Build A Greenhouse From Old Doors

Here s another diy greenhouse from old windows we wrote about a few years ago.

Build a greenhouse from old doors.

I collected the windows over the course of a year and a half and the build took abou. Sliding glass doors cover such large areas that it can be very handy to construct the greenhouse using these materials. Cheft on instructables built it using windows salvaged from houses being torn down in his neighborhood. Here are 5 greenhouse ideas which make use of old doors and windows.

It s easy to cover clear glass with tinting or frosting if the greenhouse will hold too much sun. The door that you see in this article s illustrations utilized an old window from a salvage yard. Greenhouse with french doors. For the project here 2x4 38 x 89 mm treated southern yellow pine boards and half inch plywood also treated were used as well.

A greenhouse can be built from recycled materials including sliding glass doors removed from other buildings. The frame was sized to fit the window and a frame was built to accommodate the door. Greenhouse from old windows. This is just a small greenhouse which can accommodate few plants but it s as efficient as other kinds of greenhouses if created properly.

He began by laying the windows out on the ground to plan out two equal sides for the walls then used that layout to build the frame. Today i d like to be more precise and inspire you to make a greenhouse of reclaimed windows and doors. I think this is a coo idea because you needn t think over the building plan too much or worry about making frames from any materials.