In loving memory of Kenis D. Keathley 6/4/81 - 3/27/22 Loving father, husband, brother, friend and firewood hoarder Rest in peace, Dexterday

New pallet greenhouse

Discussion in 'Everything Else (off topic)' started by Pallet Pete, May 17, 2014.

Page 4 of 12
  1. Pallet Pete

    Pallet Pete Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2013
    Messages:
    13,472
    Likes Received:
    54,046
    Location:
    Ovid
    Here is what we used doubled up over itself. It is a 12' roof so this was perfect to overlap and creat a 12 mil roof. I don't know how well it will hold up only time will tell but it is moister barrier outdoor plastic sooo... A cheap version of my greenhouse would make a heck of a solar kiln! It gets hot really hot in there if I close the window and door.

    https://shop.familyfarmandhome.com/products/clear-poly-6-mil-20-x25--13290.html
     
    Pallet Pete, Jun 1, 2014
    #61 Top
    raybonz and mattjm1017 like this.
  2. mattjm1017

    mattjm1017

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2013
    Messages:
    1,825
    Likes Received:
    3,257
    Location:
    North Eastern North Cackalacky
    Thats cheaper than the 6 mil stuff I am looking at in the Lowes store. Im figuring 6 mil to be pretty thick and ought to hold up for a good while.
     
    mattjm1017, Jun 1, 2014
    #62 Top
    Pallet Pete likes this.
  3. thewoodlands

    thewoodlands

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2013
    Messages:
    15,040
    Likes Received:
    62,333
    Great job Pete, that looks real nice.
     
    thewoodlands, Jun 1, 2014
    #63 Top
    Pallet Pete likes this.
  4. savemoney

    savemoney

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2013
    Messages:
    13,418
    Likes Received:
    68,712
    Location:
    Chelsea Maine
    That is one very impressive greenhouse. I really like the colors. The white on the inside is the best color you could have used because of the amount of light that is bent and reflected back in. You will need at least 8 to 10 hrs of direct sunlight to get things like cukes and tomatoes. Lesser amounts for greens. Nice job.
     
    savemoney, Jun 1, 2014
    #64 Top
    Pallet Pete likes this.
  5. raybonz

    raybonz Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2013
    Messages:
    4,225
    Likes Received:
    9,758
    Location:
    Carver, Mass.
    Most excellent Pete!! My wife would love a greenhouse like you designed and built!

    Ray
     
    raybonz, Jun 1, 2014
    #65 Top
    Pallet Pete likes this.
  6. Pallet Pete

    Pallet Pete Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2013
    Messages:
    13,472
    Likes Received:
    54,046
    Location:
    Ovid
    Thanks! I left venting above the front door and the plastic is offset a little by the front and back walls so it will ALWAYS breath even when the front door might be shut. Now I need to figure out how to make screens for those areas and plugs for the colder months...
     
    Last edited: Jun 4, 2018
    Pallet Pete, Jun 1, 2014
    #66 Top
    savemoney likes this.
  7. Pallet Pete

    Pallet Pete Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2013
    Messages:
    13,472
    Likes Received:
    54,046
    Location:
    Ovid
    Thanks Ray the wife at first thought it was a dumb idea to do it this way then she saw it and is now taking pics and sending them to everybody she can.:rofl: :lol:
     
    Pallet Pete, Jun 1, 2014
    #67 Top
    papadave, Chvymn99, Well Seasoned and 2 others like this.
  8. savemoney

    savemoney

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2013
    Messages:
    13,418
    Likes Received:
    68,712
    Location:
    Chelsea Maine
    savemoney, Jun 1, 2014
    #68 Top
    papadave, raybonz and Pallet Pete like this.
  9. Pallet Pete

    Pallet Pete Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2013
    Messages:
    13,472
    Likes Received:
    54,046
    Location:
    Ovid
    I did consider that and read a lot of reviews on it too. This plastic has very good reviews for greenhouses on a bunch of forums however I am somewhat skeptical so we will see. This is really win win because if it doesn't work then I'll have more for the-woodpiles which is always needed.
     
