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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
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
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.:lol:
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.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/kevinmilkins/06_05_9.jpg?t=1244208718
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/kevinmilkins/06_05_10.jpg?t=1244208763
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/kevinmilkins/06_05_11.jpg?t=1244208801
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
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/kevinmilkins/06_05_14.jpg?t=1244208938
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/kevinmilkins/06_05_13.jpg?t=1244209212
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm196/kevinmilkins/06_05_12.jpg?t=1244209291
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.
ginajade
13-Jul-09, 15:02
Hi,
Does anyone have a step by step guide for a total novice. Love Kevin's greenhouse but looks a bit too professional for me to have a go at. Thanks
Margaret M.
13-Jul-09, 20:06
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.

It does look like the old girl has taken up residence there with the easy chair, TV., etc. Very nice.