Anyone ever built a PVC
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I used pvc pipes for building a trellis!
It was not a good idea since the pipes are rather flimsy, and more so when you go higher!
I broke it up and threw it out after a year, and made one out of 1/2" copper pipes.
Copper is pricey but make for a more durible, strong and ridgid frame!
So if you are thinking of building a greenhouse you might be better off if you use copper or galvanized pipes for a strong ridgid framework!
It was not a good idea since the pipes are rather flimsy, and more so when you go higher!
I broke it up and threw it out after a year, and made one out of 1/2" copper pipes.
Copper is pricey but make for a more durible, strong and ridgid frame!
So if you are thinking of building a greenhouse you might be better off if you use copper or galvanized pipes for a strong ridgid framework!
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How large of a structure are you thinking of?
The larger the framework the larger the pipe!
Nice thing about copper is that you can use all the joint pieces and solder them together into the shape you want!
The larger the framework the larger the pipe!
Nice thing about copper is that you can use all the joint pieces and solder them together into the shape you want!
The copper turns a nice patina color as the surface oxidizes!
Oooo! 8'x10' out of pcv pipes would not work! Any weight on the pipes with that span will bring the whole thing down! Unless you want to make a kind of hoop shaped framework...that might be feasible! There are kits for that too, but I'm not sure if the frame is out of pcv pipes! Probably out of some other bendable material!
What you could do is go and price all the parts you will need....and add the heavy gauge plastic for roof and walls.... then look at greenhouse kits! Costco usually carry the kits ( at least they did carry 3 sizes years ago). Most of the frames are made out of aluminum and the roof and walls are fitted with either plexiglass, or tempered glass!
You will also need to purchase a base to secure the framework to the ground, and that usually means a concrete base will need to be poured!
What you could do is go and price all the parts you will need....and add the heavy gauge plastic for roof and walls.... then look at greenhouse kits! Costco usually carry the kits ( at least they did carry 3 sizes years ago). Most of the frames are made out of aluminum and the roof and walls are fitted with either plexiglass, or tempered glass!
You will also need to purchase a base to secure the framework to the ground, and that usually means a concrete base will need to be poured!
errol
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Kya D, I was looking at some a couple weeks ago and found this that I saved on my favorites, sounds like what you might be wanting.
http://www.albertahomegardening.com/how-to-build-an-inexpensive-hoop-style-greenhouse/
Errol
http://www.albertahomegardening.com/how-to-build-an-inexpensive-hoop-style-greenhouse/
Errol
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mjadams
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Please do NOT use PVC. PVC is one of the most toxic products that we use. The production of PVC produces an amazing number of toxic gases, including dioxin. The people that live near, or work in PVC plants have extremely high rates of cancer. It is so toxic that it is illegal to transport liquid vinyl in Washington DC. Go with either copper or HDPE, also known as "High Density Polyethylene". HDPE is another type of plastic that is growing in popularity because people are becoming more and more aware of the downside of PVC.
Hey Errol!
I was thinking along that line!
I was thinking along that line!
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