    Pallet Pete, Jun 1, 2014
    #69 Top
    savemoney likes this.
  10. Well Seasoned

    Well Seasoned Administrator

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2013
    Messages:
    18,035
    Likes Received:
    83,751
    Location:
    N.H. WMNF
    Pete, looks absolutely phenomenonal!
     
    Well Seasoned, Jun 1, 2014
    #70 Top
    Jack Straw, raybonz and Pallet Pete like this.
  11. Pallet Pete

    Pallet Pete Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2013
    Messages:
    13,472
    Likes Received:
    54,046
    Location:
    Ovid
    Thanks brother!
     
    Pallet Pete, Jun 1, 2014
    #71 Top
  12. Pallet Pete

    Pallet Pete Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2013
    Messages:
    13,472
    Likes Received:
    54,046
    Location:
    Ovid
    I got the posts and rails painted today and the beds all in along with a thick layer of weed cloth. Looks like next weekend we will be buying the dirt and plants... A little behind schedule but o well we still have plenty of time.
    image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg
     
    Pallet Pete, Jun 8, 2014
    #72 Top
    campinspecter, Well Seasoned, milleo and 7 others like this.
  13. raybonz

    raybonz Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2013
    Messages:
    4,225
    Likes Received:
    9,758
    Location:
    Carver, Mass.
    That came out awesome Pete! Great work buddy!

    :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

    Ray
     
    raybonz, Jun 8, 2014
    #73 Top
    Chvymn99 and Pallet Pete like this.
  14. Pallet Pete

    Pallet Pete Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2013
    Messages:
    13,472
    Likes Received:
    54,046
    Location:
    Ovid
    Thanks Ray! The rest is mostly cosmetic she's ready for plants next weekend.. I can't weight! We are gonna attach rebar to the center support beam in order to hang baskets as well but the rebar will stagger them nicely keeping a good center to walk down.
     
    Pallet Pete, Jun 8, 2014
    #74 Top
    raybonz likes this.
  15. savemoney

    savemoney

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2013
    Messages:
    13,418
    Likes Received:
    68,712
    Location:
    Chelsea Maine
    You should have a lot of fun with that house. Good luck!:yes:
    :popcorn:
     
    savemoney, Jun 8, 2014
    #75 Top
    Pallet Pete likes this.
  16. savemoney

    savemoney

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2013
    Messages:
    13,418
    Likes Received:
    68,712
    Location:
    Chelsea Maine
    Hope you have a composting pile or two started. Throw all your organic waste in. Keep it turned now and then and you will have some of the richest black gold you can get to add to those raised beds. There is almost no such thing as too mush compost. You will know it is good when you find it full of earth worms.
    I am anxious to see some of your first crops.
     
    savemoney, Jun 8, 2014
    #76 Top
    papadave and Pallet Pete like this.
  17. HDRock

    HDRock

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2013
    Messages:
    17,194
    Likes Received:
    59,852
    Location:
    Grand Blanc, MI,
    Heck of a nice job there Pete :thumbs:
     
    HDRock, Jun 9, 2014
    #77 Top
    Pallet Pete likes this.
  18. Chvymn99

    Chvymn99 Moderator

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2013
    Messages:
    20,037
    Likes Received:
    104,242
    Location:
    KC Metro
    That's a pretty sweet setup you've got yourself....:thumbs:

    Good luck & enjoy those fresh veggies...
     
    Chvymn99, Jun 9, 2014
    #78 Top
  19. Woodwidow

    Woodwidow

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2013
    Messages:
    13,700
    Likes Received:
    85,663
    Location:
    Port McNeill, BC Northern Vancouver Island
    I really like your greenhouse. I will make sure Campinspecter sees this. For my retirement project!!! :D When you post pics in July, it will really look quite something.
     
    Woodwidow, Jun 9, 2014
    #79 Top
    papadave, raybonz, campinspecter and 1 other person like this.
  20. campinspecter

    campinspecter

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2013
    Messages:
    1,678
    Likes Received:
    12,197

    ?????;)
     
    campinspecter, Jun 9, 2014
    #80 Top
    papadave, savemoney, Pallet Pete and 1 other person like this.
Page 4 of 12