I’m so glad that you found a way of create a structure for your orchids. It was really a family project. .I hope this summer is not as hot as predicted. I’m looking forward to seeing the finished product.
Stephen, I'm from Melbourne, Fl. We met a few years ago @ Redlands. The wind can play havoc on shade house. The one I have now, has gone through 3 years of hurricanes and winds. I use shed tie-down cable clamped to augers. I also used cattle panels connected with strong uv protected cable ties to connect the panels. The panels are heavy, and your whole shade room will turn into property destroying kite. If I were you, I would make sure you have enough support. Try to keep your poles on the spike from sinking into the ground.
Good to talk to you again!! That’s really good to know about your setup, sounds strong!! Do you have a link for the shed tie down cable clamped to augers? I will probably grab some!
I live in this area, also. Our shed is tied down so I just looked up shed tie down cable and the first thing that came up was a link to tie down requirements in Florida. You could probably get some good ideas from something like that. Many RUclips comments won't let links be posted.
If no one mentioned it yet Id recommend a few layers weed barrier landscape fabric for the floor. That grass will be a bear to cut back once all your shelves and plants are in place. If you can sneak a cheap box fan somewhere relatively sheltered to move air, that might help you out in your summer. It looks like it should work. Good luck.
Just to jog your memory, I the old guy who couldn't believe how tall you are. Any of the places that carry sheds will have them. Look at a couple of them before you buy. Some are junk and other want too much for what you get. You're a smart guy. You'll know quality when you see it. 4 augers, two thick stainless-steel cables approx. a quarter inch thick and clamps to attach them to the augers will keep it in place for years. Mine went through 2 100 mph hurricanes. I used cattle panels on the walls to hang mounts and pots. They strengthened the whole structure.
This is great! You almost lost me with the technical terms such as "thingys", but I stayed with it and enjoyed it a lot. You always explain things well, and putting yourself out here on the internet is a brave act. I'm sure your son enjoyed helping a great deal, and then mom came to the rescue as a needed taller person. Hindsight, as always, tells us so much, doesn't it? But you are definitely well on the way to getting your plants the shade/filtered light that they desperately need in TX!
Loews gets their plants on shelves w/ a pallet built into the bottom and they throw them out on a regular.I got some of the ones w/ 2 shelves,added slats or shade cloth as needed and use those as mini shade houses,no wind problems w/ the weighted bottom,even serious storms don't move them.I have shelves for dif light demands in various parts of the yard,from almost full sun for some and mostly shade for others.Lets you take advantage of microclimates in your yard,the back side of my garage runs 10-15 deg cooler on avg bcz of aspect and air flow.
@@SVKLOrchids first it was just your 7 yr. old with you & then suddenly it became a whole family thing 😅 Hunter & bro had a good time with dad. The structure needs more reinforcements if it has to withstand strong gusts or the more fierce storms
@@lookthrumyeyes I definitely needed all hands on deck for this one! lol I also really need reinforcements and am getting some good feedback on how to do that.
Oh wow it theory it should have worked. 😂 thats what our head tells us! I did laugh at your son. You walked over kicked the bush couple times then he walked behind you and kick it a couple times! It was in fast motion so it was hilarious 😂😂 but can't wait to see finished shade house! I know Rick L was working on his shade house too this week! Must have been the week to start project's! 😂 oh speaking of Rick L, we did our collab. I think its great! It will be coming out one sunday soon. I haven't released it yet. 😊
Hi Stephen! I grow in southern california and am familiar with your climate. I strongly advise using aluminet as it will do a much better job of dissipating heat in those brutal Texas summers. An automated misting system with a hard water filter will go a long way to get your plants.
>Announcer voice< And it's just that easy! Things like this almost never go exactly to plan there are always adjustments that need to be made during the build. It's up and that's what really matters. Bracing the corners should really help stabilize the structure.
One of the down sides of having a low roof is that it traps the heat. I have a similar sized shade house at it is 2 deg C higher than the outside temps. Having a wall open will allow more airflow that will help. Catasetums and Cattleya types would care less. Bulbophyllums and Phragmipedium hate it. I use a misting system to keep the humidity up and the temperature down
@@SVKLOrchids The only down side that I have found with an open shade structure is pests can get in. Wasps and bees love the sent of Catasetum flowers. The extra air movement is good for keeping spider mites at bay. Not sure if thats an issue for you guys, but it's a big issue for us in Australia and probably the biggest reason people stop growing Catasetinae down our way.
I’ve seen those canopy weights that you tie up to the inside corners , provide some stability in wind .. the Kind they have at art shows and of course orchid festivals. I like the bones of the structure , and would be a fairly simple move … what is roof , just shade cloth? . Just curious cause of angle , the yard isn’t flat , slight tilt .. probably designed to get water off the houses as soon as possible
Yes, the yard has a major slope! I’ve got some shed strap anchors, then I need the straps. I’ll have cattle panel on one side and shade cloth over the top.
