I don't think I will build this gothic style greenhouse. I'm just too unsure on how strong the building would be.
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Originally Posted by DavidCampen
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I am working on a plan for a wood frame greenhouse right now (plus like 5 I made before
). Debating on whether sinking it 3 feet with a cinder block wall to ground level would be worth it. I have to check prices and figure out how much that would cost. Otherwise I'd put it on a 3 foot kneewall, fully insulated. But I don't know how I'd make a foundation for that. And then I'd have to dig down around the perimeter to insulate the earth.
I've found that most greenhouse references don't help me much in designing my greenhouse. I'm working on a solar design principle with a South wall at 30 degrees to vertical, to let in the most of the winter sun. The North and West walls 6" thick and heavily insulated, and the East wall glazed with polycarbonate to let in morning sun. I bought two solar greenhouse design books, and rented a few general construction books from the library.
I hadn't called the local building inspection office yet
. I looked for the number today and couldn't find it, so called the town hall and left a message. But in a city near me you can build a greenhouse up to 25,000 cuft without a permit. I might need a permit for modifying my (well my parents') houses' electrical, LP, and water systems though.
You can't change a threads' title after it's been made huh? Maybe I should make a new thread "John's giant thread of Greenhouse Ideas"..........
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