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

[@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?

[@Iz0pen]

It’s not the women’s fault! Men you shouldn’t have let globalist elites propagandize women & destroy American culture & civil society. Now every group you can name (not just women) think they’ve got an axe to grind and they’re blaming YOU MEN!

[@zangetsu297]

bh

[@dkleath8697]

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

[@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.

[@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! 😊

[@sunshinemadre]

Agreed! This concept could be converted into a larger more permanent structure. Wondering what kind of light weight roofing suggestions are out there

[@sargonoshana7691]

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

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Aw thank you so much!

[@Laura-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.

[@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.

[@LauraLehman-lj8zb]

we are finding the ends of the hog panels have sharp ends and are damaging the plastic.

[@billstapleton1084]

Good design and easy to construct.

[@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?

[@davidblack5551]

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

[@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.

[@МаксимМуравьев-т6м]

Просто сделай

[@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!

[@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

[@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 😊

[@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

[@KahlidKahlid-p7j]

Good

[@dayamitrasaraswati6276]

My husband and I just built this greenhouse for ourselves. You video is the best!! We were able to build a terrific greenhouse by watching you. Thanks guys.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you so much for this comment! I’m so happy you enjoyed the video & found it helpful! 😊

[@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!

[@loneyhearts]

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

[@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. 😊

[@dimitrios3366]

Η ομαδική εργασία έχει πάντα υψηλά αποτελέσματα..!! Κάλή τύχη στο νέο Θερμοκήπιο.. !!!Είστε ένα από τα πιο δυνατά δίδυμα...μπράβο και συγχαρητήρια!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you! 😊

[@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 :)

[@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!

[@BradiKal61]

This zip ties connecting the edges of the cow panels look kind of lightweight. I can imagine a heavy snow load snapping those. This is a nice build

[@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?

[@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! 😉

[@joeharvey4080]

I was looking to build something to keep the snow off the vehicle..Awesome Guy!!! THANKS

[@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!

[@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! ♥️♥️

[@ГулшатТалипбаева]

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

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you! 😊

[@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

[@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!

[@handyman1310]

awww ya'll are so cute. My wife and I do the same stuff to each other and we are 64 yrs old

[@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! 😊

[@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.

[@smallspaceswithGloria]

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

[@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

[@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...

[@frankdougherty3233]

The proof is in the pudding - Or - in the finished Hoop House. Great Job, Mrs. & Mr. Joe 🙂. The finished product you showed on the "inside" too - looks just great and inviting. Thanks for the share!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thanks Frank! Glad you like it.

[@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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[@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

[@lisamargaret6751]

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

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thanks! Joe

[@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 👍

[@dylan_mayes]

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

[@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! 😉

[@Cletus.223]

That would make an awesome trellace for beans...Not in the house obviously..But the cattle panels in general!

[@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!

[@hudgenleblanc6688]

We just completed our 22'X12' high tunnel using your plans and it came out great! In fact, we are working on a second one for a chicken coop. Of course we will add 1/2" screen over the cattle panels to keep the varmints out. Thanks for the ideas . . .

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Hello! This is great, I’m so glad you liked the video & that it was helpful to you. Thank you for your comment! 😊

[@nickf8028]

Hey I'm looking at doing one 14x24 but I'm worried I'll be arching the panels too much and end up with a super low roof..... What size cattle panels did you use for your 22x12???

[@hudgenleblanc6688]

@@nickf8028 Cattle Panel was 16 ft. L x 50 in.

[@gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead]

Watched this a few times now. We are in Newfoundland and this would work for our Homestead….NEW FRIEND here! See you soon.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Hello! Welcome to our channel. 😊 So glad you found us!

[@calledWatchman]

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

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

It really is! :)

[@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!

[@saifulrimkeit296]

You can see Dog wants to help @ 8:47. :-)) Your energy output is wonderful and positive. Had to watch parts of the video over and over.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you so much!! And yes the dog is always there in the mix somewhere haha! 😊 Thanks for watching! Hope you’ll subscribe!

