How to Build a Greenhouse | Post and Beam

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  • Опубліковано 9 гру 2022
  • Make your own Post & Beam Greenhouse with twin wall polycarbonate glazing and a poured concrete foundation. This timber frame style Western Red Cedar post & beam greenhouse has a base that's 10 feet by 12 feet. I cover all the carpentry and construction of this garden greenhouse starting with excavation, making the concrete forms and pouring the foundation. Then I move on to cutting, notching, and preparing the posts, beams, ties, and rafters. Followed by the assembly of the post and beam frame. Then I cut and install the twin wall polycarbonate glazing and install it on the walls and roof. There's also some custom cedar louvered vents and a fan for air circulation. Then I build and install a light-weight cedar door and finish the construction with a two part ridge cap for the roof. There will be a four part detailed follow up video series after this. I have a 14 page greenhouse plan that's available at the link below.
    GREENHOUSE PLAN: manabouttools.com/greenhouse-...
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    POLYCARBONATE PANELS: amzn.to/3L6U5Hc
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    TOOLS I USE: manabouttools.com/tools-i-use/
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    Some of these links have an affiliate code, if you purchase tools with these links I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you! The tools or equipment seen in this video and have been purchased ourselves.
    #greenhouse #DIY #gardening
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  • @MANaboutTOOLS
    @MANaboutTOOLS  Рік тому +69

    I also have a 4 Part Detailed Build Series that goes into more detail of the construction of this Post and Beam Greenhouse. Starting with this video: ua-cam.com/video/BTanr0m48_Y/v-deo.html Thanks!

    • @adamthiessen2676
      @adamthiessen2676 Рік тому +2

      That's a very well made greenhouse it's built incredibly strong and it will last a long time, and it's a beautiful building you could easily turn it into a lounging / entertainment space with a huge BBQ and flat screen and stereo it could be turned into anything it's that nice good job injoy and God bless you 👍✌️

    • @MC-wq4fk
      @MC-wq4fk Рік тому +1

      Can you give us an idea of the rough costs of the wood involved?

    • @d.r.3397
      @d.r.3397 Рік тому

      Looks like someone is impersonating you in your comments section and trying to scam your viewers with fake prizes. I hope you see this and can take action.

    • @UltraGamma25
      @UltraGamma25 Рік тому

      This is absolutely beautiful

    • @renniqs1084
      @renniqs1084 10 місяців тому

      What program for planning and design do you use?

  • @Dithrandir
    @Dithrandir Рік тому +500

    This is the clearest, best explained build project I've seen so far. The animation at the start is especially good.

    • @MANaboutTOOLS
      @MANaboutTOOLS  Рік тому +13

      Wow, thanks! Very much appreciate your kind words and support!

    • @TheMrDarius
      @TheMrDarius Рік тому +8

      I completely agree. There is no mystery at all for me. It is so very appreciated.

    • @dsbranch9144
      @dsbranch9144 Рік тому +3

      Agree

    • @unprofessionalstudies4675
      @unprofessionalstudies4675 Рік тому +2

      Clear communication, nothing left out, great video speeds, simply presented, inspirational.

    • @72marshflower15
      @72marshflower15 Рік тому +1

      @@MANaboutTOOLS Now if you can engineer a more portable one for people who rent and don’t own property (most of us), that’d be legit.
      Nicely done still. Good job 👍

  • @knb6744
    @knb6744 Рік тому +200

    As a contractor with over 40+ years of building experience myself, I must say, I am impressed with your build of this greenhouse. You've done an excellent job, and for a small greenhouse, it is not only very well built, it's beautiful as well. Your use of lap joints, dado's, handmade louvered vents, and all the other building methods used, including the use of stops and such, even the hand made forms for pouring the concrete foundation, would make anyone believe you were an experienced master builder. In this build, I see better building methods being utilized than in most of the homes today that people actually live in. End result is a gorgeous, functional greenhouse that will last for many years. Great job!

    • @MANaboutTOOLS
      @MANaboutTOOLS  Рік тому +19

      Thank you thank you thank you. That made my day!

    • @jarrett754
      @jarrett754 4 місяці тому +6

      @@MANaboutTOOLSI’m gonna chime in as well. If my house was built this well, I’d be happy as a pig after dinner. Well done. I am going to try to scale this up and cross my fingers that I can be half as accurate in construction. You have set the bar very high

    • @cerberus2881
      @cerberus2881 3 місяці тому +5

      Exactly! He said he was no Timber Framer, I'd beg to differ.

