I’d like to reuse my old timber windows and doors to make a greenhouse
Emily
5 years ago
I’d like to reuse my old timber windows and doors to make a greenhouse but have never built anything before. So just asking if anyone knows what sort of things I should be finding out about? Ive also got over 1000 bricks. And I’ve got an old aluminium green house on its last legs with water and power. Thinking I need to watch YouTube videos on fixing timber uprights into concrete so can fix windows to the uprights but tbh I really don’t know. Pics are of some structures I’ve googled.
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Emily
5 years agoThanks guys. I agree having a builder do it would be better but it costs and I really want to try myself. I did post some examples but they disappeared?? Anyhow just in the thinking stage so anymore contributions welcome.
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