Southern Heat Wave

[vmax3000]

Originally Posted by Ross

I think your "mister" system is not working right or is putting out too much water. Texas Greenhouse Company used to market "fogger" nozzles that I used back when - Texas Greenhouse Company, Inc.: Fog Systems. They were great. I gave them to my dad in Florida and the brown rust in the water plugged them up But they just gave off an intense fog. You could actually sit under them and read the paper and not get wet, just cool. Might look those up. Blow some air through them and they would be an effective "swamp cooler".

OOOO, me too! I have repotted and repotted and orchids don't like that so much.... Maybe this would be a good solution for both the heat and the humidity without so much the "drowned" effect that I struggle with!
Royal, if you do a "convertible", make sure that your windows have a barrier to squirrels....their propensity to bury pecans in orchids is simply amazing. I grew to detest the little "furry-tailed tree rats"... Spousal unit got a wrist rocket launcher (pea shooter) and would practice on them He got pretty good and hitting their little furry butts! No death, but the contest was afoot!

[Royal]

My only issue with the tree-rats is that they antagonize my dog, who in turn, antagonizes me with here constant barking! The convertible is really just an idea I had, I really want a g/h!

[vmax3000]

Originally Posted by RoyalOrchids

My only issue with the tree-rats is that they antagonize my dog, who in turn, antagonizes me with here constant barking! The convertible is really just an idea I had, I really want a g/h!

The site that Ross offered has a link to cheap, self-assembled structures that look very much like mine. Mine is a custom number that my husband built for me as a gift. One note of warning: Corplast is not as uv resistant as is reported, as one whole outer wall of my gh will have to be replaced. Ah, live and learn! The site's gh kits look like they used a more uv resistant material...more like the roof material we got at the local hardware box store. It's held up really well to all of the weather extremes (even the ice storm a couple years back!). Yeah, go for the big ring and enjoy it. I really have enjoyed mine and it's been fun to plan and budget for equipment and orchids. It's worth it!

[Ross]

Originally Posted by vmax3000

The site that Ross offered has a link to cheap, self-assembled structures that look very much like mine. Mine is a custom number that my husband built for me as a gift. One note of warning: Corplast is not as uv resistant as is reported, as one whole outer wall of my gh will have to be replaced. Ah, live and learn! The site's gh kits look like they used a more uv resistant material...more like the roof material we got at the local hardware box store. It's held up really well to all of the weather extremes (even the ice storm a couple years back!). Yeah, go for the big ring and enjoy it. I really have enjoyed mine and it's been fun to plan and budget for equipment and orchids. It's worth it!

You are correct on the quality of the UV deterent used on outer walls of this material. Also, you can purchase containers of material meant to replenish the UV-resistance and clearity. Just ask them.

[quiltingwacko]

I want a greenhouse too. Had one half built at our old house, before we sold it. Lots more outdoor space at that place. Colder climate though. A girl can dream.