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How to Build a Greenhouse with plans
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction to Greenhouses
Design considerations
Choosing a site for your Greenhouse
Chapter 2
Types of Greenhouses
Based on Shape
Based on Utility
Based on Construction Material
Based on Covering Materials
Chapter 3
Elements of a Greenhouse
Foundations
Concrete Foundation
Concrete Slab Foundation
Wood Foundation
Plumbing and Wiring
Flooring
Advantages of permanent floor
Advantages of temporary floor
Framing
Framing of Walls and Roof
Wall Framing Tips
Framing of Doors and Vents
Roof Framing
Heating
Calculating Heat Requirements for your Greenhouse
Heat Conservation Tips
Cooling
Evaporative Cooling
Greenhouse Maintenance
Chapter 4
Greenhouse Plans
A greenhouse is a house made of glass or plastic where plants are grown; it is also called a hothouse or a glasshouse, which allows as much light as possible and protects the plants from winter and cold winds. One can use the greenhouse for the entire planting process i.e., from sowing the seeds to harvesting the produce.
Author
John Davidson
My coauthor John Davidson was a high school teacher for 25 years and volunteered for the Vancouver Crisis Centre. He recently passed away on November 7, 2021.
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How to Build a Greenhouse - John Davidson
How to Build a Greenhouse
By John Davidson
Gardening Series
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to Greenhouses
--Design considerations
--Choosing a site for your Greenhouse
Chapter 2 Types of Greenhouses
--Based on Shape
--Based on Utility
--Based on Construction Material
--Based on Covering Materials
Chapter 3 Elements of a Greenhouse
--Foundations
--Concrete Foundation
--Concrete Slab Foundation
--Wood Foundation
--Plumbing and Wiring
--Flooring
--Advantages of permanent floor
--Advantages of temporary floor
--Framing
--Framing of Walls and Roof
--Wall Framing Tips
--Framing of Doors and Vents
--Roof Framing
--Heating
--Calculating Heat Requirements for your Greenhouse
--Heat Conservation Tips
--Cooling
--Evaporative Cooling
--Greenhouse Maintenance
Chapter 4 Greenhouse Plans
Publisher
Chapter 1
Introduction to Greenhouses
A greenhouse is a house made of glass or plastic where plants are grown; it is also called a hothouse or a
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