![Hoop House Scissor Doors](https://i0.wp.com/www.rosslynredux.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/img_6170.jpg?resize=1000%2C750&ssl=1)
Time for a late season look at our still-semi-new hoop house’s new upgrade: scissor doors. We made it through our first season with ropes to gather and tether the “caterpillar tunnel’s” east/west ends with the assistance of ballast (rocks and bales of sod) to secure the often wind-loosened plastic. We made it, but by season’s end we knew there was plenty of room for improvement.
![Hoop House Scissor Doors](https://i0.wp.com/www.rosslynredux.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/img_6176.jpg?resize=750%2C1000&ssl=1)
So we decided to gather a few simple parts, mostly from Johnny’s Selected Seeds. Pam and Hroth spent a Saturday morning experimenting and tweaking, eventually accomplishing a relatively convenient, weather proof closure for both ends of the tunnel.
![Hoop House Scissor Doors](https://i0.wp.com/www.rosslynredux.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/img_6174.jpg?resize=750%2C1000&ssl=1)
It took some patience, but it all came together.
![Hoop House Scissor Doors](https://i0.wp.com/www.rosslynredux.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/img_6175.jpg?resize=750%2C1000&ssl=1)
A little trimming here and an adjustment there. And voila!
![Hoop House Scissor Doors](https://i0.wp.com/www.rosslynredux.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/img_6171.jpg?resize=750%2C1000&ssl=1)
There remain a few questions such as how well the doors will hold up to harsh winter windows.
![Hoop House Scissor Doors](https://i0.wp.com/www.rosslynredux.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/img_6172.jpg?resize=750%2C1000&ssl=1)
And how best to secure the doors when they’re closed to minimize air leakage and secure against wind flapping.
![Hoop House Scissor Doors](https://i0.wp.com/www.rosslynredux.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/img_6173.jpg?resize=750%2C1000&ssl=1)
I’m sure we’ll adjust further in the months ahead, and we’ll post updates if/when any useful learning is acquired. Until then, here’s what the high tunnel / hoop house scissor doors look like now.
![Hoop House Scissor Doors](https://i0.wp.com/www.rosslynredux.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/img_6193.jpg?resize=1000%2C750&ssl=1)
Hroth’s video proves proof of concept!
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What do you think?