Here’s a quick look at the front of the greenhouse. My idea is to have the front side or the view from the house appear to be a small cottage in the backyard. The windows on the front were originally from one sliding window that I separated into 2 approximately 20 inch wide windows. I say approximately because one is slightly larger than the other but most likely no one except those I tell (like you!) will know.
Between the windows the French doors that are currently resting on the corners of the greenhouse will be installed. The gable areas were left open while I deliberated about what I wanted there. I ran through a few ideas and managed to put together some of what will be installed there. It involves 4 small 12″ x 9″ windows that were panes I removed from another window.
The window was falling into pieces but the glass was in great shape. Since the window actually had 8 panes of glass I’m planning on making the small glass windows into double pane windows. There’s no way I can come close to a factory built vacuum sealed double paned window but any air space between the outside and the inside will improve the insulation ability of the window.
What still needs done on the front of the greenhouse
- Install the French doors.
- Attach some sort of lock for the windows.
- Trim the door area.
- Finish the windows for the gable and panel it with plywood.
- Cover the greenhouse front with trim.
- And something special I just came up with! Stay tuned to see, it may be several posts away!
Harbor Freight Greenhouse Evaluation
Back in the fall I took advantage of a sale at the discount retailer Harbor Freight and bought myself a greenhouse. It was a small greenhouse at only 6’x8′ in size which would be about 48 square feet of space. I’ve always heard gardeners say…
Working on the Front Door
Before Christmas we managed one more work day on the greenhouse shed. It was the last work day since the recent temperatures have been unbearably cold for working. It’s not predicted to be above freezing at all in the forecast. Snow is even being mentioned…
The Greenhouse Project: Inspiration
Very little progress has been made on my greenhouse shed project yet. The persistent rain combined with a much needed family vacation postponed construction, excavation and pretty much everything except for planning. But the planning is probably the most important part in any big project. This…
Putting Siding on the Greenhouse Shed
It’s been a little while since my last greenhouse shed update but things are coming along. It’s been difficult to deal with the cold temperatures and find suitable days to work but that’s the challenge of working on an outdoor project in the winter. Lately…
The Greenhouse Project: Still Digging…
This weekend found me still digging the greenhouse foundation out. Digging out a 10’x16′ area by yourself takes some time, especially when it rains more often than not. But in gardening, as in life, you take what comes and do the best you can with…
Progress Inside the Greenhouse Garden Shed
While earlier in the week brought progress to the outside of the greenhouse garden shed this weekend brought some progress to the inside. I had already insulated parts of the shed where there is no glass but I needed to cover the insulation. Fortunately there…
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That is one spectacular greenhouse. Can't wait to see it when it's done.
I just love it!!!!!! You know I do. Bravo.
Gosh, it is so nice! You could use plastic to insulate the windows until you get them the way you want them.
Kerry,
I have the exact same sentiment! I can't wait to use it!
Anna,
Thanks! there's still a lot to do though. My main goal is to get it enclosed so I can move stuff from the garage in. I've never had a garage, just a storage warehouse room!
Tina,
That's a good idea! I was thinking of insulating with clear plastic over all the windows each winter for added heat insulation. I do plan to add weather stripping and try to seal up every window as best as I can.
Wow Dave, it is REALLY coming along!!!
Wonderful and soon it will be complete! gail
It is simply marvelous, Dave! Might I suggest window boxes or benches of some kind, or planters below each of the front windows? It looks cottage like already and your glass pane additions will add even more light too. I want to advise about the skylight plans, that you will need a rubber membrane type thing, old pond liner perhaps? around them that goes up the sides of the frames, very important! 🙂
Frances
Ooh, I'm so jealous! I would love to have one. The fact that you're making one to look like a cottage is even better. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Dave, this is wonderful! I can't help but envision what you MIGHT do as it evolves! 🙂 Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving celebration – will you be with family? (I will not be on the computer for a few days, starting Saturday or Sunday…)
It's looking fantastic! You must be really proud of it.
Thanks OFB and Gail!
Frances,
I'll see what i can do around the skylight. The pond liner is a good idea I've got a few options thanks to commenter suggestions to seal things up. Window boxes and benches sound like nice ideas! The girls would love them, one window box for each.
Jean,
We definitely wanted something that would be a feature rather than just function which is why we liked the cottage look. I can't wait either!
SG,
You have a great Thanksgiving too! We'll be visiting family but they are in the area so there's not much travel needed. I have all kinds of ideas for what I can do with this building once it's complete!
Catherine,
I definitely happy with the progress, although I wish more if it was complete!
It is so much fun to watch a project progress…it looks wonderful! Can't wait to see the finished product, Kim