    • @brunodesrosiers266
      @brunodesrosiers266 2 місяці тому

      Using beams was such a great start! Why making the greenhouse so banal in the end with plastic siding and redundant 2 x 4s? You are using two opposed building approaches. Okay, it’s relatively cheap and quick to put together. Then why not go 100% cheap and convenient? Because going halfway gutsy doesn’t cut it: it’s fake. And on a softer note, ‘roof fasteners’ (fasteners integrating an EPDM washer) dry out in no time and leak. That becomes a maintenance issue and, etc, etc…

  • @barbarahenn-pander5872
    @barbarahenn-pander5872 Місяць тому +6

    I really appreciated the orderly way you explained. Quick schematic overview, then the steps. A beautiful greenhouse!

  • @matthewbarker3452
    @matthewbarker3452 Рік тому +48

    This greenhouse is better built than most homes! It was lovely seeing your craftsmanship - thank you for the video.

  • @lightningdriver81
    @lightningdriver81 Рік тому +12

    I have to agree with the commenters-best construction video I’ve ever seen. Quite remarkable craftsmanship, indeed.

  • @curtdunlap6818
    @curtdunlap6818 Рік тому +11

    Kent, sometimes I think you get carried away on your projects, but I admire your attention to detail and the results it produces. Unfortunately, I watched this video while my wife sat behind me when suddenly I heard her say, "Yeah! Like that!"

    • @MANaboutTOOLS
      @MANaboutTOOLS  Рік тому +3

      I do get carried away for sure. Thank you! Cheers! ;o)

  • @tonywhitley6929
    @tonywhitley6929 10 місяців тому +4

    I am watching this video again, and am still very appreciative. The "one-man" build and the scale of this project are perfect for a host of week-end warriors like myself.

  • @DavidLawrenceDaley
    @DavidLawrenceDaley Рік тому +10

    Dude, your very good at explaining calmly and eloquently

  • @bostewart2789
    @bostewart2789 Рік тому +14

    I've never seen such a concise, well explained, and well animated video like this on YT. It's perfect. Thank you. I'm going to the lumber store today to build this.

    • @SonoftheAllfather
      @SonoftheAllfather Рік тому

      I have but one question. Why did he make the door in-swinging? Shouldn't he have tried to make as much functional space as possible? This is a greenhouse after all.

  • @tatianagarces6700
    @tatianagarces6700 Місяць тому +2

    That was beautifully done, I could see myself trying to tackle this project when I’m ready to build a greenhouse. Thank you!

  • @dreambydesign808
    @dreambydesign808 Рік тому +8

    Best use of Sketchup I've seen to date.

  • @g.ijoebear1759
    @g.ijoebear1759 Рік тому +12

    Don't think I ever seen a more professional build from start to finish, every step impeccable prepared and executed. Very nice!

  • @deborahelliott8460
    @deborahelliott8460 6 місяців тому +5

    by far the BEST video on a greenhouse build! I will save this and copy this for this upcoming SPRING!

  • @thackeray4
    @thackeray4 Рік тому +7

    Absolutely beautiful! Your wife is a lucky woman!

  • @nopenada3449
    @nopenada3449 Рік тому +2

    Easily among the most aesthetically appealing greenhouses I've seen on UA-cam. I want this greenhouse! Really beautiful design.

  • @louisecolombi6630
    @louisecolombi6630 Рік тому +4

    You’re brilliant, skillful, and a communicator, a teacher. Thank you for your channel

  • @jewdd1989
    @jewdd1989 Рік тому +48

    You’re easily my favorite builder! I love the detail in your workmanship with the post and beam building technique that is rarely utilized anymore and I love the detail you always provide us learners. This structure is gorgeous, strong and it’ll last decades if not a century or more. Question, I like the concrete surround with gravel interior, especially for the purpose of a green house. I live in sw KS, where it’s pretty much a cold desert in the winter. We do get below freezing but it’s only occasional, you mentioned your mild winters but I’m unsure if I could pull off the same base? For reference the last month it’s been cool to cold, usually it stays warm to hot till mid/late fall. Anyways it seems like a long lasting base, great work as always and so grateful you posted another build

  • @chrisa.1740
    @chrisa.1740 Рік тому +22

    Fantastic build video! Not only are your projects interesting and something I wish I could do myself, you have a real talent for build narration. Thank you for sharing.

  • @janetleeharrison
    @janetleeharrison Рік тому +29

    Stunning! And it matches the post & beam deck you two built a while back - NICE. Great job as always with voice over, filming, & editing. I'd love to see a tour of your property & all of the projects you've done there. Thanks for the build video!👍

  • @RA-rf4nz
    @RA-rf4nz Рік тому +12

    Absolutely beautiful design and craftsmanship.

