Big Aquaponic Greenhouse - Part 8 - SolaWrap Cover Details

[@sandralewis1689]

Good lord, SolaWrap should pay you heaps for this. I had so many questions and you made it look VERY doable. Your fixes for potential problems are brilliant and tell me where I need to be very precise on building my frame. Many thanks.

[@senecapickers4837]

one of the very few people on KZbin that seems like you have some good sense! Love the greenhouse buddy!

[@Bigelowbrook]

Thanks!

[@geoyoshinaka5251]

It is a real joy to watch you tackle, improve upon and solve each problem as you encounter them on your journey. Thank you for sharing!

[@adambuxton9019]

Is the fact he talked about “don’t worry if we sometimes jump from winter time to summer time” in the video and then he jumps from winter time to summer time just going to be ignored? Lol excellent patter.

[@ToddLarsen]

I haven't seen those materials before, the rails and plastic sheeting. You made short work of that project, am looking forwardto the next update. Thanks for sharing and as always Keep Building👍

[@brinkshows2720]

Hello :D Iam happy to see a new video. Thank you for all your hard work and sharing every experience with us.

[@FensterfarmGreenhouse]

One stone width! lol. Never seen solar wrap done this way! Very nice setup! Chuck

[@propellerheadnj]

The "Rocking Horse" SolaWrap feeding device is pure geeeeenius :-)

[@joansmith3492]

I am building a 12ft x 8 ft cattle panel greenhouse with the SolaWrap. I thought it was pretty easy to work with. I'm happy to report it's already taken one hail storm that took out many roofs in the area and the SolaWrap did just fine. I also have the "wrinkled" look in the SolaWrap and I read of others reporting the same thing. Apparently it's just a cosmetic thing.

[@hastingr]

Another great video. Great to see your progress Rob.

[@juddk1338]

Great work! Really looking forward to seeing the 'guts' of the project put together.

[@faithrada]

I like the idea of the individual panels... that way you only lose that one area if there's any ripping. Makes more sense. Also the 'double wall' bubble material... seems much stronger... better r value? That's one substantial build!

[@geoyoshinaka5251]

Now that you have used both the polycarbonate sheets on the geodesic dome greenhouse and the special bubble (sola)wrap on the hoop greenhouse, could you review their performance in your climate?

[@wadeneumann4959]

exciting times! it's really looking good mate! consider talking us through the planned layout inside sometime?

[@Bigelowbrook]

I have one more video about the greenhouse and will go into the aquaponic design!

[@glenncarle1978]

How about fitting the plastic first flat on the ground then pull up & over then screw into place, maybe pre drilled just lining up then. Looks great

[@sandwich2473]

I long for the day when stone widths are the universal standard.

[@cherrytreepermaculture756]

How do you like the Solawrap now after 2 years Rob? I'm planning a passive solar greenhouse and looking at the pros and cons of these 4 options: 16mm polycarbonate Solexx (5mm or 3.5mm) Solawrap Double inflated 6mil polyethylene

[@Bigelowbrook]

I like it. I have a couple of bubbles that have pinholes in them and have filled with water which isn't a big deal. The biggest problem is it isn't bear-proof and I have a couple of sections that need to get replaced this spring.

[@AdamTait-hy2qh]

Top job! - Adam

[@j1taveras]

very informative. what is average price per sf of a similar greenhouse build?

[@sminstudios]

Four unexpected extra feet of B.A.G. Well I wasn't expecting that! Bonus Footage!

[@gregjonesonline]

Now that you've had a chance to work with that plastic, how would you rate it? Was it worth the extra time to install?

[@Bigelowbrook]

I really like it. Since I basically work by myself, it's easier to install than having to hire a crew to try setting up 150' of sheeting that will only last 4-5 years. This stuff it more expensive, but should last until I retire. I like to do things just once. ;-)

[@wadeneumann4959]

how much more expensive? I've been given a chance to use it in australia, where regular plastic dies really quickly. but it's hard to do a cost breakdown. I know you love the details Rob!

[@Bigelowbrook]

Probably should plan on about 4 times the cost of a two layer poly sheet. But it sure will be nice not to have to dispose of the old plastic and hire a crew to put new stuff on every 4-5 years.

