Building the Framework

Construction Part 2


Each piece of wood was cut to length exactly... measure twice, cut once!

The framework is now complete.  The next step will be to join the pieces together and to build the frame to hold the rockwool.

The rockwool frame is simply a wooden rectangle to surround the rockwool and support the weight of the plants.  The copper wire mesh is placed within the framework. 

The rockwool is then cut to size with a small hand saw.  When cutting the rockwool a face mask should be worn to reduce the risk of dust inhalation.

Here is the frame with the rockwool inserted.

And here is the completed structure, before planting and before the irrigation system is installed.