Not only its a great video but! Nice to see that young man learn something that will help him in his future. Wish there were more man like you teaching the young kids a tradee. Respect
I'm not sure but ,if anyone else wants to learn about aquaponics book try Fast Track Grower (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my mate got amazing success with it.
Very good job and a great touch by having Anthony not only help but explain what you were having him do. That experience will really help him feel a great part of your project but hones his presentation skills, usable throughout his life. Thank you for sharing with us.
We went with electrical conduit because it is supposedly sunlight resistant. At least that's what is printed on it. Also says rigid which I took for strong. It's approved for above and underground use. Cost was only a few cents less than white (plumbing) PVC. Thanks for the compliment and good luck with yours. I'm looking forward to seeing it. Don't worry too much about mistakes. We've made plenty but learned a lot from them.
Good show...I am building a 25 x 50 footer with 2 inch vent pipe.I was concerned about the plastic breaking down and was glad to see two plans to prevent it..Ground cloth and latex paint.i was thinking of dipping the cloth into the paint ..no... although it would probley work.I think I will just paint them.Hmm i bet I have some left over house paint..perfect match...Enjoy your time with your boy.....Mine is now 36 and miles from home.. We had our time...
great concept - tips/suggestions use a 2" pipe strap to loosely secure the 24" pvc pipe to the board to keep it vertical while hammering the pvc into the ground, then move the strap to the next spot. also hold a block of wood on top of the the pvc pipe while hammering it in the ground and the pvc pipe won't get battered on the end and is less likely to crack or break.
I'm considering making a canapy to park my truck under with pvc pipe and sheet metal roofing, the arches you made is a dang good idea for strength and less pieces to buy for assembly. This gives me some ideas I couldn't think of before I only gotta figure out how long of pvc pipes i gotta have to get the height I want, you helped me out with this setup... thanks.
its looking great.its going to be one hell of a growing space,im living my growing dream through you as i dont have a garden,well a very small one,keep up the good work and keep on growing.
THE WHAT??? Hey, way to keep me hangin!!! Next video is already here, thank goodness. Oh, what a way to end a video.... You two were great. Your a great addition to the channel Anthony, I like the jackolantern!
Just out of curiosity, why did you choose electrical PVC over regular plumbing PVC? I know that plumbing PVC discolors outside due to UV light exposure, but greenhouse covering for tunnels blocks UV light. So I'm just curious as to why electrical PVC was chosen.
Thanks for the info, I would have figured that it would be more expensive since it is for electrical use. I'm setting out to build a 51x18 foot twin-wall tunnel so any savings anywhere is going to be greatly appreciated.
PVC conduit comes in both schedules, 40 & 80 and they're both gray. Painting all that pipe (over 800 feet of it in the case of my greenhouse) is more of a project and additional expense than I'd want to take on.
So my driveway will be 22ft. I guessing I might need another 10 feet? I went to the hardware store and the white PVC was heaper than the grey. Did you put the non bell side of the PVC in the ground tubes?
You can scale it to whatever your needs are and we did put the non-bell side in the ground tubes. The grey is uv stable, not sure about the white but if you paint it (which you should, to protect the plastic) it should be fine. Good luck and happy growing
Wow, ghog you really do a great video and you can turn your hand to some amazing things. You're lucky to have Anthony around to give you a few video presentation tips...hahaha. Just kidding brother. Hey at least he didn't run off and leave you to do it yourself, which is what mine do...lol.
oh excuse me I forgot to say it is the best hoop house video I've ever seen and the best one to build I just kind of want to know how much it cost so I can do it LOL
@@damsalhhawang1657 The 1&1/2 inch electrical pvc pipes usually have a bell end that fits the smaller end of the pipes so you can connect them. You can also buy pipe connectors (couplers) to connect them.
I used 2ft - 3ft rebar stakes and then ran a string line for a even bottom then mounted small pieces of aluminum angle as a stop for the hoops. I used 2‐10ft sticks of 3/4" pvc electrical conduit for a 20ft hoop
Not rockinsaw but close... Just south of Nashville Tennessee and probably just as rocky! We are fortunate to live on some old farm land which isn't very rocky but it's not easy finding land here that isn't rocky!
