BUILDING A GREENHOUSE IN WINTER - TUFTEX PANELS
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- OFF GRID with DOUG and STACY: So now I am installing the TUFTEX panels on the sides of the greenhouse. TUFTEX PolyCarb corrugated panels are our toughest building panel. Made with a polycarbonate thermoplastic polymer in an octagonal-wave profile, TUFTEX PolyCarb corrugated panels are 20 times stronger than 5 oz. fiberglass corrugated panels and are designed to withstand a wide range of surface temperatures: 270° F to -40° F.
All TUFTEX PolyCarb panels are well suited to outdoor applications where light transmission is desired. TUFTEX PolyCarb panels are perfect for greenhouses, outdoor gardening structures, and sun porches.
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Just completed the build here. The wife is thrilled to start her seedlings and herb gardens. I built ours on the back deck (since deer wiped us out last year) and used this same material. With the back door leaking warm air in the winter, it created a perfect spot to heat the greenhouse using conditioned air we were losing already!
Kind of what I was thinking post frame greenhouse / poll barn
Whe love our green house we built with tuftex panels.I can tell you that it will get very hot even in the winter ours gets 125 deg with the door and windows open.Never got below 40 inside even when it was 15 deg outside.Its some good stuff.
Deep South Homestead The weather here in Ga gets over 100 degrees in the summer. If I use the Tuftex paneling will it get too hot you think? I am a novice as you can tell but intend to build one this year. Any advice is appreciated.
Ours has been getting to 100 and it is Feb. You will need fans(which we will purchase soon) and ventilation. We don't grow anything in the summer, we use it to dry crops, like field corn.
Gotta love the south, Danny!! :-)
I've been keeping an eye on our greenhouse and propping the doors open to let it vent more as it gets STIFLING on these warmer days! Good to know it's working so well, but darn!!!
OFF GRID with DOUG and STACY / Man wish i could have seen this before going and buying "2" of those harbor freight greenhouses....... that outfit you have there looks great 👍🏻 !!!! Are you going to start any aquaponics in there by chance ? Anyway ..... hope you don't mind lots of questions cause something tells me your going to get quite a few!
Thnx for mentioning this. A clear roof even in MO will bring on oven-like temps in late spring - late fall. You really have to think through how you plan to use it & disregard blanket statements like "get the clear" panels.
I am lookong at Stabilit semi-translucent sky light panels for roofing. They will stand up to hail.
On the foam end pieces, since I also am a one man show, I've found that the quickest way to go is snap a chalk straightline for the foam edge guide, then give a squirt of spray adhesive along side of the line, use both hands and anchor one end to the glue against the line while holding the other end up a little and then carefully and quickly work it onto the glue toward the other end along the line. Do this everywhere you need it first and it makes putting the panels on (almost) effortless buy comparison! Hope that helps on future builds.
Thanks Doug, this video gives me hope that I CAN build a greenhouse myself. Thank you for taking the time to show us the steps♥
Just a suggestion: when installing the foam backing to hold the panels staple the foam leveled vertically and you'll have a better install.
Even though I will never have the space for this, I'm enjoying watching you build it!
Hi Doug, I have used these panels from Lowe’s to cover my raised deck over 16 years ago and they still are transparent today. I am looking forward to see you finish the log cabin for your mother as well. I know how it feels to work by yourself. All the projects that I work on are done by me, myself, and I…lol. I know that from time to time you have help from Gary and other people in you area. I really enjoy watching your videos keep up the good work.
Thanks Howard
Reviewing all the videos from this build as I am considering something similar. I have a defunct inground pool that I am seriously considering turning into a green house.
Wow, in watching you all these several months, I learned we were were homesteaders for 35 years. We didn't call it that, because back then we considered homesteaders to be way back when the homestead act was enacted. We were just people who wanted a better way of life without all the things society expects you to fulfill. We lived at 4200' elevation and had many, many exciting experiences in learning what we were doing, but I wouldn't trade that experience for the world. Life and death experiences made us have to move. Your greenhouse reminds me of our cook shack we made the first summer we were there. We camped there until our house was, not done, but we could move in. Thanks for the reminder of our yesteryear.
thankyou! putting my first section of tuftex on the greenhouse roof today! had no idea what I was doing. got it clear now thanks to you
Just found your video. Nice build. I am an old metal building installer. If your posts are uniform, and the panels are uniform you can stack the panels and predrill all the holes. That makes install much faster. You don't have to keep switching from driver to bit.
