Photos of gutted out gazebo...ideas?

[GrimLore]

Hard for me to say not knowing the exposure to sun there but both the roll ups and door cover would reduce the direct light - not certain how much but anything is better then nothing. If they are not enough to keep it cool and dark I would highly recommend a temperature monitor so you can open up things when needed. There are also vents and other similar devices like hydraulic openers that open and close based on what you set the temperature at.

Grimmy

 

[Cadillactaste]

I'll have to research a good temperature monitor to get. I am not certain I am ready for something hydrologic. Though now would most likely be the time. But...we've talked of putting vinyl shakes on the front of the house and the gazebo. At this time...I don't wish to mess with the stucco on our outer gazebo. I like the finish...and when the husband is tired of painting we will then switch to the shakes...and...I might look into the hydronic system then.

I guess the only way to see if I need a shade for the door...is to check and see how well I keep the temps in the room. And get one if I feel it's not good enough.

 

[GrimLore]

Understood that it will be a learning experience for certain. I saw someone using an inexpensive boot tray under plants in their winter storage for drip trays which turns out to be very efficient and inexpensive. It would also let you use most any type of flooring I found these and bought one and ordered 6 more yesterday - http://www.homedepot.com/p/Multy-Home-Majestic-15-in-x-30-in-x-1-in-Boot-Tray-MT1000019US/202280471

Grimmy

 

[Cadillactaste]

Understood that it will be a learning experience for certain. I saw someone using an inexpensive boot tray under plants in their winter storage for drip trays which turns out to be very efficient and inexpensive. It would also let you use most any type of flooring I found these and bought one and ordered 6 more yesterday - http://www.homedepot.com/p/Multy-Home-Majestic-15-in-x-30-in-x-1-in-Boot-Tray-MT1000019US/202280471

Grimmy

Thanks for the link! I was just mentioning this to my husband yesterday when we were looking at floor covering. I wanted something that wouldn't be slippery if it got wet. Thus textured gritty rubber tile. But...instead of individual drip trays...using boot trays like my dad uses in his foyer.

I want a simple design...organized with a feminine hint to it the room.

 

[GrimLore]

Thanks for the link! I was just mentioning this to my husband yesterday when we were looking at floor covering. I wanted something that wouldn't be slippery if it got wet. Thus textured gritty rubber tile. But...instead of individual drip trays...using boot trays like my dad uses in his foyer.

I want a simple design...organized with a feminine hint to it the room.

My Wife would go for a nice neutral floor of most any material and put something like this right down the center http://www.homedepot.com/p/Mohawk-Verona-Dark-Chocolate-2-ft-x-7-ft-Runner-304553/202583626

Grimmy

 

[Cadillactaste]

My Wife would go for a nice neutral floor of most any material and put something like this right down the center http://www.homedepot.com/p/Mohawk-Verona-Dark-Chocolate-2-ft-x-7-ft-Runner-304553/202583626

Grimmy

I was thinking of a dark color...it was a brownish red. I like the idea of a runner though.

 

[monza]

I don't know how much sun hits those windows but you'll have to be very careful about the suns radiation heating the room in the winter. If windows are covered on the outside it could work, blinds inside will not work for winter storage. The temp swings would be much on warm sunny days. I had a nice sun deck I thought would be great winter storage, it was a bonsai tomb instead.
However it's a great looking work space for bonsai work.

 

[GrimLore]

Now there is an idea! Shutters(removable outdoor)!

Grimmy

 

[Cadillactaste]

Now there is an idea! Shutters!

Grimmy

Shutters on the outside...on a gazebo shaped building. Not thinking I wish to change the visual appearance of the look of my home that drastically. (You can notice the repair we had to the front of the gazebo. Stucco needed fixed. Thus...I don't wish to mess with the outer building with the hydraulic vent at this time) But think shutters would make it to busy with everything going on with it.

It's not all windows,it has walls as well...and it's cold out there in the winter. It's raised off the ground where one can actually walk under it and doesn't get the insulation from the ground itself. I think that would help balance the windows. If anything I was curious if I should use totes with mulch to help insulate the pots. I guess...no more bonsai for outdoors until I see how the ones I own winter out there.