Hello. I want to build a hoophouse like yours. I am wondering what’s the thickness of the pvc pipe? Can I use waste pipe as well or needs to be electrical conduit pipe only? Thanks. Great videos! Good job!!👍
Yes I would be interested in a material list I live in Ohio and right now is winter however we have deer where I live so I would like to build a cover over the beds not only for the deer but to extend my growing season
I know this video is 11 years old but do you remember if you cut the bell end off one of your conduit pieces? Sticking 3 pieces together one end of your 30ft hoop has or doesn't have a bell end?
Hi, I'm from Zimbabwe (Africa). Love your series-clear, precise and concise. Am about to do my own hoop-house (will be a replica of yours!). Would like to know the thickness of the walls of your electrical conduits for the arches. Here the thickness is given as classes; say 10 being thicker than 6. Am afraid I might get something too thick-then can't bend it , or too thin-then it breaks/folds or cannot carry the weight of the plastic.
Total so far is $952.22. Breaks down like this... Weed mat $169.00, lumber 160.49, PVC pipes 265.50, hardware $116.66, plastic cover $217.57 and plastic for the ends $23.00.
@@constantine5555 Sorry for the late reply. Notifications aren't too good here. Too keep your hoop house cooler in the summer, remove all the plastic from both end walls and use a shade cloth over the top. You will be surprised at the difference.
Ok guys, your hoop house has been up for 7 years, 2 questions. 1, why electrical pvc and did it come in 30 ft length and 2, how well is it holding up after 7 years?
Is that 2 questions or 3? lol, We used electrical pvc because it is UV stable. White pvc has a tendency to get brittle and crack although we haven't had any issues with the white pvc in our aquaponic systems, never the less, the grey pipe is supposedly more stable. I did not find it in 30 foot sections although I didn't look for it in that length either. We simply glued 3 ten footers together and the nice thing about the grey electrical pipe is it comes with the bell fitting built into the end for easy joining. As far as it holding up, it is still standing and as sturdy as the day we built it. We actually disassembled it and moved it to a new property and haven't had any issues with it. We did paint the pipes with latex paint to prevent contact between the plastic cover and the pipe as we didn't do this at first and ruined our cover but the paint provides a good barrier and will prevent damage in the future.
We didn't use a lead hole. We just pounded the pipe straight in. Not all of the pipes went down all the way so we just cut them off level to the frame. As long as you get them sunk about one foot they should hold.
great .the hoops im amazed they bend ok...would water pipe be better as its sort of more bendy ?..im tempted to just risk it and go with what youve done but will plastic hoops crack with strain ?
can you please explain what is the length of the PVC pipes and what is the width and highet of the arch? also is it durable or it is still early to judge?
The arches are 30 foot long pipe which is just a bit over 9 meters. We glued three 10 foot pipes together. This makes the highest point 15 feet (4.5 meters) The width is 18 feet (5.5 meters) and it is 40 feet long (12 meters) We have had it up for almost ten years and it's still as strong as when it was new.
hey there! I was just wondering how you covered your EMT tubing dome? I am looking at making one this summer, but dont know how to fasten it to make it nice and tight the way yours is!
If you mean the geodesic dome in the background, it's actually made of wood. We covered it with greenhouse plastic and screwed thin strips of wood over the plastic. Here's a link to the video... th-cam.com/video/mAFFo1ryrvs/w-d-xo.html
I want to make something similar, but I am thinking 6' stem walls made of ply wood, and I want to go 30' wide. Do you think pvc conduit would be capable of that kind of a span? Gluing 4-5 pieces together for the arches?
I'm no expert but I would love to see someone try it. My guess is that it would work. You might have to run a couple more perlins for support. Let me know if you do it and how it works out.
I think the "rebar" you are speaking about is the metal stake I used to start the holes. Our ground was so hard, I couldn't just pound the pipes in the ground without breaking them. I had to make a pilot hole, then I removed the stake. Thanks for watching.
Did you use something to make the hoops all bottom out in the 2" anchor pipes? I ask as your's looks very uniform. I would think that any soil entering up from bottom of anchor as you pound it in would throw off the depth that your hoop would bottom out at. Great video, and congrats on having such a wonderful experience with your kid.
+Rob S You're right. It would throw off the depth but I wasn't even able to pound each anchor down the same. Some got their tops cut off. I didn't get too concerned about getting them all the same. I just eyed it and it worked out. Thanks for the compliment.