GREENHOUSE IS GOING TO LOOK SO NICE. I LIKE YOUR HELPFUL HINTS IN MAKING THE JOB OF BUILDING EASIER & BETTER.
I love the greenhouse you are building and the products. Gave me some ideas for my own.
that's a heavy duty green house, looks like it will stand the test of time for sure. good job
I live in Eastern Canada, we used that product for our Patio roof(20ftx8ft) as well as our side door of 12ftx8ft. We used that so light can get through it & it doesn't shade our windows. It has survived 6 Canadian winters, & our recent Nor Easter storm (its like a hurricane, winds of 140 to 170 kph, but with ice and freezing cold temperatures) I didn't bother using the foam spacer 7 just screwed the valleys with the rubber washer hex screws. never had a leak or problem yet.
Here is a tidbit for you Doug about drilling your holes if you put the drill in reverse with your screw in it you can drill the material and the screw acts like a drill bit of coarse you put it back in forward when you drive the screw into the base material saves you predrilling all the holes. I always do this in wood boards close to the end this way it does not split the board when you drive a screw in it! Good idea "A"
Love this. You didn't build a greenhouse, you built a bunker.
Been enjoying watching this build. My husband and I are planning on buying our homestead next year after years of urban homesteading. Due to school year and moving out of state we want to move in June which means not much gardening. So we plan to focus that first fall/winter on building a greenhouse, chicken coop, and whatever else needs done. We really like this design and will probably do something similar.
Thanks Doug for the info. My husband and I love you guys. I tried the manuka honey on my ferret's infected sore and it was gone in two days.
Doug, Good tips. Thank you for using our TUFTEX PolyCarb Clear panels, which are polycarbonate panels. We appreciate your point about using polycarbonate panels for a greenhouse. The polycarbonate panels are much better than clear vinyl panels for greenhouses.
TUFTEX so this good info do those panels come without ridges(flat)?
Question for you. How much UV passes through your panels? 80%? 90%? Also what is the life span? Thanks
All of the TUFTEX panels have corrugations. We do not make flat panels.
TUFTEX polycarbonate panels block more than 99% of UV radiation, and pass 89% of PAR light from the sun. The test results are very similar to clear window glass. Our tests results are available on tuftexpanel.com.
I really like using these panels. They seem really strong for their weight and have held up great so far outside but have a question: What is the recommended procedure to air seal a miter cut end of panels as my roof line is angled on the gable ends? I have some "closure strips" but those are designed for square cut panels... Also wondering if those strips were necessary in the middle of the panels in this video or just the ends for air leaks ( that's only place I planned to use them)
Doug you should make a contest on prettiest outdoor kitchen! probably a lot of people would participate!
Doug, I used this stuff on my shed roof a couple years ago as I was going to use it as a greenhouse too. It had 2 issues. in summer, it was way too hot, and in winter it had loads of condensation which dripped all over the plants. I changed it for a timber roof after that. Tony
Would proper ventilation have helped solve the condensation?
Lots of ventilation will help with both issues along with some shade cloth for summer days to help keep the plants from scorching and allow air flow.
I have to say, it's looking great! I do think you'll be disappointed that it's not about 3 times bigger when you get to start using it. You might try using a small amount o caulk as glue to hold the foam strips in place.
Loved the random duck parade in the background. Instead of getting cuckoo'd, we got quacked! 😂😂
Love those ducks! That greenhouse is going to be sooooooo nice! You really do such great work.
Tuftext sent us some panelling for our kiln. should be finished soon. working on it today after breakfast. Lookin good doug.
Maybe we will see it in an upcoming video?? :)
Tricky doing it by yourself. I do the same thing with shovel handles =). I put this stuff on our green house your gonna like it. Good job Doug
That plastic sheet is good stuff, i have it on my porch roof, in summer both doors( front+back) have be open, its like a bloody oven!!, i call it my static tumble dryer!......great for drying clothes in around 30mins straight from the washing machine!. Great vid, great building skills. All the best matey
Came back and Watched this video again. I'm getting ready to use tuftex panels on my greenhouse. Great video Doug!
Looks good. Licked the music. At one point the beat was going good and in the background the ducks ran by. Fit the music perfect!
I found that a heated nail is even better than drilling holes in the plastic. It leaves a strong ring around the hole of melted plastic.
Those panels are pretty great. I used them for a roof on top of my bee hives and will likely use them as you have when it comes time to build a greenhouse.
Great addition to the property
Hi Doug and Stacy. Great channel! My wife and I watch your videos all the time.
