How To Build A Greenhouse Roof Vent

You can fill in the gaps of the framework with wood except for the roof.

How to build a greenhouse roof vent.

Natural ventilation for a greenhouse or any translucent roof solar structure has always been the ventilation method of choice. The position of greenhouse vents is very important because your goal is to create as much air circulation as possible. Placing two vents on two opposite sides of a greenhouse ensures cross circulation. All of which work to some degree and continue to be used to this day but it is hardly is cost effective.

Ideally you want to have cross ventilation so two windows on two sides of the greenhouse work best. As opposed to forced air by way of mechanical fans air intake louvers circulating fans. Greenhouse roof vents work really well as they are located where hot air gathers naturally at the peak of the roof. Natural ventilation or curtain ventilation uses a series of roof and sidewall vents.

This step by step woodworking project is about 8 8 greenhouse roof door and vents plans. As the temperature increases within the greenhouse hot air also rises and escapes through the roof vents. This creates a vacuum that draws cooler air into the greenhouse through the sidewall vents located closer to the ground. Use a fan that is encased a waterproof housing with an air.

Vents in the roof or wall of a greenhouse usually do a good job at passively allowing hot air to escape. Install a ventilation fan on the back wall of your greenhouse cutting a hole near the roof that is large enough for the fan to fit. You can also use fans to create additional air flow such as an exhaust fan. This is part 2 of the greenhouse where i show you how to build the doors and the vents for the greenhouse.

And last here is a simple greenhouse design with a sloped roof that allows water to fall on the ground. The 3 windows are enough to ensure ventilation. If vents in the roof are not possible make sure to at least have a window to two you can open. Light must get in transparent plastic or cheap glass.

This greenhouse has two large doors for an easy access to the interior and four vents so you can cool down the air.