Cattle Panel Greenhouse Review | Four Years Old | Surprising Results

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  • @mtlibertydesigns
    @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Here are links for the plans, vent opener, greenhouse plastic, grid wall connectors, and thermometer:
    Plans - mtlibertydesign.etsy.com/listing/1396229334
    Automatic Vent Opener - amzn.to/49zW28Z
    Gridwall Connectors - amzn.to/48FFMlv
    Greenhouse Plastic - amzn.to/3P2Ftdz
    Greenhouse Thermometer - amzn.to/3V06LFi
    (DISCLAIMER- I am an Amazon affiliate. I get a small commission that helps support the channel at no extra cost to you)

  • @industrialathlete6096
    @industrialathlete6096 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Excelent presentation.Clear, concise and too the point.Not too long or short. Thank you!!!!!

  • @kennethhanson560
    @kennethhanson560 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I’ve had my current greenhouse since 1992, I regularly get 5 seasons from 4 year plastic.

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Good to hear. I will go ahead and use it this season at least.

  • @CarbonKnights
    @CarbonKnights 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I love mine too, hasn't let me down yet. I am 100% stealing that hanging shelf idea, thanks!

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yeah I really like those upper shelves.

  • @daviddreher8588
    @daviddreher8588 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I built one and had it for 9 years before I started experiencing any decay of the treated wood. Despite being treated, I had a swarm of termites do some damage on one side just this past year. Started off using home depot plastic sheeting and that only lasted a season. After that I started using greenhouse film which lasted for about 5 years in my Texas sun before replacing. Well worth the money. The foam cushion also started decaying after about the 9 year mark. I've taken down the structure to build another, but it was super inexpensive and useful for several years.

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      9 years! That is amazing.

  • @cherimitchell8977
    @cherimitchell8977 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I built one myself First one, without upright supports, collapsed under snow load (and not much snow). Rebuilt it after straightening the cattle panels. No problems, ever. Love my greenhouse.

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Congrats on the greenhouse build.

  • @myretiredhobbiesgainesvill8140
    @myretiredhobbiesgainesvill8140 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Good review, thanks for sharing. I have a new greenhouse I just completed. Mine is not cattle panels but a kit from Amazon. I considered a cattle panel structure but this kit was easier. I like it so far but may add some upper shelves like you have, I liked those. You got a new subscriber so I'll check out your channel. Take care.

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As long as you got something to grow in and you are happy that is all that matters. Enjoy the spring. I know I am going to:) Thanks for subscribing. I got some new videos coming up in the next week or so.

  • @frankdougherty3233
    @frankdougherty3233 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Great video, great presentation. Clear, well-paced, concise, and down-to-earth and authentic. Be sure to hang in there because ... your channel will definitely keep growing. Thanks for the share!!!

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks a lot. I really appreciate the feedback. I got some more build videos coming up shortly.

  • @FloridaGirl-
    @FloridaGirl- 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    You did an exceptional job putting that together. Good job. Great 4 yr review too! I love these kind of vids. Thanks.
    Plus at the end there, your garden is beautiful 🤗

  • @OPUSBooking
    @OPUSBooking 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Thank you! I bought your plans last year and got it done just before the snow started falling. I also used the plans to build chicken hot houses so they would have a warm place to go throughout the winter and make compost at the same time. They love it! They have all stood just fine to snow build up and wind. We are going to be putting our seed starts in the greenhouse soon and see how that goes.

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for buying the plans. Sounds like you have been busy. Spring is a great time for the greenhouse. I really enjoy it in there. I hope you do as well. Good luck and thanks again.

  • @joeyhardin1288
    @joeyhardin1288 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Thank you. I was on my way to getting a gov subsidized high tunnel but all of the loop holes came up, #1, my wife loosing her insurance because I had to sell produce from my garden, extra income. I've looked at these for several years but you have made up my mind. Again, Thank you. God Bless, stay safe and warm.

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Thank you and God Bless you and your gardening efforts. I am going to be building a high tunnel this year as well but I am going to be using T-posts, 1" conduits, and 2x4s. I will be doing a video on that as well.

    • @gregj6907
      @gregj6907 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I would very much like to see a video on your high tunnel build. Thank you for sharing.

