so they'll be happy. I was running out of window ledges! Photo attached, before it's finished.

OH MY!!!
AL

quiltingwacko · #89 02-16-2009, 05:29 PM

Does this conservatory need separate heating or do you just leave the door open to the house? Really is nice looking.

vmax3000 · #90 02-16-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Kath

We have just had a conservatury built, and although I don't have many orchids, I'm so pleased to have somewhere to put them, so they'll be happy. I was running out of window ledges! Photo attached, before it's finished.

Your conservatory is so beautiful. Please, share pictures when you get your plants in it!!