142 Greenhouse, Straight Wall, Medium

These greenhouse buildings are between 4,500 and 9,000 square feet and have straight walls with gable roofs. These buildings are used to regulate the climate conditions for germination and growing various plants and vegetables. Frames are light wood posts (Class D) or steel pipe or tube assemblies (Class S) with various translucent covers. The lowest qualities have only polyethylene cover, with glass or fiberglass coverings at average quality. The better quality structures have good quality polycarbonate or acrylic covers and good quality vents. The floors are light concrete, gravel or dirt at the lower qualities. Costs include some electrical and water service commensurate with the quality.

The following are not included in the costs: Heating, automated watering systems, shade curtains or planting benches.

The following are related occupancies:

170 Greenhouse, Institutional, Small (under 4,500 square feet)

171 Greenhouse, Institutional, Medium (4,500 - 9,000 square feet)

172 Greenhouse, Institutional, Large (over 9,000 square feet)

135 Greenhouse, Hoop, Arch-rib, Small (under 4,500 square feet)

141 Greenhouse, Hoop, Arch-rib, Medium (4,500 - 9,000 square feet)

138 Greenhouse, Hoop, Arch-rib, Large (over 9,000 square feet)

518 Greenhouse, Lath Shade House

134 Greenhouse, Modified Hoop, Small (under 4,500 square feet)

140 Greenhouse, Modified Hoop, Medium (4,500 - 9,000 square feet)

137 Greenhouse, Modified Hoop, Large (over 9,000 square feet)

519 Greenhouse, Shade Shelter

136 Greenhouse, Straight Wall, Small (under 4,500 square feet)

139 Greenhouse, Straight Wall, Large (over 9,000 square feet)

Note: Exterior wall choices are not available for this occupancy.

Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: No

Marshall Valuation Service sections: 17 and 47.

Typical Lives:

 

 

 

 

 

Class

 

 

 

 

Quality

A

B

C

D

H

M

P

S

W

Low

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10

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15

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Average

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20

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25

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Good

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30

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35

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Excellent

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35

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40

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Quality Selection Guide:

Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Lowest

Light post frame, wide spacing, polyethylene cover

Dirt floor

No electrical, hose bib only

None

Low

Post frame, fiberglass end walls, double polyethylene cover

Dirt floor

Minimum equipment outlet and hose bibs

None

Fair

Wood frame, fiberglass walls, double polyethylene roof cover

Gravel floor

Minimum electrical, lighting and water

None

Average

Wood frame, glass or fiberglass covering, some vents

Gravel, some concrete

Adequate electrical and hose bibs

HEAT

Class S (Metal Frame and Walls):

Quality

Exterior Walls

Interior Finish

Mechanicals

HVAC

Lowest

Light tubular frame, gable or arch roof, polyethylene cover

Dirt floor

No electrical, hose bib only

None

Low

Metal frame, fiberglass end walls, double polyethylene cover

Dirt floor

Minimum equipment outlet and hose bib

None

Fair

Metal frame, double polyethylene arch roof, fiberglass walls

Gravel floor

Minimum electrical, lighting and water

None

Average

Metal frame, glass or fiberglass covering, some vents

Gravel, some concrete

Adequate electrical and hose bibs

None

Good

Good metal frame, tempered glass, polycarbonate/acrylic, good vents

Concrete walks

Adequate electrical and water service

None

Very Good

Heavy frame, good sandwich panels, good wall and roof vents

Good concrete walks

Adequate electrical, good fixtures and water service

None

Excellent

Best frame, translucent sandwich panels and venting

Concrete floor, drains

Good lighting and plumbing

None