Make Geodesic Dome Greenhouse

Large or Small Making A Geodesic Dome Greenhouse
Is A Great DIY Project For Any Gardener
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When you make geodesic dome greenhouses it's much like building any other building.  Work begins at ground level moving up and then from the outside in. 

The first thing you will need to do is prepare the site and you'll finish with completing the inside details of your geodesic dome greenhouse.

Coming up with a design, blueprint or plan is essential to the success of this or any diy project.  If you just grab some lumber and start building you are simply asking for disaster.  Especially if you want to make a geodesic dome.

Most folks cold cobble together something vaguely house shaped (though it's advised you use greenhouse plans for even the simplest structure to make sure you get the results you are looking for)  but a geodesic sphere or "bucky ball" as they are sometimes called is something else entirely.

To make geodesic dome greenhouses you really need a good set of plans to follow.  That's not to say this is a hard project, not by any means.  But it does require precision and attention to detail.  So get yourself a set of plans from someone who's already built one and you'll be way ahead of the game.

Ok, so once your design is finalized you'll need to go get any building permits your local government may require.  Most places do not require building permits for "portable structures" and many geodesic greenhouses are quite portable making them easy, inexpensive and hassle free to build.

With permits in hand (if needed) it's time to go shopping. 

There's two schools of thought here.  Get everything at once before you begin building.  This saves you time an could save you money because you often can get a better price when buying in bulk. 

Also, running out of something half way thru a project is a hassle.  Especially if the thing you need has to be ordered.  This will add up to a huge delay and extra expense if you hired help to assist with your construction efforts.

The second method of gathering greenhouse building supplies is to keep your eyes open for sales and free materials over a season or two.  If you are not in a hurry this can really save you a bundle of cash.

In any case, your first task when you make geodesic dome greenhouses, or any kind of greenhouse, will be to prepare the site.

Whether you are putting in a foundation for a permanent structure or building a portable greenhouse you'll need to level the ground where you plan to build.  Be sure to consider drainage issues and access to utilities such as water and electric when deciding where to position your greenhouse. 

It goes without saying that it's faster and less expensive to position your new geodesic dome near existing utilities such as those already existing in a garage rather than having to hire an electrician or plumber to run new lines and pipes.

If you plan to have a concrete floor, be sure to have it poured well before you plan to erect the walls so it has plenty of time to cure.  Once your site is ready and your floor (dirt or other) is in place you're ready to make geodesic dome greenhouse!

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