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12’ Garden Master (3.5mm)
Hints for Panel Assembly
Congratulations, your frame is now finished! All that’s left is the paneling application. Listed are
several hints that will make paneling your greenhouse much easier. If you have suggestions that
would be helpful for future customers we would be happy to hear from you.
1.
PANELS
: Apply paneling when temperature is moderate for your area (not during a cold or hot spell). When attaching
panels to the PVC tubing, be careful not to over-torque the screws. The washers should just make a dimple in the panel.
The screws should be placed about 12” - 15” apart on the panels and about 6” apart around the perimeter of the walls, roof
and any overlapped joint.
2.
U-TRIM
: Insert ¼” - ½” of 100% silicone caulking into open flutes to prevent water intrusion.
Place U-Trim over the 4’ ends of panels where specified in the instructions. Secure the U-Trim
with
small Phillips Screws
by poking a small pilot hole in the U-trim and screwing through
the U-Trim and into the panel. Use about 3 or 4 Screws per U-Trim
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Note: When using caulking, cut tip of tube at an angle. Be careful not to get caulking
on nice clothing or jewelry.
3.
H-CHANNEL
: If H-Channel is difficult to slide on,
spray panel edges with Pam (Vegetable oil). Also
tapping on ends of H-Channel with a rubber mallet
helps H-Channel slide on easily. Secure panels by
placing screws into pipes 2 ½” from each side of the
H-Channel. You can cut H-Channel by scoring on both
sides with a knife and then bending at the score or use
tin-snips.
NEVER attach screws into the H-Channel!
4.
SCREWS
: Use the pictures as a guide for placement of screws. Use your
discretion on your own greenhouse. The number of screws required for each
step in paneling may not exactly coincide with the picture.
5.
CUTTING PANELS
: Panels cut very easily with a long, thin sharp
knife or utility knife. Use the Frame or a straight edge for a guide when
trimming panels.
6.
TIE DOWN
: Please remember to tie down
your greenhouse once you begin paneling.
The greenhouse is light enough that on a
windy day it could blow over.
2 1/2"
Small
Phillips
Screw
