We built our greenhouse using old windows and doors. We build a deck to start with for the floor. I think having yours on the ground will keep it warmer. Idk
I've been looking for this EXACT series of videos!! We've been collecting old windows for a while now, and we're about ready to get started. These videos are going to be a life-saver. Thank you!
I'm almost ready to post the 3rd video which will describe the steps of prepping the windows, repointing and glazing them. Then the actual installation of the windows will be shown. Thanks for watching. It's really been exciting to see it all come together.
Thanks for sharing this series! I found episode 3 first, then just watched 1, 2 & 4 haha but I’ve been planning my own greenhouse and have a handful of old windows behind my garage for construction in the spring! I’m excited as I can tell you where by your voice in this series! Thanks for sharing your tips and experience!
I like the idea of building with recycled windows, But when the big one comes try and get out of there fast! Your walls are just rectangles, and don't in themselves resist much racking in the event of a strong earthquake. The shear strength of your walls seems to depend almost entirely on the in plane shear strength of the glass and window frames. I didn't see anywhere where the framing included diagonal or other shear resisting elements. I think the roof will be OK as later you incorporated polycarbonate panels that provide shear strength to prevent the roof from folding over in the event that a strong translation happens parallel to the long axis of the roof. But on the lower walls, resistance to a strong translation will depend on the window glass, and open mortises of the window frames. Just a thought. Perhaps adding some diagonal elements just inside the windows would help.
Earth wise in Tacoma is one of my favorites. I got a beautiful bourbon barrel for a bathroom sink. Love the staff there. We got our windows off of offer up, and FB Marketplace. All beautiful! Thanks for the videos
12 x 12 width and length and 8' high up to he plate line above the door... then a gable rise of 6'. I had a family stained glass window 52" high which I wanted to work into the area above the door. So the roof pitch needed to be high to accommodate that window.
We don't have hard winters here so the depth of the foundation didn't concern me. I was only concerned with building a solid and level foundation with the cinder block.
I used pressure treated 2x4s for the base plate all around but then built up with untreated 2x4 studs. The base plate was bolted onto the concrete block foundation which thus, elevated all wood products off the ground. Everything looks great and is holding up just fine. I pre-painted all studs before installing the windows or roof panels.
