Build A Greenhouse From Old Doors

Greenhouse with french doors.

Build a greenhouse from old doors. 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. A greenhouse can be built from recycled materials including sliding glass doors removed from other buildings. Greenhouse from old windows. Here s another diy greenhouse from old windows we wrote about a few years ago.

For the project here 2x4 38 x 89 mm treated southern yellow pine boards and half inch plywood also treated were used as well. The frame was sized to fit the window and a frame was built to accommodate the door. I collected the windows over the course of a year and a half and the build took abou. This is a brief guide on how i took some old windows from houses they where tearing down in my neighborhood and turned them into a small greenhouse in my back yard.

It s easy to cover clear glass with tinting or frosting if the greenhouse will hold too much sun. 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. Cheft on instructables built it using windows salvaged from houses being torn down in his neighborhood. Today i d like to be more precise and inspire you to make a greenhouse of reclaimed windows and doors.

This is just a small greenhouse which can accommodate few plants but it s as efficient as other kinds of greenhouses if created properly. This simple project is perfect for those who are new in gardening. The door that you see in this article s illustrations utilized an old window from a salvage yard.