Recycled mini glasshouse

Step one
Measure, mark and cut the recycled timber to the dimensions listed.

Step two
Assemble the four pieces of 45mm x 80mm timber to form a rectangular frame, as shown, fixing at each corner with two 100mm screws. Use a set square to ensure the corners are at 90 degrees.

Step three
Attach one of the larger windows to this base frame, fixing from underneath with 100mm screws, then attach one of the 550mm x 170mm pieces of timber into position, as shown. Fix from underneath with 100mm screws and fix to the window frame with 75mm screws.

Step four
Repeat Step 3 on the opposite side of the rectangle using the second larger window and the remaining piece of 550mm x 170mm timber.

Step five
Attach the two pieces of 550mm x 145mm timber into position, as shown, fixing to each window frame with 75mm screws.

Step six
Attach one of the smaller window frames, as shown, fixing along each corner with 75mm screws.

Step seven
Measure, mark and cut two identical wedge-shaped pieces from the 600mm length of fence paling. These should taper from 45mm down to 5mm.

Step eight
Attach the remaining piece of wood across the top front of the structure, allowing it to overhang approximately 50mm, fixing at each end with 100mm screws. Attach the two wedgeshaped pieces of timber along the tops of the larger window frames, as shown. Fix these with 40mm and 75mm screws.

Step nine
Hang the front window frame into position using the two stainless steel hinges (approximately 100mm in from the top and bottom of the frame).

Step ten
Fill any holes in the window frames with exterior filler and, when dry, sand smooth. Sand any previously painted surfaces to ‘key’ the surface and then wipe off any sanding dust with a clean cloth. Apply one coat of Resene Quick Dry to any areas of bare timber.

Step eleven
Apply two coats of Resene Lustacryl tinted to Resene Quarter Alabaster to the timber surfaces of the mini glasshouse, allowing two hours for each coat to dry.

Step twelve
Drill three 40mm holes along each of two sides of the piece of clear acrylic and fix into position using the 16mm roofing screws. Fix the latch bolt to the top of the front window.