[@wadeneumann4959]

As a solo operator, they're the kind of investments that I understand! I was thinking it'd have been a lot more $$ than that!

[@joferraro2694]

@@wadeneumann4959 I'm in Aus too, love this stuff, wondering what the freight would be though

[@mrpush2532]

That "bubble wrap" plastic seems like a lot of labor. Would you say the increased r value is worth it? Did you "run the numbers"?

[@incubatork]

one of the worst enamies of plastic covered greenhouses is the tension on the plastic, if its drum taught you will have no problem if it has any slack in it it will break there, the wind causes waves in the not taught area ant it will split. I think if i was making mine with section plastic i would have put in 1 hoop at a time, plastic then pull the hoop taught and filled it in. with the slacknes in some of your panels i hope it stands high winds.

[@coutureleotards]

Yes is 3:00AM and yes Im still watching lol. So how do I purchase just what I need instead of paying 3000 for Solawrap? Say if I only wanted to do 15ft. do they sell it in different sizes?

[@01youngil]

3:55 Good hand-made Tool !

[@FORTMOUD]

How about to make it easy-er by turning the solawrap upside down when unwinding instead the sheet coming from the top to roll it from the bottom up into the plastic rail.....just an idea that I will try it .

[@Bigelowbrook]

only the top side has UV protection

[@jaksmith6465]

you didnt move the poles to account for the difference in spacing ?

[@assasaindude]

Dude you're awesome.

[@user-wx3wc4bo7c]

Would you be willing to share the building dimensions for the plastic guide jig you built out of 2x4’s ?

[@Bigelowbrook]

It's just something I whipped up....I don't think there were any measurements done. ;-)

[@kay486]

how are you able to screw right into the frame pipes?

[@Bigelowbrook]

self-drilling screws, AKA Tek screws

[@jwstanley2645]

Why did you not more simply turn the roll over, so the plastic fed from the underside?

[@kylecostlow1]

Impact driver would be much more pleasant for driving the screws and bolts. I only use drills to drill, they are terrible as drivers. Even though you are done with this one, invest in your future happiness and get an impact driver :) Awesome setup!

[@joshblick]

Where can I get a spacer stone? Are they expensive?

[@Bigelowbrook]

It's a precise measuring tool. I'll sell you mine for $100

[@joshblick]

Sweet. The check is in the mail.

[@mad3hatter8]

I want one too!...Thx for sharing tips and vids

[@MichaelHoffmannG]

How is the solawrap holding up 4 years later? Their website says it can last up to 20 years but that seems dubious.

[@Bigelowbrook]

so far, so good. I have a few pin holes in the outer layer. Note sure what from. Could be bird strikes to meteorites?

[@SimpleTek]

No disrespect but It seems like a lot of extra work than simple double layer poly with an air blower. I'm concerned it doesn't have the same amount of insulation value. double air blown polly is 1-2 feet of air gap, this seems to be just an inch or so of bubbles and big gaps between them. Any idea how the insulation ratings would compare?

[@Bigelowbrook]

double poly has an r-value of 1.5 (single is .85). This is 1.7, 10 year warranty against UV and many greenhouses have had this installed for 25 years. The poly will last 4-5. I can put this up myself and don't need to hire a crew to pull 150' of plastic and hope the wind doesn't pick up. It is more expensive but in the long run it pays for itself. in reduced labor, purchases, disposal, and risk of tearing.

[@lenlevi3151]

how much you charge for that spacer stone ? ill take 20 pls.

[@МухтарОмар-о8с]

Современный Робинзон Крузо,молодцом мужик!

[@lakesideinc]

I notice that they are premade, the number one rule to the longevity of any greenhouse plastic it tight and the less it moves the less it tears,,,, how will you correct the lose section or tighten then ?... also whats the life span the cover on this type of panels ?

[@Bigelowbrook]

this is more durable than just standard poly covering. It has a 10 yr warranty and there are greenhouses in Europe that have had it installed for 20+ years. It can stay loose.

