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DIY Hoop House / Greenhouse Kits: How to build a greenhouse with our Hoop House Greenhouse Kits There are links located in this e-book to use them press and hold the control button (Ctrl should be bottom left on your keyboard) and click on the link. Please feel free to contact us any time using the Contact us page found on our site. Page 2
Table of Contents: Potted Forest Hoop House Greenhouse Kit: Material Lists: Included with Kit page 4 From Local Hardware Store/Craigslist/or you may have page 5 1) Greenhouse Location page 7 2) Foundation Prep page 8 3) Required Tools page 11 4) Base Install.page 12 5) Ground Hoop Stakes..page 15 6) Installing the Hoops..page 18 7) Installing the top perlin.page 20 8) Bracing the Hoops page 23 9) Framing in the ends..page 25 10) Attaching Poly Channel...page 29 11) Covering the Greenhouse...page 35 Please feel free to contact us any time using the Contact us page found on our site. Page 3
Kit Contents: Items that are included in your 10 x 10 Hoop House kit: a. 3 x 10 high hoops (for 10 w x 10 h) made of galvanized steel will not rust b. 10 x Brace bands - (brace band size isn t readily available at your local hardware store, so we include that; however there are a list of items that you can pick up at your local Home Depot. c. 2 x brace bands for the top purlin. d. 1 x CD - Picture illustrated How to instructions showing step by step in building your own greenhouse Please feel free to contact us any time using the Contact us page found on our site. Page 4
Materials needed from your Local Hardware store: a. Screen door (suggested, but another may be made or used). b. Poly Film (6 mil or higher is suggested) c. 2x4 s or 2x6 s - wood for base (amount depends on the size you are building) d. 1 5/8 Galvanize pipe - 6 x 30 Long Steaks used to support the Hoops in the ground. e. Wire for Greenhouse bracing f. 1 x 10 length of top rail chain link fence tube used for the top purlin (or use your imagination to make supports.). g. Wood Ground pegs (Cut out of 1 x1 wood) h. Wood Screws (For Wood base) Please feel free to contact us any time using the Contact us page found on our site. Page 5
Potted Forest Hoop House / Greenhouse Kit: There are many, many ways to build a Hoop House Greenhouse. The one that we will show you here is our recommendation. However there are simpler, or more intricate ways that this can be done. We have found that this style fits the basic needs of most hobbyists. But please visit our website: www.123greenhousegardening.com for other ideas. As our Footer states we can be contacted with any questions, at any time using our contact us page at www.123-greenhouse-gardening.com We hope that you enjoy the hobby of greenhouse gardening and look forward to hearing from you soon. Please feel free to contact us any time using the Contact us page found on our site. Page 6
1) Choosing the right location for your greenhouse: The greenhouse should be located in a spot that receives the most light throughout the day. It is best to have the side of the greenhouse (the longest side) facing south, so it receives the most amount of light. If you have the ends of the greenhouse facing south the doors may block some of the light, and there is not as much area for the Sun s rays to penetrate. If planning to have water and electrical hook up, it is best to have these utilities readily accessible for easy hook-up. These can be run to your greenhouse; however it is easier when it is built close to the house or other available utilities. Please feel free to contact us any time using the Contact us page found on our site. Page 7
2) Foundation Preparation: Make sure that the ground is level or try levelling the best that it can (does not have to be perfect for a Hoop House install). The greenhouse can also be levelled from the inside by adding rock, or wood chips (will be held in by 2x6 base boards the wood used is preferably water treated). Site has been levelled and prepared. Please feel free to contact us any time using the Contact us page found on our site. Page 8
Picture of ground cover, after clearing and levelling the ground. Ground staples used to hold down ground cover Please feel free to contact us any time using the Contact us page found on our site. Page 9
Here is a picture of the ground cover. See an assembled 10 wide hoop lying out in front. Hoop houses can be built to any height depending on the length of the ground stakes Refer to #5 Ground stakes for more details. Sample Instructions for: and www.123-greenhouse-gardening.com Full Version of Instructions are included with the Kit Please feel free to contact us any time using the Contact us page found on our site. Page 10
3) Tools Needed to set up the Greenhouse stakes and base band: a. Drill b. Level c. Sledge hammer d. Measuring tape e. Saw f. Base boards - Use either 2x4 s or 6 s as base boards. These can be attached at the corners to form your greenhouse base note: inside measurements of the frame are used. Below is a picture of a base band. Please feel free to contact us any time using the Contact us page found on our site. Page 11
4) Bottom Base Band/Frame Install Made using 2x4 s or 2x6 s, pressure treated. Here is the picture of the Greenhouse Base Band. 2x6 weather treated lumber is used to make this 16x10 foot greenhouse bottom band. To make the 2x6 long enough a metal plate (found in your hardware store)is used as shown in the pic. Connect all four corners of the wood base band (Refer to the graph illustration below). Please feel free to contact us any time using the Contact us page found on our site. Page 12
