Earthship – Greenhouse Glass South Facing Walls (Part 2)
Glazing a south facing wall – after the fact…. In this past season I have had the opportunity to re-install a sloped glazed wall with insulated glass panels 1” thickness with super Low-E coatings for efficiency and thermal effectiveness… After the fact;… means it was done once before, however incorrect applications are very costly repairs… […]
Earthship – Greenhouse Glass South Facing Walls (Part 1)
Earthship Glazed Wall: The Key to Passive Solar Gain and Efficient Heating In recent years, the importance of sustainability and Eco-friendliness has been on the rise. With growing concerns about global warming and other environmental issues, individuals are actively seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Earthship-glazed walls, an innovative solution gaining traction in the […]
Polycarbonate Greenhouse
POLYCARBONATE GREENHOUSE During the early months of summer in 2012 we had the good fortune of building a 27 x 51 polycarbonate greenhouse. In the beginning we had a good idea of what we needed to do first. Building a large aluminum framed greenhouse is a good challenge. Even for the most experienced tradesman, who have […]