Mark Shelf Locations in the Greenhouse

In the greenhouse I’ll measure and mark a level line for the edge of the upper shelf. I used a straight 2×3 for this. It was pretty bright in there and difficult to see my laser level. This alternative worked just fine.

Marking the upper shelf height in the greenhouse

Using a 2x3 to mark a level line on the greenhouse studs — Using a 2×3 to mark a level line on the greenhouse studs

At this mark I’ll attach two temporary cleats to support the upper shelf. I set it in place and drive screws through the rear horizontal 2×3 and into the cedar wall studs. I used the 4″ screws for this.

Hanging the upper shelf on the temporary cleats attached to the studs

After checking level, I’ll drive screws through the braces and into the studs.

Running screws through the rear of the upper shelf and into the greenhouse wall studs

Atting screws to the bottom of the upper shelf braces

Attach the Lower Shelf Brackets

Now I can get ready to attach the lower shelf brackets. I’ll mark their upper edge then run in the 5/16″ lag bolts with my impact driver.

Checking for plumb of the lower shelf braces

Adding lag screws for the lower shelf brackets

And I’ll check that each bracket is plumb as I attach them.

Marilyn is having a look at the new greenhouse shelves — Adding lag screws for the lower shelf brackets

Add the Lower Shelf Sections

Now I can lay the two lower shelf sections over these brackets.

Setting the wire grid on the shelf frames — Bringing in the lower shelf

Alternate concept for the greenhouse shelves — Setting the first lower shelf section on the brackets

Like the upper shelf, screws are run in through the rear 2×3 and into each stud. And a screw is also run up from under the bracket into a cross member of the shelf.

Animation of the greenhouse shelves showing the original folding idea — Adding screws to the back of the lower shelf

Attaching the bracket to the underside of the lower shelf frame

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