Seems to me you could just mark the ends of the arch pipe, say like 8" up from each end; then insert them into the ground anchor pipes up to the mark and then drill the holes and set the carriage bolts and all would be uniform.
We have taken it down and re-assembled it on a new property and it is great condition. We do need to replace the plastic now but the structure is as good as new
@@ghog63 the plastic is still original? Wow. Impressive. But yeah, I figured the plastic would be gone. So where you have drilled into the PVC, there’s no problem with cracking? I’m wanting to put lock channel and wiggle wire on the outside hoops. You think it would be ok to do that? Or that may put too many holes in the PVC and cause breaks or bends? Thanks
Good night, I'm from Brazil and I really liked your greenhouse. I would like to know the size of your green house and also the measurements of the pipes you used?
The greenhouse is 40 feet long and 18 feet wide. It's 9 feet high. The pipes for the arches are 1&1/2 inch pvc and they are 30 feet long. We glued three 10 foot pipes together. These arches slide into 2 inch pipes that were sunk in to the ground.
@@dougauflick4272 sure but electrical conduit is UV stabilized. Not sure if water lines are but I don't think it would make a big difference. We have white pvc water lines for our aquaponics system and they don't seem to be deteriorating
Thanks for the video. I intend to make a smaller version for an outdoor enclosure for our tortoises. I had seen a page detailing the steps in the past, but I lost track of the link. Do you cut the bell end off of the end, or does it fit into the 2" pvc?
Great Job I like it. Not sure if you are still monitoring your feedback but I was wondering how this design held up thru the years since you posted this video? If you get this please holler back, thanks,
You are my Hero!.. I have been looking for a simple design and yours fits the bill. My intent is for hydroponic gardening and this will work Im sure. If possible can you provide a materials list? just curious, what did you buy and how much was the estimated cost, not to include the plastic cover. I have looking at a multi weave plastic which has durability of 10 years, little more costly but worth it inthe long run. Cheers again and thanks for sharing. Jeff
***** The structure consists of 2X10 lumber and 2X4 lumber for the base, 2 inch PVC for the post anchors and 1 1/2 inch PVC for the arches and perlins. Then there is the 1x4 wood strips and screws and bolts. Finally you need 2x4 lumber to frame the sides. We used the free plans that are available at selfsufficientfarmliving dot com.
You can use smaller pipe for a smaller green house. The painters plastic will work for a short period but will wear out quickly. We used black plastic from Lowes on the sides and got 2 years from it until it broke down.
Great videos. Thank you. How deep did you put the pipes into the ground? When you put the arches into the pipes did you put them all the way to the bottom?
Awesome video guys and super cool to involve your boy! I'm wondering however if it will endure the kind of winds we get over here. Steel bended pipes come pretty cheap here so will have to research if it makes sense to use PVC. Thanks again and keep up the vdo's :)
Hey there Ghog63, Im just about ready to put a hoop house up, and just curious if you had any suggested modifications since this was posted? I realize that the recommended sheeting should be 6mil and UV protected so that it will last longest but did you have any PVC cracks during the cold of winter or any other construction mods that you might suggest, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.
+MorseCode Alpha The pipe has held up great and we've been through some pretty strong winds along with a few ice storms. No problems structurally but make sure to put a barrier between the plastic and the pipes or the plastic will break down and tear. I would paint the pipe next time with a good external latex paint. Probably White.
I have a question *raises hand*! :-) Can you tell me why you chose to go with this type of PVC vs. others? Was it price? Durability? Strength? I'm curious because (as you know I'm planning on building one) and I'd like your insight so that I don't make any mistakes. :-) Great video, nice update, well done! Wayne
@@ghog63 I just hooked my first one hoop in today. The 2 inch pipes are not pounding into the ground. I am digging out 8 inches and then pounding them in.
Out of all the videos out there, your son and you are the one that was the best build and it inspired me the most. There is definitely alot of learning curve when building this hoop house. Thank you for all your hard work and making these videos so folks like me can use this material for our home.
Total so far is $952.22. Breaks down like this... Weed mat $169.00, lumber 160.49, PVC pipes 265.50, hardware $116.66, plastic cover $217.57 and plastic for the ends $23.00.
+Bob Benner We put a barrier of pond liner ( old liner we had around cut into strips) between the pipes and the plastic to prevent the plastic from breaking down. So far it's working.
