Greenhouse: Shed Kit Greenhouse?, 1 by dreaves

dreaves wrote:
Has anyone used one of those barn-shaped storage buildings as a greenhouse? There hare hardware kits that when combined with local lumber would allow me to frame an 8 x 14 greenhouse (9' roof height) for under $400. I didn't price the lumber, but the kits can go up to 10 x 22 (11' roof) The benefit, I'm thinking, is that with the 2x4 lumber frame, I have a space to easily attach a double layer of greenhouse plastic. I could even put an outside layer of polycarbonate sheeting for more permanence (but more cost). The inside of the frame would give me an almost 4-inch dead space for insulating air. Also, the end frames would be easier to fasten windows/vents or fans. The kit instructions includes the floor, so all I have to do is provide a level spot

The image below is copied from the kit instructions. Visualize bigger, and with plastic walls rather than siding. Another advantage to the wood framing is that it would be easy to hang shelves from the walls. Something that isn't easy with cattle-panel walls. Would also be no-brainer to hang gutters for rain-water collection...could also hang extra rows of gutter for outside growing space for herbs, beans, lettuces, or some other small vegetables.

Thoughts?

David