How to Build Lean to Greenhouses FAQ

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Facts and Questions on How to Build Lean To Greenhouses

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Are you interested in building a greenhouse?

If so, then you should definitely consider a lean-to greenhouse!

Here are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about how to build lean to style greenhouses:

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1. What are lean-to greenhouses?

A lean-to greenhouse is connected to a bigger structure.

• The larger structure includes structures such as houses and garages.
  
• Such greenhouses can be either temporary or permanent, depending on their function.
• A grey area exists when classifying "bookshelf greenhouses."
• They're sometimes classified as lean-to greenhouses, although people don't always secure them to a larger structure.

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2. How large are lean-to greenhouses?

It depends. Some are small enough to fit onto a deck or patio. Other greenhouses are large enough to function as sun rooms, allowing people to enjoy nature while staying indoors.


One of the key benefits of mini lean-to greenhouses over other mini greenhouses is that they absorb heat from the adjacent structure, making them much more energy-efficient.

• This provides more insulation for your plants, and is particularly beneficial if you want to grow dainty flowers in a brutally cold climate.
• On the other hand, keep in mind that while smaller greenhouses are easier to set up, they require more maintenance than larger ones.

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3. Which materials are lean-to greenhouses constructed of?

Aluminum and wood are the most common ones for lean to greenhouse kits, although the majority are made of the former material.

• The main benefits of aluminum are the lower price and required maintenance.
• For many greenhouse enthusiasts, maintaining the greenhouse itself requires a ton of time and effort.

So should you automatically choose aluminum over wood?

• Before you do that, you should also consider the durability of hardwoods used to construct greenhouses.
• Treated quality wood is certainly a viable alternative to a aluminum lean to greenhouse. The key is to choose the right variety of hardwood.

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4. What are the pros and cons of full-size greenhouses?

Full-size lean-to greenhouses certainly provide some benefits.

For example, they're significantly steadier than their small counterparts.

• Also, the ample space creates a greater capacity for your greenhouse, and more options in terms of the plants' arrangement.
• Finally, ease-of-access is another benefit of full-size greenhouses, as one on the greenhouse's sides is attached to the house.

Still, full-size greenhouses aren't without their drawbacks.

• Since they're essentially add-on rooms to a house, they're quite pricey. If you're on a shoestring budget, then that factor could require you to choose a mini lean-to greenhouse instead.
  
• Secondly, the larger size of the greenhouses means that they'll require more maintenance. So if you're short on time, then a mini lean-to model might be a better option.

5. What types of vents do lean-to greenhouses have?

Proper ventilation is important in any greenhouse, ensuring that the right temperature and humidity are maintained in the greenhouse, it's vital you learn how to manage greenhouse humidity. The vents of a lean-to greenhouse can be either automatic, or manual.

• Automatic vents open whenever a fan is switched on, and close when the fan is switched off.
  
• Although automatic vents are certainly convenient, manual versions can also be a practical option for lean to greenhouses.
  
• That's particularly true if you're putting up your first lean to greenhouse, or you're on a tight budget.

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External Recommended Resources on How to Build A Greenhouse:

1. Tips for Building Smaller Greenhouses - http://www.laspilitas.com/garden/howto/greenhouse.html
2. How to Plan and Build Greenhouses Properly - http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/hortcult/greenhou/building.htm
   
3. Greenhouse Facts Sheets - http://extension.umass.edu/floriculture/fact-sheets/greenhouse-management-engineering
4. Lean to Greenhouses Greenhouse Plans - http://lifestyle.ezinemark.com/greenhouse-plans-for-lean-to-greenhouses-7d2d98e88545.html
   
5. Building a Greenhouse: Choosing Materials - http://www.diygreenhouseplans.info/tutorials/building-a-greenhouse-choosing-materials-2/

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