Not only its a great video but! Nice to see that young man learn something that will help him in his future. Wish there were more man like you teaching the young kids a tradee. Respect
Yes me too
Pretty much the best DIY hoop house video out there. Really well done, and kudos to you for doing it with your son.
Real dads doing it right.
What Vaughn said. Only dude it's spelled VaughAn ;)
No offense but PVC is toxic. He is increasing his kids cancer risk whilst at the same time feed him estrogen mimicking chemicals
Don't fuckin eat. drink, or breathe anything on this planet...Pfff
I'm not sure but ,if anyone else wants to learn about aquaponics book try Fast Track Grower (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my mate got amazing success with it.
Love the pride in that dad's face. makes me happy to see it!
Awesome work Anthony. Great work family.
Impressive build. Your son is a great kid with great attitude.
Very good job and a great touch by having Anthony not only help but explain what you were having him do. That experience will really help him feel a great part of your project but hones his presentation skills, usable throughout his life. Thank you for sharing with us.
After being outside trying to bend 2" pvc over rebar I found your video. This is some great information! I am going to give this a try.
Glad you found us. I hope it helps.
We went with electrical conduit because it is supposedly sunlight resistant. At least that's what is printed on it. Also says rigid which I took for strong. It's approved for above and underground use. Cost was only a few cents less than white (plumbing) PVC. Thanks for the compliment and good luck with yours. I'm looking forward to seeing it. Don't worry too much about mistakes. We've made plenty but learned a lot from them.
I've seen the whole series now. Impressive, not just the work but how you all do together. Thanks for the good info.
I’ll bet Anthony is all grown up and a great builder!
Very good video! Your son must be driving by now!
What a wonderful father son project! Stay blessed. Great diy video.
Good show...I am building a 25 x 50 footer with 2 inch vent pipe.I was concerned about the plastic breaking down and was glad to see two plans to prevent it..Ground cloth and latex paint.i was thinking of dipping the cloth into the paint ..no... although it would probley work.I think I will just paint them.Hmm i bet I have some left over house paint..perfect match...Enjoy your time with your boy.....Mine is now 36 and miles from home.. We had our time...
You tube had you marked as spam. Must be the name. Good luck with yours. I will also paint mine in the fall when we re-cover it. Thanks for watching.
great concept - tips/suggestions use a 2" pipe strap to loosely secure the 24" pvc pipe to the board to keep it vertical while hammering the pvc into the ground, then move the strap to the next spot. also hold a block of wood on top of the the pvc pipe while hammering it in the ground and the pvc pipe won't get battered on the end and is less likely to crack or break.
Love this. Your geodesic dome, the boy and your mentorship of him, plus great ideas! Subsribeing
Very cost effective!! I'm anxiously waiting for your next videos and the final product. Very nice!!
Good job...keep spending time with your dad 👍 You're mom is great to not keep you from him!
I'm considering making a canapy to park my truck under with pvc pipe and sheet metal roofing, the arches you made is a dang good idea for strength and less pieces to buy for assembly. This gives me some ideas I couldn't think of before I only gotta figure out how long of pvc pipes i gotta have to get the height I want, you helped me out with this setup... thanks.
Pi x R2. Height you want x2 = ? x 3.14159 / 2 should give you the answer.
its looking great.its going to be one hell of a growing space,im living my growing dream through you as i dont have a garden,well a very small one,keep up the good work and keep on growing.
Everyone needs an Anthony well done mate
lol, thanks he's a good kid
THE WHAT??? Hey, way to keep me hangin!!! Next video is already here, thank goodness. Oh, what a way to end a video.... You two were great. Your a great addition to the channel Anthony, I like the jackolantern!
Thank you for making this video. Very helpful. Liked and Subscribed :)
Well done Anthony!
Would love to see a followup video of results and lessons learned.
Heck Yes !! I used electrical conduct on a shed.. The wind tweeked it on occasion.. I didn't glue it, just pushed back in shape...
Scratch the question. I just found the link to the plans. Awesome job brother!
thanks
Link to the plans???
Very nice!!!! Keep up the good work!!
T shirt reminds me of fishing on Captain Tony's boat out of Key West in the 70's. Learned a lot from him.
Nice. We go down every September since 1993. Just got back as a matter of fact.
