What to Consider When Building Your Victorian Greenhouse

There are many styles of greenhouses but in custom greenhouse construction the Victorian Greenhouse is one of the most popular designs of all. The Victorian Greenhouse was birthed during the Victorian Era when Queen Victoria ruled between’07-1901. This was a time of prosperity for the British as well as growth for the Industrial era. There were profits that were gained from the British Empire and the middle class was allowed to grow and develop.

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 encompasses both aesthetics and function and is popular throughout the United States. It is structurally sound and will last for years to come. The Victorian Greenhouse is one of the most popular in greenhouse construction.

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