Foreword
Your Cross Country greenhouse is designed and constructed to the highest engineering standards
and provides structural strength and maintenance-free service for year-round gardening pleasure.
The Cross Country greenhouse must be built upon a firm, level surface. The greenhouse
foundation or sill can be made from pre-treated timbers, concrete or bricks. Whatever your choice
of material, the base must be square and level.
When selecting a site for your greenhouse, keep in mind that a flat, level site is essential so that
the greenhouse can be easily installed and the complete structure is stable and secure. If possible,
choose a site with proper water drainage.
Locating the greenhouse in a north-south position is most suitable for raising summer and autumn
crops since the sun’s rays will be on the greenhouse from daybreak until sunset. An east-west
position is ideal for early spring and winter crops since the winter months, with shorter daylight
hours, still allow six hours of light exposure to the greenhouse.
Try to locate your greenhouse for easy access, especially to the necessary power and water that is
required for greenhouse gardening.
Please watch the enclosed video and follow the steps in this manual for your greenhouse
installation.
Remember, if all else fails, read the instructions.
PLEASE NOTE: These instructions are generic. Other standard size greenhouses maintain the same
details as shown. Amendment instruction sketches may be added to some greenhouses at time of
delivery.
User Notes
The Cross Country greenhouse structure has been designed to withstand extreme weather
conditions such as high winds and accumulated snowfall. Hanging baskets and sidewall shelving
can also be attached to its sturdy frame. The greenhouse design also makes it possible to add extra
sections at a later date.
Sealing the polycarbonate sheets to the aluminum “ ”
(see sketch)
and base is optional, however we highly recommend it.
By eliminating water from entering the inside of the aluminum, will
prevent excessive moisture inside the panels.
Once a year the greenhouse needs to be completely washed inside
and out. You should do this task when your greenhouse contains the
least number of plants, generally just before the garden plants are
brought in for wintering over. A recommended cleaning solution is a
mixture of soap and water, this will not damage your polycarbonate
sheets. Any benches, shelving, plastic trays, pots and baskets should
also be cleaned thoroughly.
Prevention is the best known method for
controlling pests and diseases in the greenhouse.
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NOTE: Do not store polycarbonate sheets in the sun.
Seal
Base
Aluminum H
Drain
Hole
Do NOT
Seal Here!
Setting
Block
