Yes you read the title right. My greenhouse shed project is mostly screwed.
Rather than use nails to hold everything together we’re using coated deck screws as they tend to hold things much better and if you mess something up it’s easier to fix! The three disadvantages of this is it takes longer, the drill eventually runs out of power (although I’m borrowing my dad’s drill which holds a charge pretty well), and they tend to be more expensive.
I thought you might be interested in seeing where we stand with the greenhouse project today. All the windows are framed sized and almost tested. I’m waiting to install them until after we have the roof installed. I don’t want to risk damaging any the windows with an errant board, foot or ladder. Sizing each opening properly was time consuming. Every window has different dimensions which means a lot of measuring, figuring, and planning. In some cases I had to take apart sliding windows to use individually because the frames were in no condition to be used.
Because we’re using a combination of patio doors and windows some of the openings had to be specially framed. Here in this picture you can see the two rough openings for vertical patio doors on the left and one opening for a patio door turned on it’s side for another window.
Here’s the same side from a different view. The space on the left will be to house the mowers. After all it’s not just a greenhouse, it’s a shed too!
Since rain is in the forecast for Friday I have no clue if I can accomplish anything on the greenhouse but I’ll do what I can. I feel like I’ve gotten a pretty good start on things but there is still a long way to go!
More on the Brick Floor! (A Garden Shed Update)
For those of you who are interested in the status of my garden shed I posted a little more on the floor. I’m out of bricks and didn’t quite get the whole area covered but I’m happy with the progress for now. Let me know…
Front Porch for The Garden Shed
Last weekend I put together a small front porch for my garden shed. You can take a closer look at it at the Greenhouse Shed page if you have a minute!
The Garden Shed is Coming Along
I just posted on the greenhouse shed page with a new report on the siding installation. The garden shed is shaping up! Adding the siding really changes the look for the better – much closer to what I’ve envisioned. There’s always more to do but…
Greenhouse Slideshow
I put together a short slideshow of the greenhouse pictures I’ve taken since beginning the project. They start in August with pictures of the site and end with the greenhouse’s current state (in December 2009). I hope you enjoy the look back!
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Looking good, Dave! And screws are definitely the way to go. You'll be so grateful you took that extra time for them!
Well said!!
I was hoping that's what you meant!! Looking good Dave..
Good morning Dave! Yes, I thought you meant something else. I also laughed – the name of your post reminded me how once I wanted to use an expression "screwed, blued, and tattooed" in my post, but I'm glad that I checked its definition! Have a great weekend!
I love that your reusing an old door for a window! Hubby uses screws for things to when he can instead of nails. You know it will be very sturdy! The extra time is worth it.
Hi Dave, very clever! Screws are so much better, they don't pop out either. It looks like you are taking the time to do it right, good deal! It is going to be so cool, I can't wait to see the finished product in use. Looks like you might get done in time for winter seed starting too! PS, it pays to also have a plug in drill sometimes, too. 🙂
Frances
That sure is looking good Dave. Way to go with the screws. Takes more time but will hold up longer.