Just out of curiosity, why did you choose electrical PVC over regular plumbing PVC? I know that plumbing PVC discolors outside due to UV light exposure, but greenhouse covering for tunnels blocks UV light. So I'm just curious as to why electrical PVC was chosen.
It was less expensive.
Thanks for the info, I would have figured that it would be more expensive since it is for electrical use. I'm setting out to build a 51x18 foot twin-wall tunnel so any savings anywhere is going to be greatly appreciated.
+Larry Athey to add to your question, I wonder if electrical PVC pipe performs and better or less better over time? Just have to check in next year
Since it's UV stabilized and intended for outdoor use, that question clearly answers itself.
PVC conduit comes in both schedules, 40 & 80 and they're both gray. Painting all that pipe (over 800 feet of it in the case of my greenhouse) is more of a project and additional expense than I'd want to take on.
What a great team.
That's a cool gig you have. Thanks for sharing
So my driveway will be 22ft. I guessing I might need another 10 feet? I went to the hardware store and the white PVC was heaper than the grey. Did you put the non bell side of the PVC in the ground tubes?
You can scale it to whatever your needs are and we did put the non-bell side in the ground tubes. The grey is uv stable, not sure about the white but if you paint it (which you should, to protect the plastic) it should be fine. Good luck and happy growing
Actually I am using the idea of Christmas lights on the hoops over my driveway@@ghog63
Wow, ghog you really do a great video and you can turn your hand to some amazing things. You're lucky to have Anthony around to give you a few video presentation tips...hahaha. Just kidding brother. Hey at least he didn't run off and leave you to do it yourself, which is what mine do...lol.
Paddy Ninja thanks brother. He’s older now and does what yours do. No more interest now that he’s a teenager
ghog63 Hey Brother how what is that building at the floor?
oh excuse me I forgot to say it is the best hoop house video I've ever seen and the best one to build I just kind of want to know how much it cost so I can do it LOL
Did you just use regular PVC couplings and PVC Cement/Primer to glue together?
yes
Really good,how long of the PVC pipe arcs one and half inches is it 10 feet?
yes, the arches are made from 10 foot long 1&1/2 inch pvc. You glue 3 ten foot pipes together for each arch
@@ghog63 connecting three of the pipe using 2 inches sir,n then glue together.tq sir for sharing.
@@damsalhhawang1657 The 1&1/2 inch electrical pvc pipes usually have a bell end that fits the smaller end of the pipes so you can connect them. You can also buy pipe connectors (couplers) to connect them.
@@ghog63 understood sir, TQ sir.really appreciated.
So nice brother..
I used 2ft - 3ft rebar stakes and then ran a string line for a even bottom then mounted small pieces of aluminum angle as a stop for the hoops. I used 2‐10ft sticks of 3/4" pvc electrical conduit for a 20ft hoop
best father son project on the web
Lol, Thanks. He's a great kid. Makes it real easy.
I like your Dome house on back ! Super !
Keep up the good work! Greetings from Germany
Have you ever applied for a NRCS Hight Tunnel Grant from the USDA?
No, I haven't heard of this but I will now look into it. Thanks for the tip!
How did this hold up?
Just putting all the materials together to build one identical to yours and also a 10-foot by 12-foot. What size pipe did you use for the purlins?
one and a half inch pipe
Another question is, what part of perfect fair land do you live, sure not Rockinsaw (AR)?
Not rockinsaw but close... Just south of Nashville Tennessee and probably just as rocky! We are fortunate to live on some old farm land which isn't very rocky but it's not easy finding land here that isn't rocky!
Hello. I want to build a hoophouse like yours. I am wondering what’s the thickness of the pvc pipe? Can I use waste pipe as well or needs to be electrical conduit pipe only? Thanks. Great videos! Good job!!👍
Yes I would be interested in a material list I live in Ohio and right now is winter however we have deer where I live so I would like to build a cover over the beds not only for the deer but to extend my growing season
You're welcome and thanks for the compliments
I know this video is 11 years old but do you remember if you cut the bell end off one of your conduit pieces? Sticking 3 pieces together one end of your 30ft hoop has or doesn't have a bell end?
Yes, we cut the bell off one end to fit it in the pipe in the ground
Hi, I'm from Zimbabwe (Africa). Love your series-clear, precise and concise. Am about to do my own hoop-house (will be a replica of yours!).