    • @joeyhardin1288
      @joeyhardin1288 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gregj6907 I don't do that but I will very much give it a try!

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      NP@@gregj6907

  • @palominogirl2732
    @palominogirl2732 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Great review! We have some cattle panels with grape vines growing over them, and before the steers were in the freezer I built them a cattle panel shade area in the pasture under some oak trees. My dogs have a cattle panel outdoor area, and right now if I have to leave and it's a nice day, that area is around my little greenhouse so they can go in and out. Really, whoever invented cattle panels has my thanks. And, of course, I use them in the pasture. We lucked out a few years ago and got hoop houses from a commercial place that went out of business, but I like your idea of the landscape fabric underneath the edge. That's something we'll have to do, maybe next year. We are improving things on our little farm all the time.

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks. Cattle panels are definitely versatile. I use them for bean trellises as well. Good luck with your farm.

    • @palominogirl2732
      @palominogirl2732 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@mtlibertydesigns Yes. More things have to be vertical this summer, even in a very big garden like mine. :)

    • @TexasLocalProduce
      @TexasLocalProduce 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have dogs. I want to see pics or vid of how you did that. Would you Plse. share?

    • @palominogirl2732
      @palominogirl2732 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TexasLocalProduce It's not anything difficult. T-posts, cattle panels, balin' twine, mine are around a greenhouse that's on the south side of a shed.

  • @sassafrasred6657
    @sassafrasred6657 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Glad this popped up in my feed. This was a very good video on what to do. Thanks.

  • @TheTinkerersWife
    @TheTinkerersWife 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That's a very smart design. I've seen so many failures with the structures themselves. I worked in horticulture and was able to get end curs of greenhouse plastic from a growers that made a huge difference. The looks of the interior shelves too. Great video. New subscriber ~Patty~

  • @GardeningwithDave
    @GardeningwithDave 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    First time here and I already subscribed 🎉. Thank you for sharing your greenhouse build as I will be building one soon. Happy gardening mate.

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks. You won't regret building yourself one of these. Enjoy!

  • @sharlenec7289
    @sharlenec7289 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for the excellent video. I watched.8 months ago and watched again today as I have decided to build one. This is the best greenhouse video I have seen. Starting mine tomorrow. Best wishes

  • @rnupnorthbrrrsm6123
    @rnupnorthbrrrsm6123 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Oh your place is beautiful!!!
    If I order the plans, does a husband come with it ??? There is just too much to do by myself 😘
    Nice job, it looks great !!!

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks. Hahaha. Shipping would be quite expensive:) Always a lot to do in the spring. Good luck.

    • @michaelheyward7668
      @michaelheyward7668 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was thinking the same thing however, I would need a wife to come along with it...🤗

  • @sharlenec7289
    @sharlenec7289 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Excellent greenhouse

  • @drummerboy3377
    @drummerboy3377 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Best presented video I’ve seen on TH-cam in a long time. Thank you! Building on this year

  • @advancedspinerehabathletic2582
    @advancedspinerehabathletic2582 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    After 4 years, that greenhouse is amazing. Thanks for the review with the future suggestions!

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No problem. Thanks for watching.

  • @speakrighttogod
    @speakrighttogod 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Really appreciate the follow-up. Pavers are a great idea as a "floor" in the greenhouse and alleviates wear and tear from walking directly on the weed cloth. Weed management is even better when putting down cardboard on the grass first, weed cloth on the cardboard and pavers on the weed cloth.
    As for snow, if two cattle panel pieces are joined at the top as the "ceiling/roof" to make it wider (example, joining 2 16-foot panels at the top/center) WITHOUT support, a foot of snow will make it sink in the middle. Floor-to-ceiling support beams remedied that. You had single panels (a plus) supported by a full-length beam from front to back (another plus), so snow wasn't an issue. Yay! Even though it's not made from bricks, a third plus is the physics & strength of an "arch" shape/build.
    Looking forward to seeing the next greenhouse build. Thank you and God bless you!

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Going to be building a high tunnel in the next week... I hope.

  • @davidmann2988
    @davidmann2988 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That is quite a garden.

  • @echognomecal6742
    @echognomecal6742 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I also have strong winds, snow, & a big field. Lots to learn from this build!

