Plant Room Construction

[Oscarman]

Originally Posted by Sandy4453

This is going to be fantastic, what an ideal setup. How big is this room going to be? Please keep posting updates, this is very exciting!

It is 12' x 9' and 7'6" ceiling. I am pretty excited to finally get this project going.

Here is the framing done. Water lines are going in next. Hot and cold in the room and a line for an RO system.

[Don Perusse]

Wow! what an undertaking. I know you will enjoy for years to come with some fantastic orchids. Keep up the pics. enjoy seeing your progress.

[Oscarman]

About time I got some updates on my project.

#1) The electrical is in. Multiple outlets all mounted high up on the wall to keep them from behind the benches and out of water's way.

#2) the exterior walls have been insulated with spray foam insulation.

#3) the insulation has been trimmed flush to the stud face.

[RosieC]

Wow, what a project. Great that by redoing all this you can plan the orchid room from scratch and build in what you need as you go.

[Oscarman]

Originally Posted by RosieC

Wow, what a project. Great that by redoing all this you can plan the orchid room from scratch and build in what you need as you go.

Hopefully I get it right! Still unsure what I am going to do for lighting.

Here are a few more pics from my progress.

#1) Moisture resistant drywall was used on all interior surfaces.
#2) All joints taped and mudded.
#3) More of the same.
#4) Used 2 recessed boxes in the room for water supply. Hot/cold for watering, cleaning etc and the smaller box is for an R/O system. Had the plumber run hot and cold to this one also - maybe I'll need both one day.

[Connie Star]

I'm curious about the cost of your project. Boy would I like to be able to do something like that!

[got ants]

Oscarman, looks great. May I ask what are your plans for the other rooms? You might soon feel the need to expand further. I started with one pergola, built a second, and now planning a shade house and dry area. Current growing areas about 200 sq ft and future plans add another 300-500 sq ft. Additionally, both structures are 9' tall.

It never stops....trust me....NEVER!!!!

[Oscarman]

Originally Posted by got ants

Oscarman, looks great. May I ask what are your plans for the other rooms? You might soon feel the need to expand further. I started with one pergola, built a second, and now planning a shade house and dry area. Current growing areas about 200 sq ft and future plans add another 300-500 sq ft. Additionally, both structures are 9' tall.

It never stops....trust me....NEVER!!!!

Sadly that will be the extent of the indoor growing area, in the remainder of the basement we have nice size family/theatre room, bedroom/massage therapy room, kids play room, storage/mechanical room, full bath, large laundry/work/potting room. I still have a large kitchen bay window and then I would have to move outside. If I could purchase and demolish the house behind me....then we are talking a real greenhouse!

Tell me about it never stopping - 5 plants in '85 and then before you know it 875! I am now much less of a madman and things are more under control.

[Oscarman]

Now I am almost caught up with picture posts vs stage of construction!

All surfaces in the room have been covered with FRP panels and all seam, joints and connections sealed with mildew resistant silicone. The goal is to have the room completely sealed from the rest of my home to avoid structural moisture & mold issues.

As you can see the rest of my basement reno is moving along also. Cabinets and linoleum in my workbench/potting area is in.

[grasshopper]

This is going to be fantastic when it's all done. Thanks for the updates, and keep 'em coming!