A Beginner's Guide to DIY Greenhouse Foundations: Pros and Cons for FIVE Different Styles!

[@ATravelerOfWorlds]

This is so great! Thank you for another green house video and another such in depth one. Truly inspiring and I still can't get over the impressive work you do with your brother. I see that you channel is getting the attention it deserves, you share invaluable information!! Can't believe one of the simpler foundations withstood a tornado hahaha that says it all! Thanks again for all the tips, awesome video and it's just amazing to see your homestead develop!

[@TheNorthBranchWI]

That is so nice thank you!:) I appreciate you watching and the kind words

[@charlenegrady8781]

I like the fact that you are giving pros and cons. A lot of great information. Thank you for sharing. Take care✌️🇺🇸❤️

[@TheNorthBranchWI]

Thanks for watching:) Take care

[@adrianfielder4675]

INTERESTING VIDEO GUYS. Just a tip on the concrete. If using it in the manner you were, (ie. to bolt timbers to), it would be best to add some rebar to stiffen it and make it a bit thicker as ground moves over time and without stiffeners it will break up at that thickness. I would suggest at least a foot thick or deep if you like. the 4 inch width is fine.

[@elgalloblanco]

What he said, except the rebar is to give the concrete tensile strength since that’s its weakest attribute. But he’s 100% correct in providing at least 1ft of footing.

[@TVCountrysideDaily]

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[@jrscott5827]

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[@TheNorthBranchWI]

Thank you! That is so nice:)

[@pang-ngiavang1956]

Thank you for sharing your experiences. Great content and very informative video!

[@mdc9273]

Spectacular video!

[@armidaperez5360]

WOW people can learn so much from you.

[@TheNorthBranchWI]

Thanks, Armida:) I hope you are doing well

[@user-cb2427]

Just an FYI, a brother of mine would find old trampoline to build metal hoops problem was finding enough, he advertised removal of trampoline $100.00 including haul off and disposal, he got plenty. Found top rail fence could be used for girts

[@drawingazinsphere]

Nice work my friend 💛 👍 👏

[@brendanelson1027]

Thank you for this great video. This is one of the best overviews. And several of your builds could be adapted for poultry or rabbit pens. On the cattle panel hoop greenhouse, an option is to use old garden hoses on the jaggedy ends. I made 'hay arches' out of 2-3 cattle panels & tarps to cover a round roll of hay in the horse & goat paddocks. We had several old garden hoses lying around, so I just measured out several 16 ft long lengths, sliced them from end to end, slipped them onto the jagged ends of the cattle panels & zip tied or used baling twine to hold them in place. I no longer need the hay arches so will be moving them into another area & creating a greenhouse this winter. In the summer I will change the plastic for sunshade fabric as our sun is brutal on so many veggies here. Blessings from NW Florida!

[@TheNorthBranchWI]

Smart use of the hose. Yea, our metal hoop house is the chickens winter home now.

[@LifewithBlindaandChuck]

Hey man. This is a very well laid out video. I enjoyed it immensely. Hope you have a great weekend.

[@TheNorthBranchWI]

Thank you, Chuck! I always appreciate you watching and your comments:) Are you live tonight?

[@LifewithBlindaandChuck]

@@TheNorthBranchWI not tonight. I will have one next Friday so I can have Bill and Gracie from Last Days Homestead on as our guest.

[@HomesteadOnAPrayer]

This is a great video with lots of information, as usual! I’ll definitely refer back to your video if we end up building a greenhouse in the future. I can’t believe how much material prices on general have gone up…I’m hoping that at some point they will become reasonable again!

[@TheNorthBranchWI]

Thank you! I hope so too, it is crazy how expensive a lot of materials are.

[@Abdullah_M_T]

Amazing job

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Great tips guys! Your channel has really blown up since your last video, wow congrats! 🙂🙂- Ryan & Cara

[@TheNorthBranchWI]

Thank you! And yeah it is exciting :)

[@earbjr4715]

Great info! God Bless!

