I’d like to help you have a greater understanding of the materials you choose to use or not use. It comes with a story. Rubber trees are tapped to collect rubber secretion. That is used to make tires and tubes and all rubber products. When it was being tested and worked in the lab, the defining moment came when carbon was added, turning it from white to black that we recognize today. This greatly improved the qualities of the rubber making it stronger and resistant to UV rays from the sun. Ok, if you’ve followed along this far, PVC pipe is similar. White PVC pipe degrades in the sun by Ultraviolet Rays (UV) and makes the PVC pipe brittle, to stop this for PVC electrical pipes, carbon was added to block the UV rays and make it lays in the direct sunlight! So, to make a hoop house or greenhouse using PVC pipe as the supporting ribs, you must use the grey PVC pipe normally associated with electrical work! I hope this helps you and everyone that reads it!
I’ve had pvc pipe for my pool out in the sun and exposed to chemicals for 10 years and it is holding up fine, if it lasts even that long I’d be happy 👌
That’s great! I’m just trying to help. Here in America they must not but adding UV stabilizers but maybe they do for you. I’ve made insect netting covers that look like cold frames over my brassicas and in the 3rd year they were brittle.
@@grdelawter4266 yeah in OZ they add stabilising additives to make it hold up “better” to UV light, the premium pipe I bought was told it may yellow off over time but with hold it’s structural integrity
Yep, in Aust and NZ most of our white PVC piping is UV stabilised and will last for years. Our guttering and down pipes are also made from UV stabilised white PVC. The guttering on our house here in NZ is original and still in good condition. The house is 36 years old. For our American friends, we don't tend to use metal guttering/spouting in this part of the world anymore. Great build @Homeonthetools.
you actually do want the bent pvc pipe under pressure when you bend it over, dont heat it. With the tension of the pipe pushing out og your greenhouse, tunnel when you cover with your greenhouse plastic sheeting you have much more resistance to collapsing from wind and snow load
Nice one James, I just subbed to your channel, just a heads up, with the hot glue gun, over the years I've learnt...I'm 66 yrs old, that in stinking hot blazing sun hot glue WILL start to re-melt and run, I've had it happen TOO many times I now don't use it and haven't for years. Just my thoughts mate. Seeya Rob
Thanks Rob, yeah a buddy I’ve mine said the same thing, I might have to come up with another solution like silicone adhesive or something. Thanks for the sub 👍🏻
Heat the sand up with the oven as in the video, I tried a couple of other methods to heat the pipes like a heat gun but only sand worked so that’s the go 👍🏻
Historical evidence has shown using PVC pipe and Poly- tarp , allows a large friction coefficient, and rapid degradation of the areas touching the hoops. Taping the hoops prior to covering, slows the process. Of note PVC isn't UV impervious, and the Gray electrical conduit has a nasty habit of expanding when hot, and the expansion joints are expensive. Otherwise great job
Hey mate, on hot days I keep the door open to let some air flow through, if I was starting again from scratch I would put a couple of vents in the front and back panels with maybe a zipper type setup, something to consider if you are building one. thanks for watching
Thanks 🙏🏻 each arch is 3 metres so 9ft. The width of the concrete slab is 6 metres with each arch (left and right) 3 metres giving me 2 metres of height in the centre (hope that makes sense)
Please don't use PVC in your garden, though it does last temporarily it will eventually just break down through sun exposure. Instead of PVC try using galvanized chain link fence upper rail bend to the shape you desire and enjoy that frame for decades to come instead of years.
See my reply above Matt. We have UV stabilised white PVC piping in Aust and NZ. It will last for donkey's years. In the northern hemisphere, you'll need to make sure you source UV stabilised PVC piping or use galvanised steel or aluminium pipes.
This is exactly what I wanna do for my garden when I get everything ready 😊. Thanks for the inspiration 😄
No problem glad I could help
Absolutely amazing.
Great work and detailed video. I m gonna make one following u r guide. Thank you❤
Your welcome, good luck with your build 👍🏻
I’d like to help you have a greater understanding of the materials you choose to use or not use. It comes with a story. Rubber trees are tapped to collect rubber secretion. That is used to make tires and tubes and all rubber products. When it was being tested and worked in the lab, the defining moment came when carbon was added, turning it from white to black that we recognize today. This greatly improved the qualities of the rubber making it stronger and resistant to UV rays from the sun. Ok, if you’ve followed along this far, PVC pipe is similar. White PVC pipe degrades in the sun by Ultraviolet Rays (UV) and makes the PVC pipe brittle, to stop this for PVC electrical pipes, carbon was added to block the UV rays and make it lays in the direct sunlight!
So, to make a hoop house or greenhouse using PVC pipe as the supporting ribs, you must use the grey PVC pipe normally associated with electrical work!
I hope this helps you and everyone that reads it!
I’ve had pvc pipe for my pool out in the sun and exposed to chemicals for 10 years and it is holding up fine, if it lasts even that long I’d be happy 👌
That’s great! I’m just trying to help. Here in America they must not but adding UV stabilizers but maybe they do for you. I’ve made insect netting covers that look like cold frames over my brassicas and in the 3rd year they were brittle.
