Awesome idea. The receiver works just as well upside down, just in case you can’t the main head high enough. And also it helps with reaching way to high or even getting on a ladder. Great idea
Thank you. I needed it high because that row is 100 feet long. The receiver need to be up or some of the other greenhouses would block the laser. In the end, it all worked out good. I love that transit! I have definitely got my moneys worth out of it
I usually watch You Tube on my big screen TV so I can't leave comments, but I felt the urge to leave a quick comment. First, to congratulate you on a wonderfully functional and simple poly cover for your raised beds. Second, to give you a tiny algorithm boost for the channel. I appreciate your step-by-step guide along with the thought process behind your choices. Well done!
Very nice design. Thanks for sharing. I have metal raised beds (Olle beds 17" high) and may adapt something like this to the ones I use in winter/early spring. I did see 1 1/2" clamps like you used on Amazon. Another options would be if you know someone with a 3d printer, they might could print some clamps that are the perfect size instead of using what's available and making do. It may be less expensive to buy a set of 10 on Amazon vs printing them though. Just a thought.
I will look on Amazon for the 1 1/2 clamps today. I did not see any when I bought the 1 inch but I wasn’t thinking about them at the time. Yes, I’m sure it would be much more expensive for someone to print them for me. Thanks for the comment!!
I like the simple design i made a high tunnel very similar but used the rebar to make ground stakes which transitioned to EMT conduit for the hoops which allowed for 2 hole straps to hip board for the roll down sides on 1 3/8" galv fence pole and wiggle wire to secure poly to structure. Put storm doors on each 7' x 7' end wall. Removed crappy clay soil with compost and wood chip walk path down middle. Also very important Shou Sugi Ban the wood base boards or any wood raised bed in contact with soil.
@@SalmonCreekLiving the aluminum channel that holds the wire can be attached directly to the EMT hoops with self tappers and it holds not only one layer of greenhouse poly but also a layer of shade cloth for summer. im curious how long the foam insulation that holds your plastic poly clamps will hold up to the uv?
My experience with the foam in direct sun is about 2 years. The plastic on top will likely change that but I’m not sure if it will shorten or lengthen the life.
Your build is quite interesting. Not sure what part of the country you are in, but am wondering how the use of rebar works as far as snow load capacity. Use EMT myself, do add some interior bracing during the winter. With out it, if we’re to get a couple feet of snow overnight, things might not look good in the morning. New to your channel, enjoying it.
I’m in Eastern NC, so snow load is not an issue here. We usually get no snow or maybe a light dusting every winter. But I think the rebar could hold a lot of snow. However, a large amount of snow may cause the plastic to collapse between the hoops
He may be located in a warmer part of the country. I'm in Athens Georgia and I've worked in structures such as this (just much larger) in wholesale grower operations. We are seeing snow for the first time in six years right now. Winter temps tend to be around 45-50 degrees. Nights can get chilly though.
Awesome idea. The receiver works just as well upside down, just in case you can’t the main head high enough. And also it helps with reaching way to high or even getting on a ladder. Great idea
Thank you. I needed it high because that row is 100 feet long. The receiver need to be up or some of the other greenhouses would block the laser. In the end, it all worked out good. I love that transit! I have definitely got my moneys worth out of it
@ you do great work man. Keep it up
I usually watch You Tube on my big screen TV so I can't leave comments, but I felt the urge to leave a quick comment. First, to congratulate you on a wonderfully functional and simple poly cover for your raised beds. Second, to give you a tiny algorithm boost for the channel. I appreciate your step-by-step guide along with the thought process behind your choices. Well done!
Thank you very much for the compliment and for taking the time to leave a comment. I am grateful for your support on the channel!!
Well done thank you for sharing this important information watching from Texas
Glad to have you stopping by NC😂
Great idea on the homemade clamp thats so helpful to me
Thank you! They worked great
Very nice design. Thanks for sharing. I have metal raised beds (Olle beds 17" high) and may adapt something like this to the ones I use in winter/early spring. I did see 1 1/2" clamps like you used on Amazon. Another options would be if you know someone with a 3d printer, they might could print some clamps that are the perfect size instead of using what's available and making do. It may be less expensive to buy a set of 10 on Amazon vs printing them though. Just a thought.
I will look on Amazon for the 1 1/2 clamps today. I did not see any when I bought the 1 inch but I wasn’t thinking about them at the time. Yes, I’m sure it would be much more expensive for someone to print them for me. Thanks for the comment!!
I like the simple design i made a high tunnel very similar but used the rebar to make ground stakes which transitioned to EMT conduit for the hoops which allowed for 2 hole straps to hip board for the roll down sides on 1 3/8" galv fence pole and wiggle wire to secure poly to structure. Put storm doors on each 7' x 7' end wall. Removed crappy clay soil with compost and wood chip walk path down middle. Also very important Shou Sugi Ban the wood base boards or any wood raised bed in contact with soil.
That sounds like a very nice structure you built yourself. I have seen the wire you are talking about. I always wondered how well it worked.
@@SalmonCreekLiving the aluminum channel that holds the wire can be attached directly to the EMT hoops with self tappers and it holds not only one layer of greenhouse poly but also a layer of shade cloth for summer. im curious how long the foam insulation that holds your plastic poly clamps will hold up to the uv?
My experience with the foam in direct sun is about 2 years. The plastic on top will likely change that but I’m not sure if it will shorten or lengthen the life.
Your build is quite interesting. Not sure what part of the country you are in, but am wondering how the use of rebar works as far as snow load capacity. Use EMT myself, do add some interior bracing during the winter. With out it, if we’re to get a couple feet of snow overnight, things might not look good in the morning.
New to your channel, enjoying it.
I’m in Eastern NC, so snow load is not an issue here. We usually get no snow or maybe a light dusting every winter. But I think the rebar could hold a lot of snow. However, a large amount of snow may cause the plastic to collapse between the hoops
Did you say 16ft 4inches? How wide are your beds?
Yes, my beds are 4 feet x 16 feet. 16’ 4” is the overall outside length of each bed
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You built cold frames, not greenhouse. Greenhouse are stand alone structures you can walk into. Nice job though,
He may be located in a warmer part of the country. I'm in Athens Georgia and I've worked in structures such as this (just much larger) in wholesale grower operations. We are seeing snow for the first time in six years right now. Winter temps tend to be around 45-50 degrees. Nights can get chilly though.