How it started, we used our little green fabric greenhouse from amazon for about 2 years. If your interested in one I’d recommend this one.
Inspired by Roots and Refuge greenhouse build as seen here:
The initial design was planned to resemble Miah’s build, but after assembling the floor, I had a bright idea: why not add an A-frame roof? This would allow me to hang a chandelier inside, creating a unique touch. While I don’t have an exact copy of the plans I used, the most important factor to consider when building one is sourcing the windows. We were fortunate to find someone on Facebook Marketplace who had all the windows we needed. However, once I started arranging the windows—both in my mind and by mocking them up—we stumbled upon a stunning stained glass window from an old church. That piece truly changed the design’s character. If I can locate the original plans I used, I’ll link them here. For now, though, let me share some progress pictures. Apologies for not documenting every step—it was a project spread out over several months, with work happening mainly on the weekends.
Starting out with the initial layout I built the from of the decking so that if I ever need to “move” it i can cut the legs and move it. You’ll notice in the picture that the rear 3 post are quite tall. At this point I had not decided to do the a-frame. Also added a little deck to the front.
While laying down the decking I grew tired of the chop saw I was using and went out and purchased this DeWalt saw, best idea ever. The saw was on sale at Home Depot and included a stand. You can find it on amazon too. It is the DWS780.
I tried some fancy boarding for the deck section, it was good practice for when I rebuild my porches. I would next time though not do the arrow like feature.
Walls going up, double 2×4’s. If I had to do it over different I may have taken a different approach.
Building the roof trusses and while I love my little folding ladder it wasn’t cutting the mustard so my lovely wife sourced a nice ladder. That made the project so much easier, oh and the ton of hurricane ties, screws, etc. lol
All the windows and doors going in, I don’t have a picture of the stained glass window but you will see it in future photos.
Time to add some paint, I purchased a grayco paint sprayer so we didn’t have to brushpaint the entire thing. If your interested in looking at one this one on amazon is the one I purchased and now its cheaper of course lol. (https://amzn.to/4fszokP)
Installation of front and rear ventilation done, and some nice soffits. Corrugated plastic panels for the endcaps and flashing.
Stained glass windows (the smaller ones) were created. First time I have built window frames. As you can see the focal point of the greenhouse is the massive stained glass window from the old church.
Outside completed. Check back for future post about building interior shelving, electrical, and more