Would like to know the thickness of the walls of your electrical conduits for the arches. Here the thickness is given as classes; say 10 being thicker than 6. Am afraid I might get something too thick-then can't bend it , or too thin-then it breaks/folds or cannot carry the weight of the plastic.
I think it's quarter inch thickness (6 mm).
Total so far is $952.22. Breaks down like this... Weed mat $169.00, lumber 160.49, PVC pipes 265.50, hardware $116.66, plastic cover $217.57 and plastic for the ends $23.00.
What are the dimensions of the hoop house?
@@constantine5555 40 feet long, 18 feet wide and 9 feet high at the center.
ghog63 amazing! This is the greenhouse I’m going to build. My only concern now is how to cool it down when it’s 105F outside in Texas....
@@constantine5555 Sorry for the late reply. Notifications aren't too good here. Too keep your hoop house cooler in the summer, remove all the plastic from both end walls and use a shade cloth over the top. You will be surprised at the difference.
this is awesome. You guys are great. Thanks for this.
You are welcome. Glad you liked it.
Why did you use electrical pvc instead of plumbing pvc?
The electrical is UV stable
Thanks. Glad you liked it.
Greenhouse shading net
Ok, great...that's what I was looking to get answered! Very well said, thank again! I'm looking forward to building mine, it's going to be fun... :-)
Wayne Meador hi how is your build going and do you have any advice for someone about to build one too?
Gr8 work guys
Not sure. Don't really get too much of that here in middle Tennessee. Hopefully we won't have to find out!
Ok guys, your hoop house has been up for 7 years, 2 questions. 1, why electrical pvc and did it come in 30 ft length and 2, how well is it holding up after 7 years?
Is that 2 questions or 3? lol, We used electrical pvc because it is UV stable. White pvc has a tendency to get brittle and crack although we haven't had any issues with the white pvc in our aquaponic systems, never the less, the grey pipe is supposedly more stable. I did not find it in 30 foot sections although I didn't look for it in that length either. We simply glued 3 ten footers together and the nice thing about the grey electrical pipe is it comes with the bell fitting built into the end for easy joining. As far as it holding up, it is still standing and as sturdy as the day we built it. We actually disassembled it and moved it to a new property and haven't had any issues with it. We did paint the pipes with latex paint to prevent contact between the plastic cover and the pipe as we didn't do this at first and ruined our cover but the paint provides a good barrier and will prevent damage in the future.
Great Videos!! How deep of a lead hole did you guys dig before hammering in the 2" pvc and what did you use to dig?
We didn't use a lead hole. We just pounded the pipe straight in. Not all of the pipes went down all the way so we just cut them off level to the frame. As long as you get them sunk about one foot they should hold.
ghog63 thanks man! We’re building Thursday, so stoked to have your vids for reference!
great .the hoops im amazed they bend ok...would water pipe be better as its sort of more bendy ?..im tempted to just risk it and go with what youve done but will plastic hoops crack with strain ?
The grey electrical pipe we used is probably a better choice because it is UV stable. Ours hasn't cracked or strained at all.
Thanks, We shall. Thanks for watching.
can you please explain what is the length of the PVC pipes and what is the width and highet of the arch? also is it durable or it is still early to judge?
The arches are 30 foot long pipe which is just a bit over 9 meters. We glued three 10 foot pipes together. This makes the highest point 15 feet (4.5 meters) The width is 18 feet (5.5 meters) and it is 40 feet long (12 meters) We have had it up for almost ten years and it's still as strong as when it was new.
@@ghog63 Thanks alot for your helpful reply and your great video. Good luck
great video thank you
I’m not sure if I missed it how wide you go and how long are those pipes
The width is 18 feet. The arches are 30 feet long, (3 ten foot pipes glued together)
hey there! I was just wondering how you covered your EMT tubing dome? I am looking at making one this summer, but dont know how to fasten it to make it nice and tight the way yours is!
If you mean the geodesic dome in the background, it's actually made of wood. We covered it with greenhouse plastic and screwed thin strips of wood over the plastic. Here's a link to the video... th-cam.com/video/mAFFo1ryrvs/w-d-xo.html
why are you using electrical conduit pvc instead of regular white? good vid THANX
bowlweevil electrical pvc is UV resistant
THANX, that is good to know and makes sense
The best video of hoop house in youtube. The anchors of two inches, two feet are metal?
egirio Thanks for the complement. No, the anchor pipes are PVC electrical conduit. It's the same plastic pipe material as the arches.
