My ghetto greenhouse
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I was planning on using twin wall polycarb for the front, but my sister brought me several glass windows. I figured I might as well use them instead and save the $140. I can double line them with six mill clear plastic and achieve the same heat retention.
Still have to get some plastic on the sides and the top of the front, but I have to make sure I can let some hot air out. We can get into the mid 70s for a few days in October. Yesterday, it was 64 outside and 85 inside and at the time, I didn't have most of the sides covered.
Probably will end up attaching the plastic to a board or pipe which will allow me to raise it during the day and put it down after the sun sets.
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To cut down on air leaks, I screwed boards to connect the windows:
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And here are four of the tomato plants that are inside it:
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Mike
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