DIY Cattle Panel Hoop House || Build Your Own Cheap & Easy!

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If you love to garden as much as we do, you're probably looking for ways to extend your growing season and protect your plants from the elements & pests, am I right? The battle is constant. We LOVE to garden with greenhouses because they provide fantastic protection for your plants.
In this video, we've decided to build our own 10X20 foot hoop house! After building several greenhouses and now a hoop house, I can tell you the hoop house is less expensive & WAY easier/faster to put up.
This hoop house is built with cattle panels that we purchased from Tractor Supply. What a fast, easy set up! Some people arch their cattle panels all the way to the ground & fasten them down. But we wanted our hoop house to be taller, so as you can see in the video, we built a 24" wooden foundation & then arched the cattle panels to fasten to the wooden frame...which in turn made the hoop house taller!
This DIY hoop house took us maybe 2 days tops! It's big & spacious & I can't wait to get my seedlings in the ground! Just in time for the growing season.
Materials you will need:
1. Greenhouse plastic (4 months after the build we changed out the plastic. We changed it out with a durable, long lasting greenhouse plastic which was 40ft X 25ft, 6 MIL thick, 4 Year UV Resistant Polyethylene: geni.us/CkiYCaD
2. 5 cattle panels (ours were 16ft long by 50in high, made with 4 gauge wire): we bought ours from Tractor Supply Co.
3. Roll of screen for your windows
4. (2) pks zip ties
5. (2) pks pipe insulation
6. Straight nails
7. U-shaped nails (1-1/4” length by 1/4” round crown)
8. Screws
9. (4) Metal T-posts
10. (2) 4x4s cut in half
11. (2) bags cement
12. (4) 2x2x8s
13. (12) 2x4x10s
14. (15) 1x2x8s
15. (17) 2x4x8s
After your hoop house is constructed, you can have fun adding some upgrades to enhance your hoop house experience! Two things I always add to my greenhouse & hoop house are shade cloths to regulate the temperature in the HOT summer months & fans to help circulate the air.
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[@HomeFreeAlaska]

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[@nathalie703]

Im in Anchorage! What part of Alaska are you in? I just moved to a new home. Looking at greenhouse solutions. How does your plastic hold up to the wind, sun and snowload?

[@dkleath8697]

Keywords: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work! Y'all are blessed to have one another.

[@sargonoshana7691]

I watched a lot of youtube videos about hoop houses, but this one is the best.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Aw thank you so much!

[@Redrockgsp]

I think so too. Just bought the panels to make

[@jackiebradley9870]

I agree.

[@myprtrump2207]

I'm going to buy materials I don't have at Tractor Supply!

[@donnaf2666]

For our tobacco green houses, we put tennis balls on one side of the plastic using a string to tie each ball into the plastic. Then tie a rock to the other end of the strings and throw the rocks over the greenhouse. Now pull in unison and the plastic goes over the greenhouse. If necessary poke the balls up from the inside if they get stuck.

[@lisamargaret6751]

Tina , you are so blessed by God with your husband Joe’!!A lot of men are not like this!Trust me when I tell you ,, you got a real man!!Joe will always provide for his family and his given godly role . This is how my grandfather was.

[@benthere8051]

Putting the cattle panels on the two-foot stem walls makes a huge difference in the width and height of your greenhouse. It converts a marginal hoop house to something with plenty of space with only minor concessions to expense. I like it.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Hey Ben! Yes, I really like the design idea making it taller too! Gardening can already be a back breaking job lol...I don't need a hoop house that I have to stay bent over in while working haha!! Thanks for watching our video!

[@MooKau_]

I would of suggested to cut a channel out of the edge of the long inner side with a table saw or hand held router, so the metal would flex to timber, not just being held by the U nails. Shouldn't be much of a difference normally, im just thinking of the areas ive lived in, that occasionally get really high winds.

