Deciding on a greenhouse
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Greenhouse don't have to be expensive if recycled material is used. They can be free standing or built against an existing building. The entire structure need not have to be made of glass either. The science principle called 'the greenhouse effect' is the basis for heating greenhouses.
Publication Name: Country Journal
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0898-6355
Year: 1997
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The final steps: how to heat, insulate and ventilate: the structure is up, now you've got to heat it and cool it
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Insulating the greenhouse is important. Insulating materials, including fiberglas, polystyrene and polyisocyanurate, are discussed. Sometimes greenhouses need extra heat. Adequate ventilation is also necessary because green plants emit not only oxygen, but carbon dioxide as well.
Publication Name: Country Journal
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0898-6355
Year: 1997
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Passive solar for home heat
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Building a new home with a passive solar design will add from 7% to 17% to the cost. Remodeling an old house can ran from a few thousand dollars to $20,000. But the remodeled house would have its fuel bill cut in half. The design features of a passive solar house are discussed.
Publication Name: Country Journal
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0898-6355
Year: 1995
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