[@TheNorthBranchWI]

Thank you! Hope it helped

[@jeffdewe]

You can protect that wood with pine tar, Get 1 empty/clean 1 Gallon bucket, I normally use a an empty clean paint can with a lid, I then mix 50/50 pine tree sap and rubbing alcohol, Mix it around a bit, let it sit in a warmish area for a day or 2. By then it should be a thin and very sticky stain, you can also use it as flux for soldering:), Just coat the wood that's going in the ground , 1 or 2 coats. The pine sap water proofs the wood and also keeps insects away. You'll fine pine sap on the outside of the tree, usually places where it was damaged, I didn't think I would find enough where I live because we don't have many of them, lol But I hit the gold mine, lol In my backyard. Its thinner than water so a little does go a far way. It also evaporates quick so when not in use put the lid on the bucket.

[@daves1563]

Sonna tubes are cheap and you can cut them to get 2 for brackets. I saw a guy but a bolt through the base of a greenhouse and into concrete for cheap. I post framed right into concrete and made the top of the concrete sloped so water doesn’t stand. I built a small inflated greenhouse with a Bellow that holds the air for up to1.5 hours between 15 minute fills to save electricity. It’s efficient to heat.

[@TheNorthBranchWI]

That is awesome! Great idea.

[@reneesfoxynews6652]

I built a chicken coop and run on my own. The foundation…woooo, squaring and leveling was a pain, but a necessity! Btw I love the metal stake posts. I used those for my picket fence.

[@TheNorthBranchWI]

Hahah it is the trickiest part! I appreciate you watching:)

[@Nate-ky7pi]

He did it again

[@TheNorthBranchWI]

oops

[@mikkoainasoja5018]

Thanks for the video. I would probably use something (bitumen mat) between the concrete foundation and the wood so that any moisture won't travel through the cement to the wooden parts when the ground and cement get wet.

[@TheNorthBranchWI]

100%! We used treated lumber on that one for the bottom. I should have said that in the video. But some sort of barrier would still be a good idea.

[@OthmarsVlog]

thumbs up 👍🙏💯

[@peonyqueen9672]

Great informative video! Always wanted a green house, and you've given things to consider. On the number 5 build, I saw that poor guy smash his finger as he put down the concrete bag...ouch!!😫 His nail bed must have been purple for a bit.

[@TheNorthBranchWI]

That was me! 😆 it wasn’t too bad haha

[@lory2622]

Good stuff’s guys, this is *exactly* what I needed. I have built one greenhouse before but it had all the aluminum structure. Easy peesy just a truckload (literally) of glass and cinderblock foundation walls. I am going to make one with dirt floors (I used 2’ x 2’ concrete tiles before). You experience has helped. I am looking forward to the heating efforts as I am doing that too.

[@TheNorthBranchWI]

That is awesome! Good luck with the build, it sounds like you have a lot of things figured out.

[@neverendingharvest6413]

I have a large green house , many times I reconsider going back to a smaller house.

[@Heisstrong]

Another great video with a lot of great information! If I had to pick it would be either #4 or #5, but they were all interesting and great options to consider. Thanks guys, love your video's! 👍

[@TheNorthBranchWI]

Those are what we used for our more permanent builds haha you get what you pay for most of the time. Thank you! I appreciate your support

[@sooohum]

How long are your 2x2 stakes? They look about a foot long but don't want to assume. :)

[@octonautcapn4366]

Thank you so much. If you linked the Ozco post frame bases I would follow your link to help credit you back some $. I live in a very windy environment and will most likely move a greenhouse once a year to find best wind sheltering near the chicken coop. Those posts and plates would be great for often relocations.

[@Ang.0910]

Hi! I’m planning on building my first greenhouse approximately 10x12 from old wood windows and doors. It would be located on a little slope. I was going to use 4x4’s for the bottom plates and 2x4’s for the frame. Shed style roof. I also want to be able to move it if necessary so I’ll be using screws instead of nails. Would the post anchors need to be spaced out a certain amount? Like every 6’?

