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Durgan · 02-06-2011, 03:25 PM

5 November 2010 Greenhouse on Deck. 5 November 2010 Greenhouse on Deck.

I decided to build a large greenhouse on the deck, which doesn’t get much use. The enclosure will be a sun room if appropriate, instead of the canvas structure that use to be there. I have a small 5000 BTU heater that connects to the barbecue natural gas outlet, so will have some warmth, and will get some use during the Winter months. It took nine days to build by myself, about 72 hours of labor, from 28 of October to 5 November, and cost $1798.63.

Description of the construction. Six, 6 by 6 pillars support the structure. The auxiliary supports are all 2 by 6 spruce planks. Two doors were installed plus a window to ensure reasonably good ventilation. I got the doors free of charge. The slope of the roof is from 8 feet to 7 feet, with a pitch of 1 in 12. Sun is available for about two third of the structure all day. Wood was used to cover the walls where no Sun penetrates. Corrugated SUNTUF UV protected panels was used. It is relatively low cost compared to other coverings, and is almost indestructible. Pictures depict highlights of the method used. Plans were in my head.

aalina387 · 02-13-2011, 10:54 PM

Really nice idea.LED lights will be best for indoor gardening.The LED lights require a very low voltage and therefore consume much less electricity than a normal light and they stay relatively cool.

02-06-2011, 03:25 PM	#1
Durgan Green Thumb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brantford, ON, Canada Posts: 85 Blog Entries: 1	Building a Greenhouse 5 November 2010 Greenhouse on Deck. 5 November 2010 Greenhouse on Deck. I decided to build a large greenhouse on the deck, which doesn’t get much use. The enclosure will be a sun room if appropriate, instead of the canvas structure that use to be there. I have a small 5000 BTU heater that connects to the barbecue natural gas outlet, so will have some warmth, and will get some use during the Winter months. It took nine days to build by myself, about 72 hours of labor, from 28 of October to 5 November, and cost $1798.63. Description of the construction. Six, 6 by 6 pillars support the structure. The auxiliary supports are all 2 by 6 spruce planks. Two doors were installed plus a window to ensure reasonably good ventilation. I got the doors free of charge. The slope of the roof is from 8 feet to 7 feet, with a pitch of 1 in 12. Sun is available for about two third of the structure all day. Wood was used to cover the walls where no Sun penetrates. Corrugated SUNTUF UV protected panels was used. It is relatively low cost compared to other coverings, and is almost indestructible. Pictures depict highlights of the method used. Plans were in my head. __________________ Durgan Zone 5B http://durgan.org/2011/ Garden Journal

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02-13-2011, 10:54 PM	#2
aalina387 Green Gardener Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 12	Really nice idea.LED lights will be best for indoor gardening.The LED lights require a very low voltage and therefore consume much less electricity than a normal light and they stay relatively cool.