Ideal temps for a cold room?

 

[GrimLore]

Something like this perhaps, it is removable film - http://bonsainut.com/forums/newreply.php?p=218539&noquote=1

Grimmy

 

[Cadillactaste]

Something like this perhaps, it is removable film - http://bonsainut.com/forums/newreply.php?p=218539&noquote=1

Grimmy

? The link takes me to this post to post a new comment. Did you happen copy the wrong link ?

 

[Cadillactaste]

They are good quality double hung windows...Grimmy...is what you tried to show me...what ones put on windows to keep the winter air out?

 

[GrimLore]

They are good quality double hung windows...Grimmy...is what you tried to show me...what ones put on windows to keep the winter air out?

OOOOOPS I sent the wrong link, this stuff goes on with water spray and peels right off when you tire of it. We use the 99 percent black in our Master because our required lamp post is right there. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Gila-3-ft-x-15-ft-Titanium-Heat-Control-Window-Film-HRT361/100616385. I am thinking this one would help a lot though.

Grimmy

 

[Cadillactaste]

OOOOOPS I sent the wrong link, this stuff goes on with water spray and peels right off when you tire of it. We use the 99 percent black in our Master because our required lamp post is right there. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Gila-3-ft-x-15-ft-Titanium-Heat-Control-Window-Film-HRT361/100616385. I am thinking this one would help a lot though.

Grimmy

This wouldn't keep the light out though...just the heat. Right? So maybe something to look into if we find it getting to warm. I really don't want to put something on the windows unless I have to. If it left air bubbles it would drive me insane! (I also recall putting up the mural on the ceiling...not a fun task with the hubby. I see that all over again attempting to out this on.) But I do appreciate the link...if we find we have an issues...we can fix it with that no doubt.

 

[GrimLore]

This wouldn't keep the light out though...just the heat. Right? So maybe something to look into if we find it getting to warm. I really don't want to put something on the windows unless I have to. If it left air bubbles it would drive me insane! (I also recall putting up the mural on the ceiling...not a fun task with the hubby. I see that all over again attempting to out this on.) But I do appreciate the link...if we find we have an issues...we can fix it with that no doubt.

They do make the same film that blocks 99 percent light like we have and honest we installed it on a vertical 6 foot wide window in about 20 minutes. It came with a plastic squeegee, no bubbles. It is also easily removed and reused.

Grimmy

 

[James H]

I would want to put up shelves in front of each window for small trees, and they make a set of shelves in the center of the room for more area for trees. With the center shelves matching the outside walls. That way you can walk around the circle and have access to everything as you move around the room.

 

[GrimLore]

I would want to put up shelves in front of each window for small trees, and they make a set of shelves in the center of the room for more area for trees. With the center shelves matching the outside walls. That way you can walk around the circle and have access to everything as you move around the room.

And put all of the plants under the shelves for the Winter, maybe even cover the opening to the light... I am trying my best to figure out how to avoid what seems to be the light and heat problem is all

Grimmy

 

[Cadillactaste]

And put all of the plants under the shelves for the Winter, maybe even cover the opening to the light... I am trying my best to figure out how to avoid what seems to be the light and heat problem is all

Grimmy

I could make it so I have dark curtains that can close the lower shelf. It would still allow air flow yet close them off more.

 

[GrimLore]

I could make it so I have dark curtains that can close the lower shelf. It would still allow air flow yet close them off more.

Honest I am "fishing" here - but "if" you go to a LOW R value insulation and there is airflow down there it would be not ideal but far better then full light. Tough call without windows blacked out in my book. I would even consider temporary project board to cover them and resolve that. The stuff comes in 2 x 3 foot pieces for 1.65 at the local dollar store at 1.65USD. I would use Velcro dots to hold them in place after cutting to fit if no other option was "OK".

Grimmy

 

[Cadillactaste]

I was talking to Steve with PCB and I am to call him Wednesday. He said...worst thing one can do for their trees is baby them over winter. And to call him he said...no the blinds wouldn't work. So maybe the window plastic link you shared the way to go. Is there a life expectancy with those do you know?