  • @rtshchand
    @rtshchand Рік тому +6

    Man!!!! you should be a teacher. Such a beautiful project with explanation of each step.

  • @Trimtank
    @Trimtank Рік тому +14

    What an amazing video, narration was clear and the explanations and thought process was concise and professionally done. Great work!

  • @user-tz3xy9wz9b
    @user-tz3xy9wz9b Рік тому +2

    Спасибо за Вашу работу! Вы Мастер с большой буквы! Как говорится, "Золотые Руки"!!!

  • @Homesteadyshow
    @Homesteadyshow 4 місяці тому

    Man. This is the best build video I have ever watched. More like this please!

  • @goodgoat3096
    @goodgoat3096 Рік тому +7

    This is the best video of a greenhouse build that I have seen, and the project is a durable work of art. Thanks for the effort, well done.

  • @davidcaskey7383
    @davidcaskey7383 Рік тому +3

    Your attention to detail is awesome. I also love seeing how you come up with tricks to be able to complete tasks working by yourself, very helpful.

  • @mountainman4410
    @mountainman4410 Рік тому +2

    The attention to detail and the pure planning here is amazing. You set the bar for my build.

  • @charlesnabers
    @charlesnabers Рік тому +2

    You are more than a builder, you're an artist. This is spectacular

  • @Xtreme543
    @Xtreme543 Рік тому +22

    What a beautiful result!! You are a craftsman I can see. Very inspiring as well. I hope you'll grow many things in the greenhouse and when you'll do so you can be proud of this achievement :-)

  • @ratbagley
    @ratbagley 4 місяці тому +7

    Bought the plans. Pray for me.

    • @chadcross8008
      @chadcross8008 2 місяці тому +1

      Have you started this project? How's it going?

  • @lucastswick
    @lucastswick 2 місяці тому +1

    Oh my gosh, what a beautiful build. Thanks for sharing all the details. I feel inspired!

  • @sepehrdanny419
    @sepehrdanny419 Рік тому

    Top notch workmanship from start to finish.

  • @FrJohnBrownSJ
    @FrJohnBrownSJ Рік тому +3

    Green house looks great. Your video editing skills are crazy good too!

    • @MANaboutTOOLS
      @MANaboutTOOLS  Рік тому +1

      Thanks!! It's been weeks and weeks of editing...

  • @agn855
    @agn855 Рік тому +14

    So I guess the final two questions are:
    a) how long has it needed from start to finish?
    b) how many has it cost?
    BTW, amazing build!

  • @funkdubayous
    @funkdubayous Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the inspiration. I have a huge passion for gardening. When I’m outside working on the yard, it’s like my own personal church on Sunday. Your greenhouse turned out beautifully 😍. Because your video is so well done and the end result of the greenhouse is amazing, I have decided to copy you design and build a greenhouse of my own. Thank you again 🙏

  • @pennywilkins7914
    @pennywilkins7914 Рік тому +1

    All of my projects are done 100% alone, I never have an extra set of hands to help. I learned so much watching your videos!! Great tricks for working solo!! AMAZING WORK!

  • @nemanjagradinac5419
    @nemanjagradinac5419 Рік тому +5

    Unreal build. I can see you've thought of all possibilities to make this as good as it can be.
    The animation is fantastic and very clear to understand. Really impressed with your design and thought process with your projects in general. Can I just ask what programme you're using to sketch all your projects up?

  • @JGUNW1R3D
    @JGUNW1R3D Рік тому +3

    Very nicely executed. The intro shot that fades into your animation was awesome.
    Is there anything you can’t do?

  • @yvesjolicoeur747
    @yvesjolicoeur747 Рік тому

    Awesome workmanship, awesome video. Clear, concise explanation. Beautiful result

  • @whitestarlinegoodnight
    @whitestarlinegoodnight 2 місяці тому +1

    That is the most aesthetically pleasing greenhouse I've ever seen. I have no plans to build one, but I'm glad to have seen this nonetheless.

  • @notmyname9876
    @notmyname9876 Рік тому +3

    When you don't use rafter ties (cathedral ceilings like this) the ridge board acts as a load bearing member and is referred to as a ridge beam instead of ridge board. The reason that is important: a ridge board is just a nailing surface that lets you attach the rafters, but the beam itself doesn't experience load. If you don't use rafter ties, then you need to factor in that the ridge beam is supporting about 1/3rd of the weight of the roof (and snow load). It supports this at both ends. So, you need to size the beam and end posts to accommodate that weight. The way you've designed this, the ridge beam has no end support and the connection in the middle is not adequate for load bearing. I'm sure this will be fine because of the short distances involved, but it's not the right way to do it.