[@labtrainer09]

This is an absolutely BRILLIANT concept for a smallish greenhouse, storage building, project shelter, etc. Cattle panels---who knew?!? I need to construct a boatbuilding shed and have been looking at all sorts of plans and materials. This system makes the most sense, for the least money, by far. Moreover I have a friiend who can enclose it with heavy heat-shrink plastic for a tight, perfect fit. Thank you SO much for the idea.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Awesome Chris! So glad this was helpful! Thanks for watching our video! 😊

[@AK2HI]

One helpful hint i use on my garden, when you staple the plastic to the wood, use small strips of cardboard couple inches long on top of the plastic, the staples won't just pull right through

[@shadythereok]

LoL, too funny, they did

[@user-jh4sd2zd5t]

Good

[@gentlemanx7987]

Amazing. And it is even more beautiful to see that 3.9 million (!) people showed interest in this. Absolutely fantastic. Wonderful video. Thank you.

[@libbyholt3863]

Not a lot of people may be aware, but Home Depot sells - online only - steel zip ties. I really like them cuz they don't get brittle and break after X# years outdoors. Also, I think they're easier to use than hog rings.

[@JohnDoe-wd8rs]

A whole roll of rebar tie wire that’ll last many years is $13 bucks

[@lauraperry4349]

So does Harbor freight

[@willgaukler8979]

... Guys Guys the plastic covering only lasts about 6 years tho ... not forever steel ...

[@libbyholt3863]

@@willgaukler8979 Good point! Lol.

[@mw2chap123]

Invest in Safety Wore Pliers there jaws are designed to lock and they have a corkscrew inbetween the handles i will never waste money on zipties again

[@teresabhales4826]

Thank you so much for sharing! Being a woman, I didn't think I could do this, but after your video....I think I can!! Awesome job!

[@wandawilliams2397]

You CAN do it!

[@victornowlin9092]

Yes do it but get a hardhat.

[@user-ov7cd6bh6y]

Просто сделай

[@RanchExplorerHQ]

What I luv about this HI-Tunnel Cattle Panel Hoop House is the apparent strength, versatility, with low cost materials options! Thank y’all, well done 👍

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you so much Jenny! 😊

[@gentleman593]

Hi my friend how are you doing, it's nice to meet you here on KZbin

[@RanchExplorerHQ]

@@HomeFreeAlaska Thank you 🙏 Home free Alaska! ❤️

[@RanchExplorerHQ]

@@gentleman593 Thank you 🙏Gentleman!❤️

[@gentleman593]

@@RanchExplorerHQ You’re welcome. Where are you from?

[@royhoco5748]

I have built 2 cattle panel greenhouses, I use 2 automatic opening foundation vents down low on each side of the door and 2 up high in the back end. these allow hot air to flow out on warm winter days when my house will reach 90 degrees.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Wonderful ideas Roy! Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@lisamargaret6751]

I am watching all of these and learning thank you Tina and hubby. This is an excellent idea.!!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thanks! Joe

[@acepainting8711]

your lucky you have a good woman to help you in life . must be nice

[@greatnationnow]

I would say she is lucky to have a good man in her life to help her! Them working together is how it should be... not what I ended up with either.

[@lisamargaret6751]

I’m the one that does everything at home. I can’t say I have a homestead like Tina does, but I’m hoping to move out to Alaska one day.

[@malloryzalud1771]

"must be nice" is such a passive aggressive phrase 😂 like he didn't make sure he was getting exactly the women he wanted to build a life with before he started to do so

[@cs7717]

This fellow has obviously built 1 or 2 things in his life! Nice job to the both of you.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Yes he has! Self-made carpenter here haha. Thank you so much for those kind words!

[@williamlott7612]

Although the black zip ties are made for outdoor use they will eventually get brittle. Hog-rings would be my choice for connecting the cattle fence panels. Nice job. Darlington, South Carolina

[@keithprinn720]

just twist wire off cuts

[@annawimpey5307]

I just purchased metal zip ties. Was told to secure ends due to the sharpness of the band. Should last longer and be stronger than the plastic zip ties.

[@TheWanderer2527]

Cement tie wire...last decades and cheap

[@victornowlin9092]

Yes William I thought the same thing. Are hog rings galvanized and do they make larger rings?

