I took a size inventory of the windows and panels I had and uses graph paper to map it out. Started with squaring the corners and just kinda framed as I went
I’ve considered doing the same – following in the hopes of seeing after pictures. Good luck! 😊
wiscokid76
I got lumber for mine off of my local marketplace. Someone was taking down a deck and I got all the wood for free. You have a really nice collection of windows going, those will definitely work.
TurkeyTerminator7
Cut pieces of paper or cardboard at-scale with each window. Piece together 2D wall sections on a table with the pieces, keeping in mind the geometric rules of a sturdy structure. You will soon be able to see what you are working with and be able to brainstorm what will work.
I built this last winter. 13 used windows and an old door. Floor is upcycled concrete pavers from a commercial roof replacement. Two of the windows use automatic openers. Some odd spaces were filled with plastic roofing panels.
It stays 10-15 degrees warmer than air temp on a sunny day.
Roughly 8’ x 8’.
I made a scale layout of each side using pieces of paper. Just go slow and adjust as you hit problems. Close gaps with spray foam and caulk. Enjoy the process.
Technical-Curve-1023
Beautiful windows! Hopefully you will share pics of your greenhouse!
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You can, lots of people have used random windows to make a greenhouse. You need lumber to make a frame to hold each one.
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXBZhSoDvGY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXBZhSoDvGY)
Skills, tools, and lumber
Frame, auto vent openers, its for sure enough to make a big cold frame
[https://www.google.com/search?q=greenhouse+auto+vent+opener&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1111US1111&oq=greenhouse+auto+venting&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCAgCEAAYFhgeMgYIABBFGDkyCAgBEAAYFhgeMggIAhAAGBYYHjIICAMQABgWGB4yCAgEEAAYFhgeMggIBRAAGBYYHjIICAYQABgWGB4yCAgHEAAYFhgeMggICBAAGBYYHjIICAkQABgWGB7SAQg2NzgwajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8](https://www.google.com/search?q=greenhouse+auto+vent+opener&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1111US1111&oq=greenhouse+auto+venting&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCAgCEAAYFhgeMgYIABBFGDkyCAgBEAAYFhgeMggIAhAAGBYYHjIICAMQABgWGB4yCAgEEAAYFhgeMggIBRAAGBYYHjIICAYQABgWGB4yCAgHEAAYFhgeMggICBAAGBYYHjIICAkQABgWGB7SAQg2NzgwajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8)
I took a size inventory of the windows and panels I had and uses graph paper to map it out. Started with squaring the corners and just kinda framed as I went
https://preview.redd.it/iguphedl29se1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=24a7975fc4468f0e1cdde143b977761aa8ce134d
I’d put them somewhere safe and keep collecting. I used over 40 windows for this 10’x12’
https://preview.redd.it/9fgmkquq29se1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=92c900648a8884a26e0954816d9ad92ec28b22aa
I’ve considered doing the same – following in the hopes of seeing after pictures. Good luck! 😊
I got lumber for mine off of my local marketplace. Someone was taking down a deck and I got all the wood for free. You have a really nice collection of windows going, those will definitely work.
Cut pieces of paper or cardboard at-scale with each window. Piece together 2D wall sections on a table with the pieces, keeping in mind the geometric rules of a sturdy structure. You will soon be able to see what you are working with and be able to brainstorm what will work.
https://preview.redd.it/7pb6gry879se1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5ebf4e7c6588356137799c97cd76bda20c17a117
Add some structure and you’re set
https://preview.redd.it/fsb2g8kl79se1.jpeg?width=2146&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=26080b33154405ac6f402c15ab395c617e60485c
I used 18 repurposed windows for this.
I envision a wall of these windows, facing morning and early afternoon sun, with a closed off rest of the room.
https://preview.redd.it/atij8csp89se1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4af3745bd8d02cbe988da13b5a80ee9b0aca084e
I built this last winter. 13 used windows and an old door. Floor is upcycled concrete pavers from a commercial roof replacement. Two of the windows use automatic openers. Some odd spaces were filled with plastic roofing panels.
It stays 10-15 degrees warmer than air temp on a sunny day.
Roughly 8’ x 8’.
I made a scale layout of each side using pieces of paper. Just go slow and adjust as you hit problems. Close gaps with spray foam and caulk. Enjoy the process.
Beautiful windows! Hopefully you will share pics of your greenhouse!
https://preview.redd.it/vk4lyn6pa9se1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8ad04db6e4ad702e8bc10f074ae4c1f0fc308a3e
I used the corrugated clear sheets and really like the look and are extremely sturdy. Lots of snow here and it hasn’t had much issues.
Nope do not listen to them! You can make a pretty dam good greenhouse with those. Just do not expect it to look like one.
Use those 5 big windows to cover the south facing area. They should be at 60° from the ground.
You should go with a raised bed base, over which the greenhouse will be built.
Under the south facade you will have the growing area.
On top of the greenhouse you will have a roof inclined back towards north.
This is a basic sketch.
https://preview.redd.it/7dcmarbed9se1.jpeg?width=1539&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f529d5aaa6a2d81624b9f25f2f2e22d6d1d71d49