    • @MANaboutTOOLS
      @MANaboutTOOLS  Рік тому

      Thank you for your comment. The ridge beam is supported by the framing at the gable ends. And there is a rafter tie in the middle of the structure.

    • @notmyname9876
      @notmyname9876 Рік тому

      Your video shows that each end of the ridge beam has a vent under it, not a support post. Are you saying that 2x4 frame you made is providing structural support? Also, section R802.5.1 of the building code covers ceiling joists (which is the same thing as a rafter tie), and has a span table with spacing. All of that assumes you use a rafter tie at every rafter, not just one for the whole structure. If you go back and add rafter ties (in the bottom third of the rafter) and collar ties (in the top third of the rafter) then the ridge will just act like a nailing surface and not like a structural beam. In that case, the connection you made in the middle would be fine, since it's not actually holding any of the weight. It's a small shed, so build it however you want. I was just pointing out that this is not correct from a building code point of view. 1/3rd of the weight of the roof will be supported by that beam, and it's only held together with some brackets in the middle and a couple of 2x4s on the sides. I hope you don't get a lot of snow.

    • @MANaboutTOOLS
      @MANaboutTOOLS  Рік тому

      @@notmyname9876 See the pic here with a foot of snow. www.youtube.com/@MANaboutTOOLS/community

  • @nicholaswillcox
    @nicholaswillcox Рік тому

    Absolutely stunning work.

  • @Il-Siciliano
    @Il-Siciliano Рік тому

    Precise, Professional, Perfect!

  • @greghilst7011
    @greghilst7011 Рік тому

    One of the best videos on a detailed building of a great green house.
    Very good comments on the details during the video.
    Thank you.
    We want to build a 20 by 40 on our Idaho ranch next year.

  • @milanklinsky5706
    @milanklinsky5706 Рік тому

    Paráda krásná práce.Jen tak dál.

  • @SwimBikeRunFastest
    @SwimBikeRunFastest Рік тому

    Totally and utterly stunning!

  • @johnmartin9090
    @johnmartin9090 Рік тому

    Great job! Absolutely beautiful.

  • @msamelienp
    @msamelienp Рік тому

    Excellent! I'll be watching you from now on. Nobody else is a clear and concise are you!

  • @mw248
    @mw248 Рік тому +1

    Really beautiful build! Especially for not being a timber frame guy. I appreciate the thorough attention to detail, and it showed in the final product.
    Great job, and thanks for the inspiration!

  • @mdn642
    @mdn642 Рік тому

    Absolutely beautiful building!!

  • @TINMANOUTCAST
    @TINMANOUTCAST Місяць тому

    Beautiful craftsmanship!

  • @bjdent
    @bjdent Рік тому

    This was excellent!!!! Clear explanation and great technique!

  • @paolomaggi8188
    @paolomaggi8188 Рік тому

    Wow!!! What a masterpiece!!!

  • @patriot223
    @patriot223 Рік тому

    Gorgeous. ❤️ Thank you for sharing this amazing work. 🙏

  • @rrezartbeqa83
    @rrezartbeqa83 Рік тому

    Beautiful! True craftsmanship!

  • @elroySF
    @elroySF Рік тому

    Thanks for posting this! This is exactly the sort of greenhouse I've been wanting to build.

  • @carmenponcedeleon2693
    @carmenponcedeleon2693 Рік тому

    This was the best video I’ve seen breaking down each step of the building process. Thank you for sharing this awesome video and your expertise with us! ❤

  • @danekay5504
    @danekay5504 Рік тому

    Great job. Not only the build but the video and the teaching as well. Congrats.

  • @manandatractor
    @manandatractor Рік тому

    What an awesome build!

  • @AydaWalsh
    @AydaWalsh Рік тому

    Wow - that was awesome! So well explained and a beautiful greenhouse at the end! Thank you for the video!

  • @scottperine8027
    @scottperine8027 Рік тому +1

    Just dropped in and I’m glad that I did,you are practical,concise,and very engaging. The animation in the beginning was so insightful and really makes the process more interesting as you know what the outcome will be.

  • @rickkearn7100
    @rickkearn7100 Рік тому

    Can't wait to see the produce this fine green house will help grow. Well done, start to finish. Cheers.

  • @cyanara01
    @cyanara01 Рік тому

    So perfect and beautiful! Great instructional video - well done!