[@sherrieanderson2297]

So nice to see you both working together. No squabbles. Your blessed more than you realize.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you Sherrie. ♥️♥️♥️

[@greatnationnow]

Yup! Fortunate indeed!

[@crashus404]

Looks great! Awesome job! Only thing I'd suggest is to add probably 2 internal PVC pipes that form extra support for the roof span. They can bend easily and conform to the same curve of the cattle panels. This will help support the overall structure, as snowload can take out the whole thing...been there..done that. Good luck!

[@willgaukler8979]

... snow load removal has to be considered ... even when building a chicken coop ...

[@bowhunter3125]

Use 1/2" PVC and add misters to them, great for watering

[@shadythereok]

Makes no sense at all

[@billstapleton1084]

Good design and easy to construct.

[@davidblack5551]

At least he had a Great lookin assistant to work with. 👍👍🔥🔥

[@JaceB123]

My gf and I are moving to Indiana to homestead and I've been collecting ideas for cheap greenhouses to build and the moment you two share at 3:02 makes me tear up, as I can't wait to start a new life with her and have moments like that together.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Awww! Jace! You just made me tear up. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with us! I’m so happy for y’all & your new homestead. It’s hard work but so satisfying! ♥️ And there isn’t anyone in the world I’d rather do it with! Good luck & blessings to y’all!

[@JaceB123]

@@HomeFreeAlaska good blessings to you all as well ❤️❤️

[@markregan6464]

No matter what it takes, Jace, just do it. You’ll never regret doing something so wonderful together. Best of luck!

[@willgaukler8979]

@@markregan6464 ... material will never be cheaper again ... remember to go big ... think landscape shrubs big ... you will grow into whatever size you make ... but make it now.

[@dsoldier9227]

I'm in Indiana, what part are you in,I'd love to have some help building one of these 😊

[@dennyofthepines1457]

Looks great! If you drop the end of the plumb line in a bucket of water or fluid it can help limit the swaying to give a good reading quicker!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

That's a good idea! Thank you!!

[@camperjack2620]

Plumb bobs are often found at yard sales And used tool stores weighing more like the weight of a 3/4 inch bolt. That and the pail of water will give you a line going straight down. I love the T posts .

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

@@camperjack2620 these are great tips! Thank you! I wish we had thought of them when we did the plumb bob! But at least we’ll know for next time! 😉

[@loneyhearts]

Love this! It shows a real couple working together the sway they should.

[@smallspaceswithGloria]

I sent this to my son because I love this hi-tunnel😊, Thankyou for sharing.

[@angelramotar9005]

Thank you for showing EVERY step of how you built your cattle panel greenhouse. Now even I can attempt to build my own.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Glad it was helpful! :) Thanks for watching!

[@aureus1210]

I’ve watched several cattle panel builds and this is my fave by far! I especially love the height on the design. Thank you!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@barbaraharris9191]

@@HomeFreeAlaskai

[@kimly1546]

I am going to build one just the way y'all have shown...nice & easy installation. Thank you for sharing & I've subscribed

[@trapkingdom1877]

If your seedlings have their first leaves they are ready for more intensive sun 😎 btw another great place for your pencil is behind your ear.

[@yamilsalinas4040]

Hello very nice greenhouse design. It is practical, simple and cheap to make. The only thing I would add would be cement pads to anchor the wood to the ground while protecting it from ground moisture. From what I see in the video they have a waterlogging problem. This will create a problem with the useful life of wood, crops and ornamental plants. Moisture is the greatest enemy of constructions of any type and material. The solution to this is a system of ditches to guide the water in the land to the outside of the property or to a designated drainage area. If they do not have access to drainage, a rudimentary one can be built with ditches and a well. The well in question and the ditches can be filled with boulders and gravel to give a greater area for absorption and storage of water on the ground and prevent harmful insects from breeding or collapse due to humidity. This system will not only protect the land, but also the structures and crops located on it.

[@cobralyoner]

i think im going to build a version of this with raised beds for my parents. thanks for the inspiration!

[@calledWatchman]

Great to have someone to work with ...what a blessing !

