How to Build Greenhouse Foundation

[@sandybottomhomestead]

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[@mindyross8450]

Thank you for this Video! I was planning a concrete base, but was trying to figure out how to anchor it. I will be using your Base idea, But I think i will put some 4x4 posts in the ground about 2 feet in concrete (level with the ground) and bolt that base to the posts in the ground for a stronger hold. I'm still thinking about the inside floor, either concrete patio stones, or just doing the concrete myself.

[@TheTrock121]

Love your setup. Our garden is around the same size but fenced off to keep the chickens out. Chicken manure is the best!

[@sandybottomhomestead]

It sure is!

[@PaulWetwood]

those hurricane strap pegs look really good to hold back an hurricane

[@sandybottomhomestead]

Thy have made through 4 tropical storms and 1 hurricane so far...

[@daveb7999]

~~~~u___ 6'x8' Mythos Palram here ... Put down a 4x6 (landscape timber) base, screwed to our deck. I don't think yours, or ours, will fly away anytime soon, nice job. We still have the top half to assemble and will get to that in the next day or few. We got the automatic vent opener for vent and louvers . Thanks for the video! I beefed up the angle braces with 3/4 aluminum angle 1/16 thick. Since we get snow I'm also putting in truss braces, using same angle and attached to the slot in panel frame. I envy being able to plant right into the earth, but will make do with pots, fabric bags and trays. Enjoying your channel, thanks!

[@sandybottomhomestead]

So far I have had no issues with weather. I am thankful we don't have to worry about snow weighing it down

[@djdufunk]

i like this build 👍👍

[@muhammadsharif2878]

Thank you very informative.

[@bobf3598]

You'll be lucky to get 10 years with that base. I done the exact base, same size lumber, stone beneath and these so called pressure treated lumber are rotting already. If it wasn't for the 4 foot steel anchors underground on all sides and corners, its gonna tip or worse still blow into neighbors yard causing damage. Mine is being removed and concrete footings replacing the wood.

[@sandybottomhomestead]

If the greenhouse last ten years I would be happy. Luckily it's light enough I can just pick the greenhouse up and replace if needed.

[@rogermullinax1320]

On a 7 minute and 30 second video on "How To Build a Greenhouse Foundation" less than 30 seconds was spent on tell you how to build a greenhouse foundation.

[@sandybottomhomestead]

Yup sure was

[@CG-hq8bw]

This is one of the best videos on KZbin with regards to how to set up the base. Thank you.

[@sandybottomhomestead]

Hope it helps

[@CG-hq8bw]

@@sandybottomhomestead it does, im getting ready to order my first one and I want to make sure I have done a good job setting up the base. Do you think railroad ties would work instead of the 4x6s?

[@sandybottomhomestead]

no because they are usually coated in tar.

[@CringeOMusic]

nice build! i would have used cedar and avoided the pressure treated lumber since planting in ground and water will allow the chemicals to leach towards the food and then eaten by me.

[@sandybottomhomestead]

Treated wood no longer has arsenic in it.

[@CringeOMusic]

@@sandybottomhomestead nice! we're not allowed to use it on the farm because of some regulation or something over here

[@KandiNicoleARISE]

When you complained about humidity and hurricanes I thought ok I'm in the right place.

[@sandybottomhomestead]

Haha it's a real thing here

[@risenfromyoutubesashesagai6302]

What about laying down 6' x 8' (dimensions of your greenhouse) 4x4s as the foundation? Then lag the base to the 4x4s?

[@sandybottomhomestead]

Not thick enough metal on the greenhouse

[@mateckz]

Where id you get that automatic cylinder for that? We just ordered this and you have a nice setup!

[@sandybottomhomestead]

amazon. I dont have a link though

[@lilylane4439]

Hi! I liked your practical idea for the foundation. We’d like to do something similar for ours. Do you mind me asking what dimensions you cut your 4x6’s pieces to?

[@sandybottomhomestead]

They are 6 inches longer than the side of the green house. so it is 8 ft long they are 8'6.

[@lilylane4439]

@@sandybottomhomestead thank you so much- can’t wait to get ours up!

[@sandybottomhomestead]

Good luck! Happy growing in it😍

[@vinsoriano493]

