Monday, November 28, 2011

Traude Karia's GH365 Eco-Greenhouse - Part Four











Despite a few delays waiting for electrical inspections and such, we are now nearing the final stages of installations. The electrical and most of the plumbing components are completed. We are now preparing to install planter tables with the root-zone heat tubing. Once these are in place, the heat-retention wall, radiant floor and root-zone tubing will be connected to the pumps and other heated water circulation components.

The first full test is always a bit intense. A GH365 greenhouse is much like a living organism. All the systems must function smoothly and be compatible. We have been creating a unique facility i.e. one that allows living plants to grow and flourish whether it's frosty white with snow outside or scorching under the heat of the summer sun.

Soon the lighting fixtures, ceiling fans and other finishing touches will be in place. Then for Traude, her grandson Nathan and his wife Susan, the fun begins. Growing things!