Table Of Contents - Bootstrap Farmer DIY High Tunnel Plans Instructions Manual

Table of Contents

Table of Contents.........................................................................................................................2
Identifying Structure Components.............................................................................................4
Recommended Tool List.................................................................................................... 5
Parts List- Kit Components........................................................................................................ 6
Hardware in Bolt Packs........................................................................................................... 7
Locally Sourced Parts..............................................................................................................8
Optional Add-Ons*...................................................................................................................9
Hoop Bender......................................................................................................................9
Finished Height Hoop House Width (ft) | Approximate Height (ft)................................9
Location Of Hoop House....................................................................................................9
The Build Process..................................................................................................................... 10
Weed Barrier..........................................................................................................................10
Cutting Ground Posts............................................................................................................ 10
Calculating the Quantity of Posts Needed:...................................................................... 11
Example Calculation:..................................................................................................11
Preparing the Ground Posts:............................................................................................11
Tools and Tips for Cutting:..........................................................................................11
Installing the Ground Posts....................................................................................................12
Squaring The Hoop House.............................................................................................. 12
Tools...........................................................................................................................12
Setting the Ground Posts:................................................................................................13
Bending Poles to Make Hoops.............................................................................................. 14
Bending Poles to Make Round Hoops............................................................................. 14
Connecting and Setting Hoops.............................................................................................. 15
Installing Hoops to Ground Posts.................................................................................... 16
Ridge Poles........................................................................................................................... 17
End Wall Cross Connector...............................................................................................17
Installing End Wall Cross Connectors........................................................................18
Cross Connectors and Ridge Poles.................................................................................19
Install Ridge Pole and Connectors.............................................................................19
Install Baseboards........................................................................................................... 21
Installing Hip Boards........................................................................................................ 21
Installing Lock Channel....................................................................................................22
End wall hoops...........................................................................................................22
End Walls and Doors for Hoop Houses........................................................................... 23
General Tips...............................................................................................................23
Before Installing the Door Frame............................................................................... 24
Installing the Door Frame...........................................................................................24
Marking and Cutting the Door Frame.........................................................................25
Securing the Door Frame...........................................................................................25
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