What did you use to anchor the wooden base to the ground?

[@sandybottomhomestead]

nothing it weight a couple hundred pounds I have another video showing what I did

[@snakeclaw]

If you did nothing to anchor to the ground why would I seek to find another video of what you did? Did you do something or nothing?

[@craigdawson7632]

People really under rate having good growing spaces. If you sort automatic watering it doesn't take a lot of time. If your growing just for yourself/family you could even pay yourself pocket money for hours spent and still save a bucket load for the equivalent food. If your into clean organic food it's hard to buy as fresh and clean as what you harvested 30mins ago. Pays for itself in no time. Veg should come from your back yard, meat from the bush packaged in skin, fish from your local water. Transported stuff should be a treat at most. Food is free with a bit of setup, I do still cheat & buy tropical fruit every now and then but that is a very small percent.

[@littlerapids7454]

Hi there! Any chance you remember what size/length lag bolts you used? Thanks!!

[@sandybottomhomestead]

no i dont but there is plenty of wood so i went long

[@ginawhitman728]

Can you provide a link for hurricane sraps please cant find any

[@sandybottomhomestead]

I bought them from palram I think they are called canopia now

[@sandybottomhomestead]

Would you plant in containers or in ground in a greenhouse?

[@quintoncarroll4828]

Our greenhouse doesn't have screw holes on the base. I don't think it would be a good idea to drill at the base of our frame. Any suggestions?

[@sandybottomhomestead]

Glue or drill

[@b.williams3095]

Thanks for your video on building the base. I have the same 6X8 parham greenhouse. Wasn’t sure how to build base. Your video is exactly what I would like to do. How much dirt did you dig out, how much gravel did you use ? Is the gravel just under the posts?. I’m thinking I would like to use gravel under the entire house and two feet out the sides for additional pots. I would like to place 12” pavers as the floor inside the 6X8 posts . Any suggestions. Thanks for your videos

[@sandybottomhomestead]

I just use gravel under the wood for leveling and drainage. The dirt I just took out enough to make the beds and sink the base below the ground about halfway. There is no gravel 7nder the beds

[@hookandlooped]

What type of rock did you use? I am considering using a rock smaller in diameter but curious your thoughts on size and stability.

[@sandybottomhomestead]

Drainage rock under the frame. Level it and tamp it. It's held fine for 3 years now

[@yuksanng8864]

my greenhouse is 6ft x6ft how much timber do I need for the base?

[@sandybottomhomestead]

Depends on the design of the base. Just measure it

[@heidisteinkopf2178]

Hey, I know you did this quite a while ago, but is there a reason you chose the 4x6 rather than a 4x4? Is it flush on the inside with the excess on the exterior? Does the extra 4 inches help out with the door height?

[@sandybottomhomestead]

I believe it was for weight. If you watch my latest greenhouse tour video you will see how much is left on the inside

[@heidisteinkopf2178]

@@sandybottomhomestead I'll take a look, thanks! I have a 6x6 on order so trying to make a plan for the base.

[@CowboyGirl007]

How's the foundation holding up?

[@sandybottomhomestead]

2 years later and still strong. Just did an update video should be out in a few weeks.

[@mozee01]

wont that wood rot over time?

[@sandybottomhomestead]

4th year and no rot. But eventually yes

[@Akatsuki-En]

My favorite Pokemon in houndoom or greninja 😂

[@sandybottomhomestead]

We have changed to Squirtle

[@theplantedkitchen1004]

If I could heat it I would do flowers in pots.

[@sandybottomhomestead]

That would be ideal!

[@Mike-ng6jo]

You are using treated wood on the ground where you are having plants? No thanks

[@sandybottomhomestead]

Cool

[@asantemungu9820]

Talking too much lol

[@sandybottomhomestead]

Thanks

[@craigf3277]

Talking too much? Isn't that the point? I think he's doing great. I can't imagine myself doing this. Now that would be an LOL for sure :)

[@asantemungu9820]

@@craigf3277 In my opinion, yes! But still, his decision to share his knowledge with the whole wide world, I truly respect, although we may still differ in opinions, (just an opinion)🙏🏽🙏🏽.