I'm setting up a new grow space of our basement. The house is old with stone walls, and last summer we poured a concrete floor on what was previously dirt. We were able to gain some headroom by digging down, but the floor to joist height is 77". I could fit a 5x5 tent quite easily, but most seem to be 80" with a few at 78".
I'd love if folks could weigh in on my options:
So my three options are as follows:
1. Get a 5x5 tent and cut the poles enough to fit, probably about 1.5"
Pros: Nice space to move around, clean and airtight, easier to disassemble if needed
Con: Sides might be a bit loose depending on how much I need to cut. Less flexibilty with dimensions.
2. Use two smaller 2.5"x5"x5" tents.
Pros: Able to alternate cycles, might be useful if I decide to keep a male around.
Con: Low head height, small space, more expensive.
3. Build the room with studs and panda film or polystyrene
Pro: Can probably squeeze a bit more than 5x5 space, max headroom, cheaper overall as I have silage tarp (aka panda film) from outside
Con: May not be as airight, less flexibility to alter or move the space, not as clean as a new tent (old dusty basement)
I'm in a pretty cold climate so those stone walls get cold in the winter. I'd like to keep a little airspace between them to avoid moisture issues.
Thanks!
I'd love if folks could weigh in on my options:
So my three options are as follows:
1. Get a 5x5 tent and cut the poles enough to fit, probably about 1.5"
Pros: Nice space to move around, clean and airtight, easier to disassemble if needed
Con: Sides might be a bit loose depending on how much I need to cut. Less flexibilty with dimensions.
2. Use two smaller 2.5"x5"x5" tents.
Pros: Able to alternate cycles, might be useful if I decide to keep a male around.
Con: Low head height, small space, more expensive.
3. Build the room with studs and panda film or polystyrene
Pro: Can probably squeeze a bit more than 5x5 space, max headroom, cheaper overall as I have silage tarp (aka panda film) from outside
Con: May not be as airight, less flexibility to alter or move the space, not as clean as a new tent (old dusty basement)
I'm in a pretty cold climate so those stone walls get cold in the winter. I'd like to keep a little airspace between them to avoid moisture issues.
Thanks!