Cloche... or cold frames...

Rancid · 2005-02-11 22:52:12

Any suggestions as to where I can get glass cloches or cold frames in Dublin? Ideal size would be about 4' x 4' and min 2' high. I've asked in a couple Garden Centres and have drawn a blank. :(

11-02-2005 11:52PM

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Rancid

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Any suggestions as to where I can get glass cloches or cold frames in Dublin?

Ideal size would be about 4' x 4' and min 2' high.

I've asked in a couple Garden Centres and have drawn a blank.

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#2 12-02-2005 01:16AM

rooferPete

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Hi,

If Your looking for what I call mini glass houses, you could ask some of the double glazing installers for the old sash windows they take out and make the frame yourself.

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#3 12-02-2005 03:14PM

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Good idea!
That might be what I end up doing....

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#4 15-02-2005 11:19AM

fiacha

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i think Lenehans do them.

it's very easy to build a coldframe. all you need is a small bit of timber for the frame, and some clear corrugated plastic roofing.

nice and light to move, and child friendly.

i used this design, and added a hinged roof using the roofing sheets.

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#5 15-02-2005 11:20AM

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May not be what you're after but seems aldi have something along these lines and other gardening stuff from 17/2/05

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