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Old 11/29/10, 04:48 PM
 
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looking for greenhouse plans

Anybody see plans for a basic peaked, conduit pipe greenhouse somewhere on the interweb. Ive done my due googling and i cant seem to find one.
Any leads would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 11/29/10, 05:33 PM
 
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I built one using these plans. Its not peaked but it still works....

http://www.laspilitas.com/garden/howto/greenhouse.html

Lasted through two winters of heavy snow before I dismantled it to take to our new home. I added wooden beam to accross the top to support the whole structure. I wouldnt have trusted it with snow without that extra support.

I was very happy with it. Will likely build another just like only longer. 24X15 cost me around $400 dollars and that was all brand new material.
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Old 11/29/10, 05:37 PM
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What I did, when I was looking online, was visit a few online stores. Sometimes, you can be using the wrong search terms and end up with lots of stuff you don't need, lol

Try surfing through the larger sites, such as GreenhouseSupply, etc, to get an idea of size and style that will work for you.

I ended up with a Nexxus-still on the ground, but at least I have it!
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Old 11/29/10, 08:24 PM
 
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I have a homemade green house I made from one and a half 13 foot trampoline rings. I used fenc top rail off an old chainlink fence inserted into the leg holes on the trampoline. This gave me a 13 by 21 geen house. I do plan on putting it on 4 foot legs to get it higher away from the plants to better regulate heat and facilitate a few reased beds and a hot box to start peppers earlier.
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Old 11/30/10, 11:45 AM
 
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Thanks for the tips. I was unclear in my original message. Im trying to build a largeish green house from GALVANIZED STEEL pipe any plans for that greatly appreciated.
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Old 11/30/10, 07:19 PM
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If you don't find what you're looking for I can take pictures of mine.
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Old 11/30/10, 08:50 PM
 
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Thanks MainFarmMom I would definitely like to see it. I have a rough idea of what I want too build but im not entirely confident with my engineering skills. So the more examples of
pipe frame greenhouses that i see the lower the chances of my greenhouse falling down on my head
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Old 12/02/10, 10:19 AM
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As soon as the rain stops I'll go out.
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Old 12/04/10, 08:19 AM
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I haven't forgotten. We've had so much rain the field is partially flooded and the rest is muddy. The rain is supposed to stop today.
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Old 12/04/10, 12:17 PM
 
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You might pick up be able to pick up some ideas studying the Farm Tek greenhouse pages
http://www.farmtek.com/farm/supplies...cessories.html
http://www.farmtek.com/farm/supplies...;7c6d0712.html
http://www.farmtek.com/farm/supplies...;34f57c8d.html
Or just buy one of there covers
http://www.farmtek.com/farm/supplies...;34f57c8d.html
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Old 12/05/10, 08:34 PM
 
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Dont get all soggy for me mainemom im in no rush.
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