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klx

klx

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TerryTeacosy said:
New 6x3 greenhouse is finally taking shape today:

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Next jobs are:

1. Get pond liner down underneath it.
2. Run string lines to square-up the frame & anchor it down with saddles & tent pegs.
3. Collect some free concrete pavers from a local bloke to create a floor.
4. Run a double-line of bricks around the outside to hold-down the excess shell.
5. Install plastic pallets for free-drainage.
6. Design & construct a low-pressure, timer-controlled watering system from IBC's raised on a stack of pallets.
7. Find a cure for cancer & PTSD.
8. Mow the fucking grass!

Should only take me a few more hours.........
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Wont pond liner make it an actual pond when it rains?
 
goneDoneIt

goneDoneIt

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TerryTeacosy said:
New 6x3 greenhouse is finally taking shape today:

View attachment 5040816

Next jobs are:

1. Get pond liner down underneath it.
2. Run string lines to square-up the frame & anchor it down with saddles & tent pegs.
3. Collect some free concrete pavers from a local bloke to create a floor.
4. Run a double-line of bricks around the outside to hold-down the excess shell.
5. Install plastic pallets for free-drainage.
6. Design & construct a low-pressure, timer-controlled watering system from IBC's raised on a stack of pallets.
7. Find a cure for cancer & PTSD.
8. Mow the fucking grass!

Should only take me a few more hours.........
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That look fantastic! Did you order online or buy local? I am in the market for a greenhouse myself and thought of ordering a kit but think I'll either build myself, or have a-frame built and cover with greenhouse plastic.
Looks like you've got your ducks in a row! Have you finished this project? More pics would be great!
 
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TerryTeacosy

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klx said:
Wont pond liner make it an actual pond when it rains?
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I had heavy-duty builders plastic down in the previous one to suppress weeds & it worked quite well. There was a bit of pooling due to hand-watering runoff, but it evaporated pretty quickly. Rain wasn't a problem as I'm on top of a mountain & everything just runs away.

goneDoneIt said:
That look fantastic! Did you order online or buy local? I am in the market for a greenhouse myself and thought of ordering a kit but think I'll either build myself, or have a-frame built and cover with greenhouse plastic.
Looks like you've got your ducks in a row! Have you finished this project? More pics would be great!
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Online purchase from Evilbay. I bought another one, but the frame was flimsy aluminium (think indoor tent). It wouldn't have survived the first gust of decent wind, let alone the snow we sometimes get here. This is 25mm galvanised steel & should last several seasons until I can get a decent one in the final spot I have planned. Spent a bit more coin on it, but is probably worth the extra.

I'll post more pics up when I have something more progress to show.
 
goneDoneIt

goneDoneIt

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TerryTeacosy said:
I had heavy-duty builders plastic down in the previous one to suppress weeds & it worked quite well. There was a bit of pooling due to hand-watering runoff, but it evaporated pretty quickly. Rain wasn't a problem as I'm on top of a mountain & everything just runs away.



Online purchase from Evilbay. I bought another one, but the frame was flimsy aluminium (think indoor tent). It wouldn't have survived the first gust of decent wind, let alone the snow we sometimes get here. This is 25mm galvanised steel & should last several seasons until I can get a decent one in the final spot I have planned. Spent a bit more coin on it, but is probably worth the extra.

I'll post more pics up when I have something more progress to show.
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Wind blow, bring snow, cheap bows down to strength.
Strength rules, those fools bite dust, turn to rust and blow away, as they succumb to anti-dumb!
 
klx

klx

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TerryTeacosy said:
I had heavy-duty builders plastic down in the previous one to suppress weeds & it worked quite well. There was a bit of pooling due to hand-watering runoff, but it evaporated pretty quickly. Rain wasn't a problem as I'm on top of a mountain & everything just runs away.
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I've got one on the way. I am gonna put it up down in the valley out of the wind (and out of sight) and I already have enough trouble with humidity so am leaning towards landscape fabric for the floor so the water can drain through. See how it goes.
 
goneDoneIt

goneDoneIt

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TerryTeacosy said:
I had heavy-duty builders plastic down in the previous one to suppress weeds & it worked quite well. There was a bit of pooling due to hand-watering runoff, but it evaporated pretty quickly. Rain wasn't a problem as I'm on top of a mountain & everything just runs away.



Online purchase from Evilbay. I bought another one, but the frame was flimsy aluminium (think indoor tent). It wouldn't have survived the first gust of decent wind, let alone the snow we sometimes get here. This is 25mm galvanised steel & should last several seasons until I can get a decent one in the final spot I have planned. Spent a bit more coin on it, but is probably worth the extra.

I'll post more pics up when I have something more progress to show.
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What is the height at the apex of the greenhouse and does it have roll-up sides or windows for ventilation? Are you planning to run a fan or just go sides down or windows open for airflow?
 
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TerryTeacosy

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klx said:
I've got one on the way. I am gonna put it up down in the valley out of the wind (and out of sight) and I already have enough trouble with humidity so am leaning towards landscape fabric for the floor so the water can drain through. See how it goes.
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Geotextile fabric would be a great solution in your situation. It'll keep weeds at bay & allow drainage, but it's not a long-term solution:
www.hortmag.com

Myth Busting: The One Sure Way to Stop Weeds from Growing

Love it or hate it, weeding your garden is a chore you have to do regularly. You’ve likely spent time and effort to stop weeds if you have a large garden space.
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I don't have that much of a problem with humidity, except on stupid-hot days, when I just roll up the windows & open the door.

Since you need to replace it every so often, that would need to be planned into your build. I'd be interested to hear your findings with it.

goneDoneIt said:
What is the height at the apex of the greenhouse and does it have roll-up sides or windows for ventilation? Are you planning to run a fan or just go sides down or windows open for airflow?
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It's 2m at the apex. See above for ventilation.

I've realised that I've actually assembled the top stringers incorrectly (ie. on the outside of the frame:oops:), so I'll have to fix that before I do anything else.
 
ozbrit

ozbrit

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G'day folks. Been lurking and not posting - just learning with nothing to say.

I got mostly sativa strain on the outside grow in 3x35 litre pots - popped on Oct 1. Very slow growth (compared to last year) to get going - lots of cloud, rain and uncharacteristic humidity as high as 90% RH on one occasion. Past two days have been perfect here in Northern NSW. So I measured my tallest which I've topped once at 6th node. Soil to two cola's were 60cm yesterday, but 66cm today. Can you believe that?
 
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klx

klx

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ozbrit said:
G'day folks. Been lurking and not posting - just learning with nothing to say.

I got mostly sativa strain on the outside grow in 3x35 litre pots - popped on Oct 1. Very slow growth (compared to last year) to get going - lots of cloud, rain and uncharacteristic humidity as high as 90% RH on one occasion. Past two days have been perfect here in Northern NSW. So I measured my tallest which I've topped once at 6th node. Soil to two cola's were 60cm yesterday, but 66cm today. Can you believe that?
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I can. Its been mental with all the rain then 2 days of sun and everything is going ballistic. Much lower humidity last couple days too thankfully
 
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