[@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! :)

[@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!

[@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.

[@bwayne40004]

For 80% of the video I thought this was going to be a hoop house for chickens! This is the best built hoop house I've seen and if I ever need another chicken hoop house (my old one was a combination house and chicken tractor) this is the design I'm using with a few modifications for ventilation and critter security.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Haha! Thanks so much Bruce! I appreciate that positive feedback. I agree, this design is multi use for sure! 😊

[@normabailey1834]

​@@HomeFreeAlaska AWESOME, the style caught my eye, watched & subbed!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

@@normabailey1834 thank you for subbing!

[@kathrynrodlun1624]

Yes! I have built several of these. One for my bull, hay, worm farm! Mine is not as tall so they are about 10 feet wide. I overlap mine 1 square and connect with zip ties. The one my hay is in is 5 years old! Doing good thru the snow too. Put up a brace before each winter in the middle, good to go! I wish you the best!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Very cool! Very encouraging as this is our first season with ours! Thanks for hangin out with us. :)

[@roswitamuller1768]

Großartige Idee und total klasse gemacht,

[@cobralyoner]

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

[@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.

[@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! 😉

[@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

[@jonnyt3020]

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]

Hey Jonny! Aw thank you so much for that sweet comment! It has been an awesome addition to the garden space! Thanks so much for watching, good luck on your build & say hi to your wife for me! 😉

[@charlesstone8262]

I have been told that if you double the plastic and inflate it with an inflator, that looks like a hair dryer, that it provides insulation as well as rigidity. haven't tried it but sounds like a good idea in northern climates.

[@jimhargreaves58]

Hi folks, you both have done an excellent job with this tunnel, I might give this a go.. regards, Jim from Tasmania…

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thanks so much Jim & thanks for watching! 😊

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@johnisley1285]

You might want to add some cheap lawn chair webbing across the top ever four feet to help the wind from lifting the plastic off. If the sun is to bright spray watered down cheap latex white paint on the plastic.

[@Sovereignmanforever]

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 😁

[@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!

[@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

[@rodneywelch3556]

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

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Our pleasure! Thank you :)

[@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

[@yepper1165]

Looks good! That's a great way to just build what you need without spending a ton of money. Great result! I would suggest using treated lumber for the bottom boards where it has dirt, compost, and moisture in contact with it. But you did a great job with this.👏👏👏

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Yes, we normally use treated lumber for everything we do outside, but the cost of lumber is CRAZY right now. Plus, we retire in 2 yrs and will be moving to our forever homestead, soooooo...it's ok if it only lasts a few yrs lol. Thanks for watching!!!

[@jimbrennan7415]

@@HomeFreeAlaska Wow, retiring at your young age is amazing - kudos.

[@joanies6778]

I have 3 cattle panels and I've been procrastinating building a hoop house. Love your center/plumb method. Also, the extra width and height by raising the sides is really nice. I would have to support the middle due to snow loads, and use the wind straps due to high winds here. But it looks really nice! Just have to make sure the zip ties are uv protected. Those chickens looked like they thought they were going to claim that as their chicken coop. 😄

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Haha yes they were! They were trying to make it their own! I agree with you on the modifications for the snow load etc. Thanks for watching! 😉

[@mgoh1984]

Would snow pile up on a rounded roof? Seems to me it wouldn't be able to stick and would slide off.

[@prodigirl1]

I've used UV zip ties for other projects and they get brittle just like the white ones and break. I'm gonna use those hog rings and hog pliers

[@joanies6778]

​@mgoh1984 It can if you get enough in freezing temps where everything sticks. So far, mine has not had the issue, but I saw another YTer who did have that issue.

