The Secrets to a Successful Greenhouse: 7 Essential Building Tips

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Building your own greenhouse is the best way to have a greenhouse that fits your needs. Here are some greenhouse tips to help with that.

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Tip 1: Greenhouse Size

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Tip 2: North Wall

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Tip 3: Knee Walls

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Tip 4: Ventilation

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Tip 5: Polycarbonate

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Tip 6: Rainwater

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Tip 7: Green energy

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Click the link below for more greenhouse construction tips.

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The Secrets to a Successful Greenhouse: 7 Essential Building Tips

Building your own greenhouse is the best way to have a greenhouse that fits your needs. Here are some greenhouse tips to help with that.

Tip 1: Greenhouse Size

Design your greenhouse size to fit your space and meet your needs. Bigger isn't always better.

Tip 2: North Wall

The north wall of your greenhouse can be built without windows and well insulated to keep the cold air out..

Tip 3: Knee Walls

Insulated knee walls keep your greenhouse warmer in winter and cooler in summer..

Tip 4: Ventilation

Automatic roof vents are a must to vent the hot air that accumulates at the roof peak.

Tip 5: Polycarbonate

Twin-wall polycarbonate is lighter, insulates better and is more durable than glass.

Tip 6: Rainwater

Save money and raise healthier plants by collecting rainwater from your greenhouse roof .

Tip 7: Green energy

Add a solar system to run ventilation fans, water pumps, lights, etc. in the greenhouse.

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