Aluminum Base Angle
Aluminum Base
Angle
1. Identify the 2''x 3'' Aluminum Base Angle (ABA).
Note- ABA is
in red on this page for identification purposes
2. Place ABA against the side groundrails (3'' down 2'' up)
2"
3"
3. Slide the ABA past the end of the groundrail 3''. Mark on
the 2'' side of the angle where the groundrail ends and cut
2'' side on the line. The 2'' side of the ABA will be flush
with the groundrail, and the 3'' side will hang past the
groundrail 3''.
base angle
profile
2''
3''
cut line
3"
over hang
3"
4.
After notching the initial piece of ABA, continue placing angle end to end down the side
groundrail. Repeat notching process at opposite end of greenhouse.
*Remember* when
cutting ABA at opposite end of greenhouse, DO NOT cut the ABA flush with groundrail.
Cut 3'' longer than groundrail and notch the 2'' side back 3'' see detail A.
5. Lay ABA across the front & rear of the greenhouse. Place a piece of ABA against the 3'' over
hang at the corner of greenhouse. Make sure that the ABA is held against the front groundrail,
mark the ABA at the door stud and cut off flush with the inside edge of door stud
see 5a
.
Repeat for opposite side of door and rear of greenhouse.
If you do not have a door in the rear
of greenhouse, lay ABA end to end to equal the width of the greenhouse.
over hang
3"
detail A.
3.
4.
5.
5a.
ABA
rear groundrail
corner leg
ABA
corner leg
front groundrail
ABA
side groundrail
side groundrail
side groundrail
red = ABA cut flush with door stud
door stud
endwall stud
corner leg
front groundrail
door opening
ABA flush against
3''overhand
angle
end to end
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