Anyone constructed their own greenhouse?

**skinnydog** · 04-Jun-09, 21:34

I have second hand double glazed windows to use and I was just wondering if they will be too hot for a home made green house and will they burn the stuff inside?
Any feedback is most appreciated.

**Kevin Milkins** · 04-Jun-09, 23:47

Originally Posted by skinnydog

I have second hand double glazed windows to use and I was just wondering if they will be too hot for a home made green house and will they burn the stuff inside?
Any feedback is most appreciated.

I have just done the same with some recycled double glazed units and it has worked out well.
My biggest problem just now is my elderly mother-in-law has come to visit and I can't get her out of there because it's such a pleasant place to be.

**Stefan** · 05-Jun-09, 09:47

On a hot day you probably have to open a window or two...

Any pictures Kevin ?
Of the greenhouse ... not your mother-in-law ;-)

**Kevin Milkins** · 05-Jun-09, 09:57

Originally Posted by Stefan

On a hot day you probably have to open a window or two...

Any pictures Kevin ?
Of the greenhouse ... not your mother-in-law ;-)

I have taken a few photos, but it has taken up so much room in my back yard I cannot get far enough away from it to get a good photo.lol

I will ask my neighbour if I can stand on there kitchen roof and have another go.

The way things are going with the MIL it may be diffecult to get her out of the frame.

**Kevin Milkins** · 05-Jun-09, 14:38

Hi Stefan, I have managed to crowbar the old girl out for five minutes and got some photos so lets hope this works.

**Kevin Milkins** · 05-Jun-09, 14:42

It seems you are only allowed to post three images at a time so here are the other three

**Scunner** · 05-Jun-09, 15:16

Only thing you need to watch, if its to be a lean to type, is that you have plenty slope on the roof, if not, lots of condensation. Great for tomatoes. Had nothing else, but recycled windows, until, I could afford a greenhouse made by local joiner. Still have the lean to made with old windows, and think its great.