Lean to Greenhouse
A lean to greenhouse is attached to a home or building allowing for easier access to utilities including electricity and water supply. You can also One advantage of a lean to greenhouse is that it is in close proximity to your house and allows for better monitoring of your plants. A disadvantage of a lean to greenhouse is that sunlight entrance is limited. Even Span Greenhouse
The even span greenhouse has even pitched sides similar to that of a house. An advantage of the even span greenhouse is that they are most common and have even spacing. A disadvantage of even span greenhouses is that they have overlapping panes which increases the chance of leakage. Quonset Greenhouse
A quonset greenhouse is dome shaped and provides optimal sun entrance. Quonset greenhouses have ventilation systems, heating systems, circulation fans, and better environmental control. An advantage of the quonset greenhouse is that they work well on hillsides and maximizes heating from the sun. A disadvantage of the quonset greenhouse is that they are expensive require more support because of the uneven structure. Ridge and Furrow Greenhouse
The ridge and furrow greenhouse is a jointed community of even span greenhouses. This design allows for an increase of space and sunlight. A disadvantage of the ridge and furrow greenhouse would be that if water was not correctly drained, damage could be caused. Also, shadows from gutters could prohibit sunlight. Barrel Vault Greenhouse
The barrel vault greenhouse consists of several quonset type greenhouses connected through gutters. An advantage is that they can be built with a ridge vent which provides air circulation throughout. A disadvantage would be that they are difficult to maintain. Dutch Venlo Greenhouse
The dutch venlo greenhouse is modification of the ridge and furrow greenhouse. High winter sunlight is reached easily to grow certain crops. A disadvantage of the Dutch Venlo greenhouse is that the highly ventilated windows can allow cold air to enter the greenhouse. |