Plate No. 15 What you are building
Greenhouse plans PDF with dimensioned drawings, cut lists and materials lists for an 8x10 and a 10x12 wood-frame polycarbonate greenhouse and a 10x16 hoop house.
Plans: 8x10 and 10x12 wood-frame gable greenhouses with 4/12 roof, 7 ft walls, 6 mm twin-wall wall panels, 8 mm roof panels, hinged roof vent lids (about 22 percent and 18 percent of the floor per slope), a 36 x 72 in door, two benches and a computed anchor schedule; and a 10x16 hoop house with 3/4 in EMT hoops, a treated baseboard and a worked arc and film calculation.
Who these plans are for
Gardeners and weekend builders comfortable with basic carpentry who want to build a backyard greenhouse or hoop house.
How the set works
Pick the right plan for your climate, check local rules, read the plans, then follow sill, wall, door, roof, vent lid, panel layout and fastener, bench, anchoring, cut list and materials sheets for each wood-frame size, plus hoop math, cover and stake sheets for the hoop house, and build sequence, fastener, budget, growing log and maintenance pages.
Sheets inside
Plan selector, Greenhouse basics, Site permit and safety, How to read the plans, then for each wood-frame size: A overview, design basis and member schedule, B sill walls and door, C roof ridge and vent lids, D panel layout and fasteners, E bench layout, F foundation and anchoring, G cut list and checkpoints, H materials list; for the hoop house: A hoop math, B baseboard and end frames, C hoops cover and anchoring, D cut list, E materials; Tools, Build sequence, Fastener schedule, Build day checklist, Budget planner, Growing and vent log, Maintenance log.
- Materials cost workbook (Excel and Google Sheets)
- Every sheet as its own printable page (ZIP)
- Printable plans (PDF)
- How to open the workbook in Google Sheets (PDF)
Price the build before you buy a board
These are the materials lists from the plans themselves, priced at typical US home-center prices. Type your own prices to see your total. Hardware and finishes link to Amazon so you can compare.
Estimates are our typical US home-center prices, not Amazon prices; check current prices where you buy. They change with your region and the lumber market. Amazon links are affiliate links: we may earn a small commission at no cost to you.
What you need, nothing more
Straight from the tools sheet in the The Glasshouse plans. One cordless kit covers most of it; pick the tier that suits how often you build.
Start with a cordless kit
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless 2-Tool Combo Kit with Drill/DriverSee it on AmazonMid-range
Makita XT269T 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 2-Pc. ComboSee it on AmazonPro
Milwaukee Electric - M18 Fuel. 2-Tool Combo KITSee it on AmazonThe tools the plans call for
Nice to have, and the supplies
Amazon links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission at no cost to you. Check current prices on Amazon. Lumber and plywood are on the materials list above; buy those locally.
Before you build
How much does it cost to build the Glasshouse?
Our estimate for the materials in the 8 x 10 greenhouse is about $1,950 to $2,810 at typical home-center prices. Lumber prices vary a lot by region and season, so the plan set includes a workbook where you type your own prices and the total works itself out.
What sizes are included?
This set includes 8 x 10 greenhouse, 10 x 12 greenhouse and Hoop house, each with its own drawings, cut list and materials list.
Do I need advanced woodworking skills?
Gardeners and weekend builders comfortable with basic carpentry who want to build a backyard greenhouse or hoop house.
Are these engineered plans?
No. They are generic DIY plans, not engineered or stamped drawings. Each member is checked against a stated design load, and the design basis is printed in the plans, but you are responsible for safe construction, local codes and safe use.
How do I get the files?
Right after checkout you land on your download page with the PDF, the workbook and a ZIP of every sheet. Stripe also emails your receipt. Bookmark the page to download again later.
What if they are not what I expected?
Write to us within 30 days and we will fix the problem or refund you. See the guarantee page for details.
This is a digital download, no physical item ships. These are generic DIY plans, not engineered or stamped drawings. Snow load, wind, soil and local codes vary: check your local building codes, zoning and permit rules before you build. Plans are a guide; the builder is responsible for safe construction. Hoop houses are for the growing season and are not designed to carry snow. Colors can look a little different on your screen and printer. For personal use only; please do not resell or share the files.