****Note: Keep in mind when measuring the.(see graph for example). Sample Instructions for: and www.123-greenhousegardening.com Full Version of Instructions are included with the Kit Please feel free to contact us any time using the Contact us page found on our site. Page 13
Refer to full Instruction Version. A picture of the hoop ground stakes secured to the wood frame brace band. Refer to full Instruction Version for more details. Please feel free to contact us any time using the Contact us page found on our site. Page 14
5) Hoop Ground Stakes The Hoop ground stakes should be cut to at least 30 long. See full version for details. Sample Instructions for: and www.123-greenhousegardening.com Full Version of Instructions are included with the Kit Please feel free to contact us any time using the Contact us page found on our site. Page 15
The ground stakes are the best way to anchor the hoops. They can then be permanently secured by. Sample Instructions for: and www.123-greenhousegardening.com One of the Kit s hoops being. See full version for details. Full Version of Instructions are included with the Kit Sample Instructions for: and www.123-greenhousegardening.com The tubing can be secured.. Fasten the.see full version for details. Full Version of Instructions are included with the Kit Please feel free to contact us any time using the Contact us page found on our site. Page 16
Graph (bird s eye view of Brace band). Sample Instructions for: and www.123-greenhousegardening.com Full Version of Instructions are included with the Kit Please feel free to contact us any time using the Contact us page found on our site. Page 17
6) Kit: Hoop Install The 10 wide hoop come in two sections. Each of the hoop tube sections have a green painted end. The two un-painted sections will fit together to complete the hoop. They can then be secured together using a metal screw. Note: make sure that the two sections are attached while lying on level ground, so they are not warped when they are in place. Now that the 2 hoop pieces are connected, they can be.see full version for details. These hoops come in two sections that can be layed out joined in the middle and fastened with a metal screw. Sample Instructions for: Illustrates one side of a Hoop (included in the kit)being Please feel free to contact us any time using the Contact us page found on our site. Page 18
and www.123-greenhousegardening.com. Full Version of Instructions are included with the Kit Picture of the hoops placed in the ground stakes. Please feel free to contact us any time using the Contact us page found on our site. Page 19
7) Adding the top purlin or spine of the greenhouse Refer to Full Hoop Instruction Version: Sample Instructions for: and www.123-greenhousegardening.com Picture of the tubing laid Full Version of Instructions are included with the Kit Hose clamps (found in the plumbing section of your hardware store), can be used to secure the top pipe to the hoops. Please feel free to contact us any time using the Contact us page found on our site. Page 20
A fuller view of the Frame coming together. Sample Instructions for: and www.123-greenhousegardening.com Full Version of Instructions are included with the Kit Please feel free to contact us any time using the Contact us page found on our site. Page 21
A picture of a frame coming together. Please feel free to contact us any time using the Contact us page found on our site. Page 22
8) Bracing and levelling the greenhouse hoops The levelling of the Hoops is done, using the included brace bands, and thick gauge wire that can be found at a local hardware store. Sample Instructions for: and www.123-greenhousegardening.com Full Version of Instructions are included with the Kit Full Version Full Version: Please feel free to contact us any time using the Contact us page found on our site. Page 23
When the hoops are properly levelled.. Please feel free to contact us any time using the Contact us page found on our site. Page 24
9) Framing in the ends of the greenhouse: The ends can be framed in by.. Sample Instructions for: and www.123-greenhousegardening.com Full Version of Instructions are included with the Kit Please feel free to contact us any time using the Contact us page found on our site. Page 25
Sample Instructions for: and www.123-greenhousegardening.com Another angled view showing.. Full Version of Instructions are included with the Kit Please feel free to contact us any time using the Contact us page found on our site. Page 26
Here is a pic of the completed front frame. The framing should be completed before the poly cover door is secured. Here is a graph detailing the proper set up. *****Tip: Sample Instructions for: and www.123-greenhousegardening.com Full Version of Instructions are included with the Kit Please feel free to contact us any time using the Contact us page found on our site. Page 27
Graph of completed end framing: This is the end of the sample version of our 38 page Instruction/E-book for our Hoop House Kits. You will receive the Full Version of our e-book with the purchase of a Hoop House Kit, including the following topics: Attaching Poly Channel (two Options)...page 29 Covering the Greenhouse...page 35 Conclusion: Thank you for your interest in Potted Forest Greenhouse Kits. If you have any questions, we can be contacted by visiting our contact page here: www.123-greenhousegardening.com/contact-us Other uses for our Hoop House Kits : A) Shelters B) Garages C) Chicken Coops D) Sheds Please feel free to contact us any time using the Contact us page found on our site. Page 28
E) Workshops Have a great time with your Greenhouse! We hope to hear from you soon. Thank you, Ken Leclerc www.123-greenhouse-gardening.com Please feel free to contact us any time using the Contact us page found on our site. Page 29