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FLOORS
If your greenhouse location is directly on the ground, using crushed rock or gravel over top of
your vapor barrier will work fine and is ine
xpensive. If you’d like to install paving stones down
the center of your greenhouse make sure you grade your gravel to allow the additional height of
the paving stones. Keep the height of the paving stones level to the top of the wood plate
FOUNDATION DIMENSIONS
Your foundation needs to be level and square
. A true level and square foundation base will
reduce installation problems later on. All dimensions listed are measured from the outside to
the outside of the foundation base. These dimensions allow
a 1” border around our attachment
rails. This is designed to allow a safe margin for irregularities in the wood plate.
1000C Enthusiast Greenhouse Foundation Dimensions 7’ 11” x 10’ 2”
1000D Expert Greenhouse Foundation Dimensions 7’ 11” x 12’ 8”
ELECTRICITY LOCATION
Your greenhouse requires electricity to operate the exhaust fan, heater etc. We recommend
planning the route you will need for your electricity utility line so it terminates under the
foundation plate inside the greenhouse on the back wall dead center. Sunglo recommends that
you check with your local building department for local codes and requirements. Sunglo also
recommends using a licensed qualified electrician for all final connections. Below are the
requirements for electricity
FOR GREENHOUSES USING 110 VOLT POWER YOU’LL NEED 110 VOLT / 20 AMPS
FOR GREENHOUSES USING 220 VOLT POWER YOU’LL NEED 220 VOLTS / 30 AMPS
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
Your Sunglo Greenhouse is extremely durable. However, proper care will promote a long life,
increase sunlight transmission and your enjoyment. We recommend cleaning both the inside
and outside at least twice yearly. Using a garden hose and a bucket of warm water with one
ounce of household bleach per gallon & enough liquid dish soap for suds, carefully hose down
the greenhouse and lather the greenhouse exterior with a soft terry cloth. Carefully loosen the
dust and dirt and rise thoroughly. On the inside carefully cover or remove any electrical controls
or devices with a plastic garbage bag and gently clean the inside of the greenhouse using a
misting stream of water and a soft terry cloth.
Make sure you clean out the weep holes on the exterior of the greenhouse as well. In addition if
you have any algae growth pour a solution of 2 ounces of bleach per one gallon of warm water
into the lower U rail and the upper H rails to help inhibit growth. Other than the twice annual
cleaning your greenhouse should not require any other maintenance.
