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Making a greenhouse using old windows
Posted on 5/24/25 at 3:37 pm
Posted on 5/24/25 at 3:37 pm
Recently replaced all the windows in our house. Total of 30 . Wife wants to have a greenhouse built using them. Anybody have any experience with this?
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Posted on 5/24/25 at 4:38 pm to tigerbaiter
No. But I’ve been saving old windows for such. Wife thinks I’m nuts. Kudos to your wife. Good luck.
Posted on 5/24/25 at 5:44 pm to tigerbaiter
I suspect the money you will save in greenhouse panels you will more than spend in framing to install the windows. Also you need to do the roof. Also glass is much less efficient In holding heat when it’s very cold than the translucent panels
but, if she wants the look then go for it
but, if she wants the look then go for it
Posted on 5/24/25 at 7:26 pm to tigerbaiter
I'd be worried about the longevity of it. Would have to be sealed and protected well
Posted on 5/24/25 at 7:53 pm to tigerbaiter
I looked at Craigslist for two years before I found the right leftover polycarb panels, then I made my greenhouse.
My biggest advice is put your heater on a DIY solid state thermostat vs. a mechanical relay and be damn sure to lock that door tight in the winter. Windows may work fine.
My biggest advice is put your heater on a DIY solid state thermostat vs. a mechanical relay and be damn sure to lock that door tight in the winter. Windows may work fine.
This post was edited on 5/24/25 at 7:58 pm
Posted on 5/24/25 at 8:02 pm to tigerbaiter
I’ve built a couple. Old wooden framed windows which used to be plentiful and cypress (reclaimed) for the walls and either tin or translucent panels or a combination of both for the roof. Framing is not a huge deal.
Posted on 5/24/25 at 8:48 pm to tigerbaiter
I don't even like sealing the ones on my house...but I am interested in this project, post pics if you get it going.
Posted on 5/24/25 at 8:49 pm to tigerbaiter
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Wife wants to have a greenhouse built using them. Anybody have any experience with this?
That should work fine. Sounds like a good task for chatGPT
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