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

It really is! :)

[@nildaotero2933]

Love the high tunnel. Thanks for sharing

[@TheDancingmidwife]

Excited to do next week . AND realized we have all the parts from saving leftover wood/plastic etc !

[@DagaanGalakticos]

A cattle panel is 16 feet by 50 inches. If you spread the cattle panel 11 1/2 feet, to make a hoop, it will stand 5 feet in the center. When this is mounted on a two foot base, like you have in the photo, it will stand 7 feet. A good general height. If you use extra long posts on the perimeter that stick up 3 feet above the ground, 1 1/2 feet in the hole, you then have a nailer from the inside of the GH. This allows you to place a horizontal 2x4 inside the post, about 6-8 inches above the bottom of the panel. This nicely spreads the panel, side to side so that instead of a 7 foot peak, you have about 7 feet at the peak, not pointy, and the sides of the curve rise up a little so you can walk around near the walls without banging your head!

[@prodigirl1]

I'm trying to visualize "about 6-8 inches above the bottom of the panel". I need pictures LOL!

[@prodigirl1]

Dagaan Galakticos, I was considering your idea and thought to myself, with the extra 1 ft of post above ground I'd have to buy much more 4x4's right? I think i'd have too much scrap wood that'd get wasted. Could I just bury them 1ft in the ground and have 3ft above so as not to have to purchase a lot more 4x4x8's?

[@mountainlion7051]

@@prodigirl1 I was thinking about putting my post 1 foot in the ground as well, this would prevent the wind from picking up the Green house. Hope to start mine next spring, I just got the layout in place.

[@christopherrenn8137]

I was also about to tip this and then say save some plastic to protect the wood on the inside, your foundation 2x4 is touching your soil. This will cause wood rot over time, instead, double line the wood frame at the base so that the inside of it is also plastic lined also. That way the wood never touches water, thus never rotting.

[@stevencouitt4286]

Perfect

[@markregan6464]

It is beautiful to see two young people doing this build together and having so much whilst getting the job done. Oh, to be young again. Enjoy!

[@SingerGuy59]

I didn't think to add the pony walls to raise the height, but I made a two-panel hoop coop very similar to yours. I just made the frame on the ground out of 2x6s. I also used hog rings to hold the panels together because I was concerned that zip ties might break down over years of exposure to the sun's UV rays, and a hog ring was going to last a very long while. Mine was that wide but only two panels long because it was the run for our chickens. I also covered the cattle panels with chicken wire to keep out predators and I went to a company that prints outdoor billboards and got some of their shade cloth that allows the wind to pass through tiny holes so the sign doesn't get torn up by the wind. I had to cut it to size and pound brass grommets into it and then I lashed it in place. Two years later and it is still doing great. My hens get enough light, but there is enough shade that they don't overheat in the summer. In the winter I throw a tarp over it to protect them from the wind and to hold in a little bit of heat for them.

[@hawkblacc1795]

The best DIY greenhouse I’ve seen I a long time. Thanks 🙏🏿.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Aw thank you so much! :)

[@GardeningWithDoug]

We enjoyed seeing how you two built this. Happy gardening.

[@kirkstinson7316]

My only suggestion would be to use hog rings to join the panels instead of zip ties. They'll last a lot longer and are stronger, especially in wind

[@waynegauthier155]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@Clutchpearls]

Thank you! So far, I see you've helped build over 670k hoop houses in a month! :) Blessings to you and your family 💞

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Yay! #hoophouse 😍 Thanks for hangin’ out with us!

[@brianradio7311]

built one like yours last august 2023,it made it through the winter winds and heating up great now in late Feb ,veggies started here in zone 6 thanks for the idea.the total cost was $590 ;-)

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Nice, Glad it worked out for you!

[@olgaserebrennikova501]

Oh, great! Thanks a lot for sharing, that's awsome!

[@redfish3204]

you guys are awesome for having a parts list and a video that one can follow. Thank you; we will be making a few of these for ourselves

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Awesome! Good luck on your builds. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@mauricewilkins7263]

You took the words right out of my mouth, excellent video and love the green house. We as homesteaders that live less than zone 8a really think about this style of greenhouse which seems to be cheaper than most houses.

