On 23/06/2013 07:22, Howzit_China wrote:
Thanks for the responses

Bob Hobden;985645 Wrote:

I built my own greenhouse glazed with twin walled polycarbonate roof and

acrylic glazed sides. What I have found is that some plants seem to
elongate
as if fighting for light (eg. tomatoes) whilst others don't seem to have
any
problems (eg. cacti & orchids).
The main problem is the dampness and humidity of the greenhouse rotting
the
wood as the condensation always drips down towards the ground rotting
the
wood from the bottom. Also a problem where any sloping roof meets wood
inside the house.

Yes rotting is a big concern. The best I can do is give the wood a
couple of layers treatment. I am thinking of coating the base in tar
(don't know where I got that idea but sounds like a good one). Not sure
what else I can do.

Are you saying where sloping roof meets wood is prone to rotting? I was
thinking maybe it would be a good idea to have rubber spacers at
intervals so the poly never actually touches the wood.

David Hill;985647 Wrote:

Firstly I'd make the front a lot taller, Min of 1.25m I'd make the back

2m, and slope the roof in one piece not 2 ,
I can't see where youu intend to have a door,
What are the ground measurements, I have no idea what 3477 0677 is.
What is the back wall? part of the house or what.

3477 0677 is 3.48 meters. The base is 1m (left) x 3.2m (back) x 1.5
(right) x 3.48m (front). The space narrows as you move right to left.

I had difficulty getting across my idea for the door but what I had in
mind was for poly sheet A to be on hinges and open like a growbox.

The back wall is the garden fence, there will be a small gap between the
greenhouse and the fence. The back will be poly too as I don't want any
wood exposed to the elements. The fence is 1.5m which is why I made the
height 1.6m, didn't want to upset my neighbour but I will speak to her.
Maybe a traditional pitched roof would be better.

I will take your comments onboard re the height and roof and do another
drawing, I am curious why you would have the rook in one piece?


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A picture of the plot would be a big help.
So you have a wooden fence behind, what's in front?