Anybody else built a greenhouse using old wooden window sashes?

[Just1more]

I’ve decided to go this route vs buying one prefabbed due to cost. I located someone who has a ton of windows so I’m moving forward. Would like to see what you built and things like ventilation systems

 

[Just1more]

Nobody gonna touch this with a 10 ft pole bawahahaha

 

[OttoMan]

I am in.... lol

 

[OttoMan]

I’ve decided to go this route vs buying one prefabbed due to cost. I located someone who has a ton of windows so I’m moving forward. Would like to see what you built and things like ventilation systems

I have some windows to give ya... if you want!

 

[Just1more]

I have some windows to give ya... if you want!

Got those covered. Guess nobody else’s wife has REQUESTED one yet

 

[OttoMan]

Curiosity: How are you going to frame to hold them windows in a good position? How about air flow into the plants or ventilation? Proly will need some big fan in one end...

Samples:

15 Fabulous Greenhouses Made From Old Windows

These beautiful greenhouses made from old windows prove that your dream greenhouse doesn't have to be costly. These are all made with reclaimed materials.

offgridworld.com

 

[BHPSteel]

My father built a greenhouse this way years ago - there was nothing special about it other that it was less sealed than a custom one. It was hard to make really waterproof without basically framing out a shed structure, and less sun got in because items like window frames and the structure itself didn't transmit light, but he was growing successfully in it once it was built.

If the windows you have available aren't standardized or consistent sizes, I'm sure the whole project would become a real PITA

 

[OttoMan]

Curiosity: How are you going to frame to hold them windows in a good position? How about air flow into the plants or ventilation? Proly will need some big fan in one end...

Samples:

15 Fabulous Greenhouses Made From Old Windows

These beautiful greenhouses made from old windows prove that your dream greenhouse doesn't have to be costly. These are all made with reclaimed materials.

offgridworld.com

You see how they left the trusses open inn front? That's the air ventilation, I believe!

 

[OttoMan]

My father built a greenhouse this way years ago - there was nothing special about it other that it'll naturally be less sealed than a custom one. It was hard to make really waterproof without basically framing out a shed structure, and less sun gets in because items like window frames and the structure itself don't transmit light, but he was growing successfully in it once it was built.

If the windows you have available aren't standardized or consistent sizes, I'm sure the whole project would become a real PITA

I think the costs to build an effective "shed" to hold them windows in place, would be really high. Although it can look really beautiful though.

 

[BHPSteel]

Pops built his with windows as the roof too, but hinged - so you could have the ventilation there.