nice vid microfarmer. We found a 30 x 50 commercial high tunnel on craigslist. we love it, but we're going to need more cover and these vids have given us some ideas - thanks!
We have the ribs up but I noticed something that you might want to mention. If you tighten the bolts too tight when installing the hip boards, the pipe will start to flatten, creating weak points. I guess I just get too over-zealous with the ratchet! LOL
Well, I've ordered the wood so I guess I'm committed to building mine! I pick it up from the Amish this weekend. After that, I order the pipe. Thanks a lot, you've made a greenhouse a reality for me!
Appreciate the compliment! Decided not to put a new top on until the weather breaks. Seemed like it was snowing almost daily there for a while. Hope I'll get the new skin on within the month and of course will have the video cam rolling when I do.
This is a very good video. Are you still using this hoop house? One of the best I've seen.
bradgray51 2 weeks ago
What type of wood?
How long to rot?
roymaitland 2 months ago
nice vid microfarmer. We found a 30 x 50 commercial high tunnel on craigslist. we love it, but we're going to need more cover and these vids have given us some ideas - thanks!
BigHeadFarm 3 months ago
Good, clear explanation.
oviedo2912 7 months ago
We have the ribs up but I noticed something that you might want to mention. If you tighten the bolts too tight when installing the hip boards, the pipe will start to flatten, creating weak points. I guess I just get too over-zealous with the ratchet! LOL
SassafrasHomestead 11 months ago
Well, I've ordered the wood so I guess I'm committed to building mine! I pick it up from the Amish this weekend. After that, I order the pipe. Thanks a lot, you've made a greenhouse a reality for me!
SassafrasHomestead 1 year ago
@SassafrasHomestead
Glad to see you're on your way! Best of luck setting it up. It's a lot of work but well worth it.
TheMicroFarmer 11 months ago
Once I finished bracing the end walls (not shown) I cut the excess off flush.
TheMicroFarmer 1 year ago
I was watching your video again and noticed the ridgepole is extended beyond the end rib. How are you going to prevent it from piercing the poly?
SassafrasHomestead 1 year ago
Good work and great instruction. Good luck.
Landryman144 1 year ago
@Landryman144
Thanks for your comment. As soon as the weather breaks a bit I'll have a follow-up video.
TheMicroFarmer 1 year ago
I have seen many hoop houses but yours is the best instructional so far. So, how has it held up under snow? Will you do a follow up?
SassafrasHomestead 1 year ago
@SassafrasHomestead
Appreciate the compliment! Decided not to put a new top on until the weather breaks. Seemed like it was snowing almost daily there for a while. Hope I'll get the new skin on within the month and of course will have the video cam rolling when I do.
TheMicroFarmer 1 year ago
Cool video.
PinkLipsLaLa 1 year ago