5 Acres & A Dream: Greenhouse Project: Roof Setback

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Our greenhouse is just about a recycled supplies undertaking. Which means we’re utilizing various kinds of home windows for various elements of the construction. In my last greenhouse blog post, I confirmed you what Dan used for the higher portion of the greenhouse roof. For the decrease portion, his plan is to make use of the $10 cut price home windows he acquired from a builders surplus warehouse.

In contrast to the wooden body home windows, these had vinyl frames, which he eliminated.

First one in place.

The roof rafters are spaced to accommodate these home windows. 

The wooden framed home windows have been put in leaving a spot on the decrease edge, to permit merely slipping the decrease window up and beneath the painted body. Some adjusting has been needed.

Dan utilizing his grinder to tweak the slot for the window.
View from beneath.

Then, an accident. One of many home windows broke! We went again to the builders surplus, albeit not very hopefully as a result of Dan purchased out all of this dimension when he first acquired them. We could not discover something related, however it wasn’t a wasted journey as a result of we purchased the interior greenhouse door.

So, the hunt is on for a alternative. Alternative glass of the identical dimension and thickness was priced to us at $500 (!!!!!) Customized minimize acrylic or plexiglass was related. Sheets of acrylic or plexiglass aren’t low cost both. 

As anxious as Dan is to get this undertaking completed, it might take a while and searching to search out what we’re on the lookout for. The damaged window is well timed, nonetheless, as a result of we have to work on soil prep for spring planting. 

Present standing of the greenhouse.

Hopefully, we’ll discover a alternative quickly.

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