  • @emoisit
    @emoisit 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Nice setup. I was originally going to do cattle panels also but in 2022 I did 1/2" PVC loops. It was just a through together ideal just to extend the fall. Wasn't expecting it to survive the snow/winter. It did but a big wind took it out after the snow was gone. I started over and went with 2 10' 3/4" PVC in a gothic style (10' x 15'). 5' 1/2" conduit 2' into the ground with 4' re-bar down deeper on each loop. That made a slight leaning 3' knee wall. My center ridge is just over 8'. That extra 2' of height makes a big difference in temp control. Worked out great this winter with not much snow but zero issues with what we did get. Had some big winds again (nothing like you get) and no issue there. I plan to do something similar with the bench setup for the same reason. I might extend mine out an extra 10' to make it 10' x 25'. I might go a little wider and a little taller. Thank you for sharing the video.

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sounds like you got a design in the making. It always takes trials to see if something is going to work. Good luck and thanks for the feedback.

  • @earlgolding5845
    @earlgolding5845 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent video for many reasons; information, clarity of explanations, length. Well done, thank you 👍👍

  • @trishapomeroy9251
    @trishapomeroy9251 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I REALLY like how you hooked the upper shelves. I'll be adding that feature to my greenhouse ASAP!

  • @Helveteshit
    @Helveteshit 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    If you want, try the citrus trick on the plastic or other tricks that are used to help Opaque plastics on car headlights.

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Interesting. I will give that a try on a small area and see what happens. Thanks.

    • @christal2641
      @christal2641 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I assume you are talking about some CITRUS OIL or compound. How does it affect UV Stabilization?

  • @MrDuffy81
    @MrDuffy81 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent video. Extremely informative. Thank you for all of the advice.

  • @jabblesowen4583
    @jabblesowen4583 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I just ordered your plans !
    Garden-cited!!!!

  • @rosskstar
    @rosskstar 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Me likey. Now i know why i saved those heavy chrome store display grids ~make great shelves and let light through.

  • @gregromine2180
    @gregromine2180 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I bought your plans last fall and built the greenhouse and am very happy with it. I made mine 12 feet long instead of 8 feet. Instead of anchoring it with rebar I concreted six 4x4's at the corners and in the middle and screwed two rows of 2x6's to make it a little taller. Other than that followed your plans. Your right about extending the weed barrier outside the greenhouse i am having the same problem with weeds growing around the inside edges. I live in Texas and even some days in winter it gets a 100 degrees or more in the greenhouse so I added a ventilation fan. Overall this is a great design, very satisfied with the results, thank you.

  • @cindysquirrelloffgrid9514
    @cindysquirrelloffgrid9514 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Awesome build and review

  • @Annon89
    @Annon89 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was a great video. Thanks for that

  • @wilfordpennington1669
    @wilfordpennington1669 7 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Where did you get the grid wall clamps that you joined the panels together?

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Gridwall Connectors - amzn.to/48FFMlv

  • @diannerichard2509
    @diannerichard2509 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We are having tremendous wind storms here lately. I have been watching my little greenhouse for a week, and yesterday the entire back blew out. My greenhouse is 3 years old from a big box store.
    I was outside an hour ago and my neighbor’s greenhouse has lost its roof.
    We bought the same kind of greenhouse.
    Will look at building a cattle panel greenhouse like yours.

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You won't be disappointed.

    • @kjf5681
      @kjf5681 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Maybe combine the two? Add cattle panels to your existing frame.

  • @chetusher4567
    @chetusher4567 22 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent video

  • @marybethham4967
    @marybethham4967 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You did a good video with good info.

  • @timmmmmmmmmmy1
    @timmmmmmmmmmy1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    5 year's here, 7 panels, runs N,S. Doors on each plywood end. Iirc 56 wicking tubs, 2 levels. Wiggle wire and track on base, fence staples both sides for 2500 lb. Polyester pull tape. Attach 1 side toss over, install hitch loop where appropriate, thru staple, loop and PULL. Every 24inches. Plastic doesn't fudge. Only thing that does the plastic in is big hale stones. That allows for the plastic to be staged at different levels when needed . Lots of good videos on them. Everyone should have one. OH, plastic matters, buy the good stuff at a greenhouse supply. Be sure to get the anti drip 😊.

