Cold climate eg Scotland

[Damba]

Hi everybody, total Newbie to growing, I'm looking for best location to build a grow room or put up tent any sugg

 

[Pennywise]

Welcome Damba, where ever you have room really.

 

[Damba]

Hi pennywise, well 2 options either my loft which is freezing during winter usually or build a shed oot ma back garden also Freezing lol thats it I'm afraid.

 

[Southerncough]

You could put a tent in your loft with a light that puts off a lot of infrared heat (hps, cmh, etc) and it may keep it the plants cozy. Or even make a garden box out of styrofoam sheets to keep the heat in? It's funny how everyone has unique challenges, i struggle to keep mine from being too hot!

 

[Damba]

I'm a Joiner to trade and tore down the old shed last summer errr srry June haha, but bit worried about the height I would need, 8ft is a bit too high it would only draw attention, neighbors brother is a PC

 

[Southerncough]

You wont need 8 feet unless you're running very stretchy sativas.
If you run stout plants or train them low you can pull it off

 

[Pennywise]

Use whatever works for you, no biggie

 

[Damba]

Loft is quite appealing but has alot of obstacles for me tiny house n loft hatch above both bedroom doors also isn't there a risk of a infa red helicopter

 

[Pennywise]

I doubt if you have anything to worry about.

 

[Damba]

You wont need 8 feet unless you're running very stretchy sativas.
If you run stout plants or train them low you can pull it off

 

[Damba]

Ahh Yes I seen a few videos on types of plants strains etc So you think autoflower plants would be best and just lighting in the tent keep it hot enough ?

 

[Pennywise]

I rarely run autos, I like the control with photos

 

[Damba]

You could put a tent in your loft with a light that puts off a lot of infrared heat (hps, cmh, etc) and it may keep it the plants cozy. Or even make a garden box out of styrofoam sheets to keep the heat in? It's funny how everyone has unique challenges, i struggle to keep mine from being too hot!

Ohhh if only you should try living here Southerncough wouldn't take you 2 minutes to catch a real cough here, Well xmas tree is going back up the loft tomorrow so I'll be taking a few measurements and assessments to see if loft option is doable

 

[Damba]

I rarely run autos, I like the control with photos

Hmm no control over autos so you have to dance to their tune so to speak after certain amounts of time you go through a set process?

 

[Pennywise]

Yes they bloom when they’re ready, you can’t control that.

 

[Damba]

Yes they bloom when they’re ready, you can’t control that.

Ok are they any good apart from lack of control ?

 

[Tony Urban]

A loft may be the best option for you. You can use LST to control height. Pick particular strains to give you both the product you desire, but fits your climate and space. Pretty sure there are a number of attic grows on 420 mag forum to reference. CMH would provide enough heat and light to combat the chilly temps. If in some sort of enclosure (tent).

As for the heat sensors, if it was a real threat, ypu could insulate the tent or space a bit. Or. Have your fan and filter distribute the hot air around the space.

 

[Damba]

Hi Urban yes helicopter maybe a bit of a threat flies overhead quite a bit, was thinking using foil building paper to help reflect its infa red camera just staple it to roof trusses silver side towards sky what d'ya think

 

[10gal]

Hi Urban yes helicopter maybe a bit of a threat flies overhead quite a bit, was thinking using foil building paper to help reflect its infa red camera just staple it to roof trusses silver side towards sky what d'ya think

helicopters cant see through you roof...

your house would all be the same on camera... you have insulation

 

[Tony Urban]

They have those nice insulation panels with reflective heat tape or some crap that may work. To add to it. @Preston9mm might have used that in his attic grow. Using LEDs would help but might not be warm enough. CMH is a nice happy medium.

The shed would have the same issue, but also be open to prying eyes and noses, and potential thieves.