[@lakesideinc]

ive never see it done this way,,, I wish you the best of luck ,,,, I think I may be making my own youtube channel... I too just bought greenhouses .. 4 - 30 x50 one of these are a truss frame that takes verigated poly panels and 3 - hoop houses 14x50 ..at $1000 I had to buy them .... I have a lot to do... but marketing in my area was a no brainer... there is no one... Walmart being the closet ( and we all know here those veggies come from .. anywhere but the US...lol ) I want 1 as aquaponics ,,, but my best market here are flats ... flowers and veggies.. they get 17 to 23 dollars a flat..way to high!!! .. I know I can do them out the door for half of that and be comfortable.... guess I should get some cameras before I start... help financing is a must... and being partially disabled leave me a "risk" as the banks call it ... ugh ... got my work cut out for me..... if you don't mind ...id like to keep in touch with you for pointers and what not

[@Bigelowbrook]

sounds good. If you have facebook, find Bigelow Brook Farm on it. I post a lot of stuff on there too.

[@joelluiz1682]

Perfeito

[@MrFakit]

Robertson head screws are 20x better than Phillips head ones, try holding the driver square to the screw :)

[@Bigelowbrook]

the main problem is the crappy bit that comes in the box. I have a nice bit that hasn't rounded over which works fairly well.

[@not2tees]

If you can get Robertson, they are the preferred for sure.

[@giangtrinh1581]

I very like your car. Where i can buy it? Whats it name?

[@RetreatfarmFarmvilleVirginia]

@ 7:58, I'd just take a big sledge hammer and go to the left end and wack that base board the pipes are bolted too and knock the base pipes all together into alignment.

[@limerickman8512]

Why not build a shed on the end where you can go into and out to buffer and reduce the heat loss, especially during winter time. You can store you things such as fertilizer, spare parts and garden tools in that shed at the end of the green house. You can then use all the available space under the greenhouse cover to grow food.

[@Bigelowbrook]

It's cheaper to build greenhouse than a building. Besides, the original plan shows a barn in a future phase of the project.

[@limerickman8512]

I was thinking about plywood and timber shed (maybe a little insulation for winter), with weather proofing outside layer. Something that can be put up in a day or two.

[@Bigelowbrook]

A greenhouse this size would need something larger than a shed...then that requires building permits and is also taxable. ;-) Hoop houses here don't need either of those. :)

[@mrpush2532]

I see u using a "drill" to drive those fastners.....an impact driver works soooo much better.

[@zaappp1588]

I saw that the default rolls are 328 ft long but I also saw something about getting custom lengths. Is 328 ft the max or were you able to get a longer roll(s)?

[@Bigelowbrook]

I bought all their remnant rolls so the longest roll I had was 250'.

[@icarus901]

johnnyseeds or another supplier?

[@Bigelowbrook]

seedsavers.org

[@icarus901]

Oh nice, didnt realize they sold greenhouse supplies

[@Bigelowbrook]

oh. since you said Johnny's I thought you were asking were I got my seeds from. The greenhouse is from Craigs list and the covering is from Global Plastic Sheeting

[@bobjackson7516]

So how many cans of WD-40 were required? haha

[@tylerdustin2008]

Its 2018. Why in the hell don't you have an impact???

[@Bigelowbrook]

Send me $100 and I'll get one!

[@topnotchtrim7572]

@@Bigelowbrook I was going to say... $90.00 on ebay (bare tool impact driver) would've made your screw driving experience much better!! Love your videos

[@Bigelowbrook]

@@topnotchtrim7572 I now own one. ;-)

[@mrpush2532]

A used house? I did that once....and never again....just not worth the labor time even if free!!! Lol.

[@SuperFebras]

Oh, what a disastrous plastic installation! Is it still standing? The metal structure, probably! But the plastic, I would not bet on it!

[@Bigelowbrook]

of course it's still standing. There are greenhouses that use this type of plastic that have been built 20 years ago. It's better than most other covers

[@yohjokromwood2327]

i dont understand why u do aquaponic its seems you dont have experience you can beter puth few grow light in that green Hhouse not leD and have production al year round with soil....

[@69RocketBones]

I am amazed you have been able to do this yourself. ie- Just one bloke.