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Q
uestion:
Does the greenhouse glazing need to be completely sealed?
We recommend that you seal the horizontal transitions where the glazing meets the
aluminum profiles with a neutral cure transparent silicone. (Shown in the diagram below by
dashed lines.) This will prevent water and dirt from entering the glazing slots.
Advantage: The greenhouse stays looking new as the seal prevents the formation of
algae and buildup of dirt/dust inside the glazing.
During some weather
conditions condensation can
occur within the hollow
chambers of the glazing. This
is because the glazing
chambers are not air tight. The
condensation is purely
aesthetic and cannot be
avoided.
The condensation/water vapor
will not damage the glazing,
even at freezing temperatures.
Warning:
Use only neutral cure silicone, otherwise it may lead to stress cracks in plastic
glazing. This is the most common silicone sealant.
Neutral cure silicone is available in most hardware stores. We recommend Boss 399.
You can purchased Boss 399 directly from us, just call 1-877-760-8500.
Cleaning and care:
To wash the greenhouse use plenty of water, a
soft
car wash brush and a little
mild dish
soap - Palmolive works well
.
!!!Note: Important information for glazing!!!
When installing the polycarbonate glazing make sure the UV coated side faces out.
Loosen the edges of the protective film for installation. After the assembly is complete
pull it off immediately. Do not leave the film on for any period of time in the sunlight.
Several days of sunlight can burn the film firmly on th
e
glazing.
Markings on the film will
indicate the UV coating - most will be 2UV (coating on both sides).
Do not
pull the film off right out of the box, otherwise you cannot tell which side has
the UV protection!
Suggestion
: If you plan on disassembling and moving you should mark the UV side of
each panel before installation. A small circle in a lower corner with a permanent marker
will wo
rk well.
