If the FAQ addresses all those things thoroughly aren't you afraid that folks may stop posting and the thread may die from inactivity?
After all if all topics are covered why bother to ask any questions?

MollyD

I think that is a very good idea, however, I would add that information to wikipedia where it will be owned by everyone, rather than here.

Lets keep it very simple here. Its alot of work adding to the FAQ also. It must be thought of and rethought and looked at from all angles. Keep it short and simple. Also these answers are not writen in stone, gold, silver etc...people must realize they must also do their own researchs to find what works best for them.

We do NOT want to write a book on greenhouses, that has already been done.

mollyd,

This place only archives posts for maybe a year. So much of what we discussed is gone forever only to be asked again a year later.

A large FAQ would be a great help, it would be the basics, and as I believe no two greenhouses are the same.

Someone would read the FAQ and then have a question as to how it related to their particular situation.

I am all for expanding the FAQ, and I am all for pointing any questions asked in this forum to the FAQ and adding "if you have any questions do not hesitate to ask them"

So much good stuff has been lost in here. It needs to be preserved (in the FAQ) otherwise we just go around and around every year or so.

stressbaby,

I will be happy to do the,

"How much will my greenhouse cost me to heat and cool FAQ"

If yall will figure out your Questions to be answered, I will go ahead and post the Questions into the FAQ. That way we can keep a count of what needs to be filled in.

Remember, that your information but be greenhouse specific, and not toward one brand or type of greenhouse. Your information needs to be general and cover a wide range or area.

A couple or three possible FAQ questions:

What are the recommended procedures for preparing the foundation for a greenhouse or greenhouse kit? (depth of excavation, burying foam insulating panels to restrict heat conduction into the ground, installing hardware cloth as a barrier to rodents, sand, crushed rock, perforated plastic pipes for drainage, etc.)

How do I keep the copper in the pressure treated timbers from attacking, corroding, and even dissolving the attached framework of aluminum greenhouses?

How do I protect a lean-to or attached greenhouse from falling icicles and snow slides from the eaves of the house?

MM

That's good Chris cause in many forums people use the FAQ as a means to tell newcomers not to bother them with questions.

Here's one I'm not sure has been covered:

How to deal with condensation?

MollyD

Molly, that answer is easy. Take some water, put some soap in it, put in spray bottle, shake up and spray on your inside poly or walls. The water will slide down the wall instead of dripping.

Sounds messy OD. I can just see bubbles all over the GH.

Hope everyone had a great holiday!

MollyD

Its not really messy, its no worse than the water thats already on the poly, it just makes the water slide instead of drip. I think it has something to do with surface tension. There are no bubbles, your just spraying water and liquid soap. You should try it. Cheap and easy.

orchiddude is right, you want a surfactant. But I would use a solid soap as it will hang around longer.

I had managed to deal with the problem when I added a layer of solar pool cover on the inside of the GH. I submitted the question as a potential issue for others.But hey thanks for the tip. Certainly worth keeping in mind if the problem re-occurs.

MollyD

mollyd, absolutely, removing the condensation potential by improving the insulation is a better solution (reducing the energy needs as well).