Jared Jensen

It is supposed to last 25-30 years with an r factor of 1.7 and I was quoted 3000.00 for 2160 squar ft.

sounds reasonable if it lasts as long as they say Any thoughts?

here is the web site

http://www.solawrapfilms.com/

Thanks Dillon for all the info It give me some ideas when I get the time I will research some more. I am still learning about some of the things you mentioned.

Like coppiced or pollarded

We're talking 0 degrees F, right? Yes F.

Not great for fuel I have 2 1/2 achers of land When I bought it There was only weeds no trees no knowthing. that was about 5 years ago. now we have 19 fruit and nut trees and around 12-15 cottonwoods
Hopefully I can have some fuel latter but it wont be much.

I am all for Redundancy it would be great if I could get 2 or more things in place. Rocket mass heater for sure heat sink yes! not sure about the geo thermal though It is expecive and alot more work to install.

I like your idea for a aquaponics as additional heat sink and would love all the benifits from it as you metioned (and the fish waste a valuable nutrient source for the plants. You'll have the space! Is this on your wishlist?) yes it is

It is all about time and money! lol we will see . Thnks for the help

My goal is to grow enough food for greens and fruits for the family. I want to grow year round. I have considered many options for keeping it warm in the winter. Such as heat sinks, geo thermal, rocket stove, or a combo of any of those.

Any Ideas in that regard (to heating)

I'm in NV it is down to the teens sometimes in the winter ive even seen it below 0 a few times for like two weeks

Snow not too big of a deal but we do get some maybe a few inches here and there sometime 12 inches would be a bad storm. Most of the time it melts off within 24-48 hours or sooner.

I have been trying to put some pics up. I just figured it out.

So far I am 3 foot in the ground with tire walls about 70% done at 5 foot high. The greenhouse will be 80 ' x 40' outside the tires and roughly 74' x 37' inside.
Im looking for any advice on construction of the top.

Should I use hoops, wood frame, stright wall? Ive thought about pvc hoops. I have a lot to concider I know.

also what covering I have read many of the topics on this some prefer double layer of plastic some polycarbinate some solexx

Ill have more detales latter and some pics

thanks Jared