[@TaterGrabbinBass]

This was AWESOME! I’m looking at building some cheap and effective greenhouses and this one is perfect! I’d make a few different modifications but the bulk of this would be used! Thank you for this video, it’s great!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

So glad you liked it! Good luck on your build. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@patricioabrahamcuevaspozo7767]

Como cuales usarías? Para mejorar la idea también, soy joven y poco ingeniosos en carpinteria

[@danahsutton101]

I just put up a grow light in my home and it's working great. My plants are thriving in a short time.

[@louhunt8403]

You guys answered 1,000,000 questions! A wire greenhouse without PVC. What a great video! Thanks so much! And, happy growing! :o)

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

That’s great! I’m so happy you enjoyed the video. Thanks for hangin’ out with us! 😉

[@thedoubleboiler6971]

Thank you for making this process so easy to understand, without the need of explanation. It looks great! I've been waiting to do this for a couple of months now, but wasn't sure where to start. Thank you for sharing.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

You're very welcome!

[@debbymyers2134]

Love your cattle panel hoop house!

[@gentleman593]

Hi my friend how are you doing, it's nice to meet you here on KZbin

[@frugalprepper]

I am thinking of doing one about half that size and lower. Just do do my seedlings in. I did quite a few seedlings this year and I ended up selling my extra ones. People loved them and at $2 a piece for seedings they were happy, because the big box stores wanted $6 this year. I always grow extras and just pick the biggest strongest one to go in my garden.

[@davidkyle6423]

The wood frame side walls are excellent for extending as full length tables for more planting/seed germination surfaces. You could even have stove jack/stove in there and watch your seeds grow in the winter months with a cup of tea/coffee 😁

[@kiaya007]

It may be necessary to add support for the length of the hoop house for when snows come because the cattle panels are not strong enough to hold up all that weight in snow. All year long it will be great up to that time and replace the zip ties with something that doesn't degrade from sunlight. It looks great and you guys did an amazing job. Working together and kept the peace at the same time 😁 love it.

[@StrewthFroogals]

I love this design but the snow is my worry too. Winters can be harsh in the upper midwest. How do you suggest I add extra support?

[@TheWanderer2527]

​@StrewthFroogals You could put 2 supports 4ft from ends with a support beam across top. Kind of like a Y on each end. If you cover it with 1 or 2 sheets of black plastic before storm...you can pull 1 down part way through storm and next day pull last one down and easily remove snow. That's for a 2 day storm....if 3...add 3...

[@Yeshuaschosen]

I admire your hard work and creativity.Its beautiful! I made a small green house last year using nothing but scrap lumber and a window from construction waste and lots of free pallets.I had to buy pvc pipe to make the arch and greenhouse plastic for the sides and screws. It was framed with 2 x 4s on the sides and ends and doors and has one down the middle to support the pvc.I used pallets on the sides and on the floor.This year I'm making another hoop house for my chickens using more construction waste ,scrap wood, free pallets(no pvc pipe)I have a brand new roll of hardware cloth and some fence wire from a previous project.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

That sounds perfect! Thank you for hanging out with us on this video friend :)

[@clintwalker7690]

I don't normally follow your channel. I don't know what area of the country you live in, but think about wind. It is nice to see young folks doing this sort of stuff. In the Mid West I would cross brace the center. Good job!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Hey Clint! Right now we live in VA & we get pretty bad storms here, even tornados. The hoop house has held up fine! I think being anchored in the way it is with cement helps. 😊 Thanks so much for watching our video!

[@olayabarrera8235]

Les quedo hermoso. Lleno de esfuerzo y puro amor. Viva el amor viva la vida viva la familia. Dios los bendiga.

[@rodneywelch3556]

Thanks for giving us another option to “build your own greenhouse design”!! Love it

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Our pleasure! Thank you :)

[@johnwinn4213]

Just discovered you folks all I have to say about the hoop house is pure genius

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Aw! Thank you so much for that sweet comment! :)

[@lebic4]

Prático e simples, parabéns.

