Quote request · Greenhouses

Greenhouse Builder

Design a traditional aluminum or steel greenhouse step by step: entry porch, dwarf wall, glazing, ventilation and heritage trim, with a live front and side elevation. MS Metals reviews your spec and follows up with a quote and engineering requirements.

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Application

Where will it go? *

Residential gardenPool or patioEstateSchool or commercialRestaurant / hospitality

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Material

Frame material *

AluminumSlim glazing bars, no rust: the classic choice for powder-coated greenhouses.SteelHeavier sections and longer spans; galvanize for South Florida.

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Style

Our featured style is a traditional gable with a flat-fronted central entry porch on a masonry dwarf wall.

Greenhouse style *

Traditional gable with entry porchFeatured · heritage styleTraditional gable (end door)Lean-to against a wallVictorian / ornamental (bay ends)Modern square pavilionCustom / dome (quote)

Describe your dome / custom design

Upload a sketch or inspiration photo (optional)

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Dimensions

Approximate numbers are fine; we confirm everything on site.

Width (gable end) * (ft)

Length (along the ridge) * (ft)

Eave height * (ft)

Ridge height (ft)

Ground to the top of the ridge (or dome crown).

Roof pitch

39° (9.6:12)

Back wall height (lean-to) (ft)

Height of the existing wall where the roof meets it.

Floor area

202 sq ft (incl. 22 sq ft porch)

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Base

Base *

Dwarf / knee wallSteel base frameGround level / on slab

Dwarf wall material

Block (stucco)BrickStone

Dwarf wall height (ft)

Concrete pad

A level concrete pad or footing is required. We can quote it or work with your contractor.

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Glazing

Glazing *

Tempered glassMultiwall polycarbonateHybridGlass walls, poly roof

Heat control (recommended for Florida)

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Doors & entry

Entry porch / lobby

Yes, central porchNo porch

Porch depth (projection) (ft)

Door type

Single hingedDouble hingedSlidingStable / Dutch

Low / level threshold (wheelchair & wheelbarrow friendly)

Keyed lock

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Ventilation & comfort

Roof vents

Side vents / louvers

Automatic (thermal) vent openers

Exhaust fan prep

Strongly recommended in South Florida.

Shade cloth / blinds

Gutters + rain barrel

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Decorative trim

Heritage details. Laser-cut panels are an MS Metals specialty.

Ridge cresting

Finials

Decorative spandrels / brackets

Laser-cut decorative panels (MS Metals specialty)

Custom pattern in gable ends, porch pediment or base panels.

Describe the laser-cut pattern (optional)

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Finish

Finish / powder coat color *

Sage GreenDark GreenHeritage CreamBlackWhiteBronzeDark BronzeGraySilverCustom RALMill finish (no powder coat)

RAL color code

Texture

SmoothTextured

Hot-dip galvanize (recommended for steel; done before any powder coat)

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Extras, site & contact

Benches / shelving / potting table

Electrical (outlets, fan and lighting circuits)

Irrigation / misting prep

South Florida HVHZ wind-rating upgrade

Miami-Dade and Broward are High-Velocity Hurricane Zones; structures need Florida Building Code wind-load engineering and approved glazing. We will include engineering if needed.

Installation

Fabrication + installationFabrication only (kit)

Full name *

Phone

Email *

Project address / city

Desired timeline

Notes

Site photos (optional)

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Review & submit

Check your spec. You can go back to any step.

Live sketchUpdates as you choose