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ceosam · 07-30-2013, 05:59 AM

Hey all.

I'm in socal and I want to get a lil 10x10 greenhouse put up. The plan is to frame it with 2x4's and seal it off airtight.

I wouldn't feel all that confident with 100% clear but I have seen some relatively clear plastics on greenhouses that can't really be seen through. The wind can pickup around here so I was also thinking of solid walls -- I've heard solarsoft is the best, but I was also considering just using the smoke colored plastic panels everyone around here uses as drip trays/gutters.

What are the best materials options and where can I buy them?

2 Legal Co · 10-14-2013, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ceosam

Hey all.

I'm in socal and I want to get a lil 10x10 greenhouse put up. The plan is to frame it with 2x4's and seal it off airtight.

I wouldn't feel all that confident with 100% clear but I have seen some relatively clear plastics on greenhouses that can't really be seen through. The wind can pickup around here so I was also thinking of solid walls -- I've heard solarsoft is the best, but I was also considering just using the smoke colored plastic panels everyone around here uses as drip trays/gutters.

What are the best materials options and where can I buy them?

Airtight? That would be a hot mother unless you put in some AC. Or am I misreading the airtight term?

Noonin NorCal · 10-14-2013, 06:54 PM

Solexx greenhouse

Dank Demon · 10-14-2013, 09:39 PM

What about bubble wrap as its sold for greenhouse use as well so will not look odd.

DoomsDay · 10-23-2013, 04:29 PM

https://m.homedepot.com/s/Polyethylen...earchtype=text

vostok · 02-19-2014, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ceosam

Hey all.

I'm in socal and I want to get a lil 10x10 greenhouse put up. The plan is to frame it with 2x4's and seal it off airtight.

I wouldn't feel all that confident with 100% clear but I have seen some relatively clear plastics on greenhouses that can't really be seen through. The wind can pickup around here so I was also thinking of solid walls -- I've heard solarsoft is the best, but I was also considering just using the smoke colored plastic panels everyone around here uses as drip trays/gutters.

What are the best materials options and where can I buy them?

Air tight ain't good unless you want a visit from the Pm angel ...?

Build it clear and suit it to your needs with a can of well aimed spray paint ...?

02-19-2014, 08:38 PM

If I owned my own property out in the country side I would build a stealth greenhouse with solexx panels and carbon filtration and grow some monsters. I live in Europe. No big problems with helicopters or planes.

02-19-2014, 09:34 PM

Do a search on here there was a ICMAG member that made a stealth greenhouse. Real nice setup. My opinion. Greenhouses draw so much attention. A building that looks like a workshop with a solexx roof would work great if set up properly.

I will see if I can find the link to the stealth greenhouse thread.

deadkndys · 02-20-2014, 02:43 AM

You're going to want film that specifically made for greenhouses if going the poly route.
I paid 60 for a 12x25 ft roll. Not bad imo as it is guarantee to last 4 years and 8 if you maintain it regularly .

07-30-2013, 05:59 AM	#1
ceosam Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 239	DIY Material Options Hey all. I'm in socal and I want to get a lil 10x10 greenhouse put up. The plan is to frame it with 2x4's and seal it off airtight. I wouldn't feel all that confident with 100% clear but I have seen some relatively clear plastics on greenhouses that can't really be seen through. The wind can pickup around here so I was also thinking of solid walls -- I've heard solarsoft is the best, but I was also considering just using the smoke colored plastic panels everyone around here uses as drip trays/gutters. What are the best materials options and where can I buy them?
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10-14-2013, 06:54 PM	#3
Noonin NorCal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sonoma County'ish Posts: 1,199	Solexx greenhouse
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Dank Demon Growing herb is a way of life! Join Date: May 2013 Location: Burning bud in Hell with the Devil. Posts: 1,847	What about bubble wrap as its sold for greenhouse use as well so will not look odd.
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DoomsDay Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 464	https://m.homedepot.com/s/Polyethylen...earchtype=text
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02-19-2014, 08:38 PM	#7
The_Core Guest Posts: n/a	If I owned my own property out in the country side I would build a stealth greenhouse with solexx panels and carbon filtration and grow some monsters. I live in Europe. No big problems with helicopters or planes.
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02-19-2014, 09:34 PM	#8
The_Core Guest Posts: n/a	Do a search on here there was a ICMAG member that made a stealth greenhouse. Real nice setup. My opinion. Greenhouses draw so much attention. A building that looks like a workshop with a solexx roof would work great if set up properly. I will see if I can find the link to the stealth greenhouse thread.
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02-20-2014, 02:43 AM	#9
deadkndys Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 263	You're going to want film that specifically made for greenhouses if going the poly route. I paid 60 for a 12x25 ft roll. Not bad imo as it is guarantee to last 4 years and 8 if you maintain it regularly .
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