[@carralumsden8853]

This was brilliant. Love the greenhouse in the back and shall watch that video tomorrow. Love that you have your hair eyebrows and lashes done. I keep saying we make time to look good enjoy and pamper ourselves after all that hard work. Your garden is immaculate, that's also doable. Thanks for sharing I enjoyed watching. Peace

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you! ♥️♥️

[@jmchap3756]

Lovely polytunnel! We have been wanting to build one just like this, and on my to-do list today was to make a supply list. You have saved me so much work by including your supply list! Thanks, and happy growing!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Yay so happy I could help! Good luck :)

[@harveyashworth6285]

Where can I find your supply list and the other Video on your greenhouse?

[@danashields5420]

Where is the supply list? I can't find it.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

@@harveyashworth6285 hi there! Don’t know how this comment was missed! But here is the link to my “Gardening & Greenhouses” playlist! All of our builds are in this play list. As far as a supply list, we have a complete supply list with links for the hoop house build in the video description. 😊 kzbin.info/aero/PLz6ny2sz2Z23Zs1so36hfDCSmkwknGs4j

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

@@danashields5420 hi there! Don’t know how this comment was missed! But here is the link to my “Gardening & Greenhouses” playlist! All of our builds are in this play list. As far as a supply list, we have a complete supply list with links for the hoop house build in the video description. 😊 kzbin.info/aero/PLz6ny2sz2Z23Zs1so36hfDCSmkwknGs4j

[@dr.froghopper6711]

I was trying to explain a house like this to my wife but I hadn’t worked out all the details of framing the ends. Then I found this video that makes the explanation much easier and y’all have filled in the gory details that I hadn’t thought about yet. So thank you very much! Blessings!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Awesome, I am SO glad this is helpful. Thanks for joining us friend!

[@jcgarcia1168]

Watched some other videos after yours, made me appreciate your attention to detail, like finding center to make the hoop shape uniform, the rigid framing on the ends, and the smooth stretch of your plastic. Great job, y'áll!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you so much! We try our best, lots of mistakes but sometimes that's the best way to learn right? Thanks for your kind comment! Blessings~

[@Cantfindahable]

The hoop house is cool, but your interactions are the good part of this video

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you Jack! We do a lot of projects together & play around the whole time! Keepin’ it light & fun always! 😉

[@markwood5382]

This looks fantastic, and thank you for adding in just a little bit of your fun time.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Glad you enjoyed it! Gotta keep it fun right Mark?! :)

[@russellwood8750]

Your high tunnel looks great very practical and an easy build. Learning lots from channels like yours I’m a city guy is worked in construction all his life and I’m considering changing it up and doing a little bit of homesteading. So watching channels like yours is very helpful to get ideas. Thanks for sharing. PS the only thing I would’ve probably done differently on the construction is use screws instead of nails. In my experience in decades of construction nails have a tendency of coming out and also if you do get a tear and you have to fix something on screwing it and screwing it back in is much easier. You guys would’ve saved yourself a little time which screws in a screw gun. You might’ve built in a day and a half instead LOL

[@noraplowshay8784]

Russell Wood, consider real quick!

[@shellyo2945]

I would also add, the wood on the bottom of this is going to rot. I live in east Texas where it's very humid. Wood touching the ground won't last but a couple of years. I'm planning on building this and using brick under the boards so they're off the ground. (I had bought 2 banded cubes of brick at an estate sale a couple of years ago for $50) I also have a ton of pool noodles that I got on a clearance sale for next to nothing that I'll use instead of pipe insulation. Plus I have a huge roll of the plastic I picked up at another estate sale for $5. We have a sawmill and our own lumber, so this project will cost very little. Pretty much just the cattle panels. Hmm...may have to get started building this!! Thanks so much for posting. Great project 👍

[@that_garden_gnome]

@@shellyo2945 the wood can be charred alternatively, called "shou sugi ban" if you have a torch

[@jasonfoster9118]

Glad to see someone build something that will stand up to the wind. I was planning on pouring concrete around my posts too. I will absolutely be doing this before winter.

[@elevans5758]

This will not stand up against strong wind.

