Purchasing Materials

We took our dads to Home Depot to purchase materials. They taught us exactly what we needed to make sure our cold frame held up.  We had no idea that it mattered what kind of wood and screws we used!

Materials

Cedar wood

Galvanized deck screws (galvanized to prevent rusting)

Galvanized hinge with pin

Clear marine vinyl

Galvanized handles

Chains (for holding down the lid)

Tools

Electric saw

Drills

Staple gun

We made sure to use materials that are not bad for the environment. We chose cedar because it doesn't rot or decay easily and isn't affected by moisture. This is great because our project must be sustainable. And the galvanized metal is non-rusting. Also great for keeping the produce safe.