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@timmmmmmmmmmy1 thanks for the input

  • @hbrws813
    @hbrws813 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    All this is good to know! Thanks for the review!

  • @stevenneeley3966
    @stevenneeley3966 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Heading out tomorrow to pick up all the supplies that are in the shopping list on your build plans. Thank you for this review. Have you since replaced the plastic or were you able to get more out of it like you thought 10 months ago when you made this video?

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Amazingly, it is still holding up. The only problem I had was a short piece of the tack strip around the base had to be replaced. Other than that it is still going strong.

  • @kirkwilson10
    @kirkwilson10 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Have you ever considered going longer and growing your veggies to harvest in one? I've been using these structures as portable field pens for meat birds for a long time.

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes. I am currently working on a design for an inexpensive high tunnel to grow my tomatoes, peppers, and some fall/winter greens in. When I get it finished I will post a video on the build.

  • @TexasLocalProduce
    @TexasLocalProduce 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great job with build + how you did the video. Even your voice was perfect for it! I live in triple digit tempts here in Texas, so mine has to be somewhat different than yours.

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks. Shade cloth and more ventilation for sure

  • @imperialthreat
    @imperialthreat 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice greenhouse!!!!

  • @Boatnuts14
    @Boatnuts14 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I've had your plans in my cart for quite a while. The one thing holding me back is height. Do you know how tall the walking space in the greenhouse is? I don't want to have to walk bent over in it

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      The head height from the ground to the bottom of the ridge is 6'. I have an addendum to the plans that I did for somebody quite a while ago that adds 5 1/2" to the overall height. If you buy the plans just message me and I can send you the addendum. It also adjusts the door size as well.

  • @jeffbee6090
    @jeffbee6090 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love this video... I've always wanted to build one of these but wondered about durability.

  • @bear_66
    @bear_66 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What keeps people or animals from getting in when the whole corners are left open except for plastic?

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I have not had that problem in the four years since I built it. I guess it is a possibility that an animal or human could rip it open if they were determined to do so. However, a human could just use the door.

  • @deweyory1635
    @deweyory1635 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Where would be the best place online to order the 6 mil
    plastic? Also, wondering which brand automatic door-vent opener or brand do you suggest? Thank You.

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I put a link in the description where you can get the vent and plastic from Amazon. Here are the links. I get a small commission from these. It does not cost you any more to use them. It helps me produce the videos. Thanks:
      Automatic Vent Opener - amzn.to/49zW28Z
      Gridwall Connectors - amzn.to/48FFMlv
      Greenhouse Plastic - amzn.to/3P2Ftdz
      Greenhouse Thermometer - amzn.to/3V06LFi

  • @charger7022
    @charger7022 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks I used yours for some inspiration and build my own in a different way. Probably spent way to much but it’s really nice. What do you heat yours with. I’m going to be using a diesel heater.

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have been using a Mr Buddy heater with a wood stove fan rigged on top of it for the past four years. I have been thinking about switching over to a diesel heater.

    • @charger7022
      @charger7022 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mtlibertydesigns i always thought it would be bad for the plants to have a heat source without a vent. Your plants look great tho.

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks@@charger7022

    • @charger7022
      @charger7022 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mtlibertydesigns if you don’t mind me asking what should I shoot for as a minimum night time temp In the greenhouse. We may still get some nights in the upper 20’s if I have the thermostat set at 50-55 is that good. Mostly young vegetables tomatos,peppers etc. we sprout them in the house and want to move them out here after they are an inch or 2.
      Thanks

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I like to make sure it does not get below 50 degrees in the greenhouse if I have tomatoes or peppers in the greenhouse.@@charger7022

  • @Buddha_Approved
    @Buddha_Approved 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for sharing this!

  • @gretafields4706
    @gretafields4706 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You forgot to say how you tied panel ends to the sill. Fence staples? And you must have used awfully thin rebar?? Looks like you ran it through the 2x6d. Or through screw eyes screwed into the 2x6s? I was thinkibg about using the long threaded rebar with bolts to tie the corner posts to a locust post sunk 3-4 feet into the ground. Wind actually imploded one if those big pre-fab storage sheds on my land. I was thinking, it needs triangular bracing and I was doing that the same week that wind blew in the front door and exploded it! People say, "oh, the walls (4x8 siding) will brace it." It will for awhile. But I brace Everything now. I build better than some men who came before me. I had a big barn that was oak boards. It collapsed like a big cardboard box after a retaining wall collapsed on obe side.

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I show all that in my other video. th-cam.com/video/K67-Jc6qpUY/w-d-xo.html Let me know what you think. Plus a lot more in my plans. mtlibertydesign.etsy.com/listing/1396229334

  • @josephwright5921
    @josephwright5921 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you have a garage door repair center near you, you might be able to get used panels for the base for free. It makes the house a little taller.

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I will be modifying the base to allow for more head height.

  • @jabblesowen4583
    @jabblesowen4583 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I do not understand how the rebar was installed?
    The cam only shows the base
    Can you please explain?
    Thanks

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I drilled holes through the 2x6 side pieces with a spade bit that was just big enough for the rebar to fit through. I also had an extension for the spade bit. There were three holes in each side piece, one in the middle and one on each end about 1' foot from the ends. Hope that helps.

  • @michaelheyward7668
    @michaelheyward7668 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video! Thank you for sharing with us.

  • @yrot1123
    @yrot1123 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    it would be helpful if you could share the budget and time to build one similar to this GH.. thanks..

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Here is the build video. th-cam.com/video/K67-Jc6qpUY/w-d-xo.html. The estimated cost that I did in Jan 2023 was $650 with new materials. Material prices have come down since then and some of the people that have been building from my plans say that they are coming in well under $600.

  • @prolifick2268
    @prolifick2268 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is there a benefit on total cost when comparing this to an option like shelter logic?

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think the biggest benefit is that it does not blow away. Plus for a couple hundred more dollars than the shelter logic stuff you get something that you can use for quite a long time.

  • @scottgregory4837
    @scottgregory4837 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    How can I get the connectors for the cattle panels?
    Thanks.

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I got everything except the wood from Amazon. Here are the links. I get a small commission if you buy through these links. It does not cost you any more than normal. Thanks.
      Automatic Vent Opener - amzn.to/49zW28Z
      Gridwall Connectors - amzn.to/48FFMlv
      Greenhouse Plastic - amzn.to/3P2Ftdz
      Greenhouse Thermometer - amzn.to/3V06LFi

  • @olsonlr
    @olsonlr 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can you stand up straight inside of it?

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I can. I am 5'9". Without the mulch' and standing on the ground' it is 6'0" to the underside of the ridge.

  • @aqua.scape69
    @aqua.scape69 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do you provide any additional heat or does the sun provide enough heat to keep it warm? I live in Northwestern Montana in the mountains. We see temps drop 30 to 40 below at times during the winter. Thanks

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is what I do in the should seasons. th-cam.com/video/Uh4tY8u1Mcw/w-d-xo.html

  • @PiscesMoon2You
    @PiscesMoon2You 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is there a reason you can't remove the mulch and use pavers?

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Not at all. I am trying to decide how I am going to lift it up and adjust the height. I might do a video on the retrofit.

  • @angelabromley3712
    @angelabromley3712 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I used weed barrier. After not using the greenhouse for five weeks i went to use it, the entire thing was full of weeds as tall as i was. They were near impossible to remove because they were woven through the weed fabric. If you use the greenhouse all the time yeah but it didn't work for me.

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is definitely something you need to stay on top of as a maintenance issue with a greenhouse.

    • @christal2641
      @christal2641 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If you don't want to remove weeds manually, you need to me as low as possible, and then do 1 of these:
      1. lay black or clear plastic over soil for 6 weeks;
      2. Lay overlapping pieces of corrugated cardboard (NO TAPE!), moisten WELL, then add a an inch of soil and another cardboard, MOISTENING EACH LAYER OF CARDBOARD. Layer until you have a 7 layer garden lasagna.
      You can plant directly into this. To block weeds where you don't plan to plant, you can screed with sand and put pavers immediately over 25 year fabric.

  • @robgilbert4556
    @robgilbert4556 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Pallet wood for the shelves to save money ?

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I used the cheap untreated fence pickets from Lowes. You can get them for $2.48 each right now. However, you could use the heat-treated pallets.

  • @megh8195
    @megh8195 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is there an approximate cost for this project? $300-$500 or more?

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I priced this project with new materials in January of 2023 at $650. Materials have come down considerably since then. I would think you could build this for $550. Again all new materials.

  • @Bland-79
    @Bland-79 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My father in law and I are in the process of building one now. We bought base blocks for the corners and in the middle beside the rebar to have a more secure foundation and will fill in the sides with rocks so there are no gaps. We did this because my back yard has a slight incline to one direction. I live in an area that get's hail. Ussually it's no bigger than peas but every four or five years we get worse. Should I be concerned?

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If you are using the 6mil greenhouse plastic I don't think so. If it is really big hail then that might be an issue.

    • @Bland-79
      @Bland-79 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mtlibertydesigns I took that off of the comment without realizing you had comments already. That's what I was thinking. The plastic is only supposed to last four years anyway. Not extremely expensive to replace which is nice.

    • @Bland-79
      @Bland-79 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@mtlibertydesigns We are keeping to the design as much as possible. The list has higher prices than it cost around here also so I am saving money. FYI The list said 5/8 inch rebar not half inch. My father-in-law noticed it immediately. It does say 1/2 inch in the instructions though.

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Glad I got the rebar right in a couple of places:) @@Bland-79

    • @debbiehs390
      @debbiehs390 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you for your 4-year review. We bought your plans in May 2023. Was built over the summer. Great plans! We made it 10 ft long vs 12 feet for our backyard. Can’t wait to start some seedlings mid-March. Love the automatic window!

  • @otrotland5377
    @otrotland5377 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    very good, I got one too,.

  • @robnewsom15
    @robnewsom15 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you have deer in your area? I'm wondering if the 6mil plastic would be quickly ruined by hungry deer... Great video.

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks. Lots of deer. Never a problem with them and the greenhouse.

  • @SmokyMountainBlessed
    @SmokyMountainBlessed 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    thanks for sharing

  • @essentialcomforts2166
    @essentialcomforts2166 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what state are you in? Do you ever get large hail? I'm in the plains of colorado so hail is a big issue and I need the plastic to hold up.
    Also, how easy is it to change the plastic or do repairs?
    This is great looking . I currently use cattel pannels in this shape as a chicken run.
    oh, also, do you still need to harden off your plants before they go in the garden?

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I live in Ohio. We do get severe weather and some hail. I guess I am not sure what large hail is. If we are talking golf ball size then no. 1/4" to 1/2" is about the largest I have seen around here and it has held up to that. I harden off my plants before I put them in the garden. Hope that helps.

  • @joemachismo6594
    @joemachismo6594 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Have you had any hail in the last 4 years?

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah we had a pretty good hail storm last year. Lots of vehicle and roof damage. No problem with the greenhouse.

  • @lc.castro7113
    @lc.castro7113 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    👏👏👏

  • @jeweleratlarge
    @jeweleratlarge 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nicely done
    The first one I built was a 2 panel one.
    I secured the panels together with 8 inch zip ties...
    when a tree fell on it and crushed it -
    I was amazed to see that none of the zip ties had broken even though the steel panels were nearly flattened.
    I didn't mind too much because it allowed me to build this
    th-cam.com/video/jUcXq0C30XQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=kovrN6G9ALhzCo9Z

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I like it. I was thinking of doing something similar but a much smaller version. Nice job.

    • @jeweleratlarge
      @jeweleratlarge 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mtlibertydesigns Thank you

  • @anonaki-mt6xb
    @anonaki-mt6xb 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    GOAT.

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Quite a compliment. Thank:)

  • @barbarawalker3620
    @barbarawalker3620 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    👍👍👍👍👍🤘🤘

  • @outingsforoldladieswhoaren7664
    @outingsforoldladieswhoaren7664 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Holy shishkebabs! this is a heck of a DIY project. There is nothing entry level here.

    • @mtlibertydesigns
      @mtlibertydesigns  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just take it one step at a time. That is how you learn any skill.

  • @Gene-kl1br
    @Gene-kl1br 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Now a inner liner of plastic. It's a ++ !

  • @foobart8746
    @foobart8746 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice