Cold Frame

Christian Pedersen, Evelyn

Vadala, Jacob Kennedy, &
Olivia Gonzalez

Cold Frame: What is it?

box with four sides and removable top
protects/covers plants during winter
keeps plants warm without artificial heat

Our Cold Frame: Key Features

tornado shelter doors for easy & protected access
window in back for more light late in day
short front so you can easily access your plants
long slanted doors so sunlight can come in from above

Our Cold Frame: Materials and Costs

2x4: 2x 4x 96; pressure treated; 6 pcs; $2.62 each; $15.72 total (www.homedepot.
com/s/2x4%2520pressure%2520treated%2520lumber?NCNI-5)
door hinges: 3 ; satin nickel; radius; 4 pcs; $2.78 each; $11.12 total (www.homedepot.
com/s/satin%2520nickel%2520door%2520hinges?NCNI-5)
door handles: 5; stainless steel; 2 pcs; $4.20 each; $8.40 total (www.homedepot.
com/s/stainless%2520steel%2520cabinet%2520handles?NCNI-5)
plywood: x 4 x 8; 2 pcs; $28.82 each; $57.64 total (www.homedepot.com/s/1%
2F4x4x8+plywood?NCNI-5)
plexiglass: 1/32 x 24 x 48; 3 pcs; $17.72 each; $53.16 total

(www.eplastics.com/Plastic/clear_plexiglass_sheet/Impact-Modified-Clear-Acrylic-030x24x48)

frames: NA; average cost is $64.80

screws: NA; average cost is $ 8.06

Total Budget:

$218.50

Blueprints

Pictures of Our Cold Frame

THANK YOU
:)

North Window
Reflector
Christian Pedersen, Evelyn
Vadala, Jacob Kennedy, &
Olivia Gonzalez

Our Reflector: Key Features

pole in a cement block in the ground, sturdy (and wont fall during freak
rainstorms!)

Bottom points inward (towards house) so light easily bounces into north
window

very efficient, both in use and looks

light easily reflects and bounces on/off reflector

Our Reflector: Materials and Costs

2 by 2 inch by 10ft galvanized corner metal post

$18.50

(http://www.homedepot.com/p/YARDGARD-2-3-8-in-x-2-3-8-in-x-10-ft-Galvanized-Metal-CornerPost-328944DPT/100322502?keyword=galvanized+metal+corner+post)

3 50 pound quikrete fast setting concrete $15

(http://www.lowes.com/pd_10437-286-100450_0__?productId=3006121&Ntt=)

3 simpson 2 inch grip tie $10

(http://www.homedepot.com/p/Simpson-Strong-Tie-ZMAX-Galvanized-12-Gauge-2-in-Pipe-GripTie-PGT2Z-R/100374928+

3 aluminum sheets 3ft by 3ft

$66

(http://www.homedepot.com/p/MD-Building-Products-36-in-x-36-in-Plain-Aluminum-Sheet-inSilver-57000/100351161 )

Durability

The aluminum sheets on our reflector design are waterproof and sturdy

The aluminum sheets can handle any weather and not rust or wear away

Cement surrounds the metal pole so it will not move around

The metal sheets are screwed into a grip tie so they will stay put without moving around due
to wind

Blueprints

Pictures of Our Reflector

THANK
YOU
:)