Blocky71 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 So after a very miserable start to our summer and several incidents to my plants caused by heavy wind/rain/cats/birds you name it i decided i needed some shelter for my plants. Much as i'd love to own the amazing constructions done already by Gareth and Dicon on here, I have neither the skill, funds or space, in fact i was limited to a small uneven space between an existing shed and the fence at the end of garden, as so I wasn't sure what to use as i didn't want glass as i have a 10 yr old and several footballs!, i'm not keen on the frosted appearance of polycarbonate either so opted for this instead Its a "glazing kit" made from clear acrylic, available from bnq, it comes in different kit sizes e.g 6ft x 4ft, i got the 6ft x 8 ft as i knew i was going to have to butcher a lot of it. I also bought some timber, stain, screws and the obligatory fly trap whilst in BNQ's! Total spend has come in at around £180, roughly the same as i'd of paid for a polycarb 6x4 greenhouse if i'd been able. As it is i've ended up with a much stronger structure and a little more room as a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blocky71 Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 And so the build begins ( between downpours!), First the back panel... Then screw on the glazing Ooops first mistake, i forgot to stain the frame before glazing it! Now stained ! Then the side panel, i wasnt gonna bother and just use fence panel but lots of crap grows through the panel from the neighbours....... Front panel done leaving just a door and a roof to finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blocky71 Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 I added some old guttering i had laying about to the shed and a waterbutt for obvious reasons I made the roof in two parts, one piece is fixed, the other is held to the frame using spring clips. I wanted to be able to open the greenhouse up to the elements whenever possible. Door made and fitted, nothing on this house is square or equal but it's all gone together and i think my plants will love me now ! Nice and humid after a spray The plants (mainly auction wins from here/Andy and Ian and Diane's large donation during their clearout!) Many thanks for looking Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flytyer Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Impressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blocky71 Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Ooops, missed the "convertable roof" shot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blocky71 Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Thanks Flytyer!, You're too kind, it's a bit ramshackle, i was almost too embarrassed to post pics after seeing Gareth and Dicons Lush victorian lowland creations but i thought we needed a balance, a kind of "happy shopper" version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabgabinou Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Nice construction ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInactiveMoth Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 You are a genius! I applaud your greenhouse ingenuity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugmuncher Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 just the job that mate , im lost without a greenhouse , think i might have to throw something together seeing as everyone else has one and im getting very jealous lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billynomates666 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Great job, and an even better use of otherwise lost space, congratulations. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicon Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Hey there's nothing wrong with made to measure, nice one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Davies Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Nice work! You get a much better result with made-to-measure, instead of a off-the-shelf product. The only problem with any greenhouse is that within a year, we all end up thinking "now I need another/ bigger one." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabgabinou Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 LOL, i'm really agree with you Gareth, everybody need more than they have... ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blocky71 Posted August 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 Thanks all for such kind words, The plants are looking much happier and i just wish i'd done it sooner, the fly traps would be double the size they are now. I'm just trying my first ceph and fly trap leaf cuttings which i couldn't of done before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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