Build A Greenhouse From Old Doors

Just take old windows or glass doors that you have and create a greenhouse of the desired size and shape.

Build a greenhouse from old doors.

Here are 5 greenhouse ideas which make use of old doors and windows. For the project here 2x4 38 x 89 mm treated southern yellow pine boards and half inch plywood also treated were used as well. Cheft on instructables built it using windows salvaged from houses being torn down in his neighborhood. Here s another diy greenhouse from old windows we wrote about a few years ago.

This is a brief guide on how i took some old windows from houses they where tearing down in my neighborhood and turned them into a small greenhouse in my back yard. He began by laying the windows out on the ground to plan out two equal sides for the walls then used that layout to build the frame. I think this is a coo idea because you needn t think over the building plan too much or worry about making frames from any materials. The door that you see in this article s illustrations utilized an old window from a salvage yard.

Greenhouse with french doors. A greenhouse can be built from recycled materials including sliding glass doors removed from other buildings. I collected the windows over the course of a year and a half and the build took abou. This simple project is perfect for those who are new in gardening.

This is just a small greenhouse which can accommodate few plants but it s as efficient as other kinds of greenhouses if created properly. The frame was sized to fit the window and a frame was built to accommodate the door. Today i d like to be more precise and inspire you to make a greenhouse of reclaimed windows and doors.