[@user-qw9wq8wg5l]

Керемет.Нағыз шебер,бәрін өлшеп,кесіп,есептеп жасауда.Үлкен рахмет.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you! 😊

[@TheRealHonestInquiry]

Super clean build! The added height from the wooden frame is so nice, and if you're on a budget that part can easily be built with free wooden pallets :)

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you so much! Yes, I love the added height, it makes it spacious & easier to work in there! 😉

[@noraplowshay8784]

I told my husband to use wood pallets and he said it wouldn't be very Good. Thanks for that bit of advice.

[@anatomicallycorrectmuppets8180]

@@noraplowshay8784 it wouldn’t be. We tried some stuff out here with pallet wood and it rotted very quickly. Our friend used it on her farm and she says she replaces it every year or two

[@diannelacasse7783]

That’s exactly how we did ours, screwed together pallets then used cattle panels for the top. We can roll the plastic up to the top of the pallets in the summer for good air flow and prevent overheating. Because everything was used and basically free our costs to put up a 12’ & 20’ greenhouse was under $30.

[@lordlem]

OMG guys thank you so much, I am building this with my wife, total inspiration from Canada , might have to insulate a bit but what a amazing design and cost effective! Good job both of you!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Yay! So glad you like it! We added a complete supply list with links in the video description & also did a Q&A video that might be helpful! kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ2XpI2PiNmko6c Don’t forget to check out our other 2 videos on hoop house ventilation & sprinkler/overhead irrigation system we installed! 😊 You can find them all in our Greenhouses & Gardening playlist!

[@makermamun4219]

আমার খুব পছন্দের গীন হাউজ হয়েছে ,আপনাদের দুই জনের কাজ ভালো লাগলো ।ধন্যবাদ ।

[@arthurmabeejr8752]

WoW!!! This is a very good project, and you get to use it on your own property. There is no better reward: I'm going to build a smaller version one because my wife does so well in young seedlings, This would give her space to start our farming crops to be put out in the spring, as we have the perfect spot for one. You 2 make a fantastic team, Congratulations you guys, great work!!!👏👏👏👏👍💯❤

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you!😊

[@mattozx6rr]

Just a suggestion. Use those cattle panels you used as hoops to grow your vining veggies like peas, cucumbers and squash. Leave the center for your bushing plants. Also, It didnt look like it during your build but any wood in a ground contact situation should be pressure treated. You will get many years out of pressure treated vs a little over 2 years from raw lumber.

[@PrisonPlanetRefugee]

We made a greenhouse this way. Just an FYI uncover it in the winter or keep it cleared if you get snow. The middle panels collapsed on the 16ft.

[@willgaukler8979]

theres a certain magic that cow panels have at about seven feet tho ...

[@thomasleebrown3136]

I'm impressed !

[@dishadewan1]

Working together with love is at par beautiful, robust than house. Love you.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you! ♥️♥️

[@JB-bp1vk]

Great job nice to see couple working as a team.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

We agree! Thank you!

[@jennygray7081]

I love this design. I might be working on this soon.

[@lightwavz]

I have a conventional greenhouse but I just discovered deer ate my apple saplings over the winter. SO, with less fruit trees and a large pre-mulched bed, I will be building one of these with a hardware cloth covering instead of plastic. Thank you for the great step by step video!

[@rickellithorpe7428]

Just moved to the country. I like this idea. After useing in in the summer we can use it to store things in in the winter..

[@jamesrodriquez2863]

I've watched several variations on the cattle panel hoop house, and yours is at the top of list in terms of design and workmanship. I like that the half sidewalls give you the opportunity to add a bench or shelving. Very well done!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Hi James! Thank you so much for the positive feed back! So glad you liked the video! 😊

[@nunyabisnis1448]

Hind sight is always 2020 but do you think it would be a good idea to allow the sides to roll up two feet from the bottom for ventilation purpose just to wear the panel starts to make its arch? Great video, next I'm going to watch the green house build 👍🏻✌🏻

[@utubestalker.dotcom]

Agreed. Very nice and not too hard to construct

[@mariabradford1689]

Absolutely amazing! Great job team husband and wife. I love it!!!!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you so much! 😉

[@timlawson817]

We use pots in out to maximize our space . It's nice to watch videos that people dont have major meltdowns over small thing . Nice job. He needs a air nailer or stapler . Bam Bam Bam done .

