Foreword
Your Traditional greenhouse is designed and constructed to the highest engineering standards and
provides structural strength and maintenance-free service for year-round gardening pleasure.
The Traditional 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.
User Notes
The Traditional 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.
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 hot water with a disinfectant such as Lysol
or Pinesol. 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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PLEASE NOTE: The
Illustrations found
in this manual may
not be specific to your
greenhouse, however
the detail of aluminum
shapes are all consistent.
The user notes are a
generic instruction for
all Traditional Series
Greenhouses – assembly
instructions are
common, only the sizes
number of pieces and
sizes vary.