  • @RowlandGosling
    @RowlandGosling Рік тому

    Very impressive build! This might be the greenhouse I've been looking to build for our needs. Thanks!

  • @Tonka81061
    @Tonka81061 Рік тому +1

    That was an amazing project, well done!

  • @billybob2584
    @billybob2584 Рік тому

    Fantastic job!! Very impressive!! Thanks

  • @jackyrichard8431
    @jackyrichard8431 Рік тому +1

    Chapeau Monsieur, perfection dans le travail. Ce n’est plus du bricolage.....

  • @dschwake1
    @dschwake1 3 місяці тому

    Inspirational, thank you for taking time to document your build.

  • @slave2misery
    @slave2misery Рік тому

    beautiful green house. well done.

  • @BeenThereSeenThat
    @BeenThereSeenThat Рік тому

    I have been preparing to build a greenhouse for more than half a year. I would like to start work in the spring. I have watched 100+ videos on how to do it. I've seen 200+ photos and descriptions on the internet of how someone built it. But... this is the best video I have seen. Standing ovation. Thank you for this material.

  • @veronicawhite398
    @veronicawhite398 Рік тому

    Beautiful job!

  • @leilaninelson-riley1212
    @leilaninelson-riley1212 Рік тому

    Really amazing, very well designed and beautifully built. True craftsmanship!

  • @dr.agupta
    @dr.agupta Рік тому +1

    This is so satisfying to any garden enthusiast!

  • @childersryan91
    @childersryan91 23 дні тому

    Beautiful strip forms!

  • @boysrus61
    @boysrus61 11 місяців тому

    That looks wonderful. So beautiful and I love your craftsmanship.

  • @Brian18741
    @Brian18741 Рік тому

    Outstanding build, well done! 👍

  • @robertgonzalez8419
    @robertgonzalez8419 Рік тому

    Amazing work love the way you work God bless

  • @NewGenerationProject
    @NewGenerationProject Рік тому

    Great job ... project and video !. Thank you !

  • @unknownpersonofnointerest2743

    Beautifully done!

  • @cdb989
    @cdb989 Місяць тому

    Wow I love it, that is some fine workmanship

  • @regularguy9264
    @regularguy9264 Рік тому +1

    Another great video. Beautiful timber frame (ish) structure!

  • @ElCineHefe
    @ElCineHefe 12 днів тому

    Beautiful work!!!

  • @stevenpenczu3541
    @stevenpenczu3541 Рік тому

    I loved it😍you’ve done such an amazing job!!! Thanks

  • @henrywilson3462
    @henrywilson3462 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing! It is always fun for me to learn more about gardening. It has been a year but I still consider myself as a novice. I developed an interest for gardening when I saw my neighbor's glass greenhouse. IT WAS SO BEAUTIFULLLLL! I got to know that they bought it from Mulberry Greenhouses and bought myself a polycarbonate greenhouse for sale.

  • @davidparry3058
    @davidparry3058 Рік тому

    Superb video and construction. Thank you for sharing

  • @robertrohler3644
    @robertrohler3644 2 місяці тому

    Well done, I am so happy for you all. I salute your craftsmanship.
    Thank you for sharing.

  • @vickiefowler1429
    @vickiefowler1429 Рік тому

    That is stunning!

  • @JohnathanAulabaugh
    @JohnathanAulabaugh Рік тому

    beautifully done

  • @AmericanPride63
    @AmericanPride63 Рік тому

    Awesome greenhouse

  • @db0nn3r
    @db0nn3r Рік тому +2

    You’re in a league of your own man. Impressive build and video. Not to mention the cad design.

  • @cmcilwain554
    @cmcilwain554 4 місяці тому

    Outstanding Job

  • @kagejonin
    @kagejonin Рік тому

    beautiful form and function!

  • @jerrymoore838
    @jerrymoore838 10 місяців тому

    Learned immensely from this video. Beautiful build

  • @Grizzlife
    @Grizzlife Рік тому

    Wow! What a build. The animation was awesome and the craftsmanship was spot on.

  • @ivanhoe6145
    @ivanhoe6145 2 місяці тому

    Now that's a beauty of a green house. I could certainly live there if I had to. Great work! Thanks for sharing.

  • @james.clinton
    @james.clinton Рік тому

    Wow that is incredible!

  • @jeanellstarr4949
    @jeanellstarr4949 Рік тому

    absolutely amazing

  • @210078
    @210078 Рік тому

    Nice job! Love it! Well done!

  • @dmwi1549
    @dmwi1549 Рік тому

    Excellent video. Thanks for sharing your project.