Kg29 Cold Frame

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How to assemble a cold frame with a lightweight cover

If you need a cold frame base, the design included here is simple to make. Build the box out of 2x6 and 2x12 lumber, adding additional b o a rds to the sides to make the box deeper if needed. The top boards are tapered to slant the cover for drainage and improved light gathering. Assemble the box with corro s i o n - resistant screws threaded into the square corner posts. Make the posts from the scrap left over f rom tapering the sides. The final detail is to add small moldings along the long edge to line up the cover when it is closed.

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8-in. staples 36 in.

8 in.-thick battens

8-mil. clear vinyl 2 spring clips 72 in. 2 2 in.


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112 in.
3 -in. CPVC 4 plastic pipe

371 2 in.

2-in. square molding 11 in.

C o rner posts 112 in. square

Fir P re s s u re - t reated
16 34 in.

72 in.

All screws are 2 in. long and corrosion resistant

COVER MATERIALS LIST


This list will supply you with enough materials to make one 3-foot by 6-foot cover. You can adjust the materials for covers of diff e rent sizes if you are building one to fit an existing cold frame. 3 6-foot lengths 1x4 1 roll 3-foot x 25-foot clear vinyl (8 mil) 2-inch corro s i o n - resistant screws Masking tape
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BASE MATERIALS LIST


2 6-foot lengths 2x6 PT wood 1 8-foot length 2x6 PT wood 2 6-foot lengths 2x12 fir 1 4-foot length 2x12 fir 1 4-foot length 2x6 fir 12 feet 12-inch square molding 2-inch corrosion-resistant screws

8-inch heavy-duty staples

PVC glue Optional: 1 Univent (automatic vent control unit) and a 6-inch piece of 2x4

2 spring clips 10 feet 34-inch CPVC plastic pipe 2 CPVC T-fittings

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