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Here
is a decision guideline to help you plan your greenhouse.
Framework
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Aluminum - wood if beautiful, but our aluminum frames are longer lasting
and maintenance-free.
__ Painted Aluminum - best appearance, looks new for many years.
Glazing
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Tempered safety glass
__ TwinWall or Opal
__ TripleWall
__ Glass walls, TwinWall or Opal roof
Foundation
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Pressure treated timbers (up to 200 sq. ft greenhouse)
__ Concrete/block base wall
__ Concrete slab/tile
Note: Outside dimensions of greenhouse foundation are given under
"Actual Sizes" on the price charts.
Floor
If
you have not poured a concrete slab, you will need a walkway down the
middle of your greenhouse. First, lay down landscape
fabric over the entire floor. For an
aisle of bricks: frame the walkway with treated 2 x 4 lumber, lay down
2" of crushed rock, then 1" of sand, and set the bricks with
3/8" spacing. A final touch might be to plant lemon thyme between
the bricks! Finish the remainder of the floor with 2" of pea
gravel.
__ Aisle pavers/bricks, Pea gravel under benches
__ All pavers - provides good drainage
__ Concrete slab/tile - not too smooth or it gets slippery. Provide for
drainage.
Accessories
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Benches
__ Shading
__ Heating
__ Air Circulation
__ Misting System
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