How to Create a Carport Frame Greenhouse
Creating a Carport Frame Greenhouse the East Austin Succulent Way
Carport Frame Greenhouses are an easy way to make a sturdy and tall greenhouse on your property.
Supplies for Frame Set-up:
- 4x4s
- Pre-hung doors
- Polygal
- Tyvek tape
- Self tapping screws with washers
- Griffolyn plastic from reef industries
- Ground fabric secured by long nails and washers, OR gravel
- Shade cloths for the summer
- Wiggle wire
- Jigsaw to cut polygal
Supplies for Inside Set-up:
- Cinderblocks
- Pallets
- Excess polygal for potting table
- Fans
How to Create Carport Frame Greenhouse (watch video below for more detailed information)
- Get Carport installed without metal siding or roof
- Create Box Frame with 4x4s at front, back, and sides of greenhouse
- Install Pre-hung doors at front and back of greenhouse
- Secure polygal at front and back of greenhouse using self tapping washers and Tyvek tape
- Secure Grifflon plastic at top and sides of greenhouse using wiggle wire on sides
- Place cinderblocks and pallets to create raised shelving inside greenhouse
- Make sure to use fans, and shade cloths in summer
Instructional Video:
Dec 13th 2021
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