I want to make something similar, but I am thinking 6' stem walls made of ply wood, and I want to go 30' wide.
Do you think pvc conduit would be capable of that kind of a span? Gluing 4-5 pieces together for the arches?
I'm no expert but I would love to see someone try it. My guess is that it would work. You might have to run a couple more perlins for support. Let me know if you do it and how it works out.
What was the point for the rebar? The pipes are holding the structure to the ground, yes? What did I miss?
I think the "rebar" you are speaking about is the metal stake I used to start the holes. Our ground was so hard, I couldn't just pound the pipes in the ground without breaking them. I had to make a pilot hole, then I removed the stake. Thanks for watching.
Did you use something to make the hoops all bottom out in the 2" anchor pipes? I ask as your's looks very uniform. I would think that any soil entering up from bottom of anchor as you pound it in would throw off the depth that your hoop would bottom out at. Great video, and congrats on having such a wonderful experience with your kid.
+Rob S You're right. It would throw off the depth but I wasn't even able to pound each anchor down the same. Some got their tops cut off. I didn't get too concerned about getting them all the same. I just eyed it and it worked out. Thanks for the compliment.
Seems to me you could just mark the ends of the arch pipe, say like 8" up from each end; then insert them into the ground anchor pipes up to the mark and then drill the holes and set the carriage bolts and all would be uniform.
After 7 years, how's it holding up?
Greetings from Uruguay
Still standing and strong as the day we built it!
Curious to know if it’s still standing and the condition of it since it’s been seven years. Any break down?
We have taken it down and re-assembled it on a new property and it is great condition. We do need to replace the plastic now but the structure is as good as new
@@ghog63 the plastic is still original? Wow. Impressive. But yeah, I figured the plastic would be gone. So where you have drilled into the PVC, there’s no problem with cracking? I’m wanting to put lock channel and wiggle wire on the outside hoops. You think it would be ok to do that? Or that may put too many holes in the PVC and cause breaks or bends?
Thanks
@@Sammyj12991 Right, no cracking what-so-ever. I think you would be safe putting in the wiggle wire.
@@ghog63
Thanks for your time. Much appreciated
Do you know what kind of wind max speed it can resist? I am in NW Florida Panhandle area. County code requires 145MPH wind on the structures.
richwa01 No, I don't know but I doubt it would hold up in 145MPH wind.
You got a vid on that dome like structure?
Yup, a bunch of them
Good night, I'm from Brazil and I really liked your greenhouse.
I would like to know the size of your green house and also the measurements of the pipes you used?
The greenhouse is 40 feet long and 18 feet wide. It's 9 feet high. The pipes for the arches are 1&1/2 inch pvc and they are 30 feet long. We glued three 10 foot pipes together. These arches slide into 2 inch pipes that were sunk in to the ground.
A beautiful work, I have a question, how much is the width? than you for your help
18 feet wide.
id like to build a pvc green house. i am wondering how well it would do in a canadian winter and how many yrs it would last.
Did you use pvc conduit with bell ends for the arches did the bell end fit in the 2” pvc ?
Yes, we used bell end pipe but we cut the bell end off where it went in to the 2 inch pipe
ghog63 ok thank you will pvc water line work as well
@@dougauflick4272 sure but electrical conduit is UV stabilized. Not sure if water lines are but I don't think it would make a big difference. We have white pvc water lines for our aquaponics system and they don't seem to be deteriorating
Ok thanks
Thanks for the video. I intend to make a smaller version for an outdoor enclosure for our tortoises. I had seen a page detailing the steps in the past, but I lost track of the link. Do you cut the bell end off of the end, or does it fit into the 2" pvc?
Great Job I like it. Not sure if you are still monitoring your feedback but I was wondering how this design held up thru the years since you posted this video? If you get this please holler back, thanks,
***** So far it's worked out great. Been through 2 ice storms and several severe thunderstorms with very high winds. No damage what so ever.
