Positioning of Greenhouse - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T14:17:53Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/positioning-of-greenhouse?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A452121&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYep, long side facing south i…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-20:4778851:Comment:4521212013-03-20T01:12:50.905ZAlex Veidelhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/AlexVeidel
<p>Yep, long side facing south is the general rule.</p>
<p>Yep, long side facing south is the general rule.</p> Hi Phil,
As I'm learning ther…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-19:4778851:Comment:4515692013-03-19T15:05:48.651ZSteven Tracyhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/StevenTracy
<p>Hi Phil,</p>
<p>As I'm learning there's a lot to learn, we're in Peyton, CO, zone 5 I think. So I guess your suggestion would fit our situation.</p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Steve</p>
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Phil Kabza said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/positioning-of-greenhouse?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A451509&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment451509"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>There are a lot of "it depends" when it comes…</p>
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<p>Hi Phil,</p>
<p>As I'm learning there's a lot to learn, we're in Peyton, CO, zone 5 I think. So I guess your suggestion would fit our situation.</p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Steve</p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Phil Kabza said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/positioning-of-greenhouse?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A451509&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment451509"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>There are a lot of "it depends" when it comes to solar greenhouse orientation. It depends on your location. It depends on your climate. It depends on how you want to use the greenhouse. But if it is a year-round greenhouse in a northern temperate climate, you likely want a long side facing south, or possibly a little east of south. You may or may not want the short sides glazed. But it's not likely that you want the north long side glazed, as you will lose more in heat than you will get in light on the north. East and west sun are seasonal, brief, and problematic. West sun most frequently causes overheating. The farther north you are, the less sun you will gain on the east and west sides the later in the year it gets, as the sun swings to the south. Perhaps you can place your along the north wall, and have some growing beds above them? It depends, though.</p>
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</blockquote> There are a lot of "it depend…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-19:4778851:Comment:4515092013-03-19T03:01:39.535ZPhil Kabzahttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/PhilKabza
<p>There are a lot of "it depends" when it comes to solar greenhouse orientation. It depends on your location. It depends on your climate. It depends on how you want to use the greenhouse. But if it is a year-round greenhouse in a northern temperate climate, you likely want a long side facing south, or possibly a little east of south. You may or may not want the short sides glazed. But it's not likely that you want the north long side glazed, as you will lose more in heat than you will get in…</p>
<p>There are a lot of "it depends" when it comes to solar greenhouse orientation. It depends on your location. It depends on your climate. It depends on how you want to use the greenhouse. But if it is a year-round greenhouse in a northern temperate climate, you likely want a long side facing south, or possibly a little east of south. You may or may not want the short sides glazed. But it's not likely that you want the north long side glazed, as you will lose more in heat than you will get in light on the north. East and west sun are seasonal, brief, and problematic. West sun most frequently causes overheating. The farther north you are, the less sun you will gain on the east and west sides the later in the year it gets, as the sun swings to the south. Perhaps you can place your fish tanks along the north wall, and have some growing beds above them? It depends, though.</p>