When planning to build your own greenhouse there’re many things you should research & understand. Whether taking steps toward developing a new hobby, or starting your own business, knowing what type of greenhouse will suit your needs is essential to your success. Building the proper greenhouse is the first step.

There are two basic types of greenhouses: attached & free-standing. Attached greenhouses come in either lean-to or even-span. Both are built so they are attached as a part of your house. They are convenient because you can step out your door & into your greenhouse without ever setting foot outside. This is preferable when weather is bad. If you have an outside wall facing south or southeast, the attached greenhouse can be energy efficient, & in colder months can contribute to the heating of your home.

A free-standing greenhouse usually gives room for further expansion & is less expensive per square   foot. It also allows for much more flexibility in greenhouse placement. It is important to figure out which style best suits your needs before beginning the building process.

Greenhouse kits are available in many different sizes from small portable buildings that can easily be disassembled, moved, & reassembled, to large units that serve as year round houses built to withstand all types of weather. Choosing the type of pre-fabricated building you need is important & will eliminate the cost of architects & builders.

A pre-fab greenhouse kit comes with materials especially suited to the humidity of a greenhouse environment. They are all engineered to fit & work together to create an effective building to house plants, flowers, & herbs. The kit also includes all the hardware you need, with options for adding accessories as needed.

The materials used to frame your greenhouse can range from steel to wood, while the covering can be made of glass or fiberglass. There are many types of frames & coverings to select from, & each type can serve diferent needs. It is important to know what you need before choosing a kit. By conducting the proper research, & perhaps consulting kit manufacturors, you will be on your way to building a quality greenhouse.

Michelle Torres has nearly 20 years experience using & designing greenhouses & is an avid home gardener. You can find additional useful greenhouse information at http://www.greenhousecatalog.com