Tuesday 28 March 2023

Greenhouse up!

We began at 08:30 and finished at 16:30, taking a short lunch and two tea breaks. The temperature when we started was barely 1C. Our hands got cold very quickly making the task harder. At one stage, my feet were so painful with the cold, I had to go inside and put on thicker socks and shoes!

Whilst the instructions were good there were a few decisions we could have done with their help, such as whether to centre things or put to one side. We centred them and at the end, realised we should have had them to the sides to get the downpipes and decorative fixings on. Too late by then so there are a few mini air gaps that will need sealant to stop wind forcing its way inside. Other than that, it went okay. 

Herewith the erected greenhouse. We still have downpipes to buy and add and whatever we want the water to go into. We need to put a few extra bolts on the window pane just to be safe and help keep down any rattling. Inside needs digging over at the sides and a path down the middle laying and the roof window will need an extra locks to stop it being ripped open in gales:

I am very happy with it (providing it doesn't keep me awake at night) and looking forward to growing things in it.



10 comments:

  1. Looks good, well done. It'll be so satisfying when you can grow things in it.

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  2. That's a nice neat little greenhouse, well I say little but it's much bigger than mine. ;-)

    I do hate it when instructions aren't clear, but you managed it in the end. Happy growing in the months to come. xx

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    1. A few leaks to fix, mainly from the wind getting in point of view, plus a few panels need extra bolts to stop rattling.

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    1. Makes me smile every time I open the bedroom curtains.

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  4. It looks great. Happy growing!

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    1. Thanks. Might think differently of it if it makes too much noise in a gale!

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  5. You did an awesome job getting that set up. Good for you.

    God bless.

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    1. Harder work than anticipated but nearly there now.

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