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If you are building your own greenhouse, there are a couple different ways to do it. You can build one from scratch or buy a pre-built kit. The kit will be easier and quicker but it will likely cost you much more, and you still have to assemble it. Many people choose not to pay the inflated cost of materials in a a kit and instead build one themselves.
Another advantage of building your own is you have more flexibility in design and size. This can be an advantage but also creates more work for you in planning and possibly some trial and error in getting things to work the way you planned. This is where it can pay to start with proves greenhouse design to build off of.
Spending a little money up front for some professionally created plans can save you a lot in the long run. There are many styles of greenhouses and different materials to make them out of. A good guide should be able to tell you which will be best for your location and climate, and what you intend to use the greenhouse for. Without this kind of advice from a professional who has years of experience, building your own could be like shooting in the dark.
Depending on your location and climate, the shape and materials can effect the way light and heat are distributed in your greenhouse. There are different heating systems that you may or may not need, and the design of your greenhouse can effect how well they will perform. There are also off grid options that allow you to heat your greenhouse without electricity, oil or gas if your greenhouse is built right. They can also be built to better take advantage of thermal mass that can reduce heating or even eliminate the need in some climates.
Ventilation is very important in a greenhouse to maintain temperature and humidity and even carbon dioxide. Building a greenhouse with the right ventilation for our climate and intended use will be a great advantage.
There are different greenhouse building materials that you can choose from and some are more expensive than others. The materials you choose can determine how much light your plants get and how well it will retain heat. Some insulating materials can be quite expensive, but there are also low cost alternatives that work just as well.
A greenhouse can be very simple to build, but should not be as simple as throwing together some pieces of wood and plastic together and hoping for the best. That will likely work to some degree, but taking some time to educate yourself and building it the right way will pay off many times over in getting the best performance out of your greenhouse for many years.
This guide will teach you everything you need to know to design and build your own greenhouse or to pick out the right kit for your needs.
