Greenhouse Structure Terminology

Rafter

Ridge

Purlin

Gusset

Collartie

Eave

Gable

Endwall

Sidewall

Diagonal roof brace

Diagonal wall brace

What are the advantages of having trusses rather than rafters for a greenhouse roof?

What style foundations are used for greenhouses?

Describe free standing greenhouse

Describe gutter connected greenhouses

List 5 advantages of gutter connected greenhouses

List 3 disadvantages of gutter connected greenhouses

How far down should foundations extend?

Why do you need an adequate foundation for a greenhouse structure?

Increasing the depth of foundation will increase the load capacity by ________ depending on soil conditions.

List 4 advantages of standard peak GH

List the disadvantages of standard peak GH

List advantages of rigid frame GH

List disadvantages of rigid frame GH

List advantages of Gothic arch GH

List disadvantages of Gothic arch GH

List advantages of Quonset GH

List disadvantages of Quonset GH

What are the 3 GH structural materials?

List advantages of wood as a building material

List disadvantages of wood as a building material

List advantages of aluminum as a building material

List disadvantages of aluminum as a building material

List advantages of steel as a building material

List disadvantages of steel as a building material