This structure has been in my backyard since I moved into my house and I have no idea what it was meant to be.
I’ve always thought of starting a garden and wondered if you thought this is a good base for a diy greenhouse.
Slanted Roof faces S/SW. LWH 7’x8’x7’. In San Antonio(Zone 9A)
by knickknackz
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Maybe replace the roof with clear corrugated plastic?
My guess would be that it was a playhouse/fort of some kind or a shelter for some grills or a smoker. I do not think it rains much in San Antonio, but I could definitely see the need to get out of the sun to smoke some meat or maybe a cigar.
As for it to be a green house, it is better than nothing, but I would think that since it is in shade in your picture that may give you an idea that it is not ideal. The roofing material would need to be replaced and I would be warry of doing much structurally as the only real shear strength is coming from the siding right now. Removing that will allow the structure to fall over really easily. It is just built on pallets after all.
Get some backyard chickens!
It’s a playhouse for kids and yes, it would make a good greenhouse. fill in the “windows” with glass or plastic, replace the roof panels with the same, add a door and presto! It looks like a pretty low effort project. I would caution / consider though that the floor is wood so runoff / drain moisture will need to be managed to avoid rotting out the flooring and base.
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I’d make it Baywatch themed.
I second the chicken coop.
Maybe a dog house? My parents built a similar one in the 90s.
Have you asked the neighbors? They probably saw it in use or talked to the previous owners when it was being built.
That’s a chicken coop, dontcha know?!!