Greenhouse / Discussions

Can you help with passive solar greenhouse exterior wall details?

...greenhouses – How to build a greenhouse in a cold climate Finding a way to store the heat will not only allow it to stay warm longer, that can also be a way to prevent it from overheating as well. Since a greenhouse will obviously have a lot of windows or clear plastic where there is little to no R value, insulating so...

Posted by Rick Carter Aug. 11, 2020 Greenhouses and Sunrooms / Solariums 1 response

Will evacuated thermal solar tubes work for a greenhouse in winter?

...greenhouse construction in cold climates, have an look here for tips – How to build a greenhouse in a cold climate As for heating, using solar thermal collectors can be a great way to heat a greenhouse, is this a new build or is it already existing? I ask because if its new then you can install radiant hydronic tubing ...

Posted by Solus Lee Una Feb. 22, 2021 Greenhouses and Sunrooms / Solariums 1 response

Is it possible to connect greenhouse with the building?

...greenhouse in cold climate you may know our thoughts already on why you shouldn't attach a greenhouse to a home in a cold climate, which is not a great idea for energy efficiency and durability since they can add a significant amount of moisture to a home.  We much prefer to see a greenhouse separated from a house, an...

Posted by Julia Jedrys March 31, 2020 Greenhouses and Sunrooms / Solariums 1 response

We want to build a solarium in Ontario, what do you think of heating it with a radiant floor and wood stove?

Hello, we are wanting to put a solarium in back of house to make house a little roomier for 5 people and 2 dogs.  We are looking at a solarium idea with fireplace and I like the idea of eco friendly radiate heating as we are located in Ontario.  QUESTION: Is this idea even possible to add to an existing build and if so...

Posted by Deanna Zavattin-Tortolo Feb. 18, 2020 Greenhouses and Sunrooms / Solariums 1 response