Will's Mini-Greenhouse

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October/November 1997
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With the screen in the lowered position, determine the dimensions (A), (B), and (C). Using these dimensions, cut two triangular pieces out of the 3/4" plywood.

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Three cleats per side will need to be cut from the 1" by 2" stock. Cleat (a) attaches the triangular pieces to the window frame. Cleat (b) attaches to the triangular pieces and serves as a rest for the screen. Cleat (c) serves as a strong attachment point for the shelf and the triangular pieces. Otherwise, you would have to nail or screw into the endgrain of the plywood, and plywood is particularly unhappy with that kind of joint, i.e., "Look Vivian, the shelf just fell."

Two standard screen hooks will need to be attached on the screen frame and their corresponding eyes attached to the screen rest cleats (b). The hooks are used to keep the screen shut, and they also allow you to open the screen if it gets too hot in there.

With all pieces cut, everything now needs to be disassembled, primed, and painted. You'll need a sealing primer, and you'll need to pay particular attention to be sure the edges of the plywood are well sealed. With all the wood properly protected, permanently assemble the parts in their proper locations. Caulk all seams. I much prefer using screws for their greater holding ability and ease of disassembly; however, galvanized nails could be used throughout.

Vivian is so tickled with the new mini-greenhouse that she wants me to build a larger version for another window. What have I gotten myself into this time?

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  • loony 4/23/2007 5:16:01 PM

    this is awesome!!!

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