A little tip about the panels... you could save a little time by tacking down the support pieces on either end with a small nail, staple or 2 sided carpet tape to keep in in place while you drill your holes and screw it down. Because the nail or staple will be beneath the panel, it won't be affected by the elements. Doing that will also keep it from flopping around while you are trying to work.
Cheers!
Jerry Paul .......Is there any video on putting posts in the ground ! ??
I don't have one personally, but Doug, (from the video above), made one 3 months ago titled "Building A Greenhouse In The Winter - Foundation And Post". Its pretty good, you should check it out. He also made one 6 months ago, I'm guessing in the summer, titled "Outdoor Kitchen Build - Forms And Post".
Check out the video list on Doug and Stacy's channel. You may have to scroll down a bit, but if you use the search icon and type in the titles I gave you, you should find them in a snap.
Hope that helps!
Cheers!
Jerry Paul ........thanks friend ! I will search as you said . I live in Cass County MI & can't wait to start living off grid , or very close to it . I have many varmints & also wonder if I can use mesh fence underneath , to keep them from digging into the greenhouse . Thanks for sharing your knowledge and understanding of the topic ! Maranatha ! GOD bless you and your family and friends !
Glad I could help, George. As far as the mesh goes, I've seen it used like that before but I don't have any experience doing it.
Good on you for going off the grid! (or close to it :) ) My wife and I aren't off grid at this point, but do live in a small town in Saskatchewan, Canada, where I'm a wood turner/wood worker and she is a school assistant and gardener.
We watch Doug and Stacy quite a bit, and are enjoying watching the growth of their homestead. They are very inspiring people who often share great ideas on their channel. Stacy's recipes, although sometimes a little too "veggie" for me, are awesome, and she always has a handy tip to make life a little easier. With my own carpentry background, I really enjoy watching Doug work. It's easy on my back. LOL Doug has many other practical skills besides that too. Together, Doug and Stacy are a wealth of knowledge for anyone thinking about going off grid. Their combined knowledge and passion is what makes us tune in when we see they've posted something new.
Best of luck in all of your future endeavors!
Cheers!
Absolutely love those panels!
I have seen a video where a guy used a greenhouse like structure to cure his firewood quicker. This might be the ticket if attempting that technique.
God Bless!
Mahalo for the greenhouse update, waiting to see the door and vent system.
Fuck YASSSSS !!
No need for the potty mouth Smit.
My tip for the foam strips is glue them up 1st with Flex glue. IT was raining and temp in 30's held strips just fine.
That is a great idea! I am writing it down now for my future build.
Thank you for sharing how to do the greenhouse!
I found some old storm windows I thought about using for building a green house off of my pole barn. When I build my pole barn LOL.
that green house is gonna look so nice when finished. 👍
I use my ladder to help hold things when I need an extra hand. Its looking good!
Think I used a few for my steel shed I built would have used more but notice only about 10 warranty and the siding was 40 years.
I would hate to replace in 11 years.
Great build thanks, I love Menard too often go there
You made my wife happy by mentioning Menards! She work there part time!
Looks great Doug. You have lots of energy and some great ideas. Great video!
my hubby boo bear built me a greenhouse 16x16...only have been able to use it one year 😭. the plastic we bought literally disinigrated towards the end of that first season. we used treat 4x4 beams as the base all the way around...but thats the only treated wood we used. I see you say it must all be treated as it gets hot and damp inside and makes the wood go bad. I think we should tear it down to base and start over...oh hubby boo bear! 😀
Can't wait to see that greenhouse full of plants!
Going to do a intro video for you guys. I will send the link to it in an e-mail when its done. Good info on building the greenhouse.
Shalom great nuggets for this project...thank you Doug
Photo bombed by a row of ducks LOL cute! Nice one man job!
Loves those intros!!!
Almost done!
Nice build!
I appretiate your detailed explanation reminding me of various ideas thanks.
It's looking great. Good building tips.
Just started watching your video's and wish they were numbered.
Doug ..I used these panels years ago maybe 20 ..I don't remember the stripes that screwed on like that ..What are they made of? And Danny is so eight once it starts to get warm they really heat up...Doing a great job God Bless
its so funny, I from Canada and you say out side it 70 degrees, I was just looking at my thermostat in the house and it's 70 degrees LOL. I just think it funny, but I live in norther BC Peace Regen,
That is looking pretty nice. Thanks for the video.
Ok, got my materials list going! :)
This is awesome! Thanks for this video going to have my boys watch so they can build me one maybe.
Nice job Doug
Love knowing the tuftex panel's tolerances! We want to make a "sun room" on the back of the Mercantile for the learning center & use as a "sun therapy space" when Winter is still very much outside! Problem for us is WIND and cold destroying.
Doug don't forget to mention to the Northerners that those ribs control SNOW melt avalanches and also prevent ice dams that crush your buiding. (not perhaps something you worry about in Missouri ) :D
Goodermote Mercantile we
How many years can you get out of a tufftex panel? Some greenhouse plastic tarps can last up to 10 years.
you do a great job doug
Hi doug and stacey, we have the tufftex in white for our porch roof. it works awesome, except the condensation (were in NY). Dont forget to tell folks what the foam strips are for and that you need special screws with the rubber washer for these panels. LOOKIN good Homies!
Love lt love It love It looks awesome doug
felt so strange watching me on your UA-cam ! Great Video Doug!
We're interested in seeing how your greenhouse holds up in wind when it's finished. We'd like to build a greenhouse but we get really bad windstorms here on our hill. Also we're curious how you will finish off the bottom of the walls.
You have got your drill on hammer setting ??????? all the same in the uk
LOL some quick release clamps may help as some extra helping hands holding the panels in place
How durable, after 5 years, did the product hold up? I know a lot has changed on the homestead. You've got the raised beds and other buildings. We're going to check it out. Thanks, Doug! God Bless!
Doug, I appreciate everyone who connects with nature, grows food. seeks to be more self sufficient but I would love to know what this build cost and how long the payoff is on the return by food cost savings. Is there a source that tracks this info your aware of?
Great job so far!👍
Need to set the drill off of hammer mode. Funny stuff
this build is really coming along nicely. Have a great day
Just a tip Doug.... Take your drill off hammer setting when doing type stuff it would be easier to control.
Tiffany Humes Just a tip. That's a torque limiting adjustment to avoiding sinking the screw through the plastic panel. He did tell you that you'd need to pre-drill your holes. ;)
@@TX97SR20DET Sounds more like the hammer setting to me too. Doesn't matter much though.
Great job!
Awesome update thank you for sharing
Nice the weather has afford you some pleasant working time. It's looking good. :)
Doug you are building all of these out buildings adjacent to each other but not connected, why? why not have the green house connected to a wall of the house so you can walk out without shoveling snow, it wold also be a wind break and warm that side of the house? I see the old farm houses here with wrap around verandas and most have a shed wing that goes off out the back and has a work shop, wood storage, a garage, an outhouse toward end and a chicken coupe attached or adjacent, must be some reason they did this.
I really want to use tuftex, but we just can't afford it just yet. I'm hoping to do a build with less than 150 using what I have at home in the bone yard and greenhouse plastic. At least so I can get starts going this year.
Doug, I have a question...are you worried about hot spots with using clear panels versus diffused panels? I need to replace my panels on my greenhouse and I heard milky colored will make the sunshine more dispersed not causing hot spots from the sun in the greenhouse... need your input.
Hello. Are you going to keep a gap at the bottom open for air flow? I have seen other greenhouses do this and they say it works great. Thanks.
Love the clear panels!
I am hoping to build a greenhouse soon using a side deck on our house as a base…. The floor is rotten but I would like to put plywood down and build up from there on the existing structure.
That has to be the solid built green houses ever made! 8x8 posts Good grief lol looks good
that tuftex is good stuff but its bloody expensive tho! hands down better then greenhouse plastic tho!
aww. Doug.. double stick tape.. it's a GOOD thing for "one man shows". i know it's too late.. use it for adhering the white foam mounting strips..
Another great one folkz !!
Progress!!! Great job !!! The 🦆🦆🦆though #socute
Tuff Tex rocks
Its good to grow,veggies all yr round.
Good work Doug, it looks great! Stay safe homestead homies!
that is a lot of work
Hi..... 🏡🎥👍👍👍
I’m putting a greenhouse in my backyard. I also live in Pennsylvania. (Franklin County) I’m considering getting the large frame at Lowes or Home Depo. I think I would save money building it myself. I do everything by myself, but I’m really good at it! Haha I garden and can what I grow. I’ve always wanted to live self sufficiently, and there’s no better time to do it than right now. Any suggestions would be great. I loved your video! Thank you!
I thought you were going to put T 1-11 on the bottom to look like your home and the "Off Grid Cafe", looks great!
looking good! Thanks for sharing