Comments on: A Texas-Style Hoop Frame PVC Pipe GreenHouse

By: Hydroponic Systems

Hydroponic Systems — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:56:33 +0000

Thanks for the helpful plans Big Jim. I am in the process of building two of these for a small nursery start-up. This site has been very helpful.

-Paul

By: gannon

gannon — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:39:32 +0000

do you use sch 20 or sch 40 pvc?

By: Bobby Ray

Bobby Ray — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:18:32 +0000

I have seen plans that used square channel tubing. The plans included plans for making the bender. It was 100 feet long and cost $1000 to make and was quite tall. It use a system of ropes so that the sides could be lifted for ventilation and to harden the plants. This came out of a research project. I think it was in Kent Oklahoma.

The justification for the channel tubing was that it was more stable and stronger. I live in Southern California and the sun will destroy PVC over time making it brittle. mcknight.bob@gmail.com

By: Norma

Norma — Sun, 09 May 2010 00:03:05 +0000

Sure wish I had room for a greenhouse like this – maybe some day…

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 05:52:50 +0000

Do you know how he attached the plastic? How do you splice the plastic cover together? Thanks

By: Phillip

Phillip — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 05:27:31 +0000

Great info. This weekend I built a mini version of this on one of my raised beds as a prototype for a large version I may build later this spring.

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:43:35 +0000

I think I’d be a little concerned to go with a 20 ft span using PVC Pipe. Personally, I’d upgrade to steel. I just don’t know if the PVC is strong enough for a span like that.

By: Tranquilight

Tranquilight — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:08:57 +0000

Great design, but I have planned already for a 20 feet by 36 feet greenhouse. My boxes 8 x 2 1/2 feet are allready in place. With 2 additionnal horizontal braces for the hoops, would this be strong enough with 1 inch pipes? Or should I go one size up again to one and a half inch?

By: Dirty Girl Gardening

Dirty Girl Gardening — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:04:26 +0000

Wow, great example! I’m temped to try this myself…

By: Sandy

Sandy — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:11:21 +0000

Jim you are awesome! I’m going to try this! I’ve been looking for an inexpensive greenhouse for a little while now and this looks just perfect! I’ve bookmarked this site and will be returning frequently!