[@hawkblacc1795]

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

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Aw thank you so much! :)

[@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~

[@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

[@johnnylaan2775]

been watching hoop house/cattle panel houses all day..... probably the nicest Panel house, love the attention to detail paid. God Bless..... KOKO

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@marina43978]

So glad I just found your channel! Wanted a high tunnel but live where you can't have them as far as huge high tunnels and they are somewhat expensive. This is an amazing alternative!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Glad you like it! Thanks so much for your kind comment :)

[@vincentbabillotte4629]

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[@gentleman593]

Hello Marina how are you doing

[@davideudy7031]

Great idea, never thought of a pannel . Could be a trellis in growing season also . Thanks

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

That's a great idea!

[@TheRealHonestInquiry]

Yes although a cheaper and still plenty-sturdy wire for trellis would be concrete remesh

[@dishadewan1]

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

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you! ♥️♥️

[@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 ...

[@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?! :)

[@GardeningWithDoug]

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

[@djr4283]

Another frame that can be used is the one from the Harbor Freight the plastic storage shed ,once the plastic wears out the frame can be used for other projects

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Awesome tip, thank you!

[@allanpixley4151]

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[@debbymyers2134]

Love your cattle panel hoop house!

[@gentleman593]

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

[@healthfullivingify]

Great job overall. I like your homemade plumb bob technique when initially centering the hoop of cattle panels. Thanks.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@cabinfevernanna5897]

So cool. Now I just need a sweetheart like yours to get that built...lol

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Aw! Thank you Barbara! :)

[@mariabradford1689]

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

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you so much! 😉

[@thisbushnell2012]

couldn't have been better timed. I had just begun thinking along these lines as the best, easiest and cheapest way to put in a support system over our 10x10 deck for the malabar spinach, roses and dutchman's pipe (which has been 3 years in the house and needs to be moved outdoors). This vid is precise and makes clear, with patience, only 2 people are needed to get it done., and done to last! Thanks so much!

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you! 😊

[@dustyroads5753]

Peas are pretty cold tolerant on their own btw. I plant them about the same time as I do potatoes (about st Patrick's day) to climb the garden fence.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

We found that the peas didn't like the warmth in the hoop house, we transplanted them outside and they're thriving now. :) Learn as you go right?

[@horseblinderson4747]

Yes peas could be pushed back to valentine's/ground hog day at least with this method, just take the sheeting down eventually or roll up in case of late frost. Can also heat it with compost for those months. Eventually the frame could be the trellis

[@JudiChristopher]

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

[@angeliquestarkey9149]

Good idea when I get my land I think I'll build one of these thumbs up good job

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@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.

[@junk3996]

this gives me such great ideas for a build. having the stub wall foundation is a great idea and would work absolutely perfectly for the height of a raised bed along the sides. my idea would require a bit more lumber but that comes cheap and easy for one who works in the trades. as i say i'd love to have raised beds along the sides in order to have much more control over the soil. probably put a couple off center supports throughout for more snow load where i live, as well as a functional place for hanging baskets and the like. ahh the ideas and rolling in. loved viewing this

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

I love all of your ideas! This design really makes it easy to tweak the build the way you want to. We've already done some upgrades as well like the sprinkler system & roll up side vents etc., I'm glad you like it, thanks for watching! :)

[@jerrywiget307]

Great job and thank for sharing your thoughts and knowledge on the skill level of what you're doing aloha from Hawaii

[@TheHideawayLife]

Great job, looks awesome. We are looking to build one. Please keep us updated on how those cattle panels hold up in that environment after a season.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Will do! Thanks for watching!

[@HisDudeness2020]

This is an incredible build and demo of how it was built without a whole lot of commentary and good visuals. You and your husband make a great team! I will be building this same model for my aunt and uncle in Colorado Springs. 😁

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@badaruwa]

Hello. I came upon this video while searching for how to build a greenhouse. I intend to start off a project. I will be happy to get all the encouragement I can get because I'm 49 and it high time I invest in a self sustainable project.

[@HomeFreeAlaska]

Oh awesome! You’ll be happy with this build. Goes up pretty easy & it’s a strong build! Best wishes to you!☺️

[@jennygray7081]

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