Concrete for greenhouse floor?
toematers
8 years ago
Featured Answer
Comments (6)
Bill
8 years agoroseguy
8 years agoRelated Discussions
Dirt or paved floor in greenhouse-which prefer?
Comments (4)I have an unpaved dirt floor in the greenhouse. Bad back, so concrete is quite hard on the back. Also, concrete holds in the heat and releases it, good in winter, bad in summer. Ours stays cooler with the dirt floor. Or you could use pea gravel instead of dirt. Mine in quite well packed down now after 4 years, and needs no upkeep. Darlene...See MoreGreenhouse aluminum base on concrete
Comments (3)Mike- I think you'll be safe. For added piece of mind you could run a bead of caulk around the base so water doesn't get under. I did that -- not because I was worried about corrosion -- but to prevent leaking into the greenhouse in a heavy storm....See Moreconcrete wire reinforcing mesh greenhouse
Comments (4)cattle panels have irregular wire spacing most often concrete panels have even regular spacing which is probably better. The biggest problem with reinforcement panels is they would need a good moisture proofing to prevent rust the cattle panels are galvanized so should resist moisture much better....See Moreconcrete aisles in greenhouse
Comments (7)buretachi, You need to do the snow test. If there are holes in the snow then heat is escaping. We just got another 6 inches, so in a couple of days I will take some pictures of heat escaping and post them here. There is not much else to do from now until April except look for holes in the snow....See Morekaren__w z7 NC
8 years agokudzu9
8 years agodaniel_nyc
8 years agolast modified: 8 years ago
Related Stories
GARDENING AND LANDSCAPINGSee a Family Greenhouse Grown From Scraps
Can-do resourcefulness and less than $400 lead to a new 8- by 8-foot home for plants on a Tennessee family's property
Full StoryGREENHOUSESA Greenhouse Rises From Texas Tornado Wreckage
Barn damage became a blessing in disguise for a thrifty, creative couple with a hankering for more greenery
Full StoryLANDSCAPE DESIGNA Luxury Greenhouse Lures Manhattanites to the Country
Industrial meets rustic in this stunning new structure for living and entertaining in rural Pennsylvania
Full StoryOUTBUILDINGSRoom of the Day: An Old Shed Becomes a Spa and Greenhouse
A garden-loving couple create the perfect place to have a soak and putter with their plants year-round
Full StoryREMODELING GUIDESObjects of Desire: Beautifully Individual Concrete Floors
Concrete comes in more colors and finishes than ever before. See if these 6 floors open your eyes to the possibilities
Full StoryFLOORSKnow Your Flooring: Concrete
Concrete floors have a raw and elegant beauty that can be surprisingly warm
Full StoryGREEN BUILDINGConsidering Concrete Floors? 3 Green-Minded Questions to Ask
Learn what’s in your concrete and about sustainability to make a healthy choice for your home and the earth
Full StoryFLOORS5 Benefits to Concrete Floors for Everyday Living
Get low-maintenance home flooring that creates high impact and works with home styles from traditional to modern
Full StoryGREENHOUSESGreenhouses Bring Gardens in From the Cold
Get a jump start on summer plantings even if spring chills linger with a greenhouse or cold frames in your backyard
Full StoryOUTBUILDINGSStudio Solution: A Kit Greenhouse Becomes a Creative Private Office
See how an inventive work-from-home designer made an office from a greenhouse, for some inspired thinking in the backyard
Full Story
oakhill (zone 9A, Calif.)