Build greenhouse from old windows

The motivation for building a greenhouse out of old windows can have very different reasons. If you look at the buildings, which are often lovingly styled, there is a lot of individualism at play, as is a little nostalgic inspiration. It is not uncommon for the owners of such houses to be too particularly environmentally conscious and value sustainable construction, just in the allotment garden. Often, such buildings only seem particularly cheap at first glance in terms of construction costs. But the time factor involved in restoring old windows or erecting the building as such can be very labor-intensive.

Artistic creativity meets vintage

Often one wonders whether such a greenhouse made of old windows is not a Garden shed(€ 39.99 at Amazon *) is that, with the presence of a heater, you can even join the Sunday coffee break bitter frost in winter

can visit. And if you take a closer look, you will quickly notice that there is a lot going on craftsmanship in construction was there. What kind of material is actually needed?

Minimum equipment and tools

Depending on the size, planned design and intended use, the material requirements for the Erecting a greenhouse from old windows is much more extensive than a foil tent Case is.

• Old windows: It can't be too much, because it is often said that two (defective) ones make one, that is, restore;
• Wooden beams for the house corners (if necessary also for the ring anchor of the foundation);
• Closing and tilting device with locking options;
• a stable foundation (massive due to the weight to be borne and not necessarily just as a point foundation);
• Material for the roof construction (shingles, tiles or corrugated sheets);
• professional tools (at least from the trades locksmith, carpenter and painter);

Going to the authority can be mandatory

Depending on the usable area, building height and intended use, an official building permit may be mandatory for such structures. The likelihood is even higher if heating, electricity and water supplies are installed in the nostalgic cottage. Perhaps, and this is handled differently in all federal states, a construction drawing with the necessary static calculations must be produced? Hence a written inquiry or better a visit Strongly recommended in the building authority before erecting the plant house. Except when your plan isn't a 50cm tall cold frame which should only be loosely covered with old windows.