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Old 10-03-2007, 09:08 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Dave Hill Dave Hill is offline
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Default Sturdy Greenhouses

On 10 Mar, 19:38, "Mel" wrote:
I'm in the process of buying a small greenhouse. I'm looking for a very
sturdy frame because it'll be put in a windy location - the frame on my
previous greenhouse bent in the January wind storms, therefore all the glass
broke.

The Fawts Solar looks like it has a strudy frame. Does anyone have any
experience of this greenhouse?

Also, anyone have any experience with the Gardman polycarbonate greenhouses?
I'm wondering if these might be better as there's no glass to smash.

I'd appreciate any advice or recommendations on sturdy greenhouses.

Many thanks in advance.


Polycarb cladding is a lot lighter than Glass and has a better
insulation property in the winter.
It will add considerable strength to the structure, but you must make
sure that you have the greenhouse anchored firmly to its base.
Why not put up a fence or a wind break a few feet away to keep the
worst of the wind off the greenhouse.
David Hill
Abacus Nurseries