This picture doesn’t show that we finished the framework of the greenhouse, adding the exhaust fan to the doorway on the opposite end, some structural supports, etc.
Here is the opposite end of the greenhouse, showing you the exhaust fan that will be controlled by a thermostat and the support framework.
Our plans are to start putting the film on tonight at about 7pm when the sun gives us a break. We looked at the local weather website and it shows that today and tomorrow we’re having reasonable temperatures (unless you’re working in the sun as I was this morning) and reasonable winds.
We’re hoping that we can get the two sides done this evening and then we’ll tackle the ends tomorrow.
The PLAN is to unroll the large sheet, with each of us taking a corner at the front and drawing it up over the top and down to the other side. If our sheet is large enough, we should be able to put some rocks or something on one side while we work on the opposite side.
The plan is to put the edge of the film on the ground and then spread out our 19″ 1×2’s along the edge between the pvc pipe attachment places. I suggested we fold the film over the 1×2’s and put staples in-between the sticks, holding them in place. Then we can screw the rolled film and 1×2’s to the foundation boards. When the first side is finished, we’ll do the opposite side. At least, that’s the plan.
This is a big step in the greenhouse and a bit much for two old folks, but we’ve been trying to mentally prepare during the day and will hit the ground running in about an hour and a half.
I’ll share pics of what we hopefully accomplished tomorrow.
Wish us luck?
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