Love that it was a family activity I have two boys too but the oldest is 4. He helps water sometimes and sometimes the plants aren’t the only thing that gets watered 😂. Will be interesting to see how this holds up and thanks for sharing the process 👍. Just I thought were you looking for something that isn’t permanent why not do a pergola type thing?
It’s definitely fun when they get old enough to help! I can’t do a pergola since it’ll have to be HOA approved. But if it’s “temporary” I don’t need approval. It’s weird. 🤷♂️
Unrelated to this video but I have an FDK After Dark catasetum that I haven’t repotted for a few years and it has started growing a new growth would it be alright if I left it in the same pot or should I repot it?
Awesome 👏 , it’s fun to watch ideas turned into prototypes and then the final built. Thanks for sharing the implementation process.
Thank you so much!!
I love this video. It was so heartwarming watching you and your family work together. I can hardly wait to see the finished product😊
Thank you! I ordered more parts today!
You had some great helpers. They might have stolen the show at the rapid speed. They made very enjoyable, laughed. Great to see you all got it up.
Ha! I do enjoy it when they help out!
Looks great.Many cherished memories you will have of the 100+ % of family support in building the shade house for years to come.😊
Hopefully the shade structure stays up and doesn’t collapse on one of us!! 🤣😂
@@SVKLOrchids Not to many orchids but is the wrong hobby because thier is always something new and intriging to grow.
Brilliant Stephen. One of the advantages of shade cloth all round is that it keeps out a lot of unwanted bugs.
Oh, that would certainly be a big bonus!
This was a fun video to watch. I enjoyed it. Hope it all ends up well for you and your orchids. Looking forward to part two 2️⃣. 👏👍🥰
Thank you!! 🙏
I’m so glad that you found a way of create a structure for your orchids. It was really a family project. .I hope this summer is not as hot as predicted. I’m looking forward to seeing the finished product.
Yes, hopefully this summer is much more pleasant than the recent few!
Stephen, I'm from Melbourne, Fl. We met a few years ago @ Redlands. The wind can play havoc on shade house. The one I have now, has gone through 3 years of hurricanes and winds. I use shed tie-down cable clamped to augers. I also used cattle panels connected with strong uv protected cable ties to connect the panels. The panels are heavy, and your whole shade room will turn into property destroying kite. If I were you, I would make sure you have enough support. Try to keep your poles on the spike from sinking into the ground.
Good to talk to you again!! That’s really good to know about your setup, sounds strong!! Do you have a link for the shed tie down cable clamped to augers? I will probably grab some!
I live in this area, also. Our shed is tied down so I just looked up shed tie down cable and the first thing that came up was a link to tie down requirements in Florida. You could probably get some good ideas from something like that.
Many RUclips comments won't let links be posted.
Looking good !!!! I really enjoyed the family time you had in building the structure!! Families don't do that much any more.
I agree! I bet building structures used to be a really common activity!
That is going to be real nice! You have a great helper! nice video
Thank you! I hope to have it all set up in the next week or two!
If no one mentioned it yet Id recommend a few layers weed barrier landscape fabric for the floor. That grass will be a bear to cut back once all your shelves and plants are in place.
If you can sneak a cheap box fan somewhere relatively sheltered to move air, that might help you out in your summer.
It looks like it should work. Good luck.
Definitely something to consider! Thanks!
Just to jog your memory, I the old guy who couldn't believe how tall you are. Any of the places that carry sheds will have them. Look at a couple of them before you buy. Some are junk and other want too much for what you get. You're a smart guy. You'll know quality when you see it. 4 augers, two thick stainless-steel cables approx. a quarter inch thick and clamps to attach them to the augers will keep it in place for years. Mine went through 2 100 mph hurricanes. I used cattle panels on the walls to hang mounts and pots. They strengthened the whole structure.
Excellent! I’ll try to find that! Much appreciated!
Team work is the best 👏
For sure!!
This is great! You almost lost me with the technical terms such as "thingys", but I stayed with it and enjoyed it a lot. You always explain things well, and putting yourself out here on the internet is a brave act. I'm sure your son enjoyed helping a great deal, and then mom came to the rescue as a needed taller person. Hindsight, as always, tells us so much, doesn't it? But you are definitely well on the way to getting your plants the shade/filtered light that they desperately need in TX!
Ha!! Thank you!! I know my technical jargon can be hard to follow sometimes! 🤣😂
Wow that Northern Mockingbird you got in your back yard is awesome, and louder than you are 🤣
Yes, he’s out there singing his little heart out all day long!
