Building a lean to greenhouse
A lean to greenhouse is your best choice of you have a narrow plot but yous till want to grow vegetables on your own. In addition, a small lean to greenhouse is ideal if you want to protect your plants and flowers from cold weather, as you can heat the construction easily.
The first step of the project is to choose the lean to greenhouse plans, as you need to plan everything from the beginning. If you want to keep the costs under control and to prevent mistakes, you should study the plans and to choose the one that fits your needs.
We have built many greenhouse and we can recommend you several things you should pay attention to. First of all, you need to use weather-resistant lumber and galvanized screws. Drill pilot holes trough the lumber, if you want to keep everything under control and use the structure for many years.
In addition, you have to build a rigid door, suing 2x2 lumber and lock it into place with metal hinges. Fit the door inside the door frame and plumb it with a spirit level. Check if the door opens and closes properly and don't forget to fit a metal latch. Work with attention and with great care, if you want to get a professional result. Cover the structure with film and secure it to the rafters and studs with 1x1 strips of wood.
As you can see, making a lean to greenhouse is not difficult, if the right plans and techniques are sued. Moreover, the plans should get at least 6-8 hours of full sunlight every single day, so choose the location with great care. Secure the frame into place tightly, otherwise the wind might move it from place.
The first step of the project is to choose the lean to greenhouse plans, as you need to plan everything from the beginning. If you want to keep the costs under control and to prevent mistakes, you should study the plans and to choose the one that fits your needs.
We have built many greenhouse and we can recommend you several things you should pay attention to. First of all, you need to use weather-resistant lumber and galvanized screws. Drill pilot holes trough the lumber, if you want to keep everything under control and use the structure for many years.
In addition, you have to build a rigid door, suing 2x2 lumber and lock it into place with metal hinges. Fit the door inside the door frame and plumb it with a spirit level. Check if the door opens and closes properly and don't forget to fit a metal latch. Work with attention and with great care, if you want to get a professional result. Cover the structure with film and secure it to the rafters and studs with 1x1 strips of wood.
As you can see, making a lean to greenhouse is not difficult, if the right plans and techniques are sued. Moreover, the plans should get at least 6-8 hours of full sunlight every single day, so choose the location with great care. Secure the frame into place tightly, otherwise the wind might move it from place.