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You might consider getting some plans on line for a 10x shed. Then use 2x4's for the frame with poly in place of the plastic sheeting, with a fan on one end for venting and a few hinged sections to regulate the temp.Originally Posted by GilpinGuy
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That's a good option. The geos look like a serious PITA to assemble. I can do 90 degree cuts pretty good though.
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If you're concerned about high winds and structure holding up. You can probably save a lot of money by doing the sidewalls with used pallets. People on CL are always giving them away, or very cheap.That's a good option. The geos look like a serious PITA to assemble. I can do 90 degree cuts pretty good though.
Most if not all the sun in your area will be on the roof, use pallets for the sidewalls and the poly carbonate panels to cover the structure. We've had ploy panels (smoked tint) on the back awning for 12 years, held up to 1 tornado and 2 seriously damaging hail storms, still intact and no cracks
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I did all the cuts on mine with an ordinary 14 inch(?) miter saw with a metal cutting blade from Home Depot, cleaned up the burrs with a bench grinder and a utility knife.That's a good option. The geos look like a serious PITA to assemble. I can do 90 degree cuts pretty good though.
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I used 3/4" Schedule 40 to make hoop covers for my 4x8 raised beds. They are tall enough in the center to accommodate some good size tomato plants. 4 hoops per bed is plenty strong for wind and snow. Instead of plastic sheeting, I found a 3 meter wide mesh material that is very strong yet lets rain and light in while preventing hail damage and keeping birds out (garden is fenced off to keep the deer out). It's held up for several seasons so far and I suspect will last several more. The mesh allows air to circulate so it probably doesn't add much warmth but does at least block the wind. AFAIK, it isn't sold in the US but shipping from Australia was painless (http://www.growcover.com.au). To extend the growing season, plastic might be better but then you have to worry about venting on sunny days.
Another option is cattle panels. Place railroad ties approximately 8-10 feet apart, then bend the 16 foot panels into a U shape and nail them to the ties. Build end structures for a door and window to open. Cover with clear plastic and your done. The plastic is very well supported for high winds.
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