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    Building a greenhouse from recycled materials

    I want to try my hand at a well insulated greenhouse for year round growing. Might try to put some type of a thermal store underneath to store heat. Found a great design. http://www.reuk.co.uk/Solar-Greenhouse-Heat-Sink.htm
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    Building a greenhouse from recycled materials

    Thanks, I did google, but couldn't find any that used large panes like sliding doors. Will try again.
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    Building a greenhouse from recycled materials

    I'm trying to build an economic greenhouse using materials that I've salvaged. I have some old sliding door double glazing units that I'd like to use for a couple of the walls, but also the roof. If I add a couple of extra supports will I get away with using it on the roof? It wouldn't be...
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    Budget garage roof insulation

    I'd like to use the space as a workshop and for my wine/beer making. Actually I wanted to create a warm deck by putting it between the ply and the rafters (i.e. on top of the rafters rather than underneath). I am more concerned about the compressive strength of the polystyrene, but imagine on...
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    Budget garage roof insulation

    I've inherited a problem garage with the problem house I bought. I now mm n need to replace the roof on my garage and want to add some insulation. I'm going to put it between the ply and the rafters for simplicity. I know I can use foil conferred insulation boards, but what about using floor...
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