HOW A GREEN HOUSE CONSTRUCTION PLAN MAKES BUILDING EASIER

Is there anything better than seeing what you have built being used and appreciated? I can think of only one thing. The feeling you get when the last bit of work is done and you stand back looking at your new green house with a wonderfully satisfied feeling of accomplishment. There is nothing better than a good plan that has come together. Which is why you need a good green house construction plan.

Location is the most critical element to your green house construction plan. Getting sun through out the entire day is best, however, eastern sun is better for most plants. Building near the shade of trees such as Maple or Oak will help provide protection during the hottest part of the summer afternoon when the suns rays intensify. Just be careful that you don't share your green house in the morning.

Your green house construction plan will change when you decide on the design you want. Lean-to, freestanding and window units are some of the options. Lean-tos are a half green house attached to an existing structure. Building around an existing door aids proximity to electric and water sources they are also limited in available space.





Leverage Those Options ~ Build Them Into Your Green House Construction Plan
The shape of your green house is a major part of your green house construction plan, as it will dictate other portions of construction. A rigid frame, more square or rectangular provides more interior rood while a Quonset shape, wit its rounded roof is better at reducing build up of snow and water.

The A-frame looks nice for the simplicity of a green house construction plan, but with the sharply angles roof it loses interior space. The gothic design, similar in shape to the Quonset, has a slightly pointed peak and also has much wasted space inside.





While the post and rafter is another simple design for a green house construction plan, it requires more supporting materials to stand up to the force of rafter pushing against the sidewalls. It also is more subject to damage from high winds unless braced properly.

The green house coverings should be detailed in your green house construction plan whether you choose glass, fiberglass, film plastic or double-wall plastic. Although polycarbonate tends to yellow quicker than glass, an ultraviolet light inhibitor is usually mixed in during manufacturing to reduce that from happening when it's planned for outdoor use.

Other considerations are the foundation and floors, environmental systems, heating and ventilation.