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PREMIUM SOLAR STAR
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GREENHOUSES
Revision date: 11.04.11
SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT BASEBOARD INSTALLATION
After installing all panels, the optional, but strongly
recommended baseboard can be installed. There are
different ways to install the baseboard; two (2) are shown.
The baseboard (when installed) protects the lower portions
of the polycarbonate panels. In addition, the baseboard
helps keep the ground posts properly seated after the
anchors are installed. Consult the following information
before installing the baseboard.
Option 1: Baseboard over Panels (recommended)
Baseboard is installed after the polycarbonate panels are
attached.
Option 2: Panels Flush to Top of Baseboard
Panels are installed and trimmed so they are flush to the
top of the baseboard.
Seal lower edge of panel with vent tape (if this has not
1.
been completed) and remove Tek screws that may
interfere with the baseboard installation.
Position baseboard as shown.
2.
Drill holes through baseboard, panels, and ground
3.
posts. (Ground posts may come pre-drilled.)
Secure with carriage bolts and nuts.
4.
Position baseboard as shown and mark top of
1.
baseboard on panel.
Remove baseboard and cut panels.
2.
Seal lower edge of panel with vent tape.
3.
Reposition baseboard and attach as described in
4.
Option 1.
BASEBOARD INSTALLATION (RECOMMENDED)
The baseboard (strongly recommended) is supplied by the
customer and is attached at ground level along both sides
of the frame. It helps keep the ground posts in place and
also prevents the frame from working into the ground when
anchored.
Choose Option #1 or #2 and install the customer-supplied
baseboards.
Gather the parts:
Treated or recycled plastic lumber (supplied by
•
customer)
1/4" x 4" Carriage Bolts and 1/4" Nuts
•
NOTE:
The following procedure describes one way to
install the recommended baseboards. The size and
type of the baseboard chosen may require the use of
alternative steps. When properly installed, baseboards
run the length of the frame.
NOTE:
The boards should be at ground level or slightly
into grade to prevent the shelter from sinking and to
create a seal along the bottom.
After installing the baseboards, continue by sealing the
polycarbonate panel joints.
On the outside of the frame, attach the first baseboard to
the ground posts using the 1/4" x 4" carriage bolts and
nuts. Continue adding baseboards to complete the first run.
Splices are made between posts as shown. Use a short
section of baseboard to secure separate baseboards at a
splice.
Ground
Level
Outside of
Shelter
