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Hoop House Construction. Parts of the hoop house. Frame Hoops Braces Plastic cover. Materials and Tools. 2”x4”x8’ (2) 2”x4”x4’ (2) 1”x2”x8’ (3) Nails (16d) Screws (1”) 2” Corner braces (4) ½” Sch 40 PVC Pipe, 10’ (4) ¾” Pipe straps (8) 10’x20’ Clear plastic sheeting Staples
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Parts of the hoop house • Frame • Hoops • Braces • Plastic cover
Materialsand Tools • 2”x4”x8’ (2) • 2”x4”x4’ (2) • 1”x2”x8’ (3) • Nails (16d) • Screws (1”) • 2” Corner braces (4) • ½” Sch 40 PVC Pipe, 10’ (4) • ¾” Pipe straps (8) • 10’x20’ Clear plastic sheeting • Staples • Wrench ¼” bolts. 2½” long (12) ¼” nuts (12) Washers (12) Tape measure ¼” drill bit Hammer Drill Utility knife Staple gun Duct tape, clear
The 2x4 Frame Build on flat, level ground. Line up 2x4’s so they are square
Corner braces and screws on inside corners 2x4 Frame Nails first on outside corners
Hoops • Screw 4 pipe straps on inside of each long 2x4 • One at each end and at 32” and 64” • Loop the PVC pipes between opposite straps
Braces • Measure the distance between outside ends of the PVC hoops • Cut the 1x2’s to this length. It will be a few inches less than 8’. • Drill ¼” holes to line up with 4 hoops
Braces • Drill holes in PVC to line up with braces • A brace across the top • A brace on each side 32” up • Connect with bolts, nuts, and washers
Plastic Cover Staple to frame and braces Cover staples with duct tape