DIY window coldframe

Hi all,

Got in contact with a local glazing company and to ask if they could donate any old windows in frames.

The most helpful guy ever rang me up asked what I was making, how big it was going to be and what sort of stuff I'd like. So he is collecting enough for me, then will even deliver it to me when he has enough stuff for the job.


Any suggestions on how to build it, I am pretty confident with my woodwork but any help on designs etc would be great.



Cheers

Ed

i just use bricks to the right size and lay window over the top - I don't cement them so I can make them taller/shorter depending on what's in them...  

Hi the problem with glass sheets is it's pretty tricky to make a cold frame thing out of unless you are just laying them on top a wooden box for a roof, and even then you don't want them to blow away.

You would need to find a way to attach them to wood so you could screw the hole lot together and that would mean making a wooden frame and using Evo Stick style adhesives.

Unless you can get glass clips? I don't know about anything like that though.


But as far as I can I tell glazing companies are throwing away windows in wooden frames, and paying for it too. So just trying to send a friendly e-mail to your local company worked well for me. And they are even delivering it too me!!!!


So the guys should be coming monday or tuesday, so I'll get back to you with what they give.

Is making a few without a bottom to put over seedlings in a be a good idea or would you recomend making one larger cabinet style, or so both have thier advantages.

Looks simple and solid Grannie, I was thinking of doing something a bit more complex, not sure why though might keep it simple!

cheers all