[@TheNorthBranchWI]

Hi there! That is awesome good luck with that, it sounds like you have a cool plans. And yes, they need to be spaced out. I cannot tell you the exact spacing, the company website for the anchors would have more specific information

[@gloryb5513]

Do you have any info to share on the double wall, 10 yr panels in the last greenhouse ... please and thank you!

[@TheNorthBranchWI]

I talk about it more in other videos. But, these are the panels we used. www.menards.com/main/outdoors/gardening/greenhouses/6mm-4-x-8-clear-polycarbonate-twinwall-panel/1594351/p-1539153017945-c-10122.htm?tid=3619873207956859872&ipos=1&exp=true

[@kimskluckers5665]

I've been thinking about using one of my 10'x20' carport frames. My concern is the wind. I've screwed one together at every connection and screwed down into concrete. Problem is we had a windy day and it bent all the poles over and collapsed it. I live in mid Michigan and we get a great deal of snow. I considered putting cattle panels on it but afraid it may tear the plastic. What's your thoughts? I just found your channel and subscribed so I am anxious to see more.

[@TheNorthBranchWI]

Hmm, I would think that you would be able to frame something out to stand up to the wind and snow. Cattle panels would be interesting. I am from mid Michigan!

[@wattsbrothers4375]

I am interested in communicating with you all. I am looking to build a permanent greenhouse and need to talk with someone who has done it. What would be the easiest way to talk with you all.

[@TheNorthBranchWI]

Do you have instagram?

[@krrrruptidsoless]

Geothermal heating like the retired mailman in Nebraska

[@michaeldonaldson509]

Did the cedar have something to do with controlling the bugs?

[@TheNorthBranchWI]

We will have a better idea when we see how our last one handles them.

[@Imalogike]

In concrete you should put wires at least steel 6mm couple those conected will keep the frame safe

[@Imalogike]

You should put wood in hot oil from the car change old dirty oil heated and coated above sticks and than put them in plastic bag and than put ground like in the first. Good all to you from me

[@boomshine7]

4 by 4 is like 10by10 in real measurements?... Thx for the videos, i had some ideas, now i got more

[@TheNorthBranchWI]

3.5 x 3.5 inches.

[@TheNorthBranchWI]

You are welcome. Thanks for checking it out. Good luck with your ideas

[@jameswilliamson288]

underground it the best

[@je-fq7ve]

nail a scrap of wood on to the bottom your 4x4 posts. much harder to pull out acts as an anchor.

[@TheNorthBranchWI]

That is a great idea! If we ever do something like this again I will keep that in mind.

[@je-fq7ve]

@@TheNorthBranchWI setting wood post in concrete i drive some old nails into the post and pour concrete. the nails make a connection in the concrete.

[@timteller1400]

I've seen people (and read in a book about underground houses / underground greenhouses) who char the outside of the wood that goes into the ground / has contact with the earth, to prevent insects / fungus to destroy it. Maybe this info is useful to you.

[@annapetrosian4786]

I use lady bugs helps with the bug problem

[@TheNorthBranchWI]

That is why I never kill those beautiful creatures haha

[@jacobdachauer4377]

And those costs keep rising for the deck post anchors. Geez

[@barenekid9695]

Hmmm I built using SABIC brand 10 mm thick 4 x8 Twinwall Lexan panels (not Free) With a Touted 10 year warranty . By the second summer the Crap turned yellow !! Apparently the makers' UV stability claim was BullShit. The supplier was incredulous.. initially unwilling to believe. Even the Maker claimed similar. Eventually... I received replacements.. Unsurprisingly 2 years later this batch as well.... has Yellowed. IMPRESSIVE indeed. Curiously some 1/4" coroplast panels. Albeit of 'green house grade' ~15$ for a 4 x 8 sheet have proven ~10 years UV stable.. Really cannot trust, let alone rely on the Brochure Babbles .. Kids.

[@markcronin608]