On May 26, 7:24 pm, June wrote:
We don't hit too hard with hurricanes. By the time they these
mountains, the wind levels are usually at a much lower level - much
like a strong, tropical storm. But if we build it, our contractor will
know what to do; and we assume that we will have to get a permit, so
all of that will be clarified.

Thanks!
June

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I am in the Ozarks, where we get a thirty to forty nights a year below
freezing and one or two below zero. My plans are to do a 12 X 24
greenhouse on a slab. It will be a simple sloped shed, 8ft to 6ft
over the 12ft width. 8x24 side all salvaged glass from used patio
doors, etc (about half collected).

Building to be either a contracted, metal sided horse shed or a simple
frame building. Glass wall will be lined, on the inside with 55
gallon metal drums filled with water and painted flat black -- work
bench on top. My existing well will be in one corner, so 110 and 220
is already there.

Thinking of putting in a 600 or so gallon black rubber stock tank,
with a few bluegills in it to experiment with hydroponic lettuce on
foam blocks. Also thinking of a two ft. "awning" (2 x 24) consisting
of solar cells.

I plan to have the usual ventilation and aux heating (probably LP gas,
so loss of electric won't be catastrophic). Maybe an attached shed
for "stuff" and mowers, etc.

Anyone who has tried any of this that has any suggestions or traps to
avoid would be listened to attentively.

cheers

oz, adventuring