Thanks for the response, I'll get back with you after I have had a chance to
look it over.
Deanna
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Sent: Monday, September 13, 1999 2:19 PM
Subject: Re: [ecopath] Greenhouses/Eco Village
> On 13 Sep 99, at 7:58, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > Please tell us more about how you constructed
> > these greenhouses, cost to build etc.
>
> Here is a brief summary of each greenhouse. I can expand on this
> material if anything looks interesting.
>
> Sunroom - This is lean-to addition to the house utilizing recycled
> sliding glass doors. The cost was around $200
> and size is 12x7. This was very easy to build.
>
> Garden Greenhouse - This is a hoop design using all new materials
> and costs less than $400. The size is 8x12. The
> construction is unique because it uses rivets to hold
> fiberglass roofing panels to plastic pipe. The result
> is a surprisingly strong and durable greenhouse.
>
> Fig Shelter - This is a plywood thermal wall with a glass top. The
> wall contains a water-alcohol solution to avoid freeze
> problems and the glass top extend over the fig tree.
> Sounds strange, but it works. Cost was around $80
> and about half the materials were recycled. The water
> solution is in 5 gallon plastic buckets that are used
> in construction and by restaurants.
>
> Commercial greenhouse - This is a large 20x40 structure used
> extensively by local farmers. Materials consist of
> galvanized pipe and plastic sheeting. Total cost is
> unknown, the basic kit costs around $1200, but
> additional materials will be needed. Construction
> is similar to pole buildings. First the pipe is driven
> into the ground, then the arches fit into the pipes.
> Supports are added, then the plastic is stretched
> over the frame and secured with spring clips. For
> ventilation the sides are rolled up. Shade cloth is
> also used in the summer time if necessary.
>
> Cloches - My favourite at present are large cones made from semi
> rigid plastic. They are easy to make, easy to use,
> stable in the wind, easy to store, resist
overheating,
> and last forever. Ours are about 18 inches at the
> base and have a 4 inch hole in the top. Construction
> used a template to cut the shape, then fishing line
> to hold the two ends together. Cost depends upon
> type of rigid plastic used.
>
> > How do you heat them, keep them watered? Waht kind of benches etc.
>
> Benches are half sheets of plywood cut lengthwise and covered with
> a sheet of plastic. Bench legs are from any 4x4 wood laying
> around. Water is from a spring and from collecting rain. I need to
> do a better job at rain collection and think all water needs can be
> met by rain water. This would probably require in-ground storage
> to provide thermal storage in addition to water for plants.
>
> > Love to get feedback from the list . Best to all. Frank
>
> Yes, same here. Does anyone know of additional information sources?
>
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