Carport GreenHouse 2011

[doublejj]

You could use either. But I use plastic because I want something to keep rains off the buds, later in the year.

I ordered some real 'greenhouse film' this year from Farmtek, should last all season. I'll post some pictures soon.

Good luck

peace
doublejj
P.S. Don't you live in Sac? Need some help?

 

[angryblackman]

I am in the Sac area! I may take you up on it once I figure out what the hell I wanna do. Looks like the wife is getting more nervous the closer to the outdoor season I get. This would help me keep things semi concealed and save me in the rains. Despite being perfectly legal she still has that paranoia that the cops will come knocking and I will go off to jail. LOL

I will keep checking in here and once you have the top done ask you some more questions or exchange info/scrips and meet up.

 

[Gopedxr]

What happened to the solexx panels? They still goin in. Also will this green house work in socal in the dessert all year long?

 

[Optic1]

JJ i'm curious as to how you fasten the roof plastic to your frames tubing?

 

[dirrtyd]

I see you went by that sham of a place called Wegrow the one down here in Oakland has already stopped doing business with the public. the one here never had what I needed when they were open. Stay local and build a relationship. dirrtyd

 

[piney bob]

Just watched last year's and it made be all amped. I wish i could start this early but for now i'm still ice fishing haha. Subscribed for sure.

 

[doublejj]

Progress report

The top & ends are on. I still have one side to cover. There will not be a mesh wall on the garage side. Here are a few pic's of how it looks.

The Solexx was about $350-$400 to cover the greenhouse & would last 6 years. This 6mil plastic greenhouse film from Farmtek lets 92% of the light thru, and will last 4 years, $27.

I put a small piece of clear re-inforced strapping tape onto the plastic for strength. Poke a hole & use a zip-tie to attach to the frame.

peace
doublejj
P.S. Yes,I went by the "We Grow" shop, I wasn't impressed.

 

[angryblackman]

Hot damn just like I pictured! That's gonna be sick and I think that I need to steal a bit of that idea and get my shit together!

 

[doublejj]

You can build one of these for about $350. Easy to leave out a couple of poles & make a smaller one.

 

[angryblackman]

Yep that's the plan. I am limited to 6' in the center but I can go 10' w and 20' L.

 

[Gopedxr]

Looks awesome man! Just a little confused so if i wanted to build this thing i call soleex and order what? Whats the farmtek stuff? Thought you just needed the panels from solleex. Grow on!

 

[doublejj]

Solexx would work very well. I just found the Farmtec stuff & it's a lot cheaper.

They make lots of different greenhouse fabrics here's a link. I ordered online & got it in 1 week. I ordered the 6mil, 4 year film.

http://www.farmtek.com/farm/supplies/cat1;ft1_greenhouses_accessories-ft1_greenhouse_covering_2;ft1_greenhouse_films_2.html

peace
doublejj

 

[Gopedxr]

How much would I order of the 6 mil plastic stuff?

 

[Bezy]

I would switch to this breathable greenhouse fabric, its only $0.42 a sq foot! Its what a lot of big growers up in nor cal are using these days. Im going to build a carport greenhouse this year and Im def going to be using this stuff, I figured its about $140 for a 17'x20' section of it...
http://www.foreverflowering.net/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&layout=item&id=55&Itemid=7

 

[doublejj]

Yeah they make lots of different greenhouse films, pick one.

12'X20' to cover the top.

peace
doublejj

 

[fatchubbs77]

Double jj, i just wanted to stop in and say your work is amazing your 2010 car port inspired me to do my second grow outside. Im on the east coast so its a little colder out here but i hope to have a scaled down version of your set up going in a couple weeks, i am also starting a grow journal on it so any help would be greatly appreciated. def subbed for sure im pullin up a chair this year

 

[doublejj]

Here's a start, 40 bags of potting soil.

Off to PJ's worm farm tomorrow for a yard of fresh worm castings, then fresh organic compost on Monday.

We are gonna try to hold the line at 1 brick this year, & you can see one of the 100gl smart pots.

peace
doublejj

 

[HUSTLERBOY20]

Wow that soil has to be a hell of alot of money..happy frog is like 20 usd a bag lol

here's a start, 40 bags of potting soil.

Off to pj's worm farm tomorrow for a yard of fresh worm castings, then fresh organic compost on monday.

We are gonna try to hold the line at 1 brick this year, & you can see one of the 100gl smart pots.

Peace
doublejj

 

[HotPhyre]

YA dude i would try to keep it to one brick haha, that was insane last time.

 

[KushXOJ]

Wow man im amazed at your craftyness
i will be looking in on your grow
im in the bay too and im giving outdoor a go this year.
this should get good