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Greenhouses from re-purposed windows . . . ?
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<blockquote data-quote="CottageFarm" data-source="post: 1109112" data-attributes="member: 16552"><p>We used the panels from sliding patio doors, but same idea.</p><p>greenhouse is 8x16, glass on both short and one long side.</p><p>The other long side is North facing and conventional framed and sided</p><p>Designed it with a shed roof rather than a standard gable. The north wall is 10' and has 3 tiers of shelves for standard 1020 trays.</p><p>We used clear lexan panels for the roof, however, I had trouble with too much heat and draped the interior with light weight row cover fabric. The other long wall is all glass and has 2 tiers for trays as well as a slightly raised planting bed. I use heat mats for the roots zones and 60 watt light bulbs and "tent" the shelves to retain heat. I germinate in the house for best temperature control, but move transplants to the greenhouse in March. The way I have it set up, it handily accommodates 110 1020 trays, which is anywhere from 1800-7500 plants depending on cell size.</p><p></p><p>In short, it works great for me.. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CottageFarm, post: 1109112, member: 16552"] We used the panels from sliding patio doors, but same idea. greenhouse is 8x16, glass on both short and one long side. The other long side is North facing and conventional framed and sided Designed it with a shed roof rather than a standard gable. The north wall is 10' and has 3 tiers of shelves for standard 1020 trays. We used clear lexan panels for the roof, however, I had trouble with too much heat and draped the interior with light weight row cover fabric. The other long wall is all glass and has 2 tiers for trays as well as a slightly raised planting bed. I use heat mats for the roots zones and 60 watt light bulbs and "tent" the shelves to retain heat. I germinate in the house for best temperature control, but move transplants to the greenhouse in March. The way I have it set up, it handily accommodates 110 1020 trays, which is anywhere from 1800-7500 plants depending on cell size. In short, it works great for me.. :) [/QUOTE]
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