@@grdelawter4266 yeah in OZ they add stabilising additives to make it hold up “better” to UV light, the premium pipe I bought was told it may yellow off over time but with hold it’s structural integrity
That good to know. Thank you
Yep, in Aust and NZ most of our white PVC piping is UV stabilised and will last for years. Our guttering and down pipes are also made from UV stabilised white PVC. The guttering on our house here in NZ is original and still in good condition. The house is 36 years old. For our American friends, we don't tend to use metal guttering/spouting in this part of the world anymore. Great build @Homeonthetools.
Do you have a material list? A list of all the cut lengths of pvc and fittings? Thank you.
awesome job
Thanks mate
nice!
Thanks!
nice
you actually do want the bent pvc pipe under pressure when you bend it over, dont heat it. With the tension of the pipe pushing out og your greenhouse, tunnel when you cover with your greenhouse plastic sheeting you have much more resistance to collapsing from wind and snow load
Nice one James, I just subbed to your channel, just a heads up, with the hot glue gun, over the years I've learnt...I'm 66 yrs old, that in stinking hot blazing sun hot glue WILL start to re-melt and run, I've had it happen TOO many times I now don't use it and haven't for years. Just my thoughts mate. Seeya Rob
Thanks Rob, yeah a buddy I’ve mine said the same thing, I might have to come up with another solution like silicone adhesive or something. Thanks for the sub 👍🏻
Hey what’s the link to buying your clear tarp on eBay ? Great work also very helpful
Thanks
Search Kalon living in eBay stores and it will come up, they are on the Australian eBay site
Very nice
How did you hear the sand? If we cant use heated sand, what would you suggest? Really good video and liked the ideas for gate!
'heat' the sand
Heat the sand up with the oven as in the video, I tried a couple of other methods to heat the pipes like a heat gun but only sand worked so that’s the go 👍🏻
Historical evidence has shown using PVC pipe and Poly- tarp , allows a large friction coefficient, and rapid degradation of the areas touching the hoops. Taping the hoops prior to covering, slows the process. Of note PVC isn't UV impervious, and the Gray electrical conduit has a nasty habit of expanding when hot, and the expansion joints are expensive. Otherwise great job
Historical evidence has always shown that one person thinking a better way but never has or will do anything but criticize.
Hi, very good job. Can u share the tube measurements? Thank you
Thanks mate, 32mm pipe for the frame or 1 1/4 inches, door frame 25mm or 1 inch hope that helps
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Where did you get the plastic from??
Search eBay Australia, seller is Kalon living and I used the heavier gauge plastic they sell, still holding up nearly 2 years later
Thanks! Do you have any issues with air circulation or venting?
Hey mate, on hot days I keep the door open to let some air flow through, if I was starting again from scratch I would put a couple of vents in the front and back panels with maybe a zipper type setup, something to consider if you are building one. thanks for watching
@@Homeonthetools Excellent!! Thank you so much for sharing and responding! Have a great day and keep up the good work!
Looks great! What length is each arch half. 10ft? & what is total length of this? 6x10?
Thanks 🙏🏻 each arch is 3 metres so 9ft. The width of the concrete slab is 6 metres with each arch (left and right) 3 metres giving me 2 metres of height in the centre (hope that makes sense)
Ripper vid mate cheers 🍻
Thanks mate
why round instead of square?
No edges with round creating less friction that will rub through the plastic cover, plus pvc is plentiful in round in the hardware store
What about windy season. Does it break
Nah mate, still standing fine after a couple of years
I’m gonna try to build on my own. Any tips to withstand heavy winds
@JohnDisilwaJD cement footings as per my video and don’t skimp on the pvc fittings, the cover I would vent as well, maybe incorporate a window
Updated video of how the greenhouse looks now?
I’ll get out an update soon
I wonder if one could use a heat gun to shape the pvc whilst in the jig?
Nah mate I tried it, just blew holes straight through it and even on low setting I couldn’t get consistent bends without burning
Why put concrete grow n soil
I didn’t want dirt floors, you could always not use the concrete pad but it is nice to have in my opinion
What is the name of the company for the plastic covering?
Hey mate
On eBay a company called Kalon Living (they are in OZ🇦🇺)
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Strange question for you, can I rent you for a week? 😂❤
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that annoying music absolutely sucks
Don’t watch then!
Please don't use PVC in your garden, though it does last temporarily it will eventually just break down through sun exposure. Instead of PVC try using galvanized chain link fence upper rail bend to the shape you desire and enjoy that frame for decades to come instead of years.
Good for 20 years here in OZ I’m happy with that 👍🏻
See my reply above Matt. We have UV stabilised white PVC piping in Aust and NZ. It will last for donkey's years. In the northern hemisphere, you'll need to make sure you source UV stabilised PVC piping or use galvanised steel or aluminium pipes.
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