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PRE-PLANNING YOUR GREENHOUSE PLACEMENT
Pre-Plan The Placement Of Your Structure:
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 suggested placement, as a greenhouse
that is facing North is better than having 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.
Allow enough room to get a wheel barrow in and around your structure. Be sure you have adequate room around the exterior
sides and rear of your greenhouse for maintenance of your property and the structure.
Drainage:
Be sure the orientation will allow for proper drainage in and around your greenhouse.
Sunlight and Wind Protection:
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. The more direct sunlight will
keep the temperatures up during early spring and late fall. Typically the goal is to get at least 6 hours of sunlight daily throughout
the year.
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
secured 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 condition areas where wind is constant and extreme.
Utilities:
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 temperatures 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 or call 1-866-448-8231
For Cement Base Installation:
You will use Tapcon® style screws to secure your Flat Mount Base Kit to the concrete surface.
For Deck Base Installation:
You will use wood screws to secure your Flat Mount Base Kit to the wood surface.
For Earth Installation:
You will use the Grandio Summit Steel Base Kit with the BA-A1 / L-BOLT anchoring system. With this
method you will dig holes, place the L-Bolts into the ground and secure into place with quickrete.
* YOUR CHOSEN ANCHOR KIT OPTION SHOULD BE FOUND IN YOUR WELCOME KIT OR ACCESSORY BOX.