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Comments (11)I was planning to use regular double-hung windows that I could get at Home Depot. Is that a good or bad idea? Do some shopping first. Habitat for Humanity, Craigslist. Much cheaper. For the roof glass, I'll want something safe and non-breakable (which rules out real glass, I guess). Any suggestions? Twinwall polycarbonate panels fit this bill, ~US$2.50-3.00/sf. About R-1.5-2.0. You can gain extra insulation with a layer of greenhouse film below the polycarb in the GH. Should I look into getting a roof system that automatically ventilates (i.e., windows that open on a thermostat - I think I have seen those somwhere), or should I use a fan instead? For TX, probably both. You'll have an awful lot of heat to vent. Absolutely insulate the north side, esp if you are going to do year-round gardening. Sheathing insulation is R-3 and about 9.00 per 4x8' panel. Mark's got a nice GH you'll enjoy. My 2¢ Dan...See MoreGreenhouse / potting shed pics
Comments (1)Very nice getaway. I posted your pics....See MoreBuilding a Greenhouse Shed
Comments (3)I'm trying to picture it and don't quite understand the 4' x 4' window for the long side. Aren't the sides made out of the wavy plastic stuff too? You don't really need a window on one side or a screen for summer. The vents on the top of the short sides will be the best ventilation since the heat will rise. you could put a fan on one end to pull the heat out and that will pull fresh air in through the other end. If you open a large window in summer you will lose your humidity inside and that's one of the things you want to keep in the greenhouse if you are starting seedlings. I have found that seedlings didn't start so well in my greenhouse without heat mats under the flats and supplimental lighting real close to the tops of the flats. The seedlings also like a fan after they have germinated to keep them dry and make them strong, so you should try to plan for electricity in your greenhouse. Other than that, I think your greenhouse lean-to is a great idea....See MoreGreenhouse - garden shed
Comments (17)Idaho, The shed near you live reminds me of a book in my personal library on NE connected farm buildings - "Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn". I actually have a current design client who desires a very large custom house that gives a visitor the sense that it has been expanded through necessity, but with everything connected. Your vision sounds very charming. I can build an outbuilding by right (w/o going through PZ) up to 25% of my lots' total area - minus the main house + garage - which equates to about a 5,000 sf shed/greenhouse. But, it would have to be 20 ft from the rear property line, instead of 3 ft with my current footprint. I do not need a structure that big, since we already have a 2.5 car garage and 10 x 22 shed, and my gardens would be compromised with that setback. Although, as you most likely know, we never have enough space for our toys :). I like your idea of a high window between the shed and greenhouse - or a half-glass door connecting the two spaces - would be great for light, and/or a transom over the door. I also like the relationship of a potting/garden tool shed - perhaps open to the greenhouse with French doors via a set of steps. Thanks for the ideas....See Morewillow22552
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