Comments on: How to Build an Inexpensive Hoop-Style Greenhouse http://www.albertahomegardening.com/how-to-build-an-inexpensive-hoop-style-greenhouse/ The Documented Experiments of an Alberta Gardener Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:14:41 +0000 hourly 1 By: Sten Nelson http://www.albertahomegardening.com/how-to-build-an-inexpensive-hoop-style-greenhouse/comment-page-5/#comment-221763 Sten Nelson Fri, 10 May 2013 12:09:44 +0000 http://www.albertahomegardening.com/?p=37#comment-221763 What may help keep the 3/4 inch tubing from getting brittle from the sun would be if you covered it with 3/4 inch insulation. But it will still get brittle over time.

]]> By: Dave http://www.albertahomegardening.com/how-to-build-an-inexpensive-hoop-style-greenhouse/comment-page-5/#comment-221426 Dave Mon, 06 May 2013 17:35:14 +0000 http://www.albertahomegardening.com/?p=37#comment-221426 Kyle: That will work – however, I find that the top joint then becomes your weakest point and I’ve had a few snap on mine after a season. I would caution against that…

]]> By: Dave http://www.albertahomegardening.com/how-to-build-an-inexpensive-hoop-style-greenhouse/comment-page-5/#comment-221425 Dave Mon, 06 May 2013 17:33:49 +0000 http://www.albertahomegardening.com/?p=37#comment-221425 Brian: The pvc you want is quite rigid. You may want to try at your local plumbing supply store. I’ve had success at UFA and Co-op…

]]> By: Brian http://www.albertahomegardening.com/how-to-build-an-inexpensive-hoop-style-greenhouse/comment-page-5/#comment-221343 Brian Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:32 +0000 http://www.albertahomegardening.com/?p=37#comment-221343 The only 3/4″ pipe I could find is called super pax. I tried it today, (20 ft. length)and it is not rigid enough, barely holding up its own weight! Anyone else having this problem? I did find pieces of PVC pipe in the Home Depot catalogue, but nothing over 10 ft. Any suggestions?

]]> By: kyle http://www.albertahomegardening.com/how-to-build-an-inexpensive-hoop-style-greenhouse/comment-page-5/#comment-221004 kyle Thu, 02 May 2013 13:43:50 +0000 http://www.albertahomegardening.com/?p=37#comment-221004 Will the pVC bend correctly if a attach 2 10 footers together with a PVC union?

]]> By: Wellington Family Farm http://www.albertahomegardening.com/how-to-build-an-inexpensive-hoop-style-greenhouse/comment-page-5/#comment-219108 Wellington Family Farm Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:27:43 +0000 http://www.albertahomegardening.com/?p=37#comment-219108 We’re gonna give this hoop house a go over the weekend. Thanks for putting this together and including an organizer material list, sure save us other folks the time. This seemed to be the most affordable and practical solution for us. Thanks!

]]> By: Brad http://www.albertahomegardening.com/how-to-build-an-inexpensive-hoop-style-greenhouse/comment-page-5/#comment-217296 Brad Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:05:04 +0000 http://www.albertahomegardening.com/?p=37#comment-217296 Great simple greenhouse design. Thank you for sharing this cost effective way for anyone to have their own greenhouse.

I like your website and will be checking out your other articles.

]]> By: Michael http://www.albertahomegardening.com/how-to-build-an-inexpensive-hoop-style-greenhouse/comment-page-5/#comment-217061 Michael Mon, 25 Mar 2013 03:24:25 +0000 http://www.albertahomegardening.com/?p=37#comment-217061 Bookmarked your page a couple of years ago. I built a 12×24′ wood frame and installed the PVC pipe last year. It sat in one garden until yesterday when I deconstructed it and my family helped carry it to my BIG garden. I reconstructed it and have finished half of 1 end wall. I’ll finish the rest and we’ll put the plastic on tomorrow.
I just wanted to thank you for posting the plans for this super easy, inexpensive, and practical greenhouse. My seedlings will be happy to go from my germination chamber to the greenhouse and then into my high tunnels.
Cheers!

Michael Lobby

]]> By: We have a polytunnel! | The Farm for Life Project http://www.albertahomegardening.com/how-to-build-an-inexpensive-hoop-style-greenhouse/comment-page-5/#comment-215498 We have a polytunnel! | The Farm for Life Project Sat, 16 Mar 2013 04:28:34 +0000 http://www.albertahomegardening.com/?p=37#comment-215498 [...] 12′ wide. Chris took most of his construction design inspiration from the polytunnel on this Alberta Home Gardening website. As for cost, we were able to build it pretty inexpensively. We bought the pvc piping (the [...]

]]> By: Dave http://www.albertahomegardening.com/how-to-build-an-inexpensive-hoop-style-greenhouse/comment-page-5/#comment-203360 Dave Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:27:00 +0000 http://www.albertahomegardening.com/?p=37#comment-203360 Mike: The big box stores will only carry the thinner 6mil stuff – you want to order online from NorthernGreenhouse.com!

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