Recommendations on Greenhouse kits

ScottinAtlanta · August 31, 2016

Folks, I want to build a larger greenhouse in a 14 by 25 foot area to over winter my peppers and grow some winter crops.

Any recommendations on good value for money in greenhouse kits?

My Foot Smells · September 1, 2016

Boom!!

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/grd/5668586339.html

Here is a nice one in Athens. I always peruse CL from time to time for materials and such. There was a guy building GH's in my neck of the woods that I purchased (no tax, quality). However, wish it was wider (mine is only 8' wide). DOT limits width without permit.

I think the one above is pretty darn cool. I just assumed you were in Atl., GA. I will be just north of there in October for my Niece's wedding at the Tate House.

ScottinAtlanta · September 1, 2016

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Originally Posted by My Foot Smells

Boom!!

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/grd/5668586339.html

Here is a nice one in Athens. I always peruse CL from time to time for materials and such. There was a guy building GH's in my neck of the woods that I purchased (no tax, quality). However, wish it was wider (mine is only 8' wide). DOT limits width without permit.

I think the one above is pretty darn cool. I just assumed you were in Atl., GA. I will be just north of there in October for my Niece's wedding at the Tate House.

Wow, thanks! Just talked to the guy. It has been in place there for 20 years. Some broken glass panels that can't be replaced with glass and are replaced with some kind of plastic plate. I estimate cost of dissembling and moving to Atlanta, building brick foundation, and reassembling to be around $5000.

So, $10,000 investment to overwinter my peppers. Not sure about that.

My Foot Smells · September 1, 2016

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Originally Posted by ScottinAtlanta

Wow, thanks! Just talked to the guy. It has been in place there for 20 years. Some broken glass panels that can't be replaced with glass and are replaced with some kind of plastic plate. I estimate cost of dissembling and moving to Atlanta, building brick foundation, and reassembling to be around $5000.

So, $10,000 investment to overwinter my peppers. Not sure about that.

I hear ya'. Post was moreso a marker to check craigslist periodically. A lot of people order GH kits and never use, and others are willing to sell dirt cheap. A hoop house would probably suffice in ATL, as winters are not terribly bad with the exception of about a soft 6 week stretch through Feb.

I find the double walled hoop house to be an effective insulator (blower between sheets) and a radiant heater if things dip. Also a water bed heater can be used to set pots on to keep bottom warm - they are cheap.

GL

Barbee · September 1, 2016

I purchased my high tunnel as a kit from Farm Tek. Dont let the prices shake you up. They are willing to negotiate.
Everything was delivered to the door. I had to purchase boards, which the exact sizes were in the instructions.

Worth1 · September 1, 2016

Tempered glass is the way to go, the one in the link is a steal.

Worth

Worth1 · September 1, 2016

((ANY)) broken glass panel can be replaced with glass, you just have to be willing to pay for it.
I could make the curved ones myself out of poly or any other type material.
Just not glass because I have no way of tempering it.
Worth

Cole_Robbie · September 1, 2016

You should check your local zoning/hoa rules first, as to what they allow.

ScottinAtlanta · September 1, 2016

Atlanta is a garden friendly zone. Greenhouses need no permits, because the city council wants to reduce food deserts and improve nutrition.

Cole_Robbie · September 1, 2016

Are you not subject to an homeowner's association?

Worth1 · September 1, 2016

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Originally Posted by Cole_Robbie

Are you not subject to an homeowner's association?

He lives in an antebellum home this would mean the property had been around way longer than an HOA.
Ours got dis-banned several years ago due to lack of interest.

Worth

ScottinAtlanta · September 1, 2016

Georgia is not the People's Republic of Massachusetts.

Father'sDaughter · September 2, 2016

Correction -- it's the People's Republic of Taxachusetts.

kayrobbins · September 2, 2016

I have wanted to get one of the Solexx kits but would have to hire someone to assemble it. They come in lots of sizes and options. They are carried by lots of suppliers and the prices vary so it is always good to check several.

http://www.solexx.com/solexx-conserv...reenhouse.html

PureHarvest · September 3, 2016

You can get a double poly overwintering structure for less than $2,000.
Would be called by some a cold-frame.
Real galvanized tube frame, not pvc or chincy steel. Basically the same components of a full-size greenhouse, just not as tall or long and wide.

See:

https://www.farmtek.com/farm/supplie...;pg103108.html

http://store.rimolgreenhouses.com/Ca...8_p/cm1548.htm

August 31, 2016	#1
ScottinAtlanta Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,593	Recommendations on Greenhouse kits Folks, I want to build a larger greenhouse in a 14 by 25 foot area to over winter my peppers and grow some winter crops. Any recommendations on good value for money in greenhouse kits?

September 1, 2016	#5
Barbee Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,818	I purchased my high tunnel as a kit from Farm Tek. Dont let the prices shake you up. They are willing to negotiate. Everything was delivered to the door. I had to purchase boards, which the exact sizes were in the instructions. __________________ *Barbee*

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PureHarvest Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Mid-Atlantic right on the line of Zone 7a and 7b Posts: 1,369	You can get a double poly overwintering structure for less than $2,000. Would be called by some a cold-frame. Real galvanized tube frame, not pvc or chincy steel. Basically the same components of a full-size greenhouse, just not as tall or long and wide. See: https://www.farmtek.com/farm/supplie...;pg103108.html http://store.rimolgreenhouses.com/Ca...8_p/cm1548.htm Last edited by PureHarvest; September 3, 2016 at 10:09 AM.

September 1, 2016	#2
My Foot Smells Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Pulaski County, Arkansas Posts: 1,239	Boom!! https://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/grd/5668586339.html Here is a nice one in Athens. I always peruse CL from time to time for materials and such. There was a guy building GH's in my neck of the woods that I purchased (no tax, quality). However, wish it was wider (mine is only 8' wide). DOT limits width without permit. I think the one above is pretty darn cool. I just assumed you were in Atl., GA. I will be just north of there in October for my Niece's wedding at the Tate House.

September 1, 2016	#6
Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	Tempered glass is the way to go, the one in the link is a steal. Worth

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Cole_Robbie Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Illinois, zone 6 Posts: 8,407	You should check your local zoning/hoa rules first, as to what they allow.

September 2, 2016	#13
Father'sDaughter Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MA/NH Border Posts: 4,919	Correction -- it's the People's Republic of Taxachusetts.

September 2, 2016	#14
kayrobbins Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 820	I have wanted to get one of the Solexx kits but would have to hire someone to assemble it. They come in lots of sizes and options. They are carried by lots of suppliers and the prices vary so it is always good to check several. http://www.solexx.com/solexx-conserv...reenhouse.html