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Old 31-01-2005, 09:46 PM
Dan
 
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I have a question for the experts here. Having never built a greenhouse,
your input is quite welcomed!

Living in the Austin, Texas area, I'm considering building a hobby GH.
Since everyone I've asked has said to build it at least twice as large as I
think I need, it will be 16x20 feet in size.

My question involves the footer. What I'm thinking of at this point is to
have post holes drilled around the perimeter at every 4' at about 18" or 2'
depth. Then slam some rebar down in there, along with 6" diameter or so
steel pipe which will extend 2' above ground level. Will fill the holes and
pipe with concrete for a good base, and lay 4X4's across the top of the
piping ( or maybe 2x6 with 4x4 on top) to function as the base for the
walls. Wall frames to be bolted to this base

Does this sound reasonable? Will place concrete blocks between the pipes to
fill-in the space, with a stone facing on the exterior.

Does this sound like it will be strong enough to support the GH, as well as
keep the GH anchored to the ground during windy periods? It will be
sheltered on three sides by my home and sizable trees to reduce wind issues.
The exposed side will be the south.

Your advice is appreciated! :-)

Dan...