Where can i get greenhouse fabric?

[ABHanna4d]

we have an old a frame swing set that we want ito turn Into a greenhouse. Has anyone done this before and have advice?
Where can I get greenhouse fabric? what other supplies might I need?

 

[vfem]

I would just use the green house plastic, and maybe get some 2x4's to create extra supports. But it sounds like a good plan, I haven't done anything like this so I can't really give sound advice.

Post some photos... maybe people can help you get creative!

 

[Grow 4 Food]

If you are refering to the plastic as fabric you can buy 6mil plastic at lowes or home depot BUT it is not UV treated and will only last a year or 2 if you are lucky.

 

[digitS']

I just use that 6mil plastic film from Lowe's for my tunnel. The supports are simply pvc pipe pushed down over rebar, driven in the ground.

For covering my greenhouse, I buy plastic from this outfit:

http://www.farmtek.com/farm/supplies/home

Steve

 

[Greenthumb18]

Yes i would go with plastic, i use it every year for my greenhouse and it works great. Lowes or Home Depot should have it.

 

[boggybranch]

WOW....talk about a greenhouse frame "hiding in plain sight". This idea has a LOT of potential....especially, with 2 frames.
I L I K E it.

Gotta do some pondering. No tellin' how many swingset frames I have passed, sitting at the curb, for pickup. Betcha, I don't let the next 2 get away.

 

[patandchickens]

The company I have most often seen recommended (at least up here) is http://www.northerngreenhouse.com/ , you might browse their website.

6mil 'vapor barrier' plastic from the home improvement store will last a year or maybe year and a half, IME, depending where you live. You'd want to work out the economics and think about whether that is a good deal for you.

Good luck, have fun,

Pat

 

[ABHanna4d]

If you are refering to the plastic as fabric you can buy 6mil plastic at lowes or home depot BUT it is not UV treated and will only last a year or 2 if you are lucky.

I hope this isnt a stupid question but...UV treated? Is that important? Will it affect the plants?

 

[ABHanna4d]

Here is a picture of my A frame swing set. It is 12' wide 9' tall and 8.5' deep. It even has hooks on the top bar from the swings so I can have hanging plants
I found 6mil plastic at the hardware store 10'x100' for $50, its a little pricey, but I figure it will cover it several times so 1 roll will last at least several years!! I havent bought the plastic yet and will keep searching for more ideas or cheaper options on craigslist or garage sales!

 

[patandchickens]

UV resistant "only" matters in terms of lifespan of the material... it does not affect the plants (for a given % light transmission -- obviously different materials do have somewhat different % transmission, but that is not related to UV protxn)

Good luck, have fun,

Pat