What to Consider When Building Your Victorian Greenhouse

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What to Consider When Building Your Victorian Greenhouse

There are many different types of greenhouses

and the Victorian Greenhouse seems to be one of the most popular design styles when considering greenhouse construction. First, let's break down the term Victorian Greenhouse just to see what it entails in its design. The Victorian Era incorporates a style that defines the reign of Queen Victoria (1807-1901) and "was a long period of prosperity for the British people, as profits gained from the overseas British Empire, as well as from industrial improvements at home, allowed an educated middle class to develop." as stated in Wikipedia.

The Victorian architecture was brought about during the Gothic revival period and in'51, the first World's Fair was introduced. This was where the greatest industrial innovations were networked and at the central part of the fair was a incredible glass building, massive in size at approximately 990,000 square feet, and unlike any design or structure witnessed before this time. This was the Crystal Palace

and housed--,000 exhibitors. This was the first of what is known today as a prototype for our Victorian Greenhouse.

There are other shapes and styles of greenhouses but none as efficient as the Victorian Greenhouse. These include the Quonset, Tri-Penta, Dome, Gothic Arch, lean-to of slanted side, curved sides and straight sides. The A-Frame and Gable Roof is also among these. The Victorian incorporates some of the curved eaves for efficiency and finials placed on the roof or the sides for aesthetics.

Functionality are important in greenhouse construction as is beauty and aesthetics. Some styles allow for a flexible surface such as polycarbonate. This is the Dome, Gothic, Victorian and Quonset, lean-tos and teh Tri-Penta. The A-Frame, gable roof, slant or straight sided lean-to greenhouses work better with construction.

Same with the heating and cooling of a greenhouse. The Victorian and Quonset are easier than the dome or A-Frame and the growing areas in an A-Frame seem awkward. The Victorian however, seems to fit into the efficient catagory as well as head room and floor room as well as side wall space. They are tall a linear and are perfect for growing. The curved eaves and vents allow for air quality control as well.

The Victorian Greenhouse is a perfect shape for greenhouse construction. It is workable, efficient, stylish and is popular in the Northern and the Southern climates. The structure (when custom built) will last for many years down the road. There is no better greenhouse than a Victorian Greenhouse.

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Want to find out more about Victorian Greenhouses, then visit Judy Stevens's site on how to choose the best Victorian Greenhouses for your needs.

by: Judy Stevens Total views: 15 Word Count: 468 Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2009

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