Although sturdy when finally built, some of the aluminum supports can easily bend with a misplaced boot and the polycarbonate panels could potentially be damaged by a flailing tool. The ground was not level so I found lowest point of the location which happened to be the west post. Anchoring this product to the ground is essential to its stability and rigidity. Each wall section can carry up to 44 lbs. They only have pictures and refer to parts by number. I read other reviews and applied silicon caulking around the edges of the windows and will put weatherproof tape over that to secure the windows and make it sturdier and leak-proof. The Harmony 6 x 8 greenhouse is available to buy from Greenhouse Stores. Via professional distribution channels only. The directions are somewhat hard to understand. I have ordered the metal shelves, which will also help to weigh it down. It took me several days to do the complete project but only about one day to assemble the greenhouse by myself. A part was broken and the manufacturer replaced it with a phone call. Since then, we've added custom built benches, have screwed everything down, and staked it down with steel cables. Easy start. *Firmly connect the product to a level surface immediately after completion of the assembly. I leveled and squared the base of the greenhouse then bolted it directly to the 2x6x8's.
I cut the end off of a heavy duty extension cord, drilled a hole through the 4 x 4 and ran the cord up to the box. Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2016. Palram Americas Ltd. Throughout the site you may come across blogs that are flagged up as sponsored posts. I would say it was a good value for the money and most importantly my wife loves it. The last time we were sent a greenhouse to review it was so terrible that a few gusts of wind whipping through the Mendips contorted it out of shape and it was sent packing to the recycling tip. It can be anchored directly to the ground using ground stakes (ground stakes are not supplied with the greenhouse kits). After getting it assembled (it took 2 of us almost 4 full eight hour days) it held up nicely for a couple of days. Its our booze n gardening Christmas gift guide 2020! I absolutely love this greenhouse. The instructions are easy to follow if you can look at a drawing and see what is needed. The bench is secured to the greenhouse. Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2019.
For a foundation, we recommend using three material types: Concrete / Pressure-treated wood/ wood deck / Paver blocks. I purchased this for my wife at Christmas and assembled it when the weather allowed in March. A few weeks ago we were approached to see if we could put together a guide about the Palram Harmony greenhouse. I caulked around the base as that appeared to be where the majority of air leakage might occur. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2013. Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2021. I dug out the sod for the post and got it level and then dug in the east post and got it level with west post. Transparent/Translucent Barriers & Dividers, Animal Confinement Cladding & Daylighting, Complete Assembly Kits - Canopia by Palram. We put ours up in early February and have a little heater in there for the cold nights. When our limited cold weather in San Antonio sets in, I will run an extension cord out to the house and plug in a space heater on the inside. I placed a Velcro screen on the entrance and haven't seen any wildlife even close to it. I highly recommend this greenhouse. The Harmony greenhouse kit is a beautiful entry into the world of hobby gardening. The Palram is the better quality greenhouse. At a fairly early stage in proceedings youll have to connect pieces that determine where the openable window goes and in what direction the door swings, quite in advance of fitting the window and door.
It can be anchored to a foundation, depending on the greenhouse, some have compatible holes at the bottom of the greenhouse base, and some have their own integrated anchoring. I don't know if it would have leaked or not without the tape, I just couldn't stand the rattling sound. I had the house frame assembled and I laid it on the 4 x 4s to make sure they were square as well as level. Mine went up over the course of two evenings and, despite offers of help from fascinated neighbours monitoring my progress (and, no doubt, hoping for amusing disasters) I was able to do this single handedly. There is something I did to keep the windows from rattling and possibly coming loose in a thunderstorm. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Our solutions are designed to suit a diverse range of applications in various markets, including DIY, construction, architectural projects, advertising, agricultural, glazing, fabrication, and transportation. Make sure clear and firm down an area larger than the dimensions of the greenhouse: youll not only need room for the door to swing open, but will also need space to walk all the way round the structure (when putting up and for subsequent maintenance). As others have mentioned, the assembly instructions are questionable, at best. We haven't had any hail yet, but the plastic panels are bouncy, as if the hail could bounce right off and not harm them. Although some instructions appear a little complicated they all come together remarkably easily and I only made one error throughout the process (back right corner, getting the order of three joined pieces the wrong way round). Looking at the side view of the house, you will see a blue box on the inside which is an electrical plug box.
