Ordered our greenhouse today!!!

cactuspolecat · Post by **cactuspolecat** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 7:56 am

It looks a rather neat looking g/h Darryl, betcha it won't take long to fill though!!
Of course we'll get to see blow by blow images of it's installation so we can cheer you on, won't we?

CP

Post by **CoronaCactus** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:10 am

Actually, i think it's already full

Why yes, of course mate, painful blow, by painful blow will be aptly documented

Thanks CP

lordarutha · Post by **lordarutha** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:05 pm

Awesome Darryl, I am so pleased for you. I still visit mine every five minutes.

Post by **CoronaCactus** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:27 pm

Thanks Paul!
Maybe i should look for a hammock to hang in it

lordarutha · Post by **lordarutha** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:33 pm

I would put a hammock in there and a cd player and get the place rockin, my cacti love a bit of metal or heavy rock. They love a good dose of rage aginst the machine.

ihc6480 · Post by **ihc6480** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:33 pm

CoronaCactus wrote:Thanks Paul!
Maybe i should look for a hammock to hang in it

Thats what I'd do. Nothing like relaxing in paradise

iann · Post by **iann** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:35 pm

Is this the one with the plastic frame? I've never seen one over here so I can't help with specifics.

The sunken greenhouse design helps both with lowering high summer temperatures and raising cold winter temperatures. Go deep enough and its 55F all the time. Not much light that deep though

Have you checked the design to see how easy it is to remove the side glazing? Because you'll have to, there simply isn't enough venting to keep it cool otherwise. Unless you have one of those wind tunnel fans? If the polycarbonate is held in with clips, they are very easy to remove, but you'll need extra clips or they will blow out in the first good storm. Full length beading is more secure but takes longer to fit and remove, that might not be a problem since you can probably just remove it in May and leave it out until October

I don't know about the frame but the polycarbonate glazing holds up pretty well these days. Its often only coated on one side, pay attention or it will go yellow.

Bill in SC · Post by **Bill in SC** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 10:53 pm

That is a nice one, indeed! Great score, Darryl!
Bill in SC

Post by **CoronaCactus** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:36 pm

Paul: I'll try to remember NOT to stage dive into the cacti pit

Bill: I'd have to put hammocks all over the yard, if that were the case

Ian: Thanks for the tips. Yes, as i understand, it's a PVC resin type frame. I don't know how the side panels fit on, but i can order extra roof vents and extra end wall lovered vents. I have 2 floor standing fans that we don't use anymore (added ceiling fans in the house) so those can be used on those hot July/August/September days. It also comes with a pre-cut shade cloth.

Bill in SC: Thanks dude!

Post by **CoronaCactus** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:23 pm

Woohoo!! Just got a call from my wife that the greenhouse has arrived

Let the construction begin!

ihc6480 · Post by **ihc6480** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:56 pm

Make sure you drink plenty of liquids while putting that greenhouse together. You might think your a cholla but you don't store fluid like they do

Looking forward to the build-up

Tony · Post by **Tony** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:18 am

Will work for beer.

peterb · Post by **peterb** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 12:28 am

Looking forward to the construction log, D. Have fun.

peterb

Post by **CoronaCactus** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 3:41 am

Thanks guys, it's going to be tough fun

Bill, you preach the goodness. That is sound advice that i shall adhere to

Tony, Dude, i have a case right here with your name all over it

Peter, You know it man! I better charge my batteries and clear my card! I might even break out the video camera for this one! hahahaha