BASE KIT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Pre-Plan The Placement Of Your Structure
Allow enough room to get a wheel barrow in and around your structure.
Be sure the orientation will allow for proper drainage in and around your greenhouse.
It is recommended that you place your greenhouse in an area of your property that receives the most sunlight but is also somewhat protected
by trees, fencing or your home for wind protection and also to keep the temperature up during early spring and late fall.
The best placement depends on the features of your property, it is suggested in most scenarios to have your greenhouse face South on its
broadest side and to have the door face East or West depending on typical wind directions in your area. Do not worry if your orientation will
not allow for the placement to be as suggested, as a greenhouse that is facing North is better than no greenhouse at all.
Avoid building your greenhouse at the base of a slope as these are often frost pockets where cold air collects, this will not be good for your
greenhouse in keeping the temperature up inside.
Extreme Wind Conditions:
If you live in a windy location there is no way to build a 100% storm safe greenhouse, but there are a number
of things you can do to minimize the chance of damage. Ensure that the base is level and square, be sure all panels are tightly in place and that
all aluminum extrusions are tight. The main problem is usually that wind gets into the greenhouse and the pressure pushes a panel out and
then the force of the wind on the interior causes more damage. It is best if you are expecting an extreme weather event that you disable any
auto roof vents and make sure all doors and windows are closed and locked shut. Also you may need to build a wind break for extreme condi-
tion areas where wind is constant and extreme.
See our website GrandioGreenhouses.com for Extreme Weather Anchoring Kits and Moisture Control Kits to aid in protecting your green-
house in the event of harsh weather conditions prior to beginning assembly.
It is ideal for your greenhouse to have water, electricity and even gas plumbed into place before construction. This will make watering plants
and keeping the temperature and air circulation to the max efficiency.
You will need to choose an anchoring system prior to installation, see our website for options:
www.GrandioGreenhouses.com
For Cement Base Installation:
We recommend you use wedge style concrete anchoring bolts to secure your structure.
For Deck Base Installation:
We recommend you use anchoring bolts to secure your structure.
For Earth Installation:
We recommend you use the Grandio Base Kit with the BA-A1 / L-BOLT anchoring system. With this method you will
bury the L-Bolts into the ground and secure into place with quickrete.
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