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2022. As with all large sized structures, preparing a sturdy base is of paramount importance before any assembly begins. Follow their fortunes digging and swigging their way through the seasons. 2022 PALRAM CANOPIA LTD. All rights reserved. With its easy assembly, durable materials, and effective features, the Harmony greenhouse is the natural choice. The panels were not exactly what I anticipated but they function quite well. That is fine except about 40% of the parts had their stickers loose in the box. I was, however, blessed with some rare still weather: if your forecast is a little blowy some assistance in holding the frame would help and you might not wish to leave it overnight in an incomplete state. It is vital that you do each step in order and do not skip anything. It took about 8-10 hours to put together the 6x4x7 greenhouse. Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2018. I am 69, in bad health, but my wife and I took our time and had this greenhouse assembled in 4 days. I used a wheelbarrow to haul the 1200 pounds of rocks from my truck in the front yard to the back yard where the greenhouse is located. Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2013. The shortest piece fits between the 8 footers and the longer one goes at the other end of them. All copyright Two Thirsty Gardeners 2016. We built wrap around two tiered wood benches and I plan to use the greenhouse for storage during the winter months. Yes, the polycarbonate panels are high impact resistant and withstand hail. Well, living in northern AZ we get high winds in the spring time and sure enough today we have 35mph sustained with gusts to 55 mph. Like 56 pages. I will attempt to add some pictures so what I've said above may be easier to understand. Protects your plants from the elements so that you can enjoy an extended growing period. My husband put this greenhouse up alone in 2 days. The greenhouse wall and roof panels are made of a nearly unbreakable polymer called polycarbonate that has the light transmission benefits of glass, but is lighter, stronger, and safer. I intend to keep my wife's outdoor plants in the greenhouse from mid November to the first of March.
When you have your fully fitted greenhouse in place methodically go round tightening every nut. My husband and I put this together over a two day period. So consider where they are best suited in practical terms and double check youre putting up the relevant pieces the right way round. Throughout the process youll see warnings to not fully tighten all the nuts. I recommend that you lay everything out and pre read the directions, then re read them at the time of assembly. I am so glad that I researched all of the greenhouses. Purchased this greenhouse in 2015. That being said, I live in Colorado Springs, where the weather is not so friendly to plants. Since I put this green house up in May of this year, it has weathered a hail storm that dumped one foot of pea-sized hail and a second hail storm that dumped quarter sized hail for 40 solid minutes! I like the latching door also. Upon opening this it was quite an intimidating pile of parts.
I duct taped the perimeters of each twin wall panel, both inside and outside.
First, you have to determine what the house is going to sit on--they recommend a concrete pad; however, that is impractical for most people. There are a few steps that are difficult but it's mostly simple if you are patient and do not rush through the steps. Product specs, certifications & install guides, architectural project & design support, engineering calculators, & FAQs. Family of Corrugated Polycarbonate Products, Bright White PVC Panels for Interior Cladding, Multiwall Polycarbonate Hurricane Shutters, Family of Multiwall Polycarbonate for Greenhouses, Multiwall Polycarbonate Architectural System. It is not possible to install the Lean To Grow House door at the other side. There are pictures but no writing. I received the item in fair shape, the box had broken open on one end but there didn't appear to be anything obviously damaged. There are two supports at the join for the roof beam, one above and one below it. This makes the total length of the post frame about 8'4" and 75" wide. And now we have a shiny new greenhouse, expect some new growing guides from us to follow. It has held up great and my plants love it. I am very pleased with the purchase and wish I had bought a larger one. It has done the job well though. My only recommendation is an additional vent or window because it gets really hot in there.
Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2022, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Palram - Canopia Mythos 6' x 8' Greenhouse - Silver, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon, See all details for Palram - Canopia Mythos 6' x 8' Greenhouse - Silver. Then get planting. A couple of the ones I received were damaged on one edge but that did not stop them from slotting into the frame and once they did so there was no damage visible so I assume they were within manufacturers tolerance. at most an entire wall would depend upon the greenhouse size. The unique sliding panel system creates better insulation, stronger resistance to wind, and makes it easier to assemble than other DIY Greenhouses. I used safety wire and made a diagonal brace that solved the problem. (610) 285-9918, There are 309 results matching your criteria. The affiliates do not dictate content each review is based on our editorial decisions, we simply add an affiliate link after the content is written if one is available. It is a juggling act sometimes, but possible. To avoid this, lay out all the items away from the construction site and only bring along the pieces you need for each stage. I assembled this alone with the recommended tools as well as a 10mm socket wrench, a flat tip screw driver and a step stool. The warranty for all our greenhouses is for at least 5 years, some for more. It is possible for one person (72 year old woman) to put this together alone. We got a load of gravel because I knew it would be high humidity and wet due to all the watering of the plants. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. What are the plants you want to grow and how much heat or cold can they handle? Anyone who has battled with Ikea style flatpackery will be familiar with assembly instructions that are purely diagrammatical. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time. The door was a minor problem as the hinges do not allow for adjustment. Even when they offer us beer. The hobby greenhouse frame is made of rust-resistant aluminum mounted on a heavy-duty galvanized steel base for ultra-durable structural support. This will help a lot for your plants to absorb sunlight from the sun, thanks to the instructions! Check out our certified Canopia accessories, Highly resistant, fully transparent, and safe polycarbonate greenhouse (with, Provides up to 100% protection from harmful sun rays (UV), Life-time resilient polycarbonate plastic walls; do not fracture, turn yellow or opacify over time, Classic, and functional design, specially developed for optimal use of interior space, Built-to-last thanks to outstandingly durable materials.