Loews gets their plants on shelves w/ a pallet built into the bottom and they throw them out on a regular.I got some of the ones w/ 2 shelves,added slats or shade cloth as needed and use those as mini shade houses,no wind problems w/ the weighted bottom,even serious storms don't move them.I have shelves for dif light demands in various parts of the yard,from almost full sun for some and mostly shade for others.Lets you take advantage of microclimates in your yard,the back side of my garage runs 10-15 deg cooler on avg bcz of aspect and air flow.
That’s good to know! I’ll have to check it out next time I’m there
Thanks so much for sharing, Stephen. Well done
Thank you!!🙏
@@SVKLOrchids first it was just your 7 yr. old with you & then suddenly it became a whole family thing 😅 Hunter & bro had a good time with dad. The structure needs more reinforcements if it has to withstand strong gusts or the more fierce storms
@@lookthrumyeyes I definitely needed all hands on deck for this one! lol I also really need reinforcements and am getting some good feedback on how to do that.
@@SVKLOrchids That is what is most precious about family. Let us know how the project ended up 😊
Oh wow it theory it should have worked. 😂 thats what our head tells us! I did laugh at your son. You walked over kicked the bush couple times then he walked behind you and kick it a couple times! It was in fast motion so it was hilarious 😂😂 but can't wait to see finished shade house! I know Rick L was working on his shade house too this week! Must have been the week to start project's! 😂 oh speaking of Rick L, we did our collab. I think its great! It will be coming out one sunday soon. I haven't released it yet. 😊
Cool! Did y’all end up using zoom?
@SVKLOrchids No we didn't.
i have used those clamp fittings before you will notice there some extra holes they are for putting in bolts for extra stability
Good to know! I’ll have to check out the holes and add some bolts!
Hi Stephen! I grow in southern california and am familiar with your climate. I strongly advise using aluminet as it will do a much better job of dissipating heat in those brutal Texas summers. An automated misting system with a hard water filter will go a long way to get your plants.
Yes, I love aluminet! Might be kind of unsightly for the neighbors tho lol
>Announcer voice< And it's just that easy!
Things like this almost never go exactly to plan there are always adjustments that need to be made during the build.
It's up and that's what really matters.
Bracing the corners should really help stabilize the structure.
🙌 I ordered the braces today!! Damn things are expensive.
@@SVKLOrchids it will be good to see the progress.
One of the down sides of having a low roof is that it traps the heat. I have a similar sized shade house at it is 2 deg C higher than the outside temps. Having a wall open will allow more airflow that will help. Catasetums and Cattleya types would care less. Bulbophyllums and Phragmipedium hate it. I use a misting system to keep the humidity up and the temperature down
Exactly! Additionally, I don’t want to walk into a sauna every day when watering during summer! Keeping the whole thing cool is definitely important.
@@SVKLOrchids The only down side that I have found with an open shade structure is pests can get in. Wasps and bees love the sent of Catasetum flowers. The extra air movement is good for keeping spider mites at bay. Not sure if thats an issue for you guys, but it's a big issue for us in Australia and probably the biggest reason people stop growing Catasetinae down our way.
@@garyknight3019 That’s interesting! Luckily the bees aren’t interested in the Catasetums here!
I’ve seen those canopy weights that you tie up to the inside corners , provide some stability in wind .. the Kind they have at art shows and of course orchid festivals. I like the bones of the structure , and would be a fairly simple move … what is roof , just shade cloth? . Just curious cause of angle , the yard isn’t flat , slight tilt .. probably designed to get water off the houses as soon as possible
Yes, the yard has a major slope! I’ve got some shed strap anchors, then I need the straps. I’ll have cattle panel on one side and shade cloth over the top.
Love that it was a family activity I have two boys too but the oldest is 4. He helps water sometimes and sometimes the plants aren’t the only thing that gets watered 😂. Will be interesting to see how this holds up and thanks for sharing the process 👍. Just I thought were you looking for something that isn’t permanent why not do a pergola type thing?
It’s definitely fun when they get old enough to help! I can’t do a pergola since it’ll have to be HOA approved. But if it’s “temporary” I don’t need approval. It’s weird. 🤷♂️
@@SVKLOrchids yes I know what you mean I live in an HOA too. It is awful and strange I moved to the house before I was addicted to
Orchids lol 😂
@@BlueJays_Orchids HOAs definitely have their positives and negatives!
This should work out much better than the other setup. Until a derecho comes through and it goes sailing off at least.😉
No kidding! I think the shed tie downs that Lawrence mentioned in the comments will help a lot.
I expect that you'll need support posts under the cattle panel or it will sag.
Hmmmm…I hadn’t thought of that. I wonder if a cross beam might be needed.
Unrelated to this video but I have an FDK After Dark catasetum that I haven’t repotted for a few years and it has started growing a new growth would it be alright if I left it in the same pot or should I repot it?
Where did you get the fittings to make the three way connections to join the conduit
From here: eoere 12 Sets 3 Way Metal Joint... www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKQWYSLC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
@@SVKLOrchids thanks
@@LyleMcLane no problem!