We built this custom greenhouse for my wife using traditional stick framing and a collection of reclaimed and mismeasured windows. The double-hung units are double-pane Low-E, and the tall transom-style windows were originally manufactured for sunrooms but never used. The decorative side windows around the sliding door came from salvaged exterior doors.
The structure is set on a pressure-treated deck topped with Trex-style composite boards. We screened the underside of the deck to keep bugs out. For water control, we installed 6" gutters with gutter protection covers on top. Rainwater flows into a first flush system, and then into a 275-gallon IBC tote. Inside the tote, we added a screen liner to keep out debris and ensure cleaner water storage.
The greenhouse is entirely off-grid—there’s no electric or water service this far from the house. A 200W solar array paired with a 100Ah battery powers an on-demand pump, which runs the sink and supplies water for the greenhouse as needed. A screened cupola on the roof helps with ventilation while keeping pests out.
We wrapped up the build late last summer, so this is our first full season using it. We also added a small front deck for sitting and relaxing. For a little character, we picked up a vintage block and tackle rig off Marketplace and hung it as a decorative centerpiece above the deck. A few solar lights mounted near the doors add just the right touch of light at night. #OffGridGreenhouse #BackyardHomestead #HomesteadBuild #CustomGreenhouse #ReclaimedMaterials #RainwaterHarvesting #GreenhouseLife
by Rickslawmd
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Oh the Greenhouse is 20×16 built with 2×6’s
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Nice work! That looks very cozy! now fill it with plantssss
This is one of the nicest greenhouses I’ve seen. Great job!
This is an amazing job! The only concern in our neck of the woods is the snow load… other than that, if I were to have something like this, I’d basically move into that place with my plants! Very well done!