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Hi Tim! Thank you so much for watching our video. He actually has a nail gun, just didn’t feel like pulling it out this day I guess haha! 😉 Would’ve made it a lot faster, I agree lol! But we had fun anyway. 😊

[@batymahn]

These hop houses are popping up all over Detroit; it’s amazing.

[@melissalaird2006]

What an awesome way to build it. I'm definitely going to keep this one in my head for when I'm able to build one.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Glad you like it! And Im so happy you found it helpful! :) Thanks for joining us on this video!

[@stmcgarret]

Great build! Thanks for posting and the detail list of materials. I may look into doing this. Consider container gardening inside to maximize your space. Either Earthboxes or DIY self-wicking tubs. Blessings to you both.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you friend!

[@myprtrump2207]

I’m building one like this this coming week! I love it, my whole deck is packed with grow bags and plants are growing. We can’t enjoy the back deck as far as hanging out grilling. We live on top of a mountain in Pennsylvania and usually are the “fireworks show” (the professional big ones) for our neighbors, but not chancing burning holes on top of plastic. We are also ready for chickens so food is more important these days than our fireworks 🎆 Thank you for posting and sharing with all, you really are such a blessing! Cheryl

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Hi Cheryl! Thank you so much. So glad you enjoyed this build! It's been a wonderful addition to the garden space!

[@gentleman593]

Hi my friend how are you doing, it's nice to meet you here on KZbin

[@RuralRevolution]

Good for you. Great job.

[@kensearle4892]

You read my mind. I was looking at another build where the snow and rain can get caught in the large gaps between supports so I wondered if cattle panels would be better, and your video came up. Perfect!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Awesome! It was meant to be. Thanks for watching friend! 😊

[@rtjs14]

Love it. Great job, ya'll. Thanks for sharing

[@conniehusband1365]

Totally impressed! Loved your interaction! The chickens shout their approval! Good job!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you! ♥️

[@russelltheone6969]

Great idea for a huttube room for that winter tan lol.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Right?! Totally lol....

[@russelltheone6969]

@@HomeFreeAlaska dehumidifier and cedar walls, stone floor. Like a sauna.

[@judichristopher4604]

EXCELLENT Video... How is this holding up? I had to put my Cattle Panels down closer to the ground BETWEEN two sided wood panels... Thank you for sharing this video.

[@gentleman593]

Hi my friend how are you doing, it's nice to meet you here on KZbin

[@enlightful]

Brilliant! Thanks for the idea!

[@jockrot-fixit719]

Absolutely brilliant

[@horustwohawks]

I've done a few of raised hoop houses and I really like your build! Thank you so much for sharing this. Just to note, if one intends to have this withstand it, the weight of snow can (likely will -ask me how I know) collapse it, whether sectionally or completely. I ended up implementing (having to) "strategic" framing inside for withstanding collapse. you just cannot guatantee snow will slough off!

[@galaxy333]

Simple and easy, great idea! Thanks for sharing.👍👍👍

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you so much!

[@judichristopher4604]

18:34 She has Perfect Eyebrows... so nice. I have sparawing eyebrows... LOL

[@liliqiu3215]

Best cattle Panel greenhouse! I love it! I will copy one for next spring!😀

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you!

[@nikmacfarlane6117]

I absolutely love this! We recently put together a smaller greenhouse on our property and I'd love to do something this size.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Go for it! You'll love this design :)

[@andymccurdy5260]

Love it! I built one like that, I made 3' walls and mine it 12' wide and 21' long (5 panels long). And a concrete floor... I use mine as a solar kiln. Great job!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Sounds great! Love the solar idea! :)

[@berthaprince9097]

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[@DrHealthylLiving]

I will definitely use this design to build our green house in the Dominican Republic up in the mountains, thank you.👍

[@markluke8447]

Great job!!! This is perfect for my home hot house. Thank you for sharing.