You are my Hero!.. I have been looking for a simple design and yours fits the bill. My intent is for hydroponic gardening and this will work Im sure. If possible can you provide a materials list? just curious, what did you buy and how much was the estimated cost, not to include the plastic cover. I have looking at a multi weave plastic which has durability of 10 years, little more costly but worth it inthe long run. Cheers again and thanks for sharing. Jeff
***** The structure consists of 2X10 lumber and 2X4 lumber for the base, 2 inch PVC for the post anchors and 1 1/2 inch PVC for the arches and perlins. Then there is the 1x4 wood strips and screws and bolts. Finally you need 2x4 lumber to frame the sides. We used the free plans that are available at selfsufficientfarmliving dot com.
great video just want ed to know how long did u cut your 2" anchor pipe that u pound into the ground. Thanks
+Bernard Godet They were cut to 2 feet long.
hi can you tell me size of the green house 10x20 or............
It is 39 feet long and 18 feet wide. It stands 9 feet high in the center.
thank you ghog63
How did you bend your conduit for the arches? Biggest hand bender I found was 1 1/4"
Driscoll's Family Farm Sounds like you are using metal pipe. PVC pipes are flexible enough to bend by hand.
Hey man, i need to make a small one. Im broke as sin. Can you substitute small pvc, and use painters plastic?
You can use smaller pipe for a smaller green house. The painters plastic will work for a short period but will wear out quickly. We used black plastic from Lowes on the sides and got 2 years from it until it broke down.
@@ghog63 much appreciated.
Great videos. Thank you. How deep did you put the pipes into the ground? When you put the arches into the pipes did you put them all the way to the bottom?
How big is the hoop house? Getting ready to build a small hoop house in my back yard. i think it's going to be only 12'x12'
a12vguru this one is 40’x18’
Awesome video guys and super cool to involve your boy! I'm wondering however if it will endure the kind of winds we get over here. Steel bended pipes come pretty cheap here so will have to research if it makes sense to use PVC.
Thanks again and keep up the vdo's :)
Hi greetings from Argentina, great work. Where I can find the blueprints? Thank in advance.
www.self-sufficient-farm-living.com/support-files/4007.pdf
Hey there Ghog63, Im just about ready to put a hoop house up, and just curious if you had any suggested modifications since this was posted? I realize that the recommended sheeting should be 6mil and UV protected so that it will last longest but did you have any PVC cracks during the cold of winter or any other construction mods that you might suggest, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.
+MorseCode Alpha The pipe has held up great and we've been through some pretty strong winds along with a few ice storms. No problems structurally but make sure to put a barrier between the plastic and the pipes or the plastic will break down and tear. I would paint the pipe next time with a good external latex paint. Probably White.
How tall is your hoophouse?
I am planning my for this summer.
Ours is 9 feet tall. You can adjust the height by shortening the width. I will have a building manual available very soon if you are interested.
If my green house is 10 feet wide, how long should the 1.5in pvc ribs be?
They will need to be around 15 feet long
I have a question *raises hand*! :-) Can you tell me why you chose to go with this type of PVC vs. others? Was it price? Durability? Strength? I'm curious because (as you know I'm planning on building one) and I'd like your insight so that I don't make any mistakes. :-) Great video, nice update, well done! Wayne
Will 3 10ft runs work instead of using a 20ft and 10ft run?
Yup, that’s what we used
@@ghog63 I just hooked my first one hoop in today. The 2 inch pipes are not pounding into the ground. I am digging out 8 inches and then pounding them in.
Out of all the videos out there, your son and you are the one that was the best build and it inspired me the most. There is definitely alot of learning curve when building this hoop house. Thank you for all your hard work and making these videos so folks like me can use this material for our home.
How did the framework hold up?
It's still standing strong after 9 years and many strong, windy storms and a couple ice storms.
NICE👍
how much does something like this cost
Total so far is $952.22. Breaks down like this... Weed mat $169.00, lumber 160.49, PVC pipes 265.50, hardware $116.66, plastic cover $217.57 and plastic for the ends $23.00.
did you do anything for the off gas of the PVC pipe
+Bob Benner We put a barrier of pond liner ( old liner we had around cut into strips) between the pipes and the plastic to prevent the plastic from breaking down. So far it's working.
Do you have the plans to this greenhouse? It's exactly what I want. Parts list?
www.self-sufficient-farm-living.com/support-files/4007.pdf
ghog63 God Bless you and your family. Thank you
will pvc hold in strong winds?
Yes. We've had storms with 80+ mph winds as well as hail and ice storms and it's held up fine.
Great idea thank you for uploading this video