r/greenhouse

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Greenhouse floor???

New to this sub and I have a very specific question. I live in Midwest zone 5/6 and I am hoping to build a greenhouse this summer in a corner of my house that faces south, with existing house walls surrounding the west and north sides so that the house blocks afternoon sun—not optimal, but the best space I’ve got by far. There is currently an attached screened-in porch there that I would rip out, but the current floor is a level cement pad with no drain. Any recommendations on how to retrofit a drainless, level, impermeable floor for a greenhouse in the most inexpensive way possible? Is there a sloped floor I can add over it maybe? A sloped base and then gravel or pavers? Or is a lack of drain not as much of an issue as I think it will be if I just use saucers under my pots? I intend everything in this greenhouse to only be potted, no large and permanent planters that need to drain onto the floor, but I’m unsure if humidity will drip and pool catastrophically on the floor. Any advice even about other aspects of this build is appreciated!

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u/CoolCatIsTaken — 2 days ago
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Moving a Greenhouse

***UPDATE***

I think I did a poor explanation on my part of my abilities and preparation I’ve put into this.

I know how to remove the glass, I know how to remove the frame, and everything else. However, I studied technology not engineering or architecture so I am ignorant on that end. I am stating I am not sure where to start as in, if I remove a piece of glass on the top of the structure instead of a different specific piece is the structure going to catastrophically collapse. 😅 My only care is the frame and the structural integrity of that being in good condition. Replacement glass is in the budget already.

I got a great deal on it and if it’s something I can’t handle I am more than willing to pay someone to move it since I got it dirt cheap.

I also have the base for it being built later this week once a dead tree that is in the way is moved.

I apologize for not explaining it more thoroughly in the description, take it easy on me internet. 😂 If my girl wants a green house, she gone get a green house.

The base is being built later this week after a dead tree is moved. I have a trailer, tools, and everything else (3 reluctant friends who I can pay in beer).

Just purchased this used 16 by 17 foot greenhouse. I was curious how to go about moving it exactly. I have removed the doors and all the stuff inside already. I’m just left with the glass and frame. However, not 100% sure where exactly to start.

All the glass and frame is already labeled for reconstruction. Adding labeling the aluminum to the list (thanks for the notes).

u/Fun_Plastic_868 — 5 days ago
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A few shots from a school greenhouse

Thought this sub might enjoy these greenhouse pics

u/Fun_Response253 — 7 days ago
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Construction of greenhouse cost

how to lower the greenhouse construction cost ?

  1. Reasonable design, less parts but strong, material cost is just one part of total project cost.

  2. Assembled completely, no welding to avoid the rust.

  3. Reasonable installation in order. arrange labor In efficiency. all workers has to be busy .no repeat of any stage.

  4. using equipments and tools to fasten the procedure. balance labor cost, rental equ6cost, and the earlier construction if may catch up good growing season.

anything else ?pls list your advice .

u/springzhu — 13 days ago