How to Build a Cold Frame | UK | Step-by-Step

I show you step-by-step how I built my cold frame using simple steps that everyone can do. It can also be used without the lid as a raised bed so its very versatile and only takes a couple of hours to make.
A cold frame is a staple of every allotment, used for sowing seeds, to transplanting plants to growing vegetables.
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0:15 Materials used
0:32 Layout and Screwing together
4:10 Levelling off the pieces
4:48 Build the Lid
5:24 Attach the hinges
6:10 Attach the lid
6:27 Attach the handle
Lid Dimensions (and overall size) - 120cm x 60cm
Timber Frame
x5 Panels - 120cm
x5 Panels - 54cm
Back Baton x2 - 43cm
Front Baton x2 - 30cm
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[@sharonwaller6716]

Great thanks il, give it ago. I need to make a cold frame for my tortoises

[@tigerjongreen]

Thanks great video.

[@freedomofabird]

Brilliant, just what I was after. Thanks

[@TheGreyGardener1990]

No problem 🙂

[@stevenhoward4507]

Great video. Built my own thanks to your help. Just got my allotment about a month ago.

[@TheGreyGardener1990]

Cheers. Best of luck with it!

[@paul8821]

That.s sound mate well done looks good i will make the same thanks liverpool

[@stephenaskew1477]

Love the cold frame, will have to build one for my lottie.

[@DJ-uk5mm]

Thanks this was really useful and very easy to follow tutorial very much appreciated👍👌

[@TheGreyGardener1990]

Cheers mate

[@courtneygriffin9736]

Thanks for sharing we are building a cold frame in Idaho.

[@TheGreyGardener1990]

No problem, hope your build goes well 🙂

[@martincork6913]

Fantastic fella just what I wanted to know and do. Cheers I've done 3

[@TheGreyGardener1990]

Glad it helped mate 👍

[@hbrealhousewife2270]

Excellent video. Dead easy and well explained. Thank you.

[@leewozzashomeveggiegarden]

Nice cold frame build they look good and not messy

[@TheGreyGardener1990]

Cheers Lee, I'm fairly pleased with it. Could have sunk the hinges but there are too many jobs to do so just wanted to get this one ticked off!

[@9catlover]

i love this. I will make one with door so it will be quite a bit heavier

[@elizabethpirie5050]

Brilliant this video so helpful ,I am going to make a few of them thanks for sharing,and giving me confidence to do this can’t wait to get started

[@TheGreyGardener1990]

Best of luck 🙂

[@avinabacca]

Lovely instructive video this, mate - thanks for that!

[@TheGreyGardener1990]

You're welcome 👍👍

[@clivesconundrumgarden]

Excellent video. I'm going to try to use this build with reclaimed pallets ? Subscribed and will check out you other video!!
Cheers from Victoria Canada

[@TheGreyGardener1990]

Thanks a lot. Hope you enjoy the channel
I love pallets! Haha

[@Mitchieboo1970]

👍🏾

[@stuplant6693]

U need ventilation so wouldn't worry if not too flush. Good cheap option. Only issue is post covid, plastic sheeting is x 3 the cost now.

[@TheGreyGardener1990]

Good point 👍

[@kennethwilliamson3937]

Thank you fir the video the plastic sheeting g used to make the door what is it called I’d like to order it

[@pablo9364]

Great idea. The ones o. Shops are so cheap and flimsy

[@Outaboutdetecting]

What type of plastic is the top made from? Where is the best place to buy it from? Enjoyed the video.

[@TheGreyGardener1990]

Cheers. It was polycarbonate twinwall plastic I think. I had it lying around but pretty sure B&Q sell it and those kind of places. Pretty easy to find and relatively cheap

[@Pareshbpatel]

Great video that shows you how to make a Cold Frams. Thanks
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[@TheGreyGardener1990]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