Re-engineering a greenhouse

Aidy · « **on:** April 22, 2008, 13:05 »

been given a greenhouse, very odd size and the glass is 29inch sq, problem is there is 4 panes missing, so just rang around and I am looking at £46 for replacement, :shock: now Iam thinking this greenhouse is to be used as a nursery greenhouse, so now I am thinking of re-engineering the frame to cut it short by a section, anyone done this, I figure 5 cuts should do the job.

Bear · « **Reply #1 on:** April 22, 2008, 14:24 »

£46 doesn't sound too much to me.

Other choice is to pick up some twin wall polycarbonate sheeting from DIY place. I use it to replace panes in my greenhouse. It not see through like glass but it does a good job.

I just picked up a great big sheet of it half price in Wickes - £20.

Aidy · « **Reply #2 on:** April 22, 2008, 16:48 »

Quote from: "Bear"

£46 doesn't sound too much to me.

:shock: Based on an average pint at £1.70 = 27 pints, and thats not too much :shock: :shock: :shock: think the hacksaw blades are the cheaper option, Cheers anyway but not convinced

GrannieAnnie · « **Reply #3 on:** April 22, 2008, 16:55 »

Got a glass cutter Aidy? Brian cuts all our new glass from the secondary glazing they chuck out at the conservatory place!

Gwiz · « **Reply #4 on:** April 22, 2008, 18:18 »

Quote from: "Aidy"

been given a greenhouse, very odd size and the glass is 29inch sq, problem is there is 4 panes missing, so just rang around and I am looking at £46 for replacement, :shock: now Iam thinking this greenhouse is to be used as a nursery greenhouse, so now I am thinking of re-engineering the frame to cut it short by a section, anyone done this, I figure 5 cuts should do the job.

I cut an 8x4 down to an 4x4 ( lack of space at home)
t'were a pain in the whatsit to do, and should have
been easier.
don't do it, mate. buy/scrounge/ aquire the glass.

shaun · « **Reply #5 on:** April 22, 2008, 18:54 »

if the glass is missing on the sides or end it wouldnt be the end of the world if you used plywood,especially on the north facing side

Aidy · « **Reply #6 on:** April 24, 2008, 10:17 »

ok, having checked it out, thought long and hard, drunk a bit, thought about it again, had a chat with a retired glass chap who will cut me glass we have come up with a cunning plan

each section is 29 inch in width, we are going to reduce one to the standard 24inch, this will give us the glass required for the other sections, I have loads of 24inch glass so should be ok. Oh I do hold O level Engingeering Workshop Practice, but that a long time ago :? So this weekend will be the one, got lots of beer in just need the sun

Aidy · « **Reply #7 on:** April 27, 2008, 18:43 »

well. its sorted, took just over an hour to cut, drill and re-bolt it back together. Just need to alter the base now and I can glaze it. So I did learn something at school after all :roll:

jack russell · « **Reply #8 on:** April 27, 2008, 20:02 »

you know the LAW Aidy there must be pictures added

rule number 23

Aidy · « **Reply #9 on:** April 28, 2008, 20:58 »

no problem, give me a couple of days.

weeeed · « **Reply #10 on:** April 29, 2008, 12:18 »

Who's a clever boy then. Well done you

Aidy · « **Reply #11 on:** May 06, 2008, 13:48 »

Got round to finally glazing it, one pane broke in half as I was inserting it into the roof, not sure what happened other than 1 minute it was in one piece and as I lifted it, it snapped in half, fell, hit the step ladder inside bounced off that and hit the two side panes, 3 F iiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnggggggg panes of glass went in one go, so I was in the same position as before I started, one chap came running over to see me having a smashing time and offered some polycarb sheeting. So I now have me nursery greenhouse up with me little seedlings happy as pig in muck.

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