Greenhouse Getaway Plan

How-To Part 1

1. Download the free plans for this project. (Downloading requires Adobe Acrobat software.)

Greenhouse Getaway plans

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Photo 1

2. To assemble one wing wall, cut 1x2 wall plates (A) and wall studs (B) to length. Lay out the pieces on a flat surface, square them up, clamp, and screw the studs between the plates 19-1/8 inches apart. Cut wall corners (C) and bottom plates (D) to length, then screw the corners to the wall assembly and to bottom plates (D) (photo 1). Leave a 1/4-inch gap between the two bottom plates and between the upper bottom plate and the lower wall plate (A). Cut and install the wall braces (E). Repeat for second wing wall; set the two assembled walls aside.

 

Photo 2

3. To assemble one sloped end panel, cut corner stile (F) to length; cut inner stile (G) a few inches longer than listed. Miter top ends of corner stile (F) and top plate (J) at 20 degrees; screw together. Cut end braces (H) and bottom plates (I) and drive screws to mount them between the stiles. Insert top plate (J) between stiles; clamp. Mark extra-long inner stile (G) for proper length, screw to top plate, then cut to fit (photo 2). Repeat for other sloped end panels (photo 2). Set aside.

4. To assemble one wing roof panel, cut the roof stiles (K) and roof rails (L) to length and screw panels together, checking them for square. Repeat for other three roof panels. Cut the hinge mounts (Z) to length and set assembled roof panels aside.

5. To assemble front and back panels, use the same procedure as for roof panels. Screw panel stiles (M) to the panel rails (N) and bottom plates (O). Do the same for the door stiles (P), door rails (Q), and base (R). Mount T-hinges and handle on the door.

6. To form roof arches (S) for center roof, lay out the curve on a 37-1/2-inch-long 1x10, as shown in the detail drawing. Bend a thin strip of metal or wood along the three nails to form the curve; mark with pencil. Cut curve with jigsaw. Mark a matching curve (parallel to the first) and the arch base to create the open space in arch as shown, then drill a pilot hole and cut